COMMUNITY GROUPS
I am convinced that small group involvement is not just an option for the health of the individual believer and the church body, but it is a necessary element. God has created us for community ... He created us to have community with Him and with each other.
I am also convinced that God wants us to elevate our lives in and through Jesus. COTH has a picture perfect vision statement that describes precisely how we will do that, by Connecting (with God), Growing (closer to God and with each other), and Serving (on the Hill and off the Hill). Each one of these elements are vital to a healthy Christian life.
As we commit to "Growing" through Community Groups, I believe there will be an ongoing spiritual transformation in our lives that will truly Elevate us as God desires.
I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about Community Groups, or if you would like assistance with choosing a Community Group that fits you best.
John Myers
Pastor of Growing Ministries
408.265.9000 ext 165
Community Group List
Studies in Christian Living: Talking With Christ | ADULTS
Sunday mornings | 9:00 am | Room M-8
Talking With Christ is book three of the Studies in Christian Living series. Developed with new believers in mind, this Bible study series features simple, direct lessons that start new Christians knowing, talking, growing, and serving. This study includes “The Church,” “What is the Bible?” “God’s Word in Your Life,” and “Principles of Prayer.”
Sherpa: Clark Gussin
408.269.3267 | clark_gussin@yahoo.com
Beloved Disciple | WOMEN
Sunday mornings | 9:00 am | Room M-10
This study explores the life of the apostle John and conveys that John had the God-given gift of seeing a larger picture and that his love relationship with Christ profoundly influenced everything he did and wrote. John referred to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” Just as Christ took John on a lifelong journey into the depths of His love, He will do the same for you. The Bridgroom’s love is unmatched and inexhaustible, and He is waiting to lavish it on you, His beloved.
Sherpa: Charlene Seybold
408.258.5607 | beglgal@aol.com
New Testament Living | MEN
Sunday mornings | 9:00 am | Room M-11
This men's group is doing Bible book studies through the New Testament, and is currently studying the book of Matthew.
Sherpa: Phil Brady
408.978.5732 | p_brady455@comcast.net
Esther | WOMEN
Sunday mornings | 9:00 am | Room 207
You will be inspired by this Beth Moore study of the book of Esther, a real-life historical drama which illuminates Israel’s history of deliverance by the sovereign hand of God.
Sherpa: Francine Linde
408.578.3684 | lindef@sbcglobal.net
New Testament Letters | MEN
Sunday mornings | 9:00 am | Room M-9
A verse-by-verse, in-depth study of the books of the New Testament.
Sherpa: Mike Weber
408.423.8028 | mwfishmaster@hotmail.com
Sermon Trak | ADULTS
Sunday mornings | 9:00 am | Room 205
Our study takes the topic and scripture from the prior Sunday's worship gathering, and in a small group setting examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail. We start our sessions socially, catching up on the weeks activities, and then get right on track with our questions for the day. We also give those who want to lead, the opportunity to take turns guiding the group with the questions and discussions. We end our session with an in-depth prayer time of requests and praises.
Sherpas: Jim and Kathy Culley
408.265.9000 ext 178
Kathy@churchonthehill.com
Sermon Trak | ADULTS
Sunday mornings | 10:45 am | Room 207
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpas: Ron and Marci Kerr
408.425.8196 | catkerrazy@sbcglobal.net
Module 201: Growing Your Spiritual Life and Habits | ADULTS
Sunday mornings | 10:45 am| Room 210
This Module is the second in our series of five Ascent Modules which are designed to help you grow in your Christian life and immerse you in the ministries of Church on the Hill. The focus of Module 201is to equip you with the necessary tools to build a foundation for healthy spiritual habits.
Sherpa: Pastor Elliot Sands
408.265.9000 ext175 | elliot@churchonthehill.com
Growing As a Christian: Studies in Christian Living | ADULTS
Sunday afternoons | 12:30 pm | Home (area 95037)
Knowing Jesus Christ is book one of the Studies in Christian Living series designed for basic discipleship follow-up. Developed with new believers in mind, this Bible study series features simple, direct lessons that start new Christians knowing, talking, growing, and serving. This study includes: “Who is Jesus Christ?” “The Work of Jesus Christ,” and “Eternal Life in Christ.”
Sherpa: Resty Enguerra
408.778.5443 | enguerra@charter.net
Sermon Trak | ADULTS
Sunday evenings | 6:00 pm | Home (95120 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpas: Terry and Barbara Weber
408.268.3028 | webergto@aol.com
Sermon Trak | YOUNG ADULTS
Sunday evenings | 7:00 pm | Home (95110 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpa: Erin Crowley
408.460.5779 | erinsvoice@gmail.com
Sermon Trak | ADULTS
Monday evenings | 6:30 pm | Home (95139 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpa: Gerry Lopez
408.226.9383 | gclmailbox@sbcglobal.net
Sermon Trak | YOUNG MARRIEDS
Monday evenings | 7:00 pm | Home (95054 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpa: Tim and Laura Gupta
408.677.4889 | tjgupta@hotmail.com
Sermon Trak | YOUNG FAMILIES
Tuesday evenings | 7:00 pm | Home (95120 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpas: Dan and Sarah Dryden
408.266.0749
danieladryden@yahoo.com
The Power of Praying Through the Bible | YOUNG MARRIEDS
Tuesday evenings | 7:00 pm | Home (95136 area)
Join us on a journey of discovery from Genesis to Revelation! This encouraging guide reveals how God designed prayer so that we can communicate with Him, embrace the promises of Scripture, release burdens to His care, walk with Jesus, and listen to the Holy Spirit.
Sherpas: Matt and Katie Colon
805.215.9935 | matthew.j.colon@gmail.com
Financial Peace University | ADULTS
Wednesday evenings | 6:30 pm | Chapel
Financial Peace University (FPU) is Dave Ramsey’s life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. More than 1 million families have attended FPU with amazing results. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever!
Sherpa: Serge Plasschaert
408.979.0212 | serge_plasschaert@hermanmiller.com
Laying Down Your Stones:
The Miracle of Life Change | WOMEN
Wednesday evenings | 7:00 pm | Room 213
Life change is possible! You were made to grow, to change, to experience intimacy and adventure. In this 10-week study, The Miracle of Life Change, Chip Ingram unpacks Ephesians 4 and shares how life change can happen to you. You’ll learn how to identify barriers that have held you back from receiving God’s best.
Sherpa: Barbara Rugani-Kyser
408.365.8267 | barbarar@dprinc.com
The Old Testament Challenge | WOMEN
Wednesday evenings | 7:00 pm | Room M-10
From the beginning to the end of our lives, we hunger for community. It’s not just how we were created—it’s why! God, who enjoys relationship within his being as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, designed us to reflect his nature through a loving and life-giving relationship with him and with each other. Only by participating in God’s plan for community can the longing of our hearts be satisfied. These nine interweaving messages, small group studies, and personal study assignments search the Pentateuch to reveal God’s passionate desire for intimacy with his people and among his people.
Sherpa: Roberta Estrada
408.972.7849 estrada_roberta@hotmail.com
Sherpa: Karen Chamberlain
408.286.0578 | kc@woz.org
Finding Joy—Women of Faith Series | WOMEN
Thursday mornings | 6:00 am | Starbucks (95125 area)
In Romans 14:17, the Apostle Paul said, “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” But sometimes enjoying life is easier said than done. The Women of Faith Bible study by Traci Mullins, Finding Joy will help you uncover the beliefs and attitudes that keep you from experiencing the abiding joy you can have even in the mundane or frustrating moments of life.
Sherpa: Danielle Hunt
408.255.1426 | daniellekhunt@att.net
Mom Time | MOMS OF ELEMENTARY CHILDREN
Thursday mornings | 9:15 am | Room 207
Mom Time is a group of moms who meet weekly here at the church to encourage one another, learn from each other’s challenges, and most of all, be refreshed through laughter. The four key elements of a Mom Time meeting are Friends, Food, Faith, and Fun. These four F’s are the ingredients for a happy mommy.
Sherpa: Kristine Bond
408.229.2531 | kristine@churchonthehill.com
Experiencing the Heart of Jesus | WOMEN
Thursday mornings | 9:15 am | Chapel
Do you have a basic understanding of Christ but long for a deeper experience of Him? Through clear biblical teaching as well as engaging stories this study will help you not only understand but also taste, touch, and see the freedom, grace, and joy that Christ provides. Take this opportunity to explore and experience the indescribable riches of Christ's love!
Sherpa: Dana Galasso
408.813.7171 | dmgalasso@aol.com
Sermon Trak | ADULTS
Thursday afternoons | 1:00 pm | Restaurant (95132 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpa: Chuck Mondave
408.258.5279 | cmondave@yahoo.com
Faith Lessons of the Bible | ADULTS
Thursday afternoons | 3:40 pm | Room M-7
Filmed on location in Israel and Turkey, Faith Lessons are in-depth video tours of the buried, distant, or otherwise forgotten places where the events of the Bible actually happened. By weaving together fascinating historical, cultural, religious and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals keen insights into the Scriptures' significance for believers in this day and age
Sherpa: Denise Chester
408.265.9000 ext 158 | dchester@achieverweb.org
Sermon Trak | SENIOR ADULTS
Thursday evenings | 7:00 pm | Home (95119 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpas: Paul and Deanie Thomas
408.227.4196
thom2paul@aol.com | grannydt7@aol.com
Sermon Trak | YOUNG MARRIEDS
Thursday evenings | 7:00 pm | Home (95136 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpas: Rob and Autumn Mortenson
408.269.4894 | aussieautumn@hotmail.com
Sermon Trak | ADULTS
Thursday evenings | 7:00 pm | Home (95124 area)
Delve deeper into the Sunday worship experience by discussing questions in a community group. This study takes the topic and scripture from Sunday’s worship gathering and in a small group setting provides you the opportunity to examine and reflect on the teaching in more detail.
Sherpas: Pastor John & Pamela Myers
408.267.2449 | john@churchonthehill.com
Bible BASICS | YOUNG ADULTS
Thursday evenings | 7:30 pm | Room 205
Come and spend ten weeks journeying through core "Bible Basics” as we discuss some things every Christian should know about the Bible. The class will help you answer these and other questions ...
- How did the Bible come to be?
- What kinds of books are included?
- How many books are in the Old Testament?
- What's the longest chapter in the Bible?
- Who were Jesus' aunt and uncle?
- What was Paul's name before it was?
- What is so important about the Passover Jesus celebrated before his crucifixion?
This is by no means an all-inclusive course. It was created out of a desire to help participants familiarize themselves with the amazing content of our Bible and to spark a hunger and thirst to spend more time within its pages and with its Author! Bring questions and a willing heart and mind, and let's jump into the Word of God together and let the Holy Spirit take care of the rest.
Sherpa: Kristina Hereford
619.248.3756 | khbible247@gmail.com
Sarah: Walking in God’s Promises | WOMEN
Friday evenings | 7:00 pm | Room 105
On many occasions, Sarah faced very difficult circumstances … and made some mistakes along the way. But she willingly allowed God to stretch her and shape her. As a result, Sarah became a woman of great faith. Her godly example will help women today rest in confidence, no matter how uncertain life becomes, and learn to wait patiently on God’s timing, replacing problems with God’s promises. This study by Elizabeth George is designed to help you trust in God’s promises, and develop courage and confidence that will carry you through the tough times in life.
Sherpa: Mel Enguerra
408.768.9283 | enguerra@charter.net
For more information about community groups, please contact:
John Myers
Pastor of Growing Ministries
408.265.9000 ext 227
