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We
encourage all adults to participate in our Adult
Christian Education Program. There is something for
everyone!
Sunday
Sunrise Book Discussion 8 - 9 a.m. Youth Room
Discussion type study of the Gospel of Matthew, using the two-volume commentary
by William Barclay. Currently about half-way through the second volume. New
members are still welcome. Continental breakfast, $1 donation.
Leader: Pat Bradley
Bible Basics 8 - 9 a.m. Room 200
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Room LL5
Leader: Rev. Carolyn Wik
Meets September - May
Summer Session : 8:15 a.m. only
Click here for more information and for Study Guides
Tuesday Mornings
 The
Tuesday morning class will begin this fall by looking in
depth at I Corinthians. In this highly practical
letter, Paul addresses problems that church members in
Corinth struggled with as they tried to live faithfully
amid a culture inhospitable to Christianity. Even
though our world is admittedly quite different, these
letters continue to provide us with valuable insights.
Sunday morning classes will be
suspended temporarily for an Advent Study Class for the
Lenten Study session (see below). The study on
I Corinthians
will resume after Easter.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY –
SPRING SESSION
 We
will be using the study guide written by Paul Borthwick
called
"JOSEPH, How God Builds Character." Borthwick
writes, "Joseph
went through some hard times. He was sold into slavery
and eventually imprisoned for years because of a false
accusation. And yet Joseph was able to live in
forgiveness and hope, and God did great things each step
of the way. As we read his story, we will find our own
place in the journey to seeing God's dreams fulfilled in
and through us."
The new weekly class will begin on Tuesday, April 1
from 7 to 8 p.m. in room LL5, and end on May
27 with a combined last lesson and potluck supper at the
home of Jan Maxwell. All women are welcome to
join this 9 week study.
Call Jan Maxwell (248-474-7568) or see her after
services to purchase the book. The cost of the book is
$8.00
Disciple Classes
Disciple
classes are 34-week, in-depth, intensive studies of the
Bible. Participants pray and read the Bible for 30-45
minutes each day to prepare for class which meets once a
week for 2 ½ hours. Class membership of up to 12
persons stays the same throughout the 34 sessions. The
purpose of Disciple is to transform lives through
the disciplined study of scripture.
Disciple I
moves through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
After completing Disciple I, participants will
have read 70% of the Bible.
The following Disciple
Classes are options. Disciple I is generally considered
to be required before the others, but the other three
can be taken in any sequence. Cost of the class is
generally about $30 to cover the participants manual..
Disciple: Into the Word Into the World. Move
deeper into the word in this study of Genesis, Exodus,
Luke and Acts. Study themes of pride, hospitality,
patience, and humility while considering how we are
called into ministry in the world around us. 32 weeks
Disciple: Remember Who You Are. This study
confronts persistent questions like “What are my
priorities?” and “How can I be a part of the obedient
community?” Come study with Paul and the Prophets. 32
weeks
Disciple: Under the Tree of Life. The word
‘under’ is meant to convey a welcoming invitation to
shelter, security, and rest in God’s love. Come and rest
in the words of John, The Writings, and Revelation while
we study the mystery and wonder of these books. 32 weeks
Now, in addition to the original Disciple classes,
Cokesbury has published Disciple short term Bible
Studies. Invitation to the Old Testament and Invitation
to the New Testament are being offered as 8 week study
classes of 1 ½ hrs. per week. Their participant books
are $12 each.
Additional class options:
Christian Believer - Have you ever sung a hymn or
recited a creed and asked, “Why do we say that?”
Discover the church’s answer to questions that grow out
of human life and Christian experience as you study
church history and doctrine in this in- depth look at
the classical doctrines. 30 weeks
Also, we will be offering a study called
Beginnings..An Introduction to Christian Faith. This
is a video based study that introduces seekers and new
Christians as well as long time members to the Christian
faith. It is designed for small- group setting where
people can ask questions, explore their walk with God,
and form and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ
and the Christian community. Participants guide is $8.50
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