Our mission is to develop fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We center all we do on Christ. One way that we do this is by studying His Word, the Bible. We encourage everyone who walks through our doors to become a student of the Bible. These weekly Bible studies are a great way to dive into God’s Word and grow in your faith.
SUNDAY
Seekers of His Heart
This group meets at 10:00-11:00 am (during the second service) in the Bible House Lounge and is led by a team of Bible study leaders. They will be doing a Discipleship study by Ray Vander Lann. This study examines what it means to be a follower of Christ through the cultural, historical, and otherwise contextual lens of Scripture. This class is ongoing and meets every week. They meet both in person and virtually via Google Meet. Please contact Sue Newall at sjnewell76@gmail.com with any questions and for the Google Meet information.
MONDAY
Monday Morning Women’s Bible Study
This group meets in the Lower Chapel from 9:30-11:00 am starting up again January 12th. We are finishing up the study of the book of James, and starting with the book of Philippians starting January 19th This Bible study goes through the text verse by verse. We will be using the study method in the book Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin to help us dive into the Bible. For more information, please contact Janice Johannesen (jjohannesen@hawthornegospel.org)
Women of the Word by Jen Wilken, can be purchased from amazon by following this link, https://a.co/d/6TMKsjs
Moms in Prayer
This group meets in the Church Library from 1:30-2:30 pm starting up again after the Christmas break on January 12th. The vision of Moms in Prayer is that every school in the world would be covered with prayer. Would you prayerfully consider joining with other women in our church (mom and women who are not moms but have a heart to pray for our young people) to pray for the kids in our schools. With everything that is going on in our schools right now, we may feel like we are powerless to do anything. That is the farthest from the truth, we have an all powerful God to call upon. He is in control, and He is calling us to come together in prayer.For more information, please contact Karen Verhoog at northeast@momsinprayer.org
TUESDAY
Women of the Word
This group meets 9:30-11:30 am in both the Lower Chapel and online via Google Meet starting up again January 13th. For our Spring Bible study we will be continuing a Precept upon Precept study of the book of Genesis. We will be completing parts 4&5. These are stand alone studies, so you do not have to complete parts 1-3 to join the class. The fourth part of this series in Genesis observes an in-depth exploration of the patriarchal narratives, particularly focusing on God’s continued covenantal promises and interactions with Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau, including themes of family dynamics, faith, and divine providence. The fifth part of this series in Genesis observes a detailed exploration of the story of Joseph, focusing on themes of God’s sovereignty, redemption, and providence as seen in Joseph’s rise from slavery to a position of power and the reconciliation of his family. For more information and/or the Google Meet link, email Janice Johannesen at jjohannesen@hawthornegospel.org.
You can purchase the Precept Bible study of the books by following the links:
Genesis Part 4 (ESV) https://shop.precept.org/collections/genesis/products/genesis-bible-studies-part-4-of-5?variant=41834632314982
Genesis Part 5 (ESV) https://shop.precept.org/collections/genesis/products/genesis-bible-studies-part-5-of-5?variant=41834632446054
Ladies in Touch
This group meets 7:00-8:00 pm both in-person in the Chapel and online via Google Meet and will be starting up again on January 20th. Our spring bible study is in the book of Galatians. We will be using the book Be Free: Exchange Legalism or True Spirituality by Dr. Wiersbe. “Just as the Galatian church was slipping back into the dangerous rituals of the Jewish religious system, Christians today add parameters around Scripture that hinder them and that Christ never intended.” For more information and/or the Google Meet link, email Rosette Almoyan at rosettealmoyan@hotmail.com
Be Free by Warren Wiersbe, can be purchased from amazon by following this link, https://a.co/d/a6jM0OF
Community Young Adult Women’s Bible Study
This group meets at the Jensen Home at 7:00-9:00 pm. All young adult women are welcome to join this Bible study. This group will be starting a studying of the book of Proverbs, going through the text verse by verse. For more information, contact Andrea Jensen at andreajensen7720@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
Daughters of the King
This group meets in the Chapel from 9:30-11:30 am starting up again on January 7th. The spring bible study will continue in the book of Hebrews, using the Jen Wilkin study entitled Better. In this verse-by-verse study they will explore how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). 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. Explore familiar verses in context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.. For more information, email Cara at carag42@gmail.com.
Better: A Study of Hebrews by Jen Wilkin, can be purchased from amazon by following this link: https://a.co/d/j93lrIJ
THURSDAY
Deep Roots
This group meets in the Fireside Room from 9:30-11:30 am starting up again on January 15th. They will be finishing up their current study, Lord, I Want to Know You: A Devotional Study on the Names of God by Kay Arthur. (available for purchase from amazon at https://a.co/d/ciYNhPl ). This study will be completed sometime in February and the next study is entitled Heaven by Jennifer Rothschild. “ As you walk through the study, you’ll not only gain a deeper understanding of what God has prepared for His children, but also learn how to live with confidence today as you look forward to the glorious unending that awaits.” For more information about this study, email Peggy at peggygoitz@gmail.com. ***There is childcare for children during this group.***
Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight by Jennifer Rothschild, can be purchased from amazon by following this link, https://a.co/d/3SgJkyo
Since this Bible study meets during the school day in a building that is also used for our academy, you will be asked to sign in upon entering the building. If you are not in our check in system, that can easily be done upon your arrival. Please reach out to Janice Johannesen at jjohannesen@hawthornegospel.org with any questions regarding check in.
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study
This group meets in the Lower Chapel from 7:00-8:30 pm starting up again on January 8th. Our spring bible study will continue to be the book of Mark. The study is entitled Mark: Follow Me by James Hoover. “In the New Testament Gospel of Mark, we meet Jesus, the man who is King. But this king comes to serve–not to be served. He eats with sinners rather than royalty. His crown is made of thorns instead of gold. ThisLifeGuide Bible Study guide introduces you to the compassionate, suffering, astonishing king who calls us to follow him. For more information, email Anita at ajoeckel@msn.com.
Mark: Follow Me by James Hoover, can be purchased from amazon with the following link: https://a.co/d/e27FpU2.
SATURDAY
Moms & Mentors
Join our Moms and Mentors community, where faith, friendship, and support come together as we navigate motherhood. Inspired by Titus 2:3-5, our group connects experienced mentors with moms seeking guidance, encouragement, and fellowship.
We meet in the Fireside Room once a month, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., starting September 13th. Arrive early for a continental breakfast and coffee. Our gatherings include Bible study and shared experiences in a warm setting. Childcare is available but YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. This group meets once a month on the Hawthorne Campus. For more information, email Anna Maria at amcreighton@optonline.net
The 2025-2026 dates are:
September 13th
October 11th
November 15th
January 17th
February 21st
March 21st
April 18th
May 16th
Follow this following link to register, https://hawthornegospel.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/category/60786
