Your faith journey was never intended to be a solo mission. Helping people grow in their faith is one the reasons God set up this Community Church in 1937. CONNECT GROUPS are where you learn more about God, His Word, and each other.
The CONNECT GROUP comes together at CFBC at 6:00 PM on Wednesday nights*. Join others on the same faith journey as you, while making lasting and meaningful relationships with other people. Get directions to the discussion HERE! (Click Here)
I have questions about Connect Groups. Who can I ask for help?
Pastor Mike & Pam Fogerson, CFBC Pastoral Team
Email: mikefogerson@hotmail.com
Cell: 618.615.2933 or 618.615.6722
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Connect Groups: The Bible Simplified
Go from feeling frustrated when reading Scripture to learning to love the Bible.
Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the Bible? Bestselling author Zach Windahl breaks down its entire storyline in The Bible, Simplified, making Scripture clear, accessible, and life-changing so you can gain confidence in your faith.
In The Bible, Simplified, you will learn how to:
- Understand the entire storyline of the Bible
- Gain clarity and confidence in your faith
- Incorporate the Bible’s teachings into your daily life
You want to understand the Bible and feel a deeper connection to God, but busyness, relationships, and everyday distractions seem to crowd out Bible reading most days. Not to mention it’s hard to know where to start—and deep down, you might even wonder if the Bible is relevant to your modern life. It’s overwhelming. It’s confusing. And it’s easy to feel frustrated on your faith journey.
Too often, you find yourself walking away from reading Scripture, feeling lost instead of encouraged, something Zach Windahl experienced firsthand. Even though he grew up going to church, his Bible often remained on the shelf. It wasn’t until he discovered the joy of reading the Bible that he became passionate about helping others do the same. In his relatable and easy-to-read style, Zach has simplified Scripture to help you—especially if you’re a new Christian—understand the Bible’s message in a way that’s approachable and life-changing.
If you’re feeling lost with Scripture, this book will be your guide. You no longer need to be confused, disconnected, and overwhelmed in your faith. Take the first step to understanding God’s story—and your remarkable role in it.
You Can Purchase Your Book Below
Amazon: The Bible Simplified: Learn the Story, Live the Story
Christianbook: The Bible Simplified: Learn the Story, Live the Story
Schedule
Session 1 – August 27th
Session 2 – September 3rd
Session 3 – September 10th
Session 4 – September 17th
Session 5 – September 24th
Session 6 – October 1st
Session 7 – October 8th
Session 8 October 15th
Connect Group Menu
Before Connect Group, each week from 5 pm-6 pm, we have a free dinner available to everyone who attends Connect Group. Our Kitchen Team makes great dishes week after week for everyone to help make church convenient for you and also to help foster community!
Our Celebrate Recovery ministry meets every Wednesday at 6pm(click here for more info)
Connect 4 Kids
We have a Connect 4 Kids ministry that meets at the same time as Connect Group, 6 pm-7 pm, for kids who are 3 years old to 5th grade. They meet and learn stories from the Bible, sing worship songs, eat snacks, and play games. Connect 4 Kids is led by Pam Fogerson, an experienced teacher at Chester Grade School. Please bring your kids to eat at the church from 5 pm-6 pm for a free meal.
Schedule
Session 1 – August 27th
Session 2 – September 3rd
Session 3 – September 10th
Session 4 – September 17th
Session 5 – September 24th
Session 6 – October 1st
Session 7 – October 8th
Session 8 October 15th
Connect For Youth
Our Youth Group (6th-12th grade) will meet on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm for their own Connect Group Study titled “Not a Fan.” This study will uncover the difference between being a fan of Jesus and being a committed follower of His. Students, please come and eat for free at the church from 5 pm – 6 pm.
If Jesus were to sit down with you right now and have a DTR (Define the Relationship) conversation, how would you respond? In Not a Fan Student Edition, bestselling author Kyle Idleman challenges you to go beyond fandom into a true follower relationship with Jesus.
If someone asked, “Are you a fan of Jesus?”, how would you answer? You attend every movie featuring a certain actor, you know the stats of your sports hero, and you can recite lyrics from your favorite songs. That’s a fan. But are you treating Jesus the same as the other people you admire?
The truth is Jesus wants more than the church attendance, occasional prayer, and the ability to recite Scripture—the fan response. He’s looking for people who are actually willing to sacrifice in order to follow him. In this student edition of Not a Fan, Kyle Idleman uses humor, personal stories, and biblical truth as he challenges you to look at what it means to call yourself a Christian and follow the radical call Jesus presents. So, will you be a fan, or a follower?
Many of today’s students know about Jesus—a teacher who traveled around the Jewish countryside giving sermons, healing diseases, and casting out demons, before finally dying on the cross to save humanity. Some may even believe Jesus died for their sins. But for many students, their relationship with Christ is similar to the feelings they have for their favorite band—they know the facts, know the greatest hits, and may have the gear that shows their loyalty. In short, they’re fans of Jesus. But is that enough?
Similar to the adult book, Not a Fan: Student Edition includes funny stories, personal reflections, and deep, biblical content, calling teenagers to live the way Jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the one who gave his all for them.
Youth Connect Group Participants Can Purchase Their Book Here
Schedule
Session 1 – August 27th
Session 2 – September 3rd
Session 3 – September 10th
Session 4 – September 17th
Session 5 – September 24th
Session 6 – October 1st
Session 7 – October 8th
Session 8 October 15th