Community Bible Study

Merrimack Valley MA

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Come see what happens in people’s lives when they discover God through the study of His Word, the Bible.

Our classes meet weekly on Thursdays in Haverhill MA, during the school year. We offer in-person, online, and evening classes to fit your needs. Each class participant receives a course book with a commentary and home study questions. Every week you’ll engage in small group discussions followed by a large group teaching, all designed to deepen your understanding and connection with God's Word.

Registration is $40 for each Adult and $10 for each Child (ages 6 Months through High School.) Financial Aid Scholarships are available. To register online, simply scroll to the top of this page and click on the Register Now button in the top right corner.

To learn more about our Merrimack Valley Class, please visit our Facebook page. Simiply scroll to the bottom of this webpage and click the blue Follow us on Facebook button.

If you would like to visit a Core Group before registering or have any questions, please contact Melissa Balch, CBS Coordinator (bwmelissa@comcast.net)

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ABOUT THE CLASS

This is a Women's Class

THU at 10:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Start Date: September 10, 2026

Merrimack Valley CBS Offers:

In-Person Women's Class

In-Person Children Classes (6 months-8th grade)

In-Person High School Co-Ed Class (9th-12th grade)

Online Women's Class (ends at 11:30 am)

Evening Women's Class (7:00-8:30 pm)

Evening Men's Class (7:00-8:30 pm)

To register online, scroll to the top of this page and click on the Register Now button in the upper right corner.

If you prefer a paper registration form or have
questions, please email us at the address below.

Currently Studying: Colossians, Genesis

2026-2027 We will be studying two books.

Colossians (First 6 Weeks)

Paul wrote his letter to the Colossians with the purpose of encouraging them to hold firmly to God’s truth. He wanted them to know Christ well enough to escape the delusion and captivity of false teachings. How can we fight against worldly ideas that lure the minds away from God? Paul instructed the Colossians to not be merely familiar with Jesus’ words, but rather to let those words live inside of them as followers of Christ. God calls us to bring His light to our communities to be anchored in truth, even when we are unsure of whether the world’s ideas fit with God’s plan. Dive into the book of Colossians as we deepen our understanding of Jesus as Lord of all his people and the role of the church, his identity, and work, and sufficiency, and what it means to live in a community as those who are hidden in him.

Genesis Part 1 (For the remaining 24 Weeks)

In the beginning there was God. His spirit hovered over the formless waters. Then he spoke and set everything into motion. From the beginning God spoke and he is still speaking to us today. Genesis is the book of beginnings, the place where we rediscover the God who formed creation with purpose and breathe life into humanity with love. Explore the Book of Genesis and see how God spoke the universe into existence. And how he is still speaking through creation today. You will discover humanity’s noble calling and how sin fractured what was good. And how from the very beginning of this separation, God began a plan of restoration. Not by human effort, but by his promise. Genesis reveals a God who is faithful, even we are not. A God who still invites us to trust him. The God who has always been faithful and who will make all things new.

LEADERSHIP

Jess Buckley

Teaching Director

Jess Mitchell

Associate Teaching Director

Melissa Balch

Coordinator

Leslie Ellard

NextGen Director

MINISTRIES

Next Gen Ministry

We welcome your children to experience the love of Jesus through our dedicated Next Gen Ministry! Children ages 6 months through High School are welcome to attend our In-Person classes, where they will grow in faith through age appropriate lessons and activities. Preschool and Young Elementary- Learn through engaging Bible teachings, crafts, activities and music to bring God's Word to life. Older Elementary, Middle School, and High School- Study the same book of the Bible as the adults, with materials designed for their age group. We pray this shared study will spark meaningful family discussions and a deeper love for God's Word at home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY INTERNATIONAL

Our Ministry is honored to be praying for and supporting two incredible regions this year through Community Bible Study International. We have the privilege of interceding for the people of Uganda and the East Asia Pacific Region, lifting up their needs, and celebrating the ways God is at work in these areas. It is our joy to stand in partnership with CBS International, trusting that our prayers and support will help bring the transformative power of God's Word to these communities. Together, we are excited to see how God will use this opportunity to deepen our faith and impact lives around the world. If you would like to donate, please scroll to the top of the page and click the Donate button in the upper right-hand corner. Under Fund, please click the arrow button to open the options window. There you can select to donate to our class directly, East Asia Pacific Region, or Uganda. Thank you for your generosity and prayers!