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2009-2010 Class Schedule
Each year, the class schedule is determined by the number of people signing up, the availability of a facilitator, and available classrooms. Classes began in September
and can most can accept new participants on a "running start"
basis.
Long Term Studies for 2009-2010:
Disciple 1 – 34 weeks beginning in September
Seekers Bible Study – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1 pm
Jesus and the Gospels - 30 weeks on
Thursdays, 7:00 AM or 7:00 PM
Quarter Long
Studies for 2009-2010:
Short Term Disciple Bible Studies (Fall - Old
Testament; Winter - New Testament; Spring - John ) - Day and
Time to be determined
Sisters Bible Study (Companions in Christ) – Tuesdays, 9:00-11 am, Led by Vickie Evensen
Beginnings - the 12 Core Beliefs - Day and
Time to be determined
Topical & Book Studies for 2009-2010
A Study of our Wesleyan Traditions - Date and Time to be
determined
Christianity & World Religions - 4-6 weeks -
Time and Date TBD
Book Club – 4th Thursdays of the month (5-6 times a year), 7:00
pm
Christian Living: The United Methodist Way - Evenings in January
& February 2010, Time TBA
Lenten Study – February 2010 through Holy Week, Time TBA
Childcare is available for all classes upon request.
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Introduction
to Disciple Series Bible Study
Disciple Bible Outreach
The Disciple series Bible studies provide a structured approach
to reading the Bible. Each study requires a commitment of one
2.5 hour group meeting and at least 3-4 hours of independent
study each week. Disciple I should be considered a prerequisite
for the other disciple studies. While Disciple I provides a
comprehensive overview of the entire Bible, the other studies
in this series
provide a more in-depth look at a few books. Classes begin
in September each year. As planning begins in August, sign-up
sheets are set out at church. Classes are offered when there
is sufficient interest and when someone steps forward to lead
the class. The cost of each class is $50 per person. Please see Pastor Tom if a scholarship is needed.
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Disciple - Short Term -
The Old &New Testaments, and John
Duration: 8 weeks for each segment, Fall, Winter and Spring
These courses provide a overview of the Old testament; the story of Jesus as the starting point for understanding the church's identity and mission;
and in particular a detailed review of the Book of John.
Commitments: Complete homework and attend weekly meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other.
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Disciple
I Bible Study - Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
Duration: 34 weeks
Disciple one is the first in a series of Disciple studies. This course moves through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation,
with participants reading more than 70% of the Bible. There is also a
video segment with each weekly lesson. Disciple aims to transform, not
just inform. Taking Disciple Bible study is a great opportunity to read and
study the Bible in a small committed group.
Commitments: Complete homework and attend weekly meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other.
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Disciple Second Gen
- Jesus in the Gospels
Duration: 30 weeks
Focus: This study looks at the way each Gospel writer presents events and teachings and at the picture of Jesus that emerges in each of the Gospels. The Gospel of Mark provides the framework for the study and in most lessons provides the lead passage to which are added accounts of the same story or events from the other Gospels and supportive Scriptures from the Old Testament and other parts of the New Testament. Unlike the other Disciple studies, this study is not divided into lessons on the Old Testament and lessons on the New Testament; rather, daily assignments for most lessons include both Old Testament and New Testament passages. Graduates of Disciple 1 are welcome to take this class.
Commitments: Complete homework and attend weekly meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other. Cost is $50. Please see Pastor Tom is a scholarship is needed.
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Introduction to Companions in Christ Series
www.companionsinchrist.org
When: Sign-ups in August. Classes begin in September if there is interest and facilitators can be found.
Any existing or newly formed small group may take up this bible study at any time.
The Companions in Christ Series offers small groups a powerfully
transforming experience in spiritual formation. All resources in the series
explore classic spiritual practices, and invite participants to develop daily
patterns that open their lives to a deepening relationship with God and one
another. While the format remains the same throughout the volumes in the
series, the content of each resource is fresh, providing diverse, imaginative
settings and rich opportunities for new discovery.
Groups who have completed Companions in Christ: A Small-Group Experience in Spiritual
Formation are well prepared for additional resources in the series. Their experience
of classic spiritual practices and small-group community will enrich their exploration
of such challenging topics as forgiveness and blessedness. Although each resource in
the series is complete in itself, groups are encouraged to begin their journey with the
foundational 28-week Small-Group Experience in Spiritual Formation.
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Companions
- Exploring the Way
Exploring the Way: "An Introduction to the Spiritual Journey" is a 6 week class with essential beginning points and/or a refresher course in Christian living in your faith journey.
Commitments: Complete homework and attend weekly meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other.
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Companions
- Small Group Spiritual Formation
Companions in Christ is a 28-week journey in spiritual formation that moves through five major parts:
- Embracing the Journey
- Feeding on the Word
- Deepening Our Prayer
- Responding to Our Call
- Exploring Spiritual Guidance
The weekly themes are introduced by recognized authors which provides the study focus and background for the weekly exercises.
Following each reading are five daily exercises to help you ponder the theme more deeply and prepare for the group meeting. These exercises may involve some combination of scripture reading, spiritual practice, reflection questions, and journaling. The daily exercises take about 30 minutes each day.
Commitments: Complete homework and attend weekly meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other.
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Companions
- Way of Forgiveness
The Way of Forgiveness, by Marjorie Thompson, uses scripture meditation as well as other spiritual practices to guide us through an 8-week exploration of the forgiven and forgiving life. A unique feature in "The Way of Forgiveness participant's book is the reproduction of Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son. Over the course of the eight weeks, participants use the art as a focal point for reflection and discovery.
The Way of Forgiveness keeps God's grace and our blessedness before us, as we examine shame, guilt, and anger then turn to forgiveness and reconciliation. Following a preparatory meeting, the weekly themes include:
- Living in God's Blessing
- Releasing Shame and Guilt
- Facing Our Anger
- Transforming Anger
- Receiving God's Forgiveness
- Forgiving Others
- Seeking Reconciliation
- Becoming the Beloved Community
Commitments: Complete homework and attend weekly meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other.
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Companions
- Way of Blessedness
This study is based on the Beatitudes and is an invitation for small-group participants to discover and live in the kingdom of God. Each week is an exploration of one of the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, Jesus' teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. The nine-week journey introduces spiritual practices that help us develop a "rule of life" that can guide us as we seek to live in God's kingdom. Cost is $12 for the study book.
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Book Club
Contact:
Time: 7:00 p.m. - One Thursday a month (see calendar)
Place: Rm 142
Focus: This group meets once a month on most months during the
year. An informal discussion will be held about a book that
participants read ahead of time.
Commitments: Buy the the books and complete the reading, and attend the meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other.
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Christian Living: "The United Methodist Way"
Contact: Tom Albright
Time: Evenings in January & February 2010
Place: TBA
Child care: Upon Request
Focus:
Commitments:
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Lenten Study
Contact: Tom Albright
Time: February 2010 through Holy Week
Place: TBA
Child care: Upon Request
Focus: A study to deepen our experience of Lent.
Commitments:
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Seekers Bible Study
Contact: Coralie White
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2nd & 4th Wednesday
Place: Church - Room 128
Child care: No
Type: Senior women
Focus: This year-long comprehensive study of 13 sessions meets
twice a month to look at pivotal points in the Scripture,
lifting up the Bible's most significant stories, themes, events,
and people in Romans-Philippians.
Commitments: Buy the study manual, complete the weekly reading, and attend the meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other.
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Sisters Women's Bible Study
Contact: Vicki Evensen
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am, Tuesdays
Place: Church
Child care:
Type: Women of all ages
Focus: These 12 week long studies for women explore several
aspects of Christian Character. The goal is to deepen
understanding and encourage the practice of living in the world
as Christians, featuring Bible study, lectio divina, and the
development of faithful friendships.
Fall: "Forgiveness: Letting Go"
Winter: "Attentiveness: Being Present"
Spring: "Intimacy: Pursing Love"
Commitments: Buy the study manual, complete the weekly reading, and attend the meetings. Provide
prayer support for each other.
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Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study
Contact: Pastor Tom Albright
Time: 9:00 am & 10:45 am, Sundays
Place: Church - Room 128
Child care: Yes
Type: Diverse, everyone welcome
Focus: To study God's word in an open and loving format. Everyone
is encouraged to take part. All opinions are respected. We have
been known to agree to disagree, but we work at trying to understand
what the author was saying to his time so that we can better
understand what it means to our time and in our lives.
Commitments:
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