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Experience God's word through scripture and discover how God's story is intertwined with your own personal journey. Begin connecting what you know and the experiences you have had with the journey that we share. What does scripture tell us about who we are, about who God is and about our relationship with one another?
Registration opens Aug 28. For classes with books, on-time registration ends ONE WEEK PRIOR to class start. Participants who register after that date will receive books as they are available.
Online registration and payment are preferred. Alternatively, registration forms may be turned in to church office.
Disciple IDates: Sundays, Sept 11, 2011 – May 27, 2012 Text: Bible, Disciple I Workbook Description: This course is an introductory study of scripture, led by experienced facilitators, and shared in the fellowship of others. Where ever you are in your faith journey, Disciple I is suitable for you. Participants share, grow and learn together over 34 weeks from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical scholars aid in the understanding of the written text through weekly DVD presentations. No prior Bible study experience is necessary. Register and pay online HERE Embracing an Adult FaithDates: Monday, Sept 26 – Oct 24 Text: Embracing an Adult Faith by Marcus Borg Description: Revisit Christianity's most fundamental questions: Who is God? What does salvation mean? What place does Jesus hold in contemporary Christian faith? This study addresses fundamental questions that adults struggle with as faith matures. Embrace your faith and grow through personal reflection and small group experience. Register and pay online HERE Financial PeaceOrientation Dates: Aug 21, 11:00 am OR Aug 28, 11:00 am (please choose one orientation session to attend) Text: Curriculum provided at Orientation Description: This 13-week program is based on video presentations by nationally-syndicated radio personality and author Dave Ramsey. Ramsey teaches families to communicate about money and equips them to beat debt and build wealth God's way. Two Ways to Register: |
The God-Dog ConnectionDates: Tuesdays, Oct 4 - Nov 8 Text: The God-Dog Connection Study Guide by Marti Healy, order online HERE Description: Do you love animals? A variety of memorable dogs and cats are featured as they live life to the fullest. Are you intrigued by parables? Often-complex intellectual concepts are expressed in the simple terms of dogs, cats, and a good story. Are you searching for more in your spiritual life? We can learn great lessons of faith, love, hope and more from the animals around us. Does God really work through our pets? After reading this book and participating in this group study, you'll be a believer. Register online HERE Jesus in the GospelsDates: Mondays, Sept 26, 2011 – May 14, 2012 Text: Study Manual and Gospel Comparisons Description: Jesus in the Gospels examines the portraits of Jesus found in the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. This study looks at how each Gospel writer presents event and teachings. Class participants will study and ask the question, "Who is the Jesus that you see?" Prerequisite: Disciple I Register and pay online HERE The Names of GodDates: Begins Sept 28 This is an open group. New members are welcome to join anytime. Contact Rev. Marilyn Dickson (972.99.0111) to register. Text: The Names of God by Ann Spangler Description: The Bible reveals many fascinating names and titles for God that can yield rich insights for one's spiritual journey. Naming in the ancient world functioned differently than in today's context because the names for anything perceived as Divine had both a cultural aspect as well as an identifying characteristic of the nature of God. Twenty six names and titles in both the Old and new testaments will be identified. Group discussion, presentations, and home study questions will be a part of this study. Sacred RhythmsDates: Begins Sept 20 Text: Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton Description: The desire to want God in our life is the beginning of our intentional journey of faith. Connecting our deepest desires with God's transforming love allows those changes that only God can bring about. Our desires shape our actions and choices. Choosing basic spiritual practices, trying them on "for size," discussing what helps us deepen this relationship we can have with God is the focus of this 11 week book study. Seven key practices are offered along with practical ideas for weaving them into everyday life. Registration is now closed. |