2007 Miracle Yearbook

77 iscipleship groups are an invaluable ministry on Cedarville's campus,but this year there seemed to be a heightened feeling of excitement and need surrounding these groups. The women's groupsfocused on such topics as prayer, finding time for God,and straightforward gospel studies.And while the focus is always on the Word and how to practically apply it,the dynamics of Discipleship Groups extend even further.Junior Becky Bachman led a group that studied the book ofJames. In addition to learning more about this important book,she said,"I really wanted the chance to minister to other girls that deserved a chance to speak out and learn in the ways that they wanted to and expected." On the men's side, discipleship groups delved into purity,God's love,and the examples set by great men ofthe Bible. Chad Eckard led group discussions and application ofthe book Sex and the Single Guy. Like several others, Eckard's group not only made excellent progress in their relationships with God,but also with each other."We not only met weekly [to discuss the book],but we alsoformed relationships when we took extra time to hang out and just spend time with each other." Alyssa Adams,Kelley Kinnard, Kate Philpott,Christina Taylor,Kim Brown,• and Laura Robbins relax at their group meeting. Ashley Hunter,Laura Parker,Andrea Moore,Carolyn Reiley, Jennalee• Elmore,and Sarah Baczek hug a tree.Carolyn Reiley said,"It was a huge blessing to be able to study God's word,each week, with a group of girls who loved each other and were on-fire for the Lord!" Alison Kearney,Abbey Petersen,Andrea Moore,Sarah Miller,and n Sarah Crichlow create a pyramid offun! Kearney says,"Being involved in my discipleship group was amazing!It gave methe opportunity to consistently work through a book with godly girls and get to know them on a deeper level." Kaitlin Pankratz,Jen Davis,and Ivey Harrell brave the wind on the 41t Discipleship Council winter trip. Pankratz says,"1 will always be thankful for my DC Family,how they are commited to seeking intimacy with Christ first, MIN 1 4110 ■ 0 0°Zi