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Adult Education and Spiritual Formation News
Join Us for the Call Him Savior Lenten Bible Study
You're invited to join us as we study, explore, and reflect on the meaning and purpose of the Lenten season. Lent is a time of preparation during the liturgical year starting from Ash Wednesday to Easter. The tradition of this season is that through prayer and repentance we come to recall the events that led up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. We come to a deeper understanding of our need to have a life in Christ. We will examine Scripture from the Old and New Testaments as well as the Epistles. Our first study will be on Ash Wednesday, Feb 22. That day we will meet at 11a.m. and end in time to go to the noon Ash Wednesday service if you desire. The remaining classes will be from 9:15 -10:30 a.m. in room 224 on Wednesday mornings (Feb 29, Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, and 11. No class on Mar 7). Come and explore with us. For more information or to sign up please contact Rev. Erik Mays at ext 7871.
Join a Small Group Christianity's Family Tree Wednesdays; 6:30-7:30 pm Beginning January 11; 9 wks; Reception Hall led by Rev. Erik Mays Adam Hamilton, author of Christianity's Family Tree and United Methodist Minister, takes us on an inspiring journey of eight Christian denominations and faith traditions. Have you ever wondered what makes each denomination unique? Hamilton will guide us to discover more about the various traditions of the Christian faith as we experience how our knowledge of each can strengthen our own Christian faith.
Young Women's Study Thursdays; 9:15-10:30 am Beginning January 12; Room 224; led by Rev. Elaine Wilder This group of women in their 20's, 30's, and 40's meets to discuss books and life issues. All are welcome. We begin the year discussing The Purpose Driven Life.
Thursday Morning Ladies' Bible Study Thursdays; 9:30 am Beginning January 12; Room 256; led by Carol Boone This group of women of all ages will start the year studying Beth Moore's book To Live is Christ, which discusses the life and ministry of Paul. All are welcome.
Friday Morning Men's Group
Fridays; 6:30-7:30 am
Beginning January 6; Room 201b; group led
Join us for discussion, Bible study, and opportunities to connect with other men of the church. Contact Justin Gilland or Forrest Cate at ext. 7806.
How to Learn the Way of Jesus -by Rev. Erik Mays Ephesians 4:12 says "to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." This describes beautifully the purpose of DISCIPLE. The word "disciple" means "one who follows." The DISCIPLE bible study is designed to develop Christian leaders in the local church as we learn together what it means to follow Jesus. DISCIPLE is developed with the idea that people in the church like you and me are hungry for the word of God. This thirty-four week long bible study is an in-depth approach at studying what the bible means from the time the words were written and what it means for us today. Not only does DISCIPLE provide nourishment for the individual, it builds more effective leaders within the life of the church.
You might be asking, "Is DISCIPLE for me?" If you are seeking to follow Jesus, then the answer is "yes"! If you are willing to submit yourself to studying the scriptures and be changed, then the answer is "yes"! If you are ready to bring your own experiences and struggles to scripture, then the answer is "yes"! If you are interested in learning more about the biblical languages and what biblical scholars have learned over the centuries, then the answer is "yes"! If you are ready to be part of a small group, then the answer is "yes"! If you are open to committing yourself to daily reading and studying of the Word of God, then the answer is "yes"! If you are open to meeting once a week with others as you grow together, then the answer is "yes"! If you are prepared to sacrifice one morning or night a week, then the answer is "yes"! If you are longing to grow spiritually, then the answer is "yes"!
I want to encourage you to consider being part of one of these bible studies. And if by chance you're thinking you might want to dive a little deeper, consider one of the two DISCIPLE I bible studies that will be offered. Yes, its intensive - there is no hiding that. But the outcome will be transformative for your life. |
