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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 prepared for adult and youth 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 adult and youth who are
graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. It calls
clergy and laity to disciplined Bible study that will result in a ministering
community nourished by Scripture.
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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 adult and youth graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES
THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. It continues to call clergy and laity to serious,
disciplined Bible study that will result in development of biblically
nourished servant-leaders.
Jesus in the
Gospels
At first glance, the
title of this study JESUS IN THE GOSPELS is obvious: Where else would you
find him? Yet the title is deliberate and accurate. 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.
JESUS IN THE GOSPELS
offers the opportunity to let each Gospel's Jesus story challenge us in its
own way. The Gospels were, after all, written to let Jesus and his
significance come through. So by our listening to
them, we may well find 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.
Small Groups
Small Groups provide a great opportunity to grow spiritually and develop
close relationships with others. We have a large number of extended (28
– 32 week) small groups that meet beginning in September. 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 on
Sunday, January 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the Shelton Room (CLC). Coffee and
dessert will be provided. The groups will 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 later in the spring. Contact
Teresa Holt 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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