What is House?

House groups meet throughout the region at homes on Sunday evenings during the school year with the purpose of getting students from the same area and or schools to come together and pray for each other, their schools and spend time in God's Word. This year the House Groups will be going through the studies below. Each house group has different meeting times with some groups meeting every other week. Call your House Group leader below to obtain meeting times.

What House Group would I be in?

If you are a 7th or 8th grader you are invited and encouraged to be in a house group. The groups are split up into Three General Areas
-Chesterton
   Jeff & Shelly Swisher, 1130 N. 400 East, Chesterton, IN 46304, (219) 929-1034
-Valparaiso
   Scott & Beth Harmon, 26 Paisley Green, Valparaiso, IN 46385, (219) 464-3001
-Morgan Township
   Larry & Sherry Bucher, 215 South 75 East, Valparaiso, IN 46383, (219) 531-8604

If you live in one of these locations we have a house group for you. If you live outside of these locations we encourage you to find the one closest to you and join.

Dave

Surrender
What Are You Holding On To? Surrender typically implies weakness, loss and defeat. Can you actually gain something by giving up? Jesus said that the only way to truly live is to fully surrender your life to Him.

In these four challenging sessions, students share real-life stories about their own struggles and triumphs in surrendering to Christ. Francis Chan examines Scripture to show students that it is only through surrendering to God that they can become who God wants them to be.

Courage
Do You Have What it Takes?
Many students fear what people would think if they stood up for Truth. It is tempting for students to blend in with the crowd and keep silent. The risk of being rejected or alone for speaking up seems far too great.
In these four inspiring sessions, Francis Chan opens up the Scriptures and shows students how their faith in Christ can give them the ability to live lives defined by courage. Students share real-life stories regarding their struggles and successes in the face of adversity.

What Are You Building Your Life On?
There is only a short window in a student’s life to lay a foundation that will last a lifetime. What we know about God shapes the way we think and live. If we get it wrong then our whole life will be wrong.
In these four thought-provoking sessions, students share the honest doubts and struggles they have about their own faith. Joshua Harris uses Scripture to challenge students to root their faith in the life and words of Jesus.

Warrior. Liar. Hero. Murderer. King.
Hollywood couldn't write a more conflicted and compelling story about a boy who would become king. But this humble shepherd boy who became the greatest king of Israel also struggled with sin, authority, purity, and integrity.
In these four inspiring session, David Nasser looks at the trials, temptations, and triumphs that King David faced and shows how the truths found in David’s life are relevant to the real-life issues students encounter every day