Here's what you need to know.
We are a multi-denominational group of over 100 women who meet on Friday mornings from 9:00-11:15am at Autumn Ridge Church throughout the school year. Many of us are stay-at-home moms, while some of us work part-time or have flexible full-time jobs and are able to meet on Friday mornings. All of us look forward to our time together on Friday mornings where we connect, encourage and support each other, pray for one another, and learn more about the Bible together. We spend a short time worshipping together before breaking into our small groups.
Our SideKix Childcare offers a fun and safe place for our children (ages 6+ months to preschool) to socialize and participate in a weekly Bible lesson with their peers. We know that a huge part of being able to relax and enjoy your morning is knowing that your children are safe and happy. The mission of Side By Side’s childcare ministry is to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children, ages 6 months and older, enabling mothers to meaningfully worship and connect during small group study sessions.
Childcare and book scholarships are granted upon request. If you need financial assistance, all you have to do is ask or indicate so when you register.
Our SideKix Childcare offers a fun and safe place for our children (ages 6+ months to preschool) to socialize and participate in a weekly Bible lesson with their peers. We know that a huge part of being able to relax and enjoy your morning is knowing that your children are safe and happy. The mission of Side By Side’s childcare ministry is to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children, ages 6 months and older, enabling mothers to meaningfully worship and connect during small group study sessions.
Childcare and book scholarships are granted upon request. If you need financial assistance, all you have to do is ask or indicate so when you register.
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Small Group Options
An Important Note:
Each of these small group options list the average amount of reading or "homework" you can expect. While we hope this helps you to choose the right small group, please know that Side By Side holds a firm "come as you are" policy and that not completing your weekly reading or homework should never prevent you from attending each week and allowing us to serve and celebrate you.
Many of the studies below are available at Christos Bookcenter located in Autumn Ridge Church at a 20% discount. There will be a special display bookcase for your convenience that will have all of the Side by Side studies located in one place.
Each of these small group options list the average amount of reading or "homework" you can expect. While we hope this helps you to choose the right small group, please know that Side By Side holds a firm "come as you are" policy and that not completing your weekly reading or homework should never prevent you from attending each week and allowing us to serve and celebrate you.
Many of the studies below are available at Christos Bookcenter located in Autumn Ridge Church at a 20% discount. There will be a special display bookcase for your convenience that will have all of the Side by Side studies located in one place.
Group 1
Leaders: Melissa Broski, Marlene Murray, Katherine O’Grady, Katie Schouten
Care Leaders: Katherine O'Grady, Katie Schouten, Susan Monlezun
Care Leaders: Katherine O'Grady, Katie Schouten, Susan Monlezun
Fall Study:From Beginning to Forever:
Tracing God's Unchanging Love Author: Love God Greatly Homework amount: Average 45-60 minutes / week Purchasing note: Amazon, free of charge via the Love God Greatly App, Love God Greatly Website, or at Christos Bookcenter (20% off in-store) Description Join us for a 6-week journey as we trace God’s redeeming grace through Scripture. Whether you are opening your Bible for the first time or are a seasoned reader, you will be encouraged as we uncover how all 66 books of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, beautifully weave together one cohesive story of His love for us. This study asks us to note observations and life applications from the text, versus traditional homework questions. Spring Study:Revelation
Author: John MacArthur Homework amount: Average 45-60 minutes / week Purchasing Information: Amazon or at Christos Bookcenter (20% off in-store) Description Dare to dig into one of the most intriguing books of the Bible with us this semester! John MacArthur’s study book will guide us through the book of Revelation verse-by-verse, providing in-depth explanations, historical context, and helpful tips to understanding complex passages. Revelation reminds us of God’s unshakeable plan. It points us to the hope of heaven and the promise of Christ’s triumphant return through 12 lessons. |
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Group 2
Leaders: Rachel Adamo, Megan Jundt, Sarah Gutierrez, and Madison Smith
Care Leaders: Cari Ekbom and Brooke Kashou
Care Leaders: Cari Ekbom and Brooke Kashou
Fall StudyThe Way of Wisdom:
A Study of the Book of Proverbs Author: Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, Courtney Doctor Homework: 7 weeks of study, Weeks are broken down into 5 days of study with 30-60 study questions total per week. Note: This study also includes videos for each week, but those will be optional for our group. These videos range from 28 to 46 minutes in length, averaging about 40 minutes per week Purchasing Information: LIFEWAY Link (spiral bound) || AMAZON link (spiral bound), or Christos Bookstore (20% off in store) *Book purchasing note: This book is available in a standard edition, and a limited edition, spiral-bound edition that costs a bit more. Both books are identical, so please purchase whichever you prefer. Description The book of Proverbs describes godly wisdom as a path that leads to life and flourishing. It also warns of the folly of worldly wisdom as a path that leads to the grave. Every day we face the choice between the true riches of God’s instruction or the fool’s gold of earthly pleasures and pursuits. How often do we call to mind the wisdom found in the sayings of Proverbs to shed light on the path before us? How relevant do we even believe these ancient words are to our modern world? In The Way of Wisdom, Bible teachers Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson, and Courtney Doctor invite you to place your feet firmly on the path of life revealed in the book of Proverbs. As you consider wisdom principles on everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, neighborliness, money management, leadership influence, and more, you’ll discover the wisdom of Proverbs as an invitation to steadily walk God’s way in God’s world. Spring Study Meet Me in the Bible: Colossians & Philemon
Author: Colleen D. Searcy Homework: 8 weeks of study. Each week follows the "Meet Me in the Bible" framework, which has 5 steps to complete to better understand the reading. These steps offer flexibility for completing study at your own pace. There are 5 to 7 additional discussion questions each week as well. Purchasing Information: Crossway, Amazon, or at Christos Bookcenter (20% off in-store) Description While confined to house arrest, the apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Colossian church and to the man who hosted the church in his house. Paul’s words brought clarity to confusion, hope where there was fear, and called for unity amid this especially diverse congregation. His letters were not only reminders for them, but also for modern readers in the church today, of the eternal impact of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. This addition to the Meet Me in the Bible series presents a practical 5-step framework for examining the epistles of Colossians and Philemon. Ideal for personal use and groups at any level, this inductive study helps readers observe and interpret Scripture and apply it to everyday life. Each chapter explores a section of the biblical text, expounding themes including the fruit of the gospel, the heart of the gospel, what to put off and what to put on as a Christian, and the unity that the gospel brings. |
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Group 3
Leaders: Chris Schmit, Jodie Hook, Rachel Emanuels, Elena Kowalchuk, and Sarah McMenomy
Care Leader: Emily Comaeu
Care Leader: Emily Comaeu
Fall StudyFinding I Am
Author: Lysa Terkeurst Homework: 1-2 hours per week (with the deep understanding that we are medical wives, and some weeks, things come up!) Purchasing information: Amazon and Christos Bookstore (20% off in-store) Description Who is God? What does God want from me? These questions will sit at the heart of our studies this year, as we dive into two books that promise to illuminate some answers. We’ll start with our Fall Study: Finding I AM - Bible Study for Women with Video Access: How Jesus Fully Satisfies the Cry of Your Heart by Lysa Terkeurst. In this study, Lysa leads us through the seven I AM statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Her in-depth teaching, along with short videos shot in the Holy Land, aim to deepen our knowledge of who God is by showing us the crucial significance behind each I AM statement. Her aim is to help us trade feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who Jesus is: our God who cares about the deep cry of our hearts and wants to see us through it. Lysa Terkeurst is a prominent Christian author and speaker. She has written over two dozen books and devotionals (including several best-sellers), and is the founder and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, a global women’s faith organization. Spring StudyDiscerning the Voice of God:
How to Recognize When God Speaks Author: Priscilla Shirer Homework: 1-2 Hours/Week Purchasing Options: Amazon and Christos Bookstore (20% off in-store) In the Spring session, we’ll read Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Priscilla Shirer. Most of us struggle to hear God and to discern His will, His heart, and His voice in our noisy daily lives. Part of our challenge is that we are talking (praying) without also making a quiet space where God can talk back. Priscilla aims to provide practical advice for how we can better recognize the Holy Spirit’s character, language, and tone - all with the goal of deepening our relationship with God and strengthening our daily experience with him. This study also includes supplemental short videos. Priscilla Shirer is a renowned author, Bible teacher, motivational speaker, and actress. She has authored over two dozen books and Bible studies for women and teens and is the founder of Going Beyond Ministries. |
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Group 4
Leaders: Sarah Suarez (Fall & Spring), Kim Pritchett (Fall), Aide Bustamante (Spring)
Care Leaders: Lauren Seid, Leonie Springer
Care Leaders: Lauren Seid, Leonie Springer
Fall StudyEmotionally Healthy Spirituality
Author: Peter Scazerro Homework: 1 - 1.5 hours / week Purchasing Information: Amazon and Christos Bookstore (20% off in-store) Description Don’t judge a book by its title! This book is far from a self-help or a vague “spirituality” book. It is full of practical wisdom and excellent sources of reflection that encourage us to be healthy representatives of Jesus. As we grow in our knowledge of Christ, we desire to mature into a clearer image of Him in every area of our lives. But we are complex beings with spiritual, social, relational, emotional, physical and intellectual pieces! This book challenges us to see growth in all of these categories as essential to our sanctification process. Specifically, it addresses what it looks like for our emotional lives to grow into healthier representations of Jesus. In this study we will discuss things like:
Spring StudyHope in Times of Fear
Author: Tim Keller Homework: 1 - 1.5 hours / week Purchasing Information: Amazon or Christos Bookstore (20% off in-store) Description The book “Hope in Times of Fear” reminds us the resurrection of Jesus isn't just an Easter event, but a revolutionary power meant to transform every aspect of Christian life. Keller details how this power provides believers with a realistic yet irrepressible hope to navigate life and relationships. In this book we will characterize the glorious, subversive, restorative hope of the Bible and explore how this hope inspires us to live in the present moment with vision, clarity, humility and grace. |
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Group 5
Leaders: Meghan Trapp, Catherine Rummel, Deborah Kaczor, Stephanie Shung
Care Leader: Lauren Greenmyer and Jen Cleary
Care Leader: Lauren Greenmyer and Jen Cleary
Fall StudyJesus Through the Eyes of Women
Author: Rebecca McLaughlin Homework: 30-45 minutes / week Purchasing Information: Amazon or at Christos Bookcenter (20% off in-store) Description In this study, we will explore the biblical accounts of women who encountered Jesus. One of the reasons Jesus was considered revolutionary was because of his treatment towards women and the ways He went against the political grain to show their extraordinary value to others. These accounts will help us see Jesus as the women of the Bible did-a healer, forgiver and source of unconditional love. Spring StudyIn Christ Alone: The Study of Romans
Author: The Daily Grace Co. Homework: 15-20 Minutes / Day Purchasing Information: Amazon, The Daily Grace Co., or at Christos Bookcenter (20% off in-store) Description In this study, we will explore the message of salvation through Paul’s letters to the Romans. Each week consists of a 5 day study that will include passages from the book of Romans as well as reflection questions to discuss as a group. The goal of this study is to help us dive deeper into the theology of the New Testament and assist us in taking action to spread the good news of the Gospel. |
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International GroupLeaders: JoEllen Park, Soo Kang, May Ling Goh
Care Leader: TBD The international class welcomes women from foreign countries with an interest in learning the beliefs of Christianity and seeking to improve their English conversational skills.
Is there a God? Can God be known? Who is Jesus? What does the Bible teach? If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions this class can help you find answers. In each class we study Bible stories which lay the foundation of the Christian faith. Additionally, we have an English lesson whose primary purpose is to expand your vocabulary and improve your conversational skills. Time is given in small groups to practice your English. |
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