“Your word is a lamp to
my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
As
God’s people, one of the tools we’re given to discover, grow, and mature in
Christian faith is the Bible.
Unfortunately, many spiritual people have never unlocked the power of
this God-given tool because they’ve never taken time to actually study it
in-depth with others.
That’s
why each year our church offers various small-group experiences where you can
spiritually learn and grow together with other Christians as you study God’s
word. Through daily readings and guided
discussions once each week, participants not only come to understand the Bible
better, but come to discover its relevance and power in and for their daily
lives, while at the same time developing rich and long-lasting friendships with
fellow participants. I’ve personally
witnessed many lives changed and transformed in remarkable ways through the
power of group Bible studies.
Granted...
such studies are not for the casual Christian.
They usually involve hard work, commitment, and diligence – but the
rewards are literally “out of this world!”
I’ve heard many spiritual people talk about their desire to grow in and
learn more about faith – being part of a group Bible study is one of the best
ways around to help each of us do just that!
Next school year (2019-20), our church will be offering at least three signature small group Bible studies:
● Disciple I -- a 34-week introduction and overview of the entire Bible. This course is the prerequisite to any other "Disciple" course. We’ll have two Disciple 1 groups beginning in August, one offered on Sunday mornings, and another offered on Wednesday evenings. Find out more about this study HERE.
●Christian Believer -- a 30-week class giving an overview of essential Christian beliefs. Participants learn classical teachings of the Christian faith through the use of words, symbols, and hymns, exploring writings of ancient and modern Christian commentators to help understand the basics of Christian faith. Offered Sunday afternoons starting in August. Find out more about this study HERE.
● Alpha – an 11-week introduction to the basics of Christian faith – what it means to be a Christian and live life as a Christian. We’ll be offering this study on Sunday afternoons beginning in August. Find out more about this study HERE.
●Biblical Perspectives on Human Sexuality -- an in-depth study of how the Bible address human sexuality. Participants will study and learn about different biblical interpretations, with the goal not being to change opinions but to broaden understanding. Offered Tuesdays at 7pm, September 3-October 8.
●Good News That Changes Everything -- a six-week study by Melissa Spoelstra about faith, grace, daily life, God's plans, relationships and eternity based on the Book of Romans. Monday nights starting September 12.
●Discerning the Voice of God -- a 7-week study by Priscilla Shirer discovering the route to clear and daily communication with God through humble obedience. Wednesdays at 9:30am starting September 18.
●Women of Valor -- a women's Bible study group meeting Wednesday at 10am starting September 4.
Next school year (2019-20), our church will be offering at least three signature small group Bible studies:
● Disciple I -- a 34-week introduction and overview of the entire Bible. This course is the prerequisite to any other "Disciple" course. We’ll have two Disciple 1 groups beginning in August, one offered on Sunday mornings, and another offered on Wednesday evenings. Find out more about this study HERE.
●Christian Believer -- a 30-week class giving an overview of essential Christian beliefs. Participants learn classical teachings of the Christian faith through the use of words, symbols, and hymns, exploring writings of ancient and modern Christian commentators to help understand the basics of Christian faith. Offered Sunday afternoons starting in August. Find out more about this study HERE.
● Alpha – an 11-week introduction to the basics of Christian faith – what it means to be a Christian and live life as a Christian. We’ll be offering this study on Sunday afternoons beginning in August. Find out more about this study HERE.
●Biblical Perspectives on Human Sexuality -- an in-depth study of how the Bible address human sexuality. Participants will study and learn about different biblical interpretations, with the goal not being to change opinions but to broaden understanding. Offered Tuesdays at 7pm, September 3-October 8.
●Good News That Changes Everything -- a six-week study by Melissa Spoelstra about faith, grace, daily life, God's plans, relationships and eternity based on the Book of Romans. Monday nights starting September 12.
●Discerning the Voice of God -- a 7-week study by Priscilla Shirer discovering the route to clear and daily communication with God through humble obedience. Wednesdays at 9:30am starting September 18.
●Women of Valor -- a women's Bible study group meeting Wednesday at 10am starting September 4.
In addition, we’ll
also continue to offer additional short-term small group studies like Wednesday
Night “Hot Topics,” Sunday morning “Connect Groups,” and others.
So
if you’re serious about your faith growth and want to find out more, then I
invite you to worship at any of our services on Sunday, July 21st for
“Grow in Love Sunday” to hear how our group Bible studies from
this past year have impacted the hearts and lives of some of your fellow church
family, and how you can experience these and others for yourself beginning this
Fall.
Your
life will never be the same after you take a group Bible Study class! So what are you waiting for? Remember that
God loves you and I do, too!
