Reston Bible Church

ABOUT ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS: Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) are mid-sized groups that meet regularly for fellowship and to encourage one another around in-depth study of God’s Word.  The groups have quality teaching based on Scripture, led by men with a gift for presenting God's Word in an interesting and engaging way.  The groups have an interactive atmosphere in which questions can be asked freely, and difficult topics are addressed in an open and straightforward manner.

ABFs meet on Sunday with the intent that you may attend a worship service during one block, and attend an ABF during another. Contact the individual leaders/teachers for specific questions regarding the class offerings.  For general questions about Adult Bible Fellowships, please contact Ray Shoaff (703-625-5595, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).

MINISTRY TO CHILDREN DURING ABFs: For parents of children pre-K through elementary, we recommend your children attend Quest during the hour you’re in the worship service and the Tree House Ministry during the hour you’re in an Adult Bible Fellowship (or vice versa). Children may attend Quest during any of the three morning services. The Tree House Ministry meets during the second service upstairs in Room 238.  Another alternative is that your children attend the worship service with you and then go to Quest when you’re attending an Adult Bible Fellowship.

For parents with Senior and/or Junior High age teens, we recommend your children attend the worship service with you during either the first or third services, and that the parents attend an Adult Bible Fellowship while their children are in the youth meeting during the second service.

CURRENT ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS: The current ABF offerings, described below, include a variety of topics, lengths, and meeting times on Sunday.  ABFs meet on Sunday - when most people are already here anyway - with the intent that you may attend a worship service during one block, and attend an ABF during another.

COURSE OFFERINGS BY MEETING TIME:

1st SERVICE (8:00am)	2nd SERVICE (9:30am)	3rd SERVICE (11:15am)	OTHER (Sunday)
KIDS: Quest	The Bereans	Solid Ground	Financial Peace University
	Estudio Biblico	From Creation to New Creation	Crown Financial
	KIDS: Tree House	Focal Point	Starting Point
	KIDS: Quest	Commands of Christ	Parenting 101 & 201
		KIDS: Quest

 

THE BEREANS

The Bereans | 2nd Service - 9:15 a.m. Sundays | Room 250 | Ray Shoaff | *Ongoing - No registration needed

“Bereans” is a reference to the people who lived in the town of Berea during the early church age, and they are described in Acts 17 as a group that “searched the Scriptures daily”.  That’s what happens in our Berean Adult Bible Fellowship – we search the Scriptures!  So, if you are looking for a place to dig deep into God’s Word and share that joyful experience with others, then come to the Bereans Adult Bible Fellowship group.

Bereans typically do book studies, selecting a book of the Bible and going through it verse by verse and topic by topic. We don’t follow a particular schedule but rather go at a pace so as to thoroughly cover whatever text we’re in.

Here are some of the other characteristics of Bereans:

• In-depth teaching based on Scripture and led by men who desire to shepherd God's people through teaching, encouragement and the fostering of Christian community. The group has an interactive atmosphere in which questions can be asked freely, and difficult topics are addressed in an open and straightforward manner.
• Welcoming, friendly, a mix of ages consisting of couples and singles. Everyone is welcome.
• Fellowship enjoyed both within and outside of the group meetings. Each class period begins with refreshments and informal conversation. Organized social events are conducted several times a year.
• Concern for each other expressed through prayer and care for one another.
• Opportunities to find and form special relationships which can extend well beyond the time spent together on Sunday mornings.

The Life of Abraham: Abraham is a biblical character of huge proportion.  He occupies a revered place in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. We’ll study the seven “visits” Abraham receives by God and how they took him from being a pagan who worshiped “other gods” to the great man of faith described in Hebrews 11 yet with lots of victories and stumbles in between – just as we experience.

The Bereans enjoy refreshments and fellowship from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. At 9:45, the group gathers for welcoming of visitors, announcements, praise and prayer, and teaching.If you have questions or would like more information, contact Ray Shoaff (703-443-8321 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).

Audio & Notes: Miss a week at Bereans? Listen to past Bereans teachings and get the latest notes here.

FROM CREATION TO NEW CREATION

From Creation to New Creation & Everything In Between: The Narrative that Holds All the Bible Together | 3rd Service - 11:15 a.m. Sundays | Room 238 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | *Begins January 15 - Please register

What is the Bible all about? Why is it structured the way that it is? How should we read it? How do we make sense of it? How do we navigate its complexities? During your life, you may have had some of these questions about the Bible, or in your journey to read the Bible in its entirety you encountered Leviticus, which seemed to be more of cure for insomnia than solace for your soul. In this 10-week course, we’ll explore the overarching narrative that holds the entire Bible together.  These 10-weeks will focus on God’s redemptive plan as communicated in the Bible and help us understand why certain books that at first seem odd or unnecessary are actually integral to the substance of our faith. This class will also seek to provide some biblical context for understanding difficult passages and historic occurrences.

The class will be conducted in a traditional Jewish Midrash fashion where we take a representative passage and have a guided and intentional dialogue around the Biblical text. It’s fun. It’s engaging. And it just may make you explore a little deeper how God tells the story of history and challenge you on exactly which story you are living by.

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PARENTING 101 & 201

Parenting 101 (The Basics), 201 (Ages 0-6), 301 (Ages 7-12), 401 (Teens) | Courses meet at various times on Sunday and during the week (details below) | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |*Please register

In today's North American culture, we are flooded with seminars, books, and other resources that tell us what we should be doing to raise our kids. But how do we know if the book we pull off the shelf is right?  Should we follow the trend to have a psychologist examine our child so that we can find the method that is "right for him/her"? Reston Bible Church believes that God has made every child unique, but that He also supplied the ultimate guidebook that applies to raising all children - the Bible.

RBC provides a series of parenting courses to equip parents to raise the next generation:

• PARENTING 101 | NEXT COURSE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  Parenting 101 is an overview of the foundational principles that are found in the Scriptures for raising children of all ages. (Note: Parenting 101 is a prerequisite for the other courses and is required for parents who desire to have their child dedicated at RBC.)
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• PARENTING 201 | CLASSES RESUME IN THE FALL.
  Parenting 201 is a class specifically for parents of children ages 0 to 6 years.
• PARENTING 301 | CLASSES RESUME IN THE FALL
  Parenting 301 is a class specifically for parents of children ages 7 to 12 years.
• PARENTING 401 | START DATE & MEETING TIME TBD
  Parenting 401 is an eight-week class specifically for parents of teenagers.
• Registration is required for all courses and is open to everyone -- even those who are not parents.

Solid Ground: Equipping You to Defend What You Believe

Solid Ground: Equipping You to Defend What You Believe | 3rd Service - 11:15 a.m. Sundays | Room 240 | *Begins January 15 - Please register

Are you ready for the attacks on your Christian beliefs that you'll face in school, the workplace, and life in general? Are you equipped to articulate your convictions? How would you respond to discussions regarding the following topics?

• Are Christianity and the real world in conflict?
• Is belief the opposite of science, faith the opposite of reason, and living like there is a God the opposite of pursuing happiness?
• Is the Bible we have today trustworthy and true?
• Is there evidence for the resurrection?
• What is at the core of cultural issues such as pro-life and traditional marriage?
• Is it possible to both live as a Christian and still be a relevant voice in a world of news, politics, education, medicine, life, death, heartache, struggle, suffering, identity crises?
• How do you engage the unbeliever in a winsome manner to proclaim the Gospel?

These questions have real answers. Come join us in an interactive and lively study of these topics and more as we pursue our call to “love God with all our mind...and our neighbor as ourselves.”

This twelve-week course will be particularly beneficial to high school students heading off to college. So we encourage parents and high school students to attend together.

Begins Sunday January 15, 2012, and continuing for 12 weeks. Meeting from 11:15 to 12:30. The location will be in the bulletin and on the web beginning in January. The class is co-led by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Will Gaines, and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Click here to register You can also join the CCB Group "Solid Ground."

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Commands of Christ

Commands of Christ | 3rd Service - 11:15 a.m. Sundays | Room 250 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | *Begins January 15 - Please register

During the days of celestial navigation, mariners would use the expression, “keeping the stars.” They would use the stars to guide their ship toward its destination. Jesus said if we love Him, we will keep His commandments (John 14:15). His commands act like fixed lights that can be trusted to guide us, as we, united with His life, confront the storms of life. Did you know there are at least six rewards we get from keeping Christ’s commands? Jesus told us to “...observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you...” (Matthew 28:19-20), thus we must know the commands in order to observe them.

This will not be a new rigorous list of laws to burden us that contradict grace but rather specific truths that grace imparts to govern and fashion our beliefs and choices. Scripture is not simply true, it is effectual. It does more than announce, it accomplishes. It provides more than information, it imparts life. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, scripture produces what it proclaims.

We will provide refreshments, time for informal conversation, fellowship, and the opportunity to discuss questions in a non-threatening atmosphere. Please join us that we might be blessed together as we study God’s Word.

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STARTING POINT orientation

Starting Point | 3rd Service - 11:00am, Last Sunday of Each Month | Room 236 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |*Ongoing - no registration required

Whether you are curious about God, just starting a spiritual journey, or returning to a relationship with God, Starting Point will help you in your journey. Starting Point is a conversational small group environment where you can explore faith and experience community. For ten weeks, we will investigate the basic aspects of the Christian faith in a way that is relevant and engaging.

Orientation sessions are held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in Room 236.  At the orientation, you will hear all about Starting Point, be able to ask questions, review the materials, and have an opportunity to sign up for a group. There is no commitment when you come to the orientation; just show up to find out more.

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Focal Point

Focal Point | 3rd Service - 11:15 a.m. Sundays | Room 236 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | April 22-June 10 - Please register

Are you searching for where Jesus fits into your life? Are you looking for the next step after you finished Starting Point? Did you recently decide to put your trust in Christ? Focal Point exists to help those nearing a decision for Christ and new Christians to better understand the place of Jesus in their lives. Paul wrote an amazing letter to some new Christians in a place called Ephesus. This letter tells us who we are as Christians and how to live this Christian life. Come join us for an 8-week discovery and discussion of this wonderful foundational letter!

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Financial Peace university

Financial Peace University | 4:30 p.m. Sundays | Youth Building | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |*Begins January 15 - Please register

Financial Peace University classes meet for two hours a week for 13 weeks. During the first hour of each class, Dave Ramsey teaches on video. During the second hour, class members come together for small-group discussion. Group members support each other and hold each other accountable as they work together to transform their financial future. FPU is held at various times throughout the year.

Financial Peace University will meet in the Youth Building starting on September 11, 2011. We will meet Sunday evenings 4:30-6:30pm. (This purposely coincides with our AWANA program. If you have children between the age of 3 and 6th grade, they are welcome to attend AWANA while you attend the class. If you have children under 3 who would need childcare, please indicate so on the online registration form.)

Registration and a lifetime membership for FPU is $85/family.

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ESTUDIO BIBLICO

ESTUDIO BIBLICO | 2nd Service - 9:30am Sundays | Room 240 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |*Ongoing - no registration required

Somos una congregación cristiana contemporánea, no-denominacional, cuyo propósito es conocer a Jesucristo y darlo a conocer, por medio de la predicación y enseñanza de la Santa Biblia. Buscanos Domingos a las 9:30am en el edificio principal para un estudio de varios temas de la Biblia.

CROWN FINANCIAL CLASSES

Crown Financial | Sundays | Elder Room | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |*Courses begin intermittently - Please register

Throughout the year, RBC offers Crown biblical financial studies. The ten-week Crown class is designed to teach people God’s financial principles in order to know Christ more intimately and be free to serve Him.

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