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"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for
teaching, for reproof,
for correction, and for training in
righteousness, so that everyone
who belongs to God may be proficient,
equipped for every good work.”
--II Timothy 3:16-17
2008
Small Group Studies for Fall
A few late additions our
Fall Bible Study selections:
Sunday,
October 12th - Nov. 30th…5-7 pm Christianity’s Family Tree. Adam
Hamilton DVD , book ,Bible and discussion. Stan Scott, Gloria Bishop,
Sandy Stewart facilitators.
Invitation to the Old Testament October 5th – Nov. 23rd. 6:000-8:00 pm
Rev. Valarie Englert will lead.
Advent studies for November will be announced soon.
A brochure on our Fall Bible Studies will
be available in August at the church Welcome Center. Please check
the Welcome Center monitor for room assignments. If you require child
care during class, please let your group leader know when you sign up.
Scholarships are available for all classes and groups. Please
contact Rev, Valarie Englert at 972.771.5500 or
venglert@fumcrockwall.com
for more information.
DISCIPLE I: Becoming Disciples
Through Bible Study Sunday evenings Sept. 7th – May 24th 6:00-8:00
pm. 34 weeks.
This study is a foundational 34-week study that is designed to give
an overview of the whole Bible. The study moves from creation to the New
Jerusalem. This program helps to develop biblically nourished persons
committed to live as disciples. Manual $40.
DISCIPLE II: Into the Word, Into the World Sundays Sept. 14th –
May 3rd 5:00-7:00 pm. 32 weeks.
Disciple II is an in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and
Acts, with additional outside resources. Daily readings of 20 minutes
are required. Disciple I is a prerequisite. Manual $40.
DISCIPLE III: Remember Who You
Are Sundays Sept. 14th - 5:00-7:00 pm. 20 weeks
This is a study of The Prophets and The Letters of Paul. It calls
participants to a life of disciplined Bible study that will result in a
deeper faith walk with Christ. Daily readings of 20 – 30 minutes
required. Disciple I is a prerequisite. Manual $40.
Bible Basics and Beyond:
Sundays Sept. 7th – 28th 6:00-7:30 pm. 4 weeks
Where did the Bible come from? Where did all our Bible
translations come from? How do you pronounce Leviticus and Obadiah? What
study Bible should I choose? How can I get the most out of my Bible?
For the answers to these questions and many more, join us for Bible
Basics and Beyond. This class is perfect for Bible novices and Bible
experts who want to learn more about the structure, function, and
history of the Bible. No book fee.
Invitation to the Old Testament:
Sundays Oct. 5 – Nov. 23. 6:00-7:30 pm. 8 weeks
This study tells the story of God and God's calling of the people of
Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. Narrative, poem,
history, and prophetic utterance all have their own distinctive
characteristics and purpose, arising out of a particular historical,
social, and cultural setting. To understand fully the story of God's
covenantal relationship with Israel calls for listening to these various
ways the story is told throughout the Old Testament. Manual $10
Faith, Morality and Politics Sundays Sept. 7th – Oct. 5th
5:00-7:00 pm. 5 weeks
Adam Hamilton’s biblically based video series covering topics of
interest today:
Where Faith and Politics Meet, Christ, Christians and the Culture Wars,
How Should We Live? The Ethics of Jesus, What Would Jesus Say to
America? If you seek a thoughtful place to begin this election year, one
where you’ll be challenged to think for yourself, to seriously consider
both sides of an issue, and then to live courageously and lovingly as
you face complex decisions, then this study is for you. $10 materials
fee.
Christianity’s Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why
Sundays Oct. 12 – Nov. 30th 5:00-7:00 pm. 8 weeks
In this video presentation, Adam Hamilton presents eight Christian
denominations and faith traditions. For each group, he gives a brief
history, outlines major beliefs, and describes some things we can learn
from other tradition to strengthen our own Christian faith.
Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Lutheranism, Presbyterian, Anglicanism,
Baptists, Pentecostalism, Methodism. Manual $10.
Christian Caregiving: A Way of Life
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 pm Sept. 9- Oct. 28th. 8 weeks
This study gives people practical tools to use in order to provide
Christian caregiving and spiritual encouragement to people who need
Christ’s loving care. The tools include learning how to pray with
someone, to share from the Bible during a caring conversation, to speak
a word of forgiveness, and much more.
Book fee $15.
WOW (Women of the Word)
Mondays 6:45-8:45 pm Aug. 25-Dec. 8
Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 am
“Life Principles from the Old Testament”
Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays 6:00 am Rt. 66 Diner
Ongoing
Young Men’s Bible Study
Fridays 6:30 am Rt. 66 Diner
Ongoing
Community Bible Study
Mondays 10:30 – 11:30
Sept. 8th - ongoing
“The Fragrance of His Character “
214 Alta Vista Arlene Phelps
Parent Interest Group Meetings
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 Sept. 10- Oct. 29 4 weeks
Topics to be announced
Christianity and World Religions
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 Sept. 10th-Oct. 29th 8 weeks
A biblically based video series dealing with questions people ask
about other religions, including why we should believe the claims of
Christianity over those of other faiths and are there other paths to
God. Topics include: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism,
Christianity, Scientology and other cults.
Manual $10.
Navigating Deeper Waters Sundays
Sept. 7th – Oct. 5th 9:30-10:30 am 4 weeks
Experience the voyage that God intends for you. Through the stories
of three different voyages in the Bible--Noah, Jonah and Peter-- Adam
Hamilton’s video series will help us see how to embark on the voyage we
were made for, navigate through the storms, and ultimately arrive safely
at the far side of the sea. No fee.
Bon Voyage: Setting Sail for the Deep Waters
The Importance of Shipmates: Lessons from Gilligan
Community Sunday 2007 - Labor of Love
Surviving the Storms at Sea
The Captain and the Crew
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