Our purpose is three-fold:
- To Study God’s Word
- To encourage fellowship within the body of FBC St Johns
- To minister to and encourage one another in the Lord
During the summer, most Adult Small Groups meet in the auditorium.
2023 Small Group Options
Sunday School Hour Adult Small Groups
9:15-10:15 am on Sundays
9:15-10:15 am on Sundays
Beginning September 24th
Russ Benson - Ambassadors Class
Studying the Eight Covenants of the Bible - Edenic, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Land, Davidic and New Covenants.
Meets in the Office wing Classroom #2.
Dee Chapman (for Women)
Studying 1 Corinthians.
Meets in the Stepping Stones room downstairs in the adult wing.
Steve Feldpausch
Studying Genesis.
Meets downstairs in the Adult Wing (classroom depending upon size)
Pastor Chad Konieczny
Continuing a study in Psalms.
Meets downstairs in the adult wing.
John Kresge
Continuing a study in Matthew.
Meets in the gymnasium.
John Leif
Studying Colossians.
Meets downstairs in the adult wing.
(classroom depending upon size)
Doug Merignac
Studying I & II Corinthians.
Meets in Gym classroom #6
New Small Group
Families Affected by Disabilities
We are pleased to announce a new small group opportunity called FAD-Families Affected by Disabilities. FAD will offer a “place of knowing” where parents who have special needs children, of any age, can gather together to give each other support, care, direction, encouragement and to provide a safe place to speak what others may never understand or comprehend. This is not intended to take the place of your regular small group and therefore, will only meet on the second Sunday of every month in the Lower Level-Classroom #13.
Our first time together will be Sunday, February 11, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Mike or Tammy Underwood at 517-575-8390.
Wednesday Night Adult Bible Studies
Men’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study
The Book of Daniel: Faithful in the Fire
Teacher: Pastor Tim Knaus
Cost for the Book: $10.00
8-Week Course Starting January 24th
A video teaching series with Pastor and author J. D. Greear. Unlike most of the other books in the Hebrew Bible, the book of Daniel is not set in Israel. Instead, it’s in the heart of a hostile, pagan empire where God’s people have been taken captive. Daniel is about how to thrive in a dark world. Men facing the cultural challenges of today will connect to the ancient wisdom of this Old Testament book and learn that the power to make a difference is found in the commitment to be different.
Session topics:
- Faithful
- Different
- Transformation
- Courage
- Knockout
- Verdict
- Habits
- Prayer
Women’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Better - A Study in Hebrews by Jen Wilkin - Teacher: Ann Hufnagel
Starting October 4th
The book of Hebrews is a masterpiece. The author weaves a beautiful tapestry of biblical theology with the aim of exalting the supremacy of Jesus Christ. In this verse-by-verse Bible study of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ. Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise.
We’ll explore this study at a slower pace than usual beginning in the fall and completing it in the Winter of 2024, taking off the month of December. One week we’ll observe the video and have group discussion, the next week we’ll discuss what we’ve studied at home with the book. Each week will allow time for personal interaction.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study - Open to All
Colossians - Pastor Chad
Begins Wednesday, January 24th
Approximately 8-10 weeks
For our spring semester, we will study the book of Colossians. We will not have a set curriculum for this study, instead we will simply work through the book together verse by verse. We expect the study to last approximately 8-10 weeksA Study in Hebrews by Jen Wilkin - Teacher: Ann Hufnagel, depending on the pace of the class. Our hope is that by having a diverse group of people gathered together to work through the text, we will learn different ways to study, as well as dive deeper into the message of this wonderfully challenging book. There will not be a cost associated with this study and all are welcome. We would love to have you join us as we learn from and teach one another.
Women’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study(Off Site)
Meeting at Sheri Lounds’ Home
1 & 2 Peter - Teacher: Julie Konieczny
6:30-7:50 every other week beginning October 4th
$10 book cost
The main theme is Living Hope in a Hard World. Additional themes we will be exploring are suffering, the transformative power of God. spiritual authority, false teachers, and the last days. Peter directs us to the God who is faithful in our trials, working them for His glory and our good. Women of all ages and stages are welcome.
Childcare will be provided at the church during AWANA hours. Teacher is Julie Konieczny.
Non Sun/Wed Adult Bible Studies and Groups
Couple’s Bible/Book Study
2nd Sunday of the month from 4-5:30
Beginning October 8th
Pastor Chad & Julie Konieczny’s Home
Monday Bible Study Class for Men
Focused on discipleship under John Kresge, digging into the Word together, and biblical accountability.
Facilitator: Lane Bargeron 517-974-8274(text only).
Meets every other Monday continuing January 15th, 7-8:30pm at Lane Bargeron’s Home.
Men’s Book/Bible Study
Pleasures Evermore - Leader: Paul Schafer
3rd Sunday of the month from 4-5:30
Meeting in Dewitt
Book Cost: $7
This study is for the man who knows he should desire God yet finds himself despairing over the fact that he doesn’t desire Him as much as he ought. This is for the man that has again and again found himself stuck in a besetting sin longing to be free. Maybe you yourself are on the brink of depression finding the Christian life hopeless and burdensome or even boring and lifeless. You know all of the Bible stories and what a Christian should look like, act like, and sound like. Yet, you look at yourself in the mirror of God’s Word and find yourself often joyless and bound by a sense of duty. So what can turn our hearts from the passing pleasure of sin? What has the power to transform our desires and reconfigure our longings? How can we grow to love what God loves and hate what God hates? It’s is not added rules and threats and fear and punishment. Only one thing. JESUS, in all his beauty. Contact Paul Schafer for details.
Women’s Bible Study - Thursdays 10:00-11:30 am
(No childcare available)
Precepts Inductive Bible Study - Eccelesiates
Leader: Kathy Annis
Beginning October 5th
Have you ever read Ecclesiastes and wondered, “What on earth was that all about?” Or thought to yourself, “Ecclesiastes is the most depressing thing I’ve ever read!” I hope you’ll consider joining me as we see how Ecclesiastes is full of truth that guides us in everyday life. As we dig into this sometimes-perplexing but fascinating book, we’ll be looking for principles God wants us to learn for wise living as disciples of Jesus Christ.This will be a combination in-person and online class - you can choose whichever works for you from week to week. This is a Precepts Upon Precepts class that depends upon a couple of hours of study at home each week -then we’ll meet on Thursday mornings to discuss what we’ve learned and watch a teaching video from Precepts.*
The cost for the Precepts study materials for Ecclesiastes is $10 – this includes shipping if I order the book for you with the group order.
Women’s Bible Study - Fridays 9:30-11:30am (childcare available)
Continuing II Corinthians - Leader: Sharon Kidd
Emily Bargeron’s Home
Beginning October 6th
Single Women’s Bible Study
Studying James by Lydia Brownbeck
Every other Thursday starting Oct. 5th
Mentoring Moms
Meeting 1st Thursday of the Month
Starting October 5th, 6:30pm
Dawn Gudbrandson’s Home
An opportunity for mothers to meet, have dinner together, and then Cheri Kresge teaches from a book and they answer any parenting questions.
Meetings take place in a different home each month.
Coffee Conversations for Men
Meeting 2nd Saturday of the Month
Starting October 14th, 7-8:30am