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1635 Emerson Lane / Naperville, IL 60540communitychristian.org

WINTER-SPRING 2020 INFORMATIONMeets Thursdays / 9:30-11:30 AMCommunity Christian Church Naperville Yellow Box1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville, IL 60540

Session begins: January 23Connections does not meet: April 2Spring Brunch: April 30

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONRegister online at communitychristian.org/naperville or fill out the form to the left and drop off at the Naperville Yellow Box. For more information, contact Donna Ridsdale (connectionsyb@gmail.com). A $10 admin fee is due with registration. Please make checks payable to COMMUNITY.

KIDS’ CONNECTIONS REGISTRATIONYour child must be pre-registered before attending Kids’ Connections due to class size limitations. Walk-ins may be turned away. Pre-register your child early and pay your $10 deposit to ensure your spot. Available for infants through kindergarten.

COST$75 for 1 child / $100 for 2 or more$10 deposit due at the time of registration.Payments may be made during the session. Make checks payable to COMMUNITY.

MOM HELPER POLICYTo keep child care costs at a minimum, we ask moms to contribute one session to Kids’ Connections. By enrolling your child, you are agreeing to serve one time as a helper in a classroom. If you can not make your assigned week, you are responsible for finding a substitute one week prior and you will be asked to serve another week.

KIDS’ CONNECTIONS INFORMATION CONTACT kidsconnectionsyb@gmail.com

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WOMEN’S GROUPS

Connections

WINTER SPRING 2020NAPERVILLE

DISCERNING THE VOICE OF GOD by Priscilla ShirerDiscover the root to clear and daily communication with God - humble obedience. Lean how surrender unlocks His many blessings, centers us in His will, and helps us discern His voice in everyday life.Led by Michele Hennessy

THE GIFTS OF IMPERFECTIONLet Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene BrownIn a world where insults, criticisms, and fears are spread alongside messages of unrealistic beauty and expectation, we look for ways to dig deep and find truth and gratitude in our lives. Learn how to shed the burden of shame, embrace who we really are based on truth from God’s Word, embrace the imperfection, and walk forward in the abundant life that God offers through His Son Jesus! Led by Angela Greene

SIMPLY TUESDAYSmall-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World by Emily P. FreemanFor those being pulled under by the strong current of expectation, comparison, and hurry, relief is found more in our small moments than in our fast movements. Learn to release your obsession with building a life and believe in the life Christ is building in us every day. Led by Kelly King

TWELVE WOMEN OF THE BIBLE by Various ContributorsThe demands and expectations of being a woman in today’s world can be overwhelming. In this video-based study you will meet 12 women from the Bible who encountered God and whose lives were forever changed. These remarkable women will encourage us as we discover lessons from each that will help us persevere through the circumstances of life. (No homework!)Led by Rachel Green

THE LOUDER SONGListening for Hope in the Midst of Lament by Aubrey SampsonWhen you’re in the midst of suffering, you want answers for the unanswerable, resolutions to the unresolvable, you want the pain, suffering and difficult season to disapper. There is a pathway through this suffering. Learn how lament leads you back to a place of hope - because God sings a louder song than suffering ever could. Led by Yamiek Anthony

EVER AFTERLife Lessons Learned in My Castle of Chaos by Vicki Courtney Address the realities of marriage, motherhood, the difficulties, and the blessings. With perspective, humor, and grace we will take a behind the scenes look at what the fairy tail really looks like on the average day for a wife and mom. Led by June Butler

OVERCOMER by Aubrey SampsonSometimes shame comes from major life traumas, sometimes it sits in the ordinary. No matter where it comes from, it can keep us from fully living a life that God wants for us. Let’s kick down those walls of shame, reclaim the life Christ wants for us and become Overcomers! Led by Malissa Hamidy

THE POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE by Stormie OmartianSpend time lifting our husbands up in prayer and learn how God can strengthen our marriages as we pray for our husbands in key areas in their lives. This will be a time to build each other up and encourage one another to experience God’s blessings and grace in our marriages. Led by Corie Selph

JOB: A STORY OF UNLIKELY JOY by Lisa HarperLearn how Job clung to God’s goodness while all his worldly joys were stripped away, and how we too can hold onto joy in times of sorrow. Discover how to use pain to strengthen your faith, point others to Jesus, and how God will never take us to a place where His grace will not sustain us. Led by Gabrielle Jankowski

EMPTY NEST, FULL LIFE by Jill SavageWondering how to thrive after your kids leave home or during the “quiet” time of retirement? Then this group is for you! Perhaps you’re caught between grief and delight, and full of questions, loose ends, hopes, and regrets. Empty nesting or retirement can be disorienting times, but it can also be the best time of your life. Together we will learn lots of practical ideas for coping and thriving in this encore season. Led by Sandy Wunderlich

THE ROAD BACK TO YOUAn Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile What you don’t know about yourself can hurt you and your relationships, and even how you find your place in the world. The Enneagram is an ancient personality type system with an uncanny accuracy in describing how human beings are wired, both positively and negatively. In this group we will learn a practical, comprehensive way of accessing Enneagram wisdom and exploring its connections with Christian spirituality for a deeper knowledge of God, and ourselves.Led by Darlene Kramp

SACRED REST by Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D. In this group we will learn about seven types of rest that many of us are lacking - physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social and creative. We will look at scientific research, personal stories, spiritual insights and consider practical next steps. We will learn to give ourselves permission to embrace rest, set boundaries and seek sanctuary without any guilt, shame or fear. Led by Lori Black

FINDING STRENGTH THROUGHOUT YOUR JOURNEY by DeJuana GoldenIn this group we will read and discuss the devotional Finding Strength Throughout Your Journey This study is for moms of children with special needs. In this group we will have the opportunity to connect with other moms for perspective, strength, and encouragement! Led by Jeanne Newman