Facilitator: Pam Brustken

Beginning Monday, March 5 from 6:30-8:30pm

Join Pam Brustkern as she facilitates a very personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance. Beth Moore peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives today. If you’ve ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the Bible study for you. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther’s day, it’s tough today. This portion of God’s Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives. Meets on the 1st floor at House of Hope.

10 weeks

Cost: $30

Ultimate Journey Phase I Book Study

Facilitator: Elizabeth Moermond

Beginning Saturday, January 21 from 3:00-4:00pm

A nine-week-long class designed to give you the space and time to read, process, and discuss the Phase I book, Unpacking Self-Deception. Whether you have already taken Phase I or are planning to in the future, this class will allow you to dig deeper into the material and receive the full benefit of the Ultimate Journey.

Cost: Free with book (Unpacking Self-Deception is $50)

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Embracing Life Beyond Sobriety 

Facilitators: Steve and Trisha Sellers

Beginning Wednesday, February 1 from 7:00-8:30pm

I’m sober. Now what? Why is this so hard? When does it get easier? Who can I talk to that understands? What’s the difference between sobriety and recovery? 

Recovery is a spiritual transformation allowing us to be free from the bonds of addiction. It is a deep and unyielding faith that allows us to find the strength each day to continue the fight. ELBS is a small group 12-step recovery Bible study, open to women who are struggling with addiction or addictive behaviors and desire recovery support, accountability, and prayer.

Steve and Trisha Sellers are the founders of Ship Recovery (www.ShipRecovery.com), a ministry providing education and support to individuals and families struggling with addiction or addictive behaviors.

Cost: $25.00

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Finding Balance with Food

Facilitator: Laura Pelechek, House of Hope’s Intern Therapist

  A 12-week guided journey toward greater health and freedom for anyone who thinks frequently about food and/or the size of her body. It offers a chance to breathe deeply and consider your relationship with food, how it developed, and how to be healthier in the future, whether you are a chronic dieter, obsessive exerciser, emotional eater, binge eater, health food junkie, or have a more clinical type of eating issue including anorexia and bulimia. The structured format provides a safe environment for personal reflection and growth, as well as opportunity to foster relationships with other women walking a similar road. With biblically-based content, it is ideal for those seeking to incorporate faith into their overall wellness pursuits.

This class is currently closed to allow for confidentiality and safety among participants. If you would like more information about this class or to receive help regarding your relationship with food, please contact Stephanie Roth at stephanie@houseofhopecr.org.

One Thousand Gifts 

Facilitator: Deane Watters

Thursdays, from noon to 1pm. 3rd floor

A continuation of sorts from our study of Brother Lawrence’s book Practicing His Presence, we will consider how thankfulness for the commonplace, surprising, and even painful in our lives can bring forth a harvest of joy. Deane Watters will be reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp out loud, followed by discussion.

Cost: $25.00

Boundaries

Facilitator: Cynthia Malone

Thursdays, beginning January 19 from 6:30-8:30pm

How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Can you set limits and still be a loving person?  Why do I feel guilty when I consider saying “no”? Do you have trouble saying no?  What are legitimate boundaries?

If you’ve ever asked one of these questions, this class is for you. Join Cynthia Malone as she helps you find answers to these tough questions as you learn to set healthy boundaries with parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers, and even yourself.

8 weeks

Cost: $25.00 

Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas (open to men!)

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Gary and Lynn Nelson

Facilitators: Lynn and Gary Nelson

Wednesdays, beginning January 18 from 6:30-8:30pm

What if God designed marriage to make us holy instead of happy?

Scores of books have been written that offer guidance for building the marriage of your dreams. Yet, what if God’s primary intent for your marriage isn’t to make you happy . . . but holy? And, what if your relationship isn’t as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? In this popular bestselling book, Gary Thomas uncovers how your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and each other.

You will learn how to:

Lynn and Gary Nelson have been married for almost 20 years, and have been involved in marriage ministry for 15 years. They have two children, and have led several classes and small groups on the topic of ‘marriage.’   Currently, Lynn is the President of Marriage Matters, a not-for-profit corporation, which seeks to strengthen families in Iowa by strengthening marriages.  Gary is a local attorney, who, for the last 5 years, has assisted Lynn in mentoring other couples and training mentors.

3:12 ~A Young Adult Women’s Small Group 

Facilitators  - Christina Hernandez and Lori Reschly

Thursdays on the 3rd Floor from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

A small group for 18-30 something year olds.  If you are interested in getting connected and establishing meaningful relationships with women your age, we invite you to attend this small group. Will not be meeting until after the new year, beginning January 5.

Cost: Free (donations welcome!)

The Ultimate Journey Phase I

Beginning again in March 2012.

What if you’re not really the way you’ve come to see yourself?  As you travel the first phase of The Ultimate Journey, you’ll unpack the lies that have held you back, tripped you up, and even derailed you at times.  Phase 1 is a safe harbor where you’ll unload excess cargo and baggage that have weighed you down for years.  As you do this you’ll be freed up to chart a new course that will lead you into an incredible love relationship with your Creator.

12 weeks

Cost:  $165.00 (includes book and administrative costs,

$60 deposit is required by first class)

To register for this class, email Deane@houseofhopecr.org. Please specify whether a morning or evening class time is preferred.

The Ultimate Journey

Phase II & III

Facilitators – Stephanie Roth & Denise Koch

Phase II will be January 30-March 19

Phase III will be March 26-May 14

Mondays from 6:30-9:00pm.

A sixteen-week course, designed to encourage those who have completed Phase I to continue on their  personal healing journey.  You have the option to complete just one or both 8-week-long sessions.

In Phase II,  you will explore the depths of what it means to be in a covenant relationship with the living God. You will identify the biblical patterns of thinking that God wants you to have towards yourself, others, life, and most of all, Him. This session will help you understand the truth about who God is and how He feels about you. And, the truth will set you free!

 In Phase III, you will be given practical tools that will allow you to take the power of God beyond head knowledge and into the reality of your everyday life. As you exchange your old thinking patterns for His Christ-Life in you, you will be transformed by the renewing of your mind and experience real Life-Change.

16 weeks total

Cost: $75 each session or $140 for both (includes books and administrative costs).