"...to ACT JUSTLY and
to LOVE MERCY and to
WALK HUMBLY with your God."
(Micah 6:8)
Groups
Caring Groups & Studies
H2O Journey | H2O Storm | Growing Strong | Spiritual Gifts | Treasure Principle | Faith Lessons | Everybody's Normal... | Men's Early-Morning | Youth | Next 24 | One-on-One
Various groups are geared toward helping with learing and growth, regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey - just starting, a seasoned veteran, or not even started.
"Study Groups" will be formed from time to time to study a specific topic of interest - for example "Finances" or "Spiritual Gifts". These groups could potentially remain together after the study is finished and form a Caring Group.
A "Caring Group" is a small group, typically between 8 and 12 individuals for developing mutual social and spiritual support within the context of the larger Church. These groups might employ the studies below or other studies based on the needs of the individual group.
Our prayer is that through learning directly from God's word, prayer and fellowship, you will be encouraged to not only learn more about Jesus, but to get to personally know him better.
To inquire about one of these
groups, please contact:
Jim
(jim<at>mercychurch.ca)
or Kevin
(kevin<at>mercychurch.ca).
This series is ideal for those who have basic questions regarding what Christianity is all about. A contemporary DVD presentation on various topics and an open discussion in a supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere. This is also a GREAT series that you can feel comfortable inviting friends and neighbours to. See trailer below.
Contact: Kevin (kevin<at>mercychurch.ca)
H2O Video Trailer
- Thirsty: Mankind’s universal spiritual thirst
- Polluted: The Church - what it is and what it should be
- Source: God as the ultimate loving father
- Pure: Jesus as the only one able to quench our deepest thirst
- Mirage: The world’s attempts to satisfy
- Drowning: The cause of all our problems
- Drink: How to “drink from the water of life”
- Clean: What it means to be a Christian and live like one
- Vapor: An introduction to the Holy Spirit
- The River: Fellowshipping with other believers.
H2O Journey is a 10 session series that covers the basics of Christianity in a contemporary, thought-provoking DVD series, using water (H2O) as an allegory for various spiritual issues. The 10 sessions are:
H2O - STORM Tough Questions DVD Series
- Questions about God
- Questions about Creation
- Questions about the Bible
- Questions about Jesus - Part 1
- Questions about Jesus - Part 2
- Questions about Suffering
- Questions about Prayer
- Questions about Satan
- Questions about Afterlife
- Questions about Questions
Kyle Idelman covers some of the most basic questions about Christianity. This study presented in a relaxed environment with biblically sound teaching covering 10 topics. This is a great study for those who have basic questions about Christianity or those who would like to be better versed in answering these questions when discussing faith issues with others.
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Contact: Kevin (kevin<at>mercychurch.ca)
Growing Strong in God’s Family
A foundational study for establishing and exercising the essential growth disciplines of the Christian faith (prayer, Bible study, sharing one’s faith). These practices lead to more time spend in one's relationship with Christ and a growing a stronger foundation on which to share your faith with others.
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For more information about this study, and
the two other studies in this series,
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The Navigator’s 2:7 series gets it’s name from Colossians 2:7, which refers to being “rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness”. This 10-session series is designed to help you become rooted and strengthened in your faith through reading, studying and memorizing God’s Word; private and conversational prayer; developing a quiet time; learning approaches to sharing your faith; and fellowshipping with other believers. What sets this study apart from other Bible studies is that it doesn’t just teach ABOUT these topics, it gets individuals in the group PRACTICING these important disciplines, which continues long after the study is finished. |
Contact: Kevin (kevin<at>mercychurch.ca)
Gifts – The Joy of Serving God
This series is excellent for those who are believers, yet seek a further understanding about spiritual gifts and how God works through us using these gifts.
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“Gifted--that’s you! Uniquely equipped to help build up the body of Christ. As a follower of Jesus, serving others is an integral part of your identity and an important key to your personal growth. But how do you cultivate a servant’s heart and your spiritual gifts in ways that build up your church, your family, your friends, and your world--without wiping you out in the process? Gifts guides you to the answers. Through personal study and small group interaction, this study will help you develop a passion to be used by God. You’ll find out about your unique place in the body of Christ and how to surmount the obstacles that keep you from thriving. You’ll discover the joy of serving with others--doing together what you cannot do alone. And you’ll learn how to abide in Christ, experiencing a freshness and vitality that grow as you give!” |
Contact: Kevin (kevin<at>mercychurch.ca)
The Treasure Principle - by Randy Alcorn
This study will change the way that you look at finances, possessions and eternity! Thought-provoking discussion!
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Randy Alcorn's The Treasure Principle (Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving), the first book in the new LifeChange series, introduces readers to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity that will change lives around the world. "You couldn't pay me enough not to give," exclaims the bestselling author, who believes there's a higher motivation for giving than guilt. "Giving infuses life with joy. It interjects an eternal dimension into even the most ordinary day." Alcorn bases his brief, motivational message on the words of the world's foremost financial consultant, Jesus Christ, who advised listeners to "store up for yourselves treasures in heaven" (Matthew 6:20). In a concise power-packed style, he leads the reader toward the Treasure Principle mindset by proposing and illustrating key truths. "God owns everything," writes Alcorn. "I'm His money manager. What I call my money is really His. The question is, what does He want me to do with His money?" In contemporary, easy-to-understand language, Alcorn offers readers a six-step plan to finding the immediate pleasure and eternal rewards of the Treasure Principle. Once readers discover the liberating joy of giving, life will never look the same. And they won't want it to! |
Contact Brent: brdaniel<at>sympatico.ca
Ray
Vander Laan - Faith Lessons DVDs
(Biblical History and Culture)
Filmed on location in Israel, Ray Vander Laan brings biblical history to life with astounding relevance for modern believers. Each DVD volume explores the culture and geography of ancient Israel and the early Church, illuminating the context for biblical understanding.
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Contact: Kevin (kevin<at>mercychurch.ca)
Everybody's Normal Until You Get To Know Them" - by John Ortberg
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Normal? Who's Normal?Not you, that's for sure! No one you've ever met, either. None of us are normal according to God's definition, and the closer we get to each other, the plainer that is.Yet for all our quirks, sins, and jagged edges, we need each other. Community is more than just a word-it is one of our most fundamental requirements. So how do flawed, abnormal people such as ourselves master the forces that can drive us apart and come together in the life-changing relationships God designed us for?In Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, teacher and best-selling author John Ortberg zooms in on the things that make community tick. You'll get a thought-provoking look at God's heart, at others, and at yourself. Even better, you'll gain wisdom and tools for drawing closer to others in powerful, impactful ways. With humor, insight, and a gift for storytelling, Ortberg shows how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth. It's where all of us weird, unwieldy people encounter God's love in tangible ways and discover the transforming power of being loved, accepted, and valued just the way we are.
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Men's Early-Morning Bible Study
Fellowshipping, praying, studying the Bible (currently the book of John) and for those who wish to eat...breakfast. Suitable for everyone of all backgrounds.
Meet at Cora's Restaurant in Kanata (MAP)
Thursdays
@ 6:30am (please confirm with Kevin to ensure that
we are meeting that week)
Contact: Kevin (kevin<at>mercychurch.ca)
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On
break for the summer! Check back in the fall!
Next 24 - a group for college/university age crowd.
Meeting every Wednesday with the FOUNDATIONS class at Jim & Shana's.
Contact Jim: jim<at>mercychurch.ca
If you are desiring more of a mentorship relationship with a mature Christian, please let us know. We will find someone who would be a good match for you and who will walk with you through the next steps of your spiritual journey, regardless of where you are currently.
Contact Jim: jim<at>mercychurch.ca
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