Discipleship Short Term Groups
Summer Cool-off Bible Class
- Location: Room 205 at 59 Worthen Rd., Grace Chapel Lexington
- Dates: July 6, 2025 - August 31, 2025
- Facilitator: Matt Giamarco
Come ground yourself in literally timeless truths from ‘the greatest story ever told’. The world may be swirling with changing opinions, but God’s Word is the unshakable foundation that will keep you steady. This summer’s Cool-off Bible Study will not only help you find clarity in a world of confusion, but it will also equip you to lead and speak into those chaotic conversations with wisdom and grace. And maybe, just maybe you might start a Godly ripple effect and ultimately play a role in The Great Commission of which God has given us all ‘talents’ [Matthew 25:14–30, The Parable of the Talents] to dispense in faithful, fruitful stewardship and hence building your house in the Kingdom.
Jesus said, “I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last...” (John 15:16, NIV). Paul also reminds believers that “...your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58).
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Week |
Title |
Scripture |
Theme Word |
Focus |
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Week 1 July 6 |
Peace in a Restless World |
Philippians 4:4–9 |
Peace |
Learning how God’s peace guards our hearts and minds, even in anxious times. |
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Week 2 July 13 |
Hope When the Future Feels Uncertain |
Romans 15:13 |
Hope |
Trusting God to be the anchor of our hope when the world feels unstable. |
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Week 3 July 27 |
Wisdom in a Noisy Culture |
James 3:13–18 |
Wisdom |
Seeking godly wisdom that is peaceable and sincere amidst cultural confusion. |
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Week 4 Aug 3 |
Kindness That Surprises the World |
Ephesians 4:29–32 |
Kindness |
Living with a Christ-like attitude that transforms our words and relationships. |
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Week 5 Aug 10 |
Contentment in Every Circumstance |
1 Timothy 6:6–10 |
Stillness
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Discovering how godly contentment leads to spiritual richness and freedom. |
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Week 6 Aug 17 |
Unity Without Uniformity |
Romans 12:3–8 |
Unity |
Embracing our differences while living in harmony as the body of Christ. |
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Week 7 Aug 24 |
Strength in Weakness |
2 Corinthians 12:7–10 |
Strength |
Understanding how God's power is made perfect in our weakness. |
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Week 8 Aug 31 |
Gratitude as a Way of Life |
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 |
Gratitude |
Practicing joyful thankfulness regardless of our circumstances. |
Don’t Let the Summer Pass You By Without Growing!
If you’re ready to boost your spiritual fitness this summer, come join us. Bring your Bible (and maybe a cold non-alcoholic drink), and let’s dive into the Word together. You won’t regret it.
Looking forward to seeing you all there and getting into some deep discussion with you. No beach towels allowed, but I insist on scandals, shorts or whatever summer attire works for you!
In Christ,
Matt your BSF - “Bible Study Facilitator”
Practical Help
Spiritual/Inspirational Books
- Aging Faithfully, The Holy Invitation of Growing Older – Alice Fryling
- Aging, The Fulfillment of Life – Henry J.M. Nouwen
- Mid-Course Correction: Re-Ordering Your Private World for the Next Part of Your Journey – Gordon McDonald
- As Our Years Increase, Loving, Caring, Preparing: A Guide – Tim Stafford
- The Virtues of Aging - Jimmy Carter
- The Broken Way: A Daring Path to the Abundant Life - Ann Vos Kamp
- It's Never Too Late to Begin Again: discovering creativity and meaning at midlife and beyond by Julia Cameron
- Option B: On facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy - Sheryl Sandbert
Practical Books
- Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes – William Bridges
- In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later: Abby Schneiderman, Adam Seifer, and Gene Newman
- Younger Next Year: A Guide to Living Like 50 Until You're 80 and Beyond – Chris Crowley & Henry Lodge
- The Aging Well Bible Study Series by Peter Menconi
- Living an Examined Life: Wisdom for the Second Half of the Journey – James Hollis
- Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life – James Hollis
- Eldercare for Dummies: caring for elderly relatives – Rachelle Zukerman
- The Complete Eldercare Planner: where to start, which questions to ask – Joy Loverde
Career/Vocational Books
- Portfolio Life: The New Path to work, Purpose, and Passion – David Corbett
- From Success to Significance – Lloyd Reeb
- Encore: finding work that matters in the second half of life – Marc Freedman
- The Encore Career Handbook – Marci Alboher
- HalfTime – Bob Bufford
- Second Act Careers – Nancy Collamer
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