Bible Study Groups
Our desire is for every member to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” and to walk in the Word daily (2 Peter 3:18). One way we do this is through Bible study. We have men’s, women’s, and co-ed Bible study groups that meet at various times and locations.
Fall 2023 | Habakkuk
Why are we studying Habakkuk?
Recent events and cultural issues force us to consider difficult questions. For example, mass shootings continue and people are victims of abuse, while nothing seems to happen to the perpetrators. As we study this book, it is our hope that we can join Habakkuk in crying out to God over the evil in our lives and around us while living by faith in God’s sovereign justice and grace.
STUDY RESOURCES
Groups will use one of the following books which may be purchased from the bookseller of your choice. Amazon provides a brief preview of each book. Check with your group leader before ordering a book. (NOTE: Books will not be available for purchase on the night of the Bible Study Kickoff)
- Habakkuk | Learning to Live by Faith by Lydia Brownback
- Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible Series)
OTHER RESOURCES
August 20, 6 p.m. | Bible Study Kickoff & Reception
BE PART OF A BIBLE STUDY
First Pes Sunday Evening
Meets: Sunday, 4:30 – 5:40 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leaders: Suzi Vital & Debbie Fredenberg
Book: Habakkuk: Learning to Live by Faith, Lydia Brownback
Open to all women, all ages. Child care is available with registration.
Start Date: Aug. 27
South Carolina Super Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Cindy Britt’s / Patricia Cahill’s homes
Leader: Cheryl Whitcomb
Book: TBD
Open to all women, but members are primarily from the South Carolina super parish.
Start Date: TBD
Columbia County Super Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 6:50 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Donna Jones’ home
Leaders: Kevin Baura & Donna Jones
Book: Habakkuk: Learning to Live by Faith, Lydia Brownback
Open to women from any parish, this intergenerational group meets in Columbia County.
Start Date: Aug. 22
First Pres Wednesday Morning
Meets: Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leader: Amber Barrett
Book: Habakkuk: Learning to Live by Faith, Lydia Brownback
Open to all women. We meet as a large group for teaching and split into small groups for discussion and prayer. Child care is available with registration.
Start Date: Aug. 23
National Parish
Meets: Thursday, 6 – 7 a.m.
Location: Krispy Kreme
Leader: Claire Weaver
Book: Habakkuk: Learning to Live by Faith, Lydia Brownback
Open to all women, especially those whose schedules or stage of life make it difficult to attend traditional small group studies.
Start Date: Sept. 7
Downtown Parish
Meets: Thursday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Judy Down’s home
Leader: Elena Boone & Diane Hubbard
Book: Habakkuk: Learning to Live by Faith, Lydia Brownback
Open to all women. Meets in person but if anyone needs/wants to join via Zoom, they can!
Start Date: Sept. 7
Lake Forest Parish
Meets: Thursday, 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Patricia Sims’ home
Leader: Patricia Sims
Book: Habakkuk: Learning to Live by Faith, Lydia Brownback
Open to all women.
Start Date: Sept. 14
Young Adult – Lake Forest Parish
Meets: Monday, 6:45 – 8:15 p.m.
Location: Sara Price’s home
Leaders: Sara Price & Asher Allen
Book: Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible Series)
Open to women in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Start Date: Aug. 21
Young Adult – Open
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Member Home (TBD)
Leader: Joy Brown & Margaret Daniel
Book: TBD
Open to women in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Start Date: Aug. 21
Pleasant Home Parish
Meets: Tuesday, 8 – 9 p.m.
Location: Brad Williams’ home
Leaders: Luke Niday & Billy English
Book: TBD
Open to all men, of all ages.
Lake Forest Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 6 – 7 a.m.
Location: John Price’s home
Leaders: John Price & Josh Lane
Book: TBD
Open to all men, but members are primarily from the West Augusta area.
Start Date: TBD
Savannah Rapids Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Russ Morgan’s home
Leader: Russ Morgan
Book: TBD
Open to all men.
First Pres Open Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leader: Bruce Van Peursem
Book: TBD
Open to all men.
First Pres Downtown Parish Morning
Meets: Friday, 5:30 – 7 a.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leader: Brian Martin
Book: TBD
Start Date: Aug. 4
Pleasant Home Parish Davis Road
Meets: Friday, 6 – 7 a.m.
Location: Mike Harris’ office, Cornerstone Senior Living
Leaders: John Fender & Mike Harris
Book: TBD
Open to all men, of any age, who live anywhere in the CSRA.
Start Date: Sept. 1
West Augusta Super Parish
Meets: Friday, 6:15 – 7:15 a.m.
Location: Jim Scarbrough’s home
Leader: Jim Scarbrough
Book: TBD
Open to all men, but members are primarily from the West Augusta area.
Start Date: Sept. 8
Palmetto Parish
Meets: Saturdays (2x/month), 7:30–9:30 a.m.
Location: Alternates between Zoom and in person at Sam Acevedo’s home
Leaders: Gerald Killian & Sam Acevedo
Book: The Letters of John – John Stott
Open to all men, but primarily those living in the Palmetto Parish. Contact Gerald Killian (803.257.4721) if you’d like to join.
Start Date: Mid Aug.
Young Adult – Lake Forest Parish
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 8 p.m
Location: John Price’s home
Leaders: John Price & Will Long
Book: TBD
Open to men in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Start Date: Aug. 23
Young Adult – National Parish
Meets: Wednesday, 6:30 – 8 p.m
Location: Jeff Westergreen’s home
Leaders: Jeff Westergreen & Evan Wood
Book: TBD
Open to men in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Start Date: Aug. 23
Young Adult – Open
Meets: Monday, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Member Home (TBD)
Leaders: Chris Williams
Book: TBD
Open to men in their 20s and 30s, single or married.
Start Date: Aug. 23
South Carolina Super Parish (This group is full.)
Meets: Wednesday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Byars and Morris homes (rotates)
Leaders: Michael Byars & Byron Morris Sr.
Book: Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study (Knowing the Bible Series)
Intergenerational group made up of men primarily from the South Carolina Super Parish.
Start Date: Sept. 6
Redeemer Class Midweek Bible Hour
Meets: Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Leader: Jim Knight
Book: No book is required.
Co-ed group hosted by the Redeemer Sunday School Class. All are welcome. Currently meeting.
Restorers Couples Group
Meets: 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: John and Leslie Fender’s home
Leaders: Josh Click & John Fender
Book: TBD
Couples group primarily for members of the Restorers Sunday School class. Meets in Columbia County.
Start Date: TBD
Staff Contacts
Mike Phillips, Associate Pastor of Shepherding
Ken McHeard, Associate Pastor of Christian Formation
Amber Barrett, Women’s Ministry Discipleship Coordinator
Liz Reid, Discipleship Administrative Assistant