REACH GROUPS

After dedicating your life to Jesus Christ, what’s next on the journey? Discipleship! Discipleship Explored goes beyond simply teaching the right moves – go to church, pray, read the Bible, share the gospel – and focuses on the music which drives discipleship: the love of Christ. The greatest love anyone can ever know.

Discipleship Explored has been crafted to help followers of Jesus discover the joy, unity, righteousness and love which are theirs in Christ.

This small group study journeys through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and will help believers, young and old…new and seasoned, to discover the greatest love anyone could ever know, and how to live as disciples of Christ Jesus today.

NOTE: This group meets for a continental breakfast before the study begins. This eight-session study ends on Sun, Mar 22nd. A new group will begin in April.

Beth Moore considers Breaking Free her life message. This in-depth Bible study leads you through Isaiah 61:1-4 to discover the transforming power of Christian freedom by drawing parallels between the captive Israelites and the spiritual strongholds in our lives. This study includes testimonies from women who have found freedom from their personal captivity. No matter what life stage you’re in or struggles you’re going through, if where you are isn’t where you want to be, don’t stay there. Break free! NOTE: This is a two-part journey that began in the Fall semester and continues into the Winter semester. However, participants can jump on-board at any time. This REACH GROUP is for women only.

MidWeek in Mount Vernon presents Difference Makers. When we look at the needs in the world around us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and that feeling often leads to paralyzing inaction. With so much to do, how do we know where to start? We feel unqualified to lead change. However, God leads through unlikely people. We start by discovering the purpose and mission God has designed for us. As followers of Jesus, we have been called to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. The truth is that we were created for more than watching.

We have a history-changing, difference-making, life-giving, Spirit-empowered legacy to leave. This study will motivate and equip us to get off the sidelines and into the thick of ministry with Jesus. As He works through us, we will pray, go, and give of ourselves to make an eternal difference. NOTE: This REACH GROUP meets on the Mount Vernon campus and will be led by various guest facilitators.

There is grace for family members and friends walking alongside loved ones with mental health challenges. This REACH GROUP provides peer support, biblical and neuroscience insights, as well as practical tools for family members and friends of people with any mental illness.

If you have family members or friends who are struggling with their mental health journey, this group is for you. You are not alone.

NOTE: This is a two-part journey that began in the Fall semester and continues into the Winter semester. However, participants can jump on-board at any time. This support group is led by trained Family to Family NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) facilitators, not mental health professionals. This is meant to be a support group for individuals who have a family member or friend who is struggling with mental health issues. An application form is included to ensure you have found the right group for you

Sometimes circumstances in life make it difficult for men to be all God wants them to be. But Tony Evans urges men to stop looking at their circumstances as excuses and instead to see them as challenges and opportunities for success. Exploring the examples of men of God throughout the Bible, this study will challenge you to lay down your excuses, stop compromising, and fight to be a man of character and commitment. Despite your setbacks, failures, and pressures, you can still find purpose, meaning, and direction in life and become the man God has called you to be. NOTE: This REACH GROUP is for men only.

This REACH GROUP will expose Satan’s deceptive snares and the offense used to get believers out of the will of God. The issue of offense – the very core of The Bait of Satan – is often the most difficult obstacle an individual must face and overcome. Jesus said, “It is impossible that no offenses should come” (Luke 17:1 NKJV). Your choice is not in whether or not you get offended, but in how you choose to respond. This message will empower you to stay free from offense, enabling you to have an unhindered relationship with God and others. NOTE: This REACH GROUP is for women only.

What if one word could change everything for your marriage? According to best-selling author Gary Thomas, it can – and that word is “cherish!” Drawing from decades of experience with couples, he believes that when you and your spouse choose to notice, appreciate, honor, and encourage one another it will bring hope, light, and life into your relationship. In this study, author Gary Thomas reveals how marriages cannot only survive but actually thrive when husbands and wives learn to cherish each other. NOTE: This REACH GROUP is for married couples only. Engaged couples who have completed the REACH CHURCH Premarital Counseling Form and have selected a wedding date, may also attend.

After dedicating your life to Jesus Christ, what’s next on the journey? Discipleship! Discipleship Explored goes beyond simply teaching the right moves – go to church, pray, read the Bible, share the gospel – and focuses on the music which drives discipleship: the love of Christ. The greatest love anyone can ever know.

Discipleship Explored has been crafted to help followers of Jesus discover the joy, unity, righteousness and love which are theirs in Christ.

This small group study journeys through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and will help believers, young and old…new and seasoned, to discover the greatest love anyone could ever know, and how to live as disciples of Christ Jesus today.

NOTE: This group meets for a light meal before the study begins.

Everyone desires a deep, meaningful connection with others. Everyone. But to mentor or be mentored in the Christian context can change the course of your life. Something powerful happens when you do life with someone in a position to spiritually lead and influence you — or when you do the same for others.

Mentoring is a one-on-one relational discipleship model where one growing believer encourages and equips another to REACH his or her potential as a disciple. Drawing from Biblical examples like Jesus and His disciples and Paul and Timothy, we will examine the life-transforming process of a mentoring relationship.

This REACH GROUP is both a practical and spiritual guide to Biblical mentoring, providing easy-to-model life application for how to have and be a mentor.

If you could spend a few minutes with the giants of faith in the Old Testament in person, what lessons would they share with you? In LEARNING FROM THE GIANTS, John C. Maxwell draws on fifty years of studying the Bible to share the stories of Elijah, Elisha, Job, Jacob, Deborah, Isaiah, Jonah, Joshua and Daniel. These people fought and won epic battles, served kings and endured great hardships for God…and they came out on the other side transformed through His grace. Through them, we’ll explore timeless lessons and learn about leadership, ourselves, and our relationship with God.

Do you have a life vision? What are the things holding you back from total health and wellness? Let’s discover, together, how health and wellness can be a by-product of a life with 20/20 vision. In this REACH GROUP, we will discuss what the Word says about vision, nutrition and physical fitness. We’ll also discover the health benefits of water, exercise, rest and recipes. NOTE: This REACH GROUP is led by a certified Fitness Instructor, Nutrition Advisor and Healthy Cooking Coach with over 10 years of experience. Participants should bring a pen & paper and should wear loose clothing and sneakers. This group begins on Feb 26^th.

This REACH GROUP is for our Millennial Fathers. Help your children grow into godly men and women! Drawing from his own expertise, humor, and wealth of stories, Jim Daly shows fathers that God can make good dads into great ones – in spite of their upbringing or mistakes. He’ll encourage you to become a better father each day by building relationships through love, grace, patience, and fun. NOTE: This REACH GROUP is for young dads.

Our relationship with God is a BIG adventure! Each week in KIDSQuest, elementary students collect the keys to unlock the greatest treasure, a relationship with Jesus Christ. We share this quest together as we explore biblical truths and put them into practice. Kids will be equipped with the Armor of God to navigate this journey and combat the ways of the world with the sword of the spirit, the Word of God. NOTE: This group is for kindergarten-5th grade students only.

Each week in REACH TEENS, 6th-12th graders will go deeper into the Word of God developing a more personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. REACH TEENS is also an outlet for teens to fellowship with one another, strengthen relationships and grow in their spiritual journey. NOTE: This group is for 6th-12th grade students only.

This REACH GROUP is for individuals who are interested in participating in global & home missions and other forms of community outreach. Days & times will vary. By registering for this REACH GROUP, you will be included in communication on upcoming missions’ activities. NOTE: This group meets weekly in Room #204 for planning sessions and continues past the semester.

Intercessory prayer is prayer for others. An intercessor is one who takes the place of another or pleads another’s case. Jesus Christ is our model for intercessory prayer. In John 17, He stood before God and interceded for us. He still intercedes for us today and He invites us to enter into that partnership for others. This REACH GROUP is devoted to learning about prayer from God’s Word and spending time praying and interceding together.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, “Pray without ceasing.” What is prayer? Why do we need to pray? If God is all-knowing, what is the power in prayer? Why does it seem like God answers some prayers, but not others? These are just some of the questions surrounding the topic of prayer.

Prayer is more than just asking; it’s abiding in and connecting with the One who loves us perfectly. Understanding prayer and walking an effective prayer life is transformative in the life of a believer.

In this REACH GROUP, we will develop a greater understanding of the true essence of prayer. Come and let’s explore prayer together so that we may live a life of greater intimacy with Jesus! NOTE: This group is part of a series that is continuing into the Winter semester. However, participants can jump on-board at any time. This REACH GROUP meets in a home in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.

Nenhum de nós se propõe a ser como todo mundo, mas acontece. A vida começa a nos espremer até um dia acordarmos presos. Infelizmente, muitas pessoas pensam que a resposta é fugir, mas apenas repetem as mesmas más decisões repetidamente. Como você quebra o ciclo e sai da multidão? Neste estudo de Andy Stanley, seremos desafiados a renovar nosso pensamento, sendo expostos a quatro crenças centrais que têm o poder de mudar a trajetória de nossas vidas. NOTA: Este grupo é para participantes que falam português.

El apóstol Pablo escribió a las iglesias al Sur de Galatas después de haber plantado estas iglesias durante su primer viaje misionero en la region de Asia Menor. La relación intima entre el apóstol y estas iglesias explica el tono fuerte que Pablo uso en su carta desde el mismo comienzo de la carta. Pablo mostró a los Galatas su indignacion, arriesgando así perder la confianza de aquellos que se habían convertido en estas iglesias, por que quería asegurarse que ellos estuviesen caminando en la verdad y no desviandose y siguiendo falsas doctrinas.  Para enfatizar en la seriedad del  asunto, el tomo la pluma de su escribano y escribió el final de la epístola con letras grandes (Galatas 6:11)

En nuestro grupo de estudio estaremos utilizando como guía el libro: Lo que nos dice la Biblia, por Henrietta C. Mears. Estudiaremos en su totalidad la espistola. Es recomendable traer su Biblia de estudio a las reuniones. NOTA: Este grupo es para participantes que hablan español.

James 5:16 says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Prayer has the power to transform lives and circumstances when we “approach God’s throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 14:1), certain in the knowledge that He will meet with us, answer our requests and extend His mercy to us. It is at the throne of grace that we also receive power to confront challenges with the confidence of Christ and where the Holy Spirit will gradually shape us into a person who impacts others for Christ. Prayer is the force that binds believers together and when God’s people unite and call on His name, powerful things happen in our world. A life devoted to prayer is powerful!

Topics to be discussed include: What is prayer? To Whom Are We to Pray? Prayers of Thanksgiving & Gratitude. Praying in Repentance. Praying for Others – Intercession. Listening in Prayer.

When hard times come and it seems God is deviating from the plan we assume our life should follow, we’re more likely to want to tame God, not trust Him. It’s then that we begin to press into our ways and our own timing. No human can carry the weight of being their own god, but so many of us try.

In this 6-session study of 1 & 2 Kings, join Lysa TerKeurst in Israel as she honestly reveals the places of distrust in her own heart while exploring the deeply applicable Scriptures that will teach us how to truly trust God.

Ladies…it’s GIRLS’ NIGHT! Let’s pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea and TOGETHER learn to trust in the goodness and faithfulness of God! NOTE: This REACH GROUP is for women only.

Did you know that fear triggers a cascade of chemicals that can harm our immune system? In this REACH GROUP, we will discover how to control toxic thoughts that impact our health and wellness. Drawing on the latest scientific and medical research, this Caroline Leaf study will help us find freedom from the negative effects of biology, correct our thinking patterns and live a more positive life. Discussions will include information about the vital connections between our body of scientific knowledge and the Bible.

All men are invited to this monthly men’s breakfast. Come enjoy food, fellowship and the Word! Breakfasts take place in the multipurpose room every second Saturday of the month at 9AM.

By registering for this REACH GROUP, you will be included in emails and/or text reminders. There is no pressure to attend every month. Male friends and family members are invited to join as well. NOTE: This group is for men only and continues past the semester.

Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Ribeyes, Venison, Lamb Chops, Pork Loin, Stuffed Chicken, Kabobs, Sausage Meats…even Rabbit! This is not your Burgers & Dogs BBQ.

This REACH GROUP is a fellowship group for men who love to eat meat! Once a month, men are invited to an awesome backyard grill or an excursion to a specialty restaurant on Arthur Avenue, Flushing, Astoria or Westchester County and a time of great fellowship!

Days & times will vary, but outings will typically be on a Friday night or Saturday afternoon. Costs per meal will be $10-25, depending on the venue.

By registering for this REACH GROUP, you will be included in emails updating the group on upcoming venues. There is no pressure to attend every outing. This is simply an opportunity for men to enjoy food & fellowship. Male friends and family members are invited to join as well. NOTE: This group is for men only. Opportunities for outings will continue past the semester.