CLASS PREVIEW - SEPTEMBER 5TH IN ROOM 207
CLASS OFFERINGS - Beginning September 12th
9:00
a.m. Classes
Past Riches
Chad
Sensenig Room
203
Category:
Bible, Theology & Christian Worldview
Dates: 6 weeks: September 12 – October 17
As
twenty-first century Christians, we can get so caught up in modern-day
movements that we are often unaware of the rich history that has brought the
church to where it is today. This class will introduce 6 figures of Christian
history that influenced our theology, mindset, and practices in ways that can
still be felt today. We will seek to understand these people in their own
context of history, and will also read and discuss devotional excerpts from
their writings in order to be challenged and enriched in our day-to-day
Christian living. Books cost $10.00**
God’s Heart for the
Nations: 5 Key Truths about Missions
Holly
Wismer Room
203
Category:
Bible, Theology & Christian Worldview
Dates: 6 weeks: October 24 – November 28
Missions
is not just a New Testament idea. God’s
heart for the peoples of the world is evident throughout the Bible. Come and explore five key truths about
missions that are woven throughout the story of God’s redeeming love for the
nations.
Crazy Love - Francis Chan
Joy
O’Byrne & Others Room
204
Category:
Bible, Theology & Christian Worldview
Dates: 12 weeks: September 12 – November 28
God
is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we’re
missing it? It’s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the
Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a
radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical
response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you’ve
verbalized it yet or not...we all know something’s wrong. Does something deep
inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? God is calling you to
a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious
complacency isn’t working harder at a list of do’s and don’ts—it’s falling in
love with God. And once you encounter His love you will never be the same.
Because when you’re wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. The will be a highly interactive class using
the book, DVD segments and class discussion.
Books cost $9.00**
Life of Christ
Pastor
Shannon Room
201
Category:
Bible, Theology & Christian Worldview
Dates: 12 weeks: September 12 – November 28
This
study is designed to give you an overview of Jesus’ life from the Gospel
accounts. We will look at and discuss a portion of Jesus’ life here on
earth beginning with the account of Jesus’ birth and ending with his
resurrection and ascension. Other topics include: Jesus’ Baptism
& Temptation, Jesus’ Miracles, Jesus & The Disciples, The Sermon on the
Mount, Jesus’ Arrest, Trial, & Crucifixion, and more. There is no
required homework or prep work for this class. Class handouts will give
you information for additional personal study on the topic if you so
desire.
Building and
Preserving Strong Marriages
Ron
& Bonnie Hoover Room
207
Category:
Biblical Relationships, Spiritual Practices
Dates: 12 weeks: September 12 – November 28
This
class will launch with a “Replay and Reflection” on the movie Fireproof. These opening sessions will challenge us all
to reflect on the self-centered, unfaithful, non-biblical, attitudes and
communications that are manifested in this movie and that infect many of our
marriage relationships.
Following
these sessions, participants will use two books by Tony Evans:
·
How
Should a Husband Love His Wife?
·
Three
Principles for Honoring Your Husband
These
topics will be used as the challenge/reflection/discussion topics for the
remainder of the class periods.
Experiencing God
Don
Mills Room
202
Category:
Biblical Relationships, Spiritual Practices
Dates: Full Year: September 12 – May 29
God
is inviting us to experience Him in an intimate love relationship through which
He reveals to us His will, His ways, and His work. Through the biblical principles of this
course, God can teach us how to know when He is speaking to us, recognize His
activity around us, adjust our lives to Him and His ways, identify what He
wants us to do through us and respond to His activity in our lives. This course will run for an extended time to
encourage sharing in a small group setting and allow individuals to learn to
know other believers on a more intimate level.
Young
Adult Ministry - The Second Coming
Pastor Al Room
208
Category:
Bible, Theology and Christian Worldview
Dates: 12 weeks: September 12 – November 28
This
class will discuss the “second coming” of Christ and consider FAQ’s about the
last days such as:
·
Are
there any indications that Christ may return soon?
·
Is
the U.S.A. mentioned in prophecy?
·
Is
this the terminal generation?
·
How
is Jesus going to return?
·
What
is meant by the coming Great Tribulation?
·
Are
church saints spared the Tribulation?
·
Who
will be the Antichrist? Is the Antichrist alive now?
10:30
a.m. Classes
Escape the Coming
Night
John
Prichard Room
205
Category:
Bible, Theology and Christian Worldview
Dates:
Full Year: September 12 – May 29
An
in depth study of the book of Revelation based on the study series, Escape The Coming Night by Dr. David Jeremiah.
The Gospel of Luke
Senior Adult “Young
at Heart” Class, 10:20am
Pastor
Al Room
207
Category:
Bible, Theology and Christian Worldview
Dates: Ongoing
Luke
stresses the humanity of Jesus as the One who understands people’s weaknesses
and care for their needs. We will be doing a chapter by chapter, verse by verse
study of this wonderful, relevant book about the life of Jesus.
**
We don’t want anyone to not take a class due to the cost of the book. If you want to take the class and don’t have
the money for the book, let the teacher know or email Joy O’Byrne at jobyrne@gracewv.org.
