Small Group Bible Study, 2.0

Class Options for Small Group Bible Study, v2.5:

Spring 2012: March, April, May

Luke, The Truth About Jesus: Max Padgett

Lesson on Theology IV, Going Higher by Digging Deeper, Gene Hauser.

Esther, a Beth Moore Study. Roz Ward. This class is for women.

Intentional Decisions: Finding contentment in times of stress. Samuela Thompson

Topics from I John. Henry King

Be Patient, studies from Job. James Corbitt

Lasting Legacy, Making a difference with your life. Robert Hancock. This class is for young single adults and college students.

Winter 2011/2012: December, January, February

The Classes for Winter Quarter, 2011.2012, begin on the first Sunday in December.

Choose from one of the following:

Lessons from Numbers and Deuteronomy, led by Max Padgett

Lesson on Theology III, Going Higher by Digging Deeper, led by Bro. Gene Hauser

Unleashed Influence, the power of servant leadership, led by Roz Ward

Lasting Legacy, Making a Difference with my Life, led by Laura Jones

Be Joyful, (Even when things go wrong, you can have joy), Lessons from Philippians, led by James Corbitt

How to Study the Bible, from the Secret Church Series by David Platt, led by Amy Warr

Vital Pursuits, developing my spiritual life, led by Stephanie Taylor. This group is designed especially for young single adults.

Fall 2011: Class Schedule (September, October, November)

Going Higher by Digging Deeper: Theology Study, Part 2: Led by Bro Gene.

Lifeway Explore the Bible Series: Led by Max Padgett. Lessons from Romans

Be Victorious: In Christ You Are an Overcomer: Led by Robert Hancock.

A study from Revelation.

Essential Truths, Part 2. Seminar type discussion class led by Bro. Henry King.

The topics for this class were covered during the Winter quarter 2010/2011. This class will cover each of the topics in more detail in a round table discussion format. Sessions include: Who is God? God wants to talk to me? What does God expect of me? Why is the Bible so important? Who is Jesus? How can I be forgiven? What happens when someone died? Why can’t I be a Lone Ranger Christian? How do I keep it real in a phony world? How do I deal with temptation? What makes life meaningful? Who is the Holy Spirit and how does He help me? What is this thing called Grace?

Unique Design: Connecting with the Christian Community: Led by Samantha Adams.

Sessions include Made in the Image of God, My Personality, What are my Special Talents?, What does the Bible say about Spiritual Gifts?, What are My Spiritual Gifts?, Affirming Each Other's Ministry Gifts, Journaling My LIfe Experiences, Putting It All Together, Finding My Ministry, Mentoring and Being Mentored, Working on a Team, How Do I Fit Into God's Plans?

A New Class: For Single Young Adults: Led by Stephanie Taylor

Contagious Community, living beyond yourself.

This class is for college age and single young adults in the church and community.

Jesus on Money: Led by David Arnold

A discussion and interactive class dealing with Biblical issues of personal finance. There will be take home work sheets and lessons. The class will focus on Biblical principals of dealing with personal and family finances, tithing, support, and our jobs.

Each quarter there will be a new selection of classes, new teachers, new options.

Each member will have the opportunity to chose a class and topic based on his/her needs, desires, and areas of interest.

The classes and teachers will be posted prior to each new quarter. (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).

Options will include:

Study of books of the Bible, both Old and New Testament,

Topics related to life style and discipleship,

Studies of doctrine and theology,

Traditional style Bible study class following a standard curriculum

Topical interest studies in details (example: Beth Moore type lessons)

Special interest classes, (example: parenting young children, dealing with finances)

Class for new Christians, new members.

And others.

Some classes will last one quarter. Others may last more than one quarter based on the length of the study and the detail needed.

Each person will choose a class for the quarter based on needs, questions, or special interests.

At times a group may decide to take a class together.

Teachers and classes will rotate each quarter and there be new class and topic options.

Some of the topics will be repeated in later sessions to give everyone a chance to attend a class of their choice.

Everyone will register their attendance in the lobby at the beginning of each quarter and then at the beginning of each Sunday session and share a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Summer 2011: Schedule of Classes (June, July, August)

Going Higher by Digging Deeper: Theology Study, led by Bro. Gene.

Topics include: Attributes of God, Names of God, The Trinity, Angels, Satan, Demons, Sin, Jesus, Salvation, The

Holy Spirit, The Church, The Future.

Anchored in Faith: Jeremiah and Lamentations: Max Padgett

Navigating Life's Storms: Jeremiah 1-25. Staying on Course: Jeremiah 26-45. Serving the Commander: Jeremiah 46-52, Lamentations 1-5.

Acts: The New Church: Robert Hancock

The Cost of Discipleship: Dianne Coffey

Authentic Relationships, Being Real in an Artificial World: Samuela Thompson

Being a Real Friend, Showing Real Loyalty, Developing Real Intimacy, Showing Real Trust, Making Forgiveness Real, Making God's Love Real, Dealing with Real Conflicts, Believing in Real Change, Finding Real Mentors, Demonstrating Real Equality, Giving Real Support, Showing Real Confidence, Understanding Real Greatness.

The Embraceable Mystery--God: James Corbitt

A God of Contrasts, The God Who Is, Touched by the Untouchable, A God without Limits, A God with Many Voices, Beyond Human Understanding, A Divine Mediator, Pursued by Mystery, Called by Mystery, The Mystery of the Spirit, A Revealer of Mystery, Children of Mystery, Living with Mystery

To sign up for one of these classes: CLICK HERE

Spring 2011: Schedule of Classes

I Peter, Part 2 (continuing from Winter quarter) taught by Gene Hauser

Move Forward: Studies from Philippians, Colossians, Philemon. Taught by Max Padgett

6 lessons on Advance the Gospel, 4 on Advance in Christian Truth, and 3 on Advance in Christian living.

Prayer, Ministry of Intercession. Taught by Amy Warr

This study will be from a book by Andrew Murray

Help, I'm the parent of a small child, Parenting with Grace. Taught by David and Sandra Arnold

Books used are Grace Based Parenting and Born to be a Blessing

Critical Decisions: Surviving in Today's World, taught by Laura Jones

13 sessions involving Choosing: Godly Values, to stand firm, wisdom in relationships, to delight in God, God's will, God's forgiveness, God's authority, to study God's Word, the Holy Spirit's guidance, to grow in faith, Godly counsel, God's wisdom, God's priorities

Vital Pursuits: Developing My Spiritual Life, Taught by Robert Hancock.

13 sessions: Talking to God, Listening to God, Connecting to a spiritual community, Worshiping God, Giving to God, Spending time with God daily, How to study God's word, Memorizing God's word, Applying God's word to my life, Living in the power of the Spirit, Resisting temptation, Overcoming doubt, Serving God with my life.

Overview of SGBS, v2.0

This is the new Sunday morning, Small Group Bible Study and this is how it works:

Each quarter there will be a new selection of classes, new teachers, new options.

Each member will have the opportunity to chose a class and topic based on his/her needs, desires, and areas of interest.

The classes and teachers will be posted prior to each new quarter. (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).

Options will include:

Study of books of the Bible, both Old and New Testament,

Topics related to life style and discipleship,

Studies of doctrine and theology,

Traditional style Bible study class following a standard curriculum

Topical interest studies in details (example: Beth Moore type lessons)

Special interest classes, (example: parenting young children, dealing with finances)

Class for new Christians, new members.

And others.

Some classes will last one quarter. Others may last more than one quarter based on the length of the study and the detail needed.

Each person will choose a class for the quarter based on needs, questions, or special interests.

At times a group may decide to take a class together.

Teachers and classes will rotate each quarter and there be new class and topic options.

Some of the topics will be repeated in later sessions to give everyone a chance to attend a class of their choice.

Everyone will register their attendance in the lobby at the beginning of each quarter and then at the beginning of each Sunday session and share a time of fellowship and refreshments.

The Line Up for Winter Quarter: December, January, February:

Study of 1 Peter: Led by Bro. Gene

Study of Luke, Part 1: Led by Robert Hancock

Study of Joshua: Led by Greg Fisher

Questions of Truth or Consequences: Led by Max Padgett. A series of lessons based on stories from Chronicles and Kings. Does my character count? Do my decisions matter? Where is my future headed?

Essential Truth: Knowing Christ Personally: Led by David Arnold. Sessions include: Who is God? God wants to talk to me? What does God expect of me? Why is the Bible so important? Who is Jesus? How can I be forgiven? What happens when someone died? Why can’t I be a Lone Ranger Christian? How do I keep it real in a phony world? How do I deal with temptation? What makes life meaningful? Who is the Holy Spirit and how does He help me? What is this thing called Grace?

Attitudes: Led by Roz Ward. This study is currently in progress and will finish during the winter quarter. The weeks remaining when the study is completed will be used to study the book of Judges.

Intentional Choices, Dealing with Stress: Led by Samantha Adams. These sessions will deal with different aspects of stress. Anxious anticipation, making mistakes, relationships, loss, labor, excess demands, crisis, anger, negative evaluation, change, unfulfilled expectations, decision making, and monotony.