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Watch
Disciple Video
Extended Studies Groups
Groups meeting
6 months or longer

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DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE
STUDY
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A
34-week study that moves through the biblical story from Creation to the New
Jerusalem. The hoped-for results of the program are to develop biblically
nourished persons committed to live as disciples.
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DISCIPLE:
INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
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A
32-week study of Genesis, Exodus and Luke, Acts for graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING
DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. This study emphasizes the rhythm of coming to
God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and
corporately.
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DISCIPLE: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE
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A
32-week study of The Prophets and The Letters of Paul available to
graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY.
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DISCIPLE: UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE
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A
32-week study of Old Testament Writings and the Gospel of John; 1,2,3 John; James; Jude and Revelation in the New Testament.
This phase of Disciple is available to graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING
DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY.
Each Gospel has its own way of
portraying Jesus and expressing his significance. So each Gospel deserves to
be heard in its own right. This study concentrates on the portraits of Jesus
that emerge from the four Gospels. This class may be called a "hearing
aid," carefully designed to help all readers listen more attentively in
order to hear each Gospel story's witness to Jesus. This thirty-week study is intended for
graduates of DISCIPLE, but only DISCIPLE I is a prerequisite for this course
Christian
Believer- Knowing God With Heart and Mind is a unique
opportunity to know more of the doctrine of the Christian faith. This 30-week
class emphasizes the relationship of worship, belief, and daily life. Why
should you study doctrine? - To
understand the basic language and convictions that has shaped Christian faith
over the centuries. - To study doctrine as a guide to understanding what
distinguishes Christianity from other faiths. -
To be equipped for living faithfully and for passing on the faith to
others.
Companions in Christ is a powerfully transforming small
group experience in spiritual formation. The series explores classic spiritual
practices, and invite participants to develop daily patterns that open their
lives to a deepening relationship with God and one another.
 
A challenging study of
the Bible, Theology and Ethics, utilizing videos of well known scholars and
theologians. We strongly encourage
participants to have attended a Disciple I or Christian Believer class.
Covenant Discipleship is a spiritual formation group
utilizing Renovare
resources that encourage a balanced spiritual life incorporating the
practices and spiritual disciplines seen in Jesus’ life and the history
of the Church. We strongly encourage
participants to have attended a Companion in Christ class.
Small Groups
Small Groups provide a great opportunity to grow spiritually and develop
close relationships with others. We are always open, though, to new small
groups that can start at any time and meet either in a home or at the church.
These can be ongoing or meet for six – eight weeks with breaks in
between. For more information, contact the Discipleship office. disciple@fumchs.com
Dinner Groups
Our Dinner Groups are composed of 6-10 people who get together once a month
to eat and socialize. The groups are composed of single, married, young or
young at heart. There will be a supper club scramble to divide into groups
the first of each January. The groups meet through July then break until
January 2009. Please contact Allison Miller truegrit3@earthlink.net ,if you would like to be included or have questions.
Knitwits
2nd Wednesdays,
Room 205 (CLC), 1:00 p.m
The Knitwits invite all who would like to learn to
quilt, knit, crochet, and embroider to their
gatherings. Excellent mentors area available for one on one instruction. The
group is currently providing prayer shawls and
baby blankets for our prayer ministry and jaunty hats for those undergoing
chemotherapy. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please
feel free to drop in.
Mentor & Mentee
Mentors and
Mentees is a group of “seasoned” women and younger women who meet
periodically for dinner and fellowship. There are currently three
groups which usually consist of 12 women. It’s a wonderful way
for women to meet others of a different age group. Meetings usually
consist of a dinner, a devotion, and lively discussion of issues women face
in their various roles. Sometimes M&M’s just go out for a
girl’s night. If you would like to know more about
M&M’s, join a group, or start a new group in the Fall, please
contact Carol Jo Atkinson dratkinson@cablelynx.com
or Julie Holt julieholt@cablelynx.com.
Hospitality and Compassion Groups
Griefshare
Griefshare will resume Fall 2009.
Contact Teresa Holt, or see the
Short Term Site for more information.
Second Wednesday Girls
This group
of widows meets once a month at lunch for support and fellowship. For
more information, contact Priscilla Harper, 501-520-4925.
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