Summer 2011 CatalogGrowth Groups are small groups of people meeting

together for 8 to 12 weeks during a semester (fall, winter,or summer). These groups are the perfect place for you to get

to know people and to grow spiritually. We encourage youto get connected to one of our Summer 2011 Growth Groups!

2 Ways to RegisterStop by Connection Central

in the auditorium to fill out a Registration Card and pay for your materials if needed.

Go to fcfchurch.com and register online!Registration Deadline: June 5!

MN01 Defining Moments

Monday 7 – 8:30 pm, FCF Complex Begins June 13/Ends Aug. 15Leader: Marcus McCreadyListen in as Jesus introduces some rather perplexing truth to seven individuals who had grown comfortable with their misinformed lifestyles and belief systems. For those who had the courage to embrace the truth, their lives were changed forever. Will you recognize your “defining moment”?

MN02 Wild at Heart – A Band of Brothers

Wednesday 7- 8:45 pm, FCF Complex Begins June 8/ Ends Aug. 10Participant Books $17 Childcare availableLeader: Steve Keller & Joe GresockDare to be the man God created you to be! In eight provocative lessons on authentic masculinity, John Eldredge challenges you to abandon passivity and actively pursue your God-given dreams. Join this group to discover how God can heal wounded hearts and put a spirit of adventure back into the life of any man.

Do you serve in the Sprout’s Ministry (FCF’s ministry to babies through preschool)? This growth group is designed to help these volunteers build friendships and grow together AS they also serve together!

SV01 Becoming More Than A Good Bible Study Girl

Wednesday 7-8:30 pm, FCF Complex Begins June 8/ Ends Aug. 24Participant Books $18 Childcare availableLeader: Cindy Journell-HochIs talking to God just another thing to check off on your to-do list? In Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl, author Lysa TerKeurst helps you forge a deeper connection! Drawing from her own remarkable story, she encourages you to enjoy special time with God, discover the life-changing words of Scripture, learn how God uses disappointments for good, and embrace the joy of the Lord.

Groups for Men

Sprouts Volunteers

F inancial Peace University E01

for everyone looking to gain financial freedom.Starting June 2nd! Ends August 25

Cost- $93 per unit (person, couple or family). Includes 13 lesson workbooks and audio CD’s plus cash management system, other practical help tools and a lifetime membership to the FPU website.

Thursday 7:00 – 8:45 pm, FCF Complex Leader: Rob SuggsChildcare Available

This biblically based video curriculum teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money and empowers you with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!  Over one million families have already benefited from this life-changing program that:

• TeachesfinancialresponsibilitywitheasyBabySteps

• HelpseliminatedebtusingtheDebtSnowball

• Offersaccountabilityandcontinuedsupportwithlifetimemembership

• Trainsparticipantstospendeverydollaronpaperwiththezero-basedbudget planner

• Empowerspeoplestrugglingwithfinancialhardshipsbyestablishingaplan to take control of their money

After going bankrupt in his early 20’s, as a new Christian Dave Ramsey wanted to find out exactly what God’s Word had to say about money.  As a result, he has made it his life mission to help individuals and families experi-ence true financial peace!

Go to fcfchurch.com and register online!

E02 Acts: Seeing God’s Power in Action

Wednesday 7-8:30 pm, Walkersville Begins June 8/Ends Aug. 24 Leaders: Steve & Cindy Williams Group limit: 14 Sometimes our lives seem powerless. Not so for the people of the early church. Jesus transformed their lives - and they changed the world! Acts is the extraordinary record of what they did. Study ActsandyouwillbegintounderstandwhattheHolySpiritcando in you and in the world.

E03 Spirit Filled Life: Kingdom Warfare

Wednesday 7-8:30 pm, Thurmont Begins June 8/Ends Aug. 24 Leaders: Ric & Sandra BacigaluppiParticipant Book $8This study takes a look at the invisible yet very real world of the spiritual realm. Learn how to practice discernment and stand firm in the knowledge that God has already won the victory through Christ.

E04 Just Walk Across the Room

Thursday 7- 8:30 pm, FCF Begins June 9/Ends Aug. 11Leaders: Mike & Phyllis MussmanParticipant Book $8 Childcare AvailableYou don’t have to be a great speaker with extensive knowledge of the bible, have the most outgoing personality, be an enthusiastic cheer leader, or be a saint to introduce others to the Gospel.  You just have to be yourself and willing to be a friend to others.    

SU01 Divorce Care

Thursday 7-8:45 pm, FCF Complex Begins June 2/Ends Aug. 25Leaders: Ruben Aizvera & Cheryl BlackwellParticipant Book $15 Childcare AvailableMost people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they’ve ever faced. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare is a group that helps you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

YA01 Don’t Waste Your Life

Friday 7-9:00 pm, Walkersville Begins June 10/ Ends Aug 26Leaders: Joseph Williams & Joe WeymanParticipant Book $11Ask the average person to sum up his ideal life in a few words, and he’ddescribetheAmericandream:College.Job.Marriage.House.Kids. Comfortable income. Retire. Though God designed people for far more than this, nevertheless millions waste their lives on such “fatal success”-all because they have not awakened to the simple, biblical reality that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

YA02 Young Adult 101

Sunday 7-9:00 pm, Walkersville Begins June 12/Ends Aug. 28Leaders: Grant & Maddie Cregger(designed for those recently out of high school, around 18-21 years old)Young adulthood means making one new decision after another.  So, what do you do when it’s your move and you aren’t sure what to do?  In this new group you’ll learn 4 powerful questions that will help you determine your best move.  PLUS....you’ll learn ONE QUESTION that has the power to fool proof your decision making from this point forward!

W01 Live the Life You Have Always Wanted

Monday 7-8:30 pm, FCF Complex Begins June 13/Ends Aug. 8 Leader: Amanda Lavelle & Joanne HamiltonParticipant Book $8What does true spiritual life really look like? What keeps you from living such a life? What can you do to pursue it? If you are tired of the status quo and suspect that there is more to Christianity, you are invited to join this group as they use John Ortberg’s study to put them on the road to transformation and spiritual vigor.

W02 On Guard: Defending Your Faith with Reason & Precision

Wednesday 9:15-10:30 am, Ballenger Creek Area Begins June 8/Ends Aug. 24Leader: Tracy Vagrin Participant Book $22 Group limit: 10 Do you worry that someone will ask you a question about your faiththatyoucan’tanswer? Haveyoutriedtolearnhowtodefendyour faith but gotten lost in confusing language and theology? Do you struggle with times of spiritual doubt yourself? This one-stop, how-to-defend-your-faith training will help you stand your ground and defend your faith with reason and precision. You will discover not just what you believe, but why you believe—and how being on guard with the truth has the power to change lives forever.

W03 Mothers & Daughters

Wednesday 7-8:30 pm, FCF Begins June 8/Ends Aug. 3Leader: Belinda Marks Childcare availableIn this growth group, moms and their “tween & teen” daughters read and study God’s Word together.  Each week focuses on a particularwomanoftheBible,herlifeandherlegacy,andwhatwomen of all ages can learn from her. 

W04 What Happens When Women Say Yes to God

Friday 9:30-11:30 am, FCF Complex Begins June 10/Ends Aug. 26Leader: Stacie Hoyos & Kris McGinnis Childcare availableParticipant Book $16Do you want to experience life in extraordinary ways? Then see what happens when you say yes to God! Embrace simple obedience and watch it transform your life into a remarkable journey. Say yes and discover the blessings God has planned for you.

Groups for Everyone Group for Support Groups for Women

Groups for Young Adults

The Growth Groups listed in this section are designed for anyone and everyone. They are a mix of all ages, married, single, kids, or no kids.

Don’t let the cost stop you from joining a group!Contact Joan at joanh@fcfchurch.com or 301-620-2255 x3130

Children must be pre-registered to use childcare.Cost: $5 per child per evening, $10 for two or more.