Bible Study Opportunities 2010 -2011
Please note we will be offering Bible studies on three days, with nursery registration available to participants of Tuesday and Thursday Bible studies only. Nursery deadline is August 13, 2010!
Tuesdays
The Walk
A weekly Bible study for women of all ages.
God's Glory Divinely Communicated: A Study of the Attributes of God in Ezekial
Let's be honest. Ezekial sounds hard and maybe, dare we say it, boring? But when you're getting to know God better, it's anything but boring. Ezekial grew up in a time and place that was overrun with false gods and literally crumbling under extreme social evil. Sound familiar? Come join us as we peel back the layers of Ezekiel anddelve into the text to find out more about who God truly is. We'll de-mystify some of the cryptic language and confusing metaphors of Ezekiel's message, and most importantly, gain practical applications for our lives today.
The Walkis an inductive Bible study that enables women to know Christ personally, to grow in understanding His Word, and then to live and walk in the light of what they have learned. This form of direct Bible study is essential for spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth.
You’ll find The Walk a study of God’s Word that is accessible for those students new to Bible study, while challenging those with experience. Individual study at home, group discussions, and a weekly lecture are the three components of this study. So whether you're a rookie or a veteran Bible student, you'll learn a lot more about the glorious personality of God and, in doing so, come into a closer walk with Him and your fellow Christian sisters.
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 9:15 - 11:00 a.m. (Small group discussion of the lesson followed by lecture)
Fall: 9/14 - 11/16/2010
Spring: 1/11 - 4/12/2011
Teaching Leader:Lisa Colcolough
Cost: $15.00 (Books & Materials) - nursery available for $10.00 per child, per semester.
After Hours
A weekly Tuesday evening Bible study for women of all ages. God’s Glory Divinely Communicated – A Study of the Attributes of God in Ezekiel
Tuesday After Hours is an informal group Bible Study that meets in The Second Cup coffee shop. Using the same Study Guide written for The Walk by Karen Stafford, Lisa Colcoloughwill lead us through a study of the Attributes of God found in Ezekial. With group discussion and an abbreviated lecture in an informal format, the focus remains on Biblical learning with practical application. Those who wish to dig deeper may answer the questions, but homework is not required. This study is appropriate for all ages and levels of Bible knowledge andfor those unable to attend a daytime study. Because each lesson in this study covers one attribute of God, guests are welcome and can drop in without feeling as if they are "out of the loop."
Day/dates Tuesdays, September 14 – November 16, 2010 (Fall Semester)
Tuesdays, January 11 – April 12, 2011 (Spring Semester)
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Teaching Leader: Lisa Colcolough
Cost: $15.00 for the year for the book (optional)
Compass
A weekly Bible study to equip women to apply their faith in a secular world.
As parents, grandparents, or people of influence over the next generation, we all want to leave a spiritual inheritance that cannot be squandered or lost. To that end we will discuss various ways to implement in our families the principles we learn in class.
Are you doing Pilates, cardio or zumbato develop your core muscles? Come exercise your spiritual core each week in Compass Class! Compass is a unique but unified study that equips women to apply their faith in a secular world. This year we will investigate Biblical authority using 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders. In Set Apart, a study of the Beatitudes by Jennifer Dean, we will explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, as opposed to just living a Christian life. The Gospel in Life: Grace Changes Everything by Tim Keller will equip us to combine our faith with obedience, surely an essential task for Christians today. In addition there are several short but fascinating side roads we will take to help us know what we believe and why we believe it. Compass Class is “something a little different,” and it will definitely strengthen your spiritual core with the goal of surrendering yourself to God’s sovereignty.
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Lecture and small group discussion of the lesson)
Fall: 9/14 - 11/16/2010
Spring: 1/4 - 3/8/2011
Location: C310
Teaching Leader:Amy McAtee and Mimi Vestal
Cost for Fall 2010/Spring 2011: $50.00
Wednesdays
Renew
Living The Resurrection: In Our Lives…In Our Church…In our World - The Letter to the Romans
Well known as a theological work that is exuberant and passionate, Paul’s letter to the Romans is essentially a work of spiritual formation in a community of souls. Paul takes the well-witnessed and devoutly believed reality of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and thinks through its implications for daily, ordinary living. How is it possible that this Jesus caused world history to move in a new direction – eternally affecting the life of every man, woman and child on the planet? Paul asks and answers the questions in his day the same questions that are asked by us today: what is God up to? What does it mean that Jesus “saves”? What’s behind all of this and where is it going?
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Fall: 9/15 - 11/17; 12/1 - 12/15/2010
Spring: 1/12 - 4/13; 4/27 - 5/11/2011
Location: C310
Teaching Leader:Jacky Gatliff
Cost: None
Thursdays
A Mother's Heart
What a privilege and gift from God it is to be a mother! Yet, the challenges of being a Christian mother in today’s world can bring feelings of inadequacy, loneliness and frustration. A Mother’s Heart is designed to help equip mothers of children aged birth to 8th grade for their demanding job by:
- Providing encouragement through supportive friendships
- Cultivating Biblical parenting goals and skills
- Building a sense of Christ-centered confidence
- Promoting spiritual growth through prayer and Bible study.
While the mothers meet, the children aged birth to five years are given an opportunity to play and learn through our Children’s Ministry. Space is limited and is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
FALL SEMESTER STUDY
Parenting by The Bookby John Rosemond
Read the news and it is obvious that American parents are not doing an effective job! Distressing numbers of children - even from Christian homes - are characterized by drug and alcohol use, depression, eating disorders, sexual activity, etc. In his book John Rosemond offers hope for the next generation by helping parents return to proven Biblical parenting principles. Join us as we explore these topics:
- Importance of mom and dad parenting “as one flesh”
- Parenting with farsighted goals
- Understanding the seasons of parenting
- Biblical discipline
- More!
Special bonus!John Rosemond will join us as guest lecturer via DVD for several sessions!!
WINTER SEMESTER STUDY
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver
In the Psalms God commands us to “be still and know that I am God.” In the busyness of serving God through family, church, employment, missions, etc., how meaningful is your communion with Him? Using Joanna Weaver’s classic book, we will study biblical truths through the lives of Mary and Martha. We will also study her practical applications to guide us into greater intimacy with God while balancing His call to serve.
| Weekly Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 | Fellowship and light refreshments |
| 9:20 - 9:55 | Announcements and speaker |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Small group time |
Fall: 9/9 - 11/18/2010
Spring: 1/13 - 4/7/2011
Teaching Leader: Carol Overcast
Cost: $15 for books and materials each semester & $10 per child/semester for nursery
Women of the Church Circles
The Women of the Church Circles meet monthly for Bible study, fellowship, prayer, and service. Our chief aim in studying Scripture is to grow in grace and knowledge as we are being conformed to the image of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each Circle has a Bible Moderator who teaches the lesson. The Circles meet at different times and locations (most on the 1st or 2ndTuesday of each month) from September through May. There are currently 15 circles including Abigail, Anna, Deborah, Esther, Hanna, Lydia, Martha Mary, Naomi, Neighborhood Christian Center, Priscilla, Rachel, Rahab, Rebekah, Ruth, and Urban Ministries. Each circle is unique in it focus and service. A brief description of each circle and contact information follows below.
Our study book this year is entitled A Woman Jesus Can Teach by Alice Mathews, the inspiring speaker at the 2PC Women’s Retreat in April, 2010. Illustrating how Scripture addresses the issues we face today, Alice Mathews delves into the lives of women in the Gospels, showing how each became a woman Jesus could teach. Jesus, filled with compassion for these ordinary women “caught on the barbed wire of life,” defied convention and offered them hope, new life or a second chance. The vibrant portrayal of the courage, faith, and understanding of these women will encourage you to deepen your commitment to Jesus Christ. Alice Mathews comments: “If I could have any wish for those who read this book, it would be that Jesus Christ will step off these pages into your life and grip you with His marvelous, risk-taking love so that you will want nothing more than to follow Him and learn from Him all the days of your life.”
Contact: Donna Platt, 753-6833 or
Karie Leatherman, 684-6290 or
Abigail Circle - meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:45 p.m. in C310 for fellowship, Bible study and prayer, and is open to all women. Abigail circle actively supports two missionaries. The Circle Chairman is Leslie Shaw - 759-0411.
Anna Circle - meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. in members homes for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship with Florence Leffler. They welcome women of all ages. The Circle Chairman is Carolyn Branton - 683-3248.
Deborah Circle - meets the first Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in room C310W. Deborah Circle is a tradional circle with Bible study, fellowship and spiritual care for one another as their main areas of focus. They welcome new members of all ages. The Circle Chairman is Brenda Vincent - 682-8136.
Esther Circle - meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in members' homes for Bible study, fellowship and lunch. In addition the members make Christmas trays and birthday cards with gift cards for our ministers. This circle is open to women of all ages. Circle Chairman is Nina Wilson - 324-7765.
Hanna Circle - is made up of a very close, loving group of mature Christian ladies who care for, support, encourage, help, teach and pray for eachother. They meet on the second Thursday of each month. "We are very open in sharing our hopes and concerns with one another and consistenly pray for the nees of ladies in our group. The best part of the Hannah Circle is the warm, Christian empathy we all have for one another." For the past three years their mission has been the Berclair School where they have participated in several projects, including the library and Teacher Appreciation Week fruitbasket give-away. "Hanna Circle is eager to include any ladies who desire a Godly, committed relationship among Christian friends." Circle Chairman is Jeanne McSwain - 327-9615.
Lydia Circle - The ladies of Lycia Circle meet the second Tuesday of everymonth, committed to selecting clothing, accessories and shoes for our missionaries and other Christian groups. The women of Lydia Circle are a close, nuturing group who also meet to study God's Word, love and pray for each other, and work hard in the Mission Closet. They welcome others to join them in their ministry. Circle Chairman is June Robinson - 683-7645.