Join us for another exciting semester of studying God's word together. We have 14 studies being offered Tuesday mornings and evenings. The semester begins September 9, 2014, and finishes November 25, 2014. We have a celebration Christmas brunch on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.

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Course descriptions are below.

 

Morning Studies  9AM  

Alpha

Christianity...ever wonder what it's all about?  Have you been wondering how to help your friends find answers to their spiritual questions?  Alpha is specifically designed to lead people to Jesus through a personal, joyful and exciting encounter.  Come hear talks by Nicky Gumbel and participate in relaxed, non-threatening discussion.  Alpha is a place to ask your questions.  Whether you've been a Christian for years or you are just starting to think about God, Alpha will give new insights.

Homework:  None        Leader:  Tara Lucido         Book:  None       Level:  All

Children of the Day

Join Beth Moore and walk the shores of Thessalonica with this verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians.  During this nine-week study, you'll learn how to let go of past mistakes and discover your circumstances are not coincidental—God's timing is impeccable!  Whether you're facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, you'll come away encouraged that even though it may not feel that way, you are exactly where Christ wants you to be!

Homework:  3 1/2 hrs/week   Leaders:  Nancy Makowski & Cyndi Alioth   Book:  Participant guide   Level:  All

God's Treasure

As a woman, do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, and worthlessness?  Do you ever ask yourself:  Am I worth living?  Is it wrong to be an introvert?  How do I deal with my broken past?  Is there hope for victims of abuse like me?  Don't think you're alone.  Millions of others have faced the same battles you do—and have overcome them.  They've overcome them by learning to see themselves as God sees them.  God treasures us and when His truths about who we are sink into our soul, we can find inner peace, contentment and then serve Him with abandon.  It's an exciting and liberating transformation!  You will need 2 books:  Created For a Purpose and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes.

Homework: 2 hrs/week     Leader:  Terry Nesbitt     Book:  2 are needed     Level:  All

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

(A Precept Upon Precept Study of 2 Kings 21-35, 2 Chronicles 33-36 & Zephaniah)  This course looks at the events surrounding the reigns of Judah's last 5 kings.  Some were good.  Some were bad.  And some were downright ugly.  But through it all we see a covenant-keeping God who displays faithfulness, love, and mercy to whoever would hear.  "...whatever things were written for our learning that we...might have hope."  Romans15:4  

Homework: 3 hrs/week  Leaders:  Deborah Miller & Kat Marquiss  Book:  Precept Guide  Level:  Intermediate

GriefShare

After the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend it may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future. Many people seem to not understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. GriefShare groups meet for 13 consecutive weeks to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.  Group leaders have experienced significant losses in their lives and are examples of the healing and restoration that can occur as an outgrowth of deep grief.

Homework: 1-1 1/2 hr/week    Leader:  Marinda Sellwood  Books:  GriefShare - Your journey from Mourning to Joy Workbook & Through a Season of Grief - Devotions    Level:  All who have experienced the death of a loved one!

PraiseMoves

If you are looking for a study to minister to both your body and your soul, please join us.  We will spend time building strength and stretching our bodies.  To end class, we will take some quiet time meditating on Scripture.

Homework:  None  Leaders:  Paula Hunsberger & Jamie Pinamonti   Book:  None   Level:  All

Resolution for Women

This Bible study is designed to challenge you to realign your daily decisions in a way that glorifies God and fulfills whom He created you to be.  It is layered with Biblical truth and seasoned with encouragement.   The Resolution For Women will inspire the woman you see in the mirror to trust God's perfect plan for your life, resolving to become purposeful, suprisingly satisfied, and faithfully His.

Homework:  1-2 hr/week  Leader:  Jamie Plasterer   Book:  The Resolution For Women    Level:  All

Shepherding A Child's Heart

This is a Bible-based parenting approach written by Dr. Ted Tripp.  "This insightful approach provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child's heart into paths of life."  Each class will consist of fellowship, discussion and a 30-minute video session related to the text.  A parent handbook accompanies this video series as optional homework.  Class discussions will be based on questions in the handbook.  SInce Shepherding a Child's Heart is designed for parents with children of any age, moms with kids of all ages and in all seasons of life are invited and encouraged to join us. 

Homework:  None required  Leaders:  Gail Homburger, Sharon Armstrong, Rebecca Orlovsky   Book: optional  Level:  All

 

Evening Studies  7PM 

Children of the Day

Join Beth Moore and walk the shores of Thessalonica with this verse-by-verse study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians.  During this nine-week study, you'll learn how to let go of past mistakes and discover your circumstances are not coincidental—God's timing is impeccable!  Whether you're facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, you'll come away encouraged that even though it may not feel that way, you are exactly where God wants you to be!

Homework:  3 1/2 hrs/week   Leaders:  Kerri Leedy & Beth Marquiss   Book:  Participant Guide    Level:  All

Facing Transition and Change

Are you transitioning from a job to the home, starting to parent, seeing kids leave the nest, adjusting to new physical limitations or facing retirement?  When we move from one life stage to another, it requires experimenting with new coping skills.  We have to walk by faith, stretching our willingness to trust God and His plan.  We'll be looking at transitions in the lives of Bible characters and drawing practical lessons to apply to our own lives.

Homework:  None           Leader:  Emily Chase        Book:  None           Level:  All        

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

(A Precept Upon Precept Study of 2 Kings 21-35, 2 Chronicles 33-36 & Zephaniah)  This course looks at the events surrounding the reigns of Judah's last 5 kings.  Some were good.  Some were bad.  And some were downright ugly.  But through it all we see a covenant-keeping God who displays faithfulness, love, and mercy to whoever would hear.  "...whatever things were written for our learning that we...might have hope."  Romans15:4  

Homework: 3 hrs/week  Leaders:  Deborah Miller & Priscilla Biller  Book:  Precept Guide  Level:  Intermediate

Living the Gospel in Relationships:

A Study on Relationships, Biblical Peacemaking and the Hope of the Gospel

Struggling with difficult relationships?  Troubled by a sense of not being "good enough?"  Feeling distant from God?  Wonder if you could ever forgive someone?  In this video series, Tara Barthel brings the hope of the gospel to these issues of the heart—helping women to remember anew God's grace, and from that place of abundant love, learn how to give that same grace to others through biblical conflict resolution techniques.  Class will include a 40 minute video (Tara Barthel) with the remaining 50 minutes in discussion and reflection on Scripture.      

Homework:  1-2 hrs/week   Leaders:  Terry Nesbitt & Chris Robinson   Book:  Workbook  Level:  All 

Numbers

Trusting God in the Wilderness                                            When the Israelites cried out to God, He raised up Moses to bring them out of slavery and into the Promised Land. But the people rebelled and suffered the terrible consequence of wandering in a wilderness. Are you following the Lord to the place He wants you to be?

Homework:  5 hrs/week  Leader:  Lisa Mays    Book:  Precept Guide  Level:  Intermediate

1 Peter                             

This is a course in encouragement in the middle of life's storms.  Not a rocking chair complacency, but an anchor that holds us through the "fiery trial".  The study takes an in depth look at the hope of our salvation, the hope in walking in God's commands and that our worst days are made best by God's eternal promises.  Faltering under testing?  Peter shows us how to stand firm.  Scorned for your faith or criticized for your morality?  God's word makes faith relevant and brings glory to God through the pressure.  Listen to what Peter says to believers enduring hard times..."...your faith is far more precious than mere gold.  So when your faith remains strong through many trials it will bring you praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed."  1 Peter 1:7 This class may go an extra week. 

Homework:  3 hrs/week  Leader:  Joy Nixon    Book:  Precept Guide  Level:  Intermediate