Adults join us at 10:10 in the Upper Room
Oct. 5 - The Importance of an Eternal Perspective Part 2

Oct. 12 - Fellowship, Sharing and Pray 

Oct.19 - Honorable Living Part 1

Oct.26 - Honorable Living Part 2

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 Spiritual Growth
Opportunities
 Open to everyone!

 

 Class 101 and 201a:  Begins
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at noon and 7 pm.

 

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Class 101 - Foundations
 A 12-week study of 7 core life values
 Designed as both an introductory and "refresher" course
 •Topics include:
    The Bible
    God
    Jesus
    The Holy Spirit
    Salvation and Spiritual Maturity
    Spiritual Habits
    The Church
Upon completion of Class 101,
you will be  eligible to take the four-week Membership Class
Class 201a - Invitation to the Old Testament
8-week study of the Bible, designed to
provide you with an in-depth study.
 Participants will be expected to participate
for weekly meetings by reading portions
of Scripture and being prepared to participate
in group discussions, as opposed to lecture.

Old Testament Topics Include:
  The Making of the Hebrew bible
The Creation Story of Israel
Out of bondage - the Story of Exodus
Promises and Problems in the Land
Israel Has a King
Division and the Rise of Prophecy
Exile & Response - Judah & Israel driven
   from their homeland
Restoration and Renewal

Core Resource: Disciple Bible Study

Class 201b  - Invitation to the New Testament 
8-week study of the Bible, designed to
provide you with an in-depth study.
 Participants will be expected to participate
for weekly meetings by reading portions
of Scripture and being prepared to participate
in group discussions, as opposed to lecture.

New Testament Topics include:
Jesus Calls Us to a Transformed Life
Jesus Calls Us to Minister to a Hostile World
Jesus Calls Us to Complex Communities of Faith
Jesus Calls Us to Serve One Another
Jesus Calls Us to a New Relationship with Tradition
Jesus Calls Us to Experience the Gifts of His Dying and Rising
Core Resource: Disciple Bible Study

Class 301 - Purpose Driven Study

 · A 6-week study of the 5 purposes of the church and the 5 purposes of your life

                                      · Participants will read and discuss together The Purpose Driven Life

                                      · Utilizes video and discussion

                                                         · Topics include:

                                                                          What on Earth am I here for?

                                        What it means to be part of God’s Family
                                              (discover the joy of Fellowship)

                                        What it means to develop Christ-like
                                        character (Discover the challenge of Discipleship)
              
                                       What it means to serve God  (Discover your S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry)

                                       What it means to share my life story  (Discover how your life story is for Evangelism)

                                       What it means to worship  (Discover how we are to Worship)
                                        Core Resource: Purpose Driven Life & Church

                                              Class 401 - Small Group Experience

Upon completion of Class 301, your class/group
is encouraged to continue to exist as a
Small Group.
Small Groups to begin in January 2009.


Class Locations to be determined

 Different class times and dates available.

Costs:  Commitment, your time, and donations to
offset the cost of books and other material.

 Watch the bulletins and Grace Notes or
call the office for further information!