- Equipping Through Education -
The Spring semester starts March 30^th, 2008

Check out the wonderful opportunities you have to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ!

Sunday Mornings at 9:00

Uniform Bible Study Series

The Uniform Series offers relevant and interesting lessons to help understand the Scriptures and apply the teachings to live a faithful, spiritually maturing Christian life. The lessons are written clearly, communicate a sense of personal warmth, and are faithful in their exposition of the Bible.
Topics for this semester include:

• The Covenant in Exile (Daniel)
• Restoration and Covenant Renewal (Haggai, Nehemiah)
• Images of Christ in Hebrews

Charles Koehler leads the Friendship class at 9:00AM in Rooms 108-109.

Sunday Mornings at 10:00

Experiencing Christ Together Series

LifeGroups continue with this excellent Purpose-Driven curriculum. Groups will engage in two of the following 6-week series of lessons.

Growing in Christ Together

Our world these days is so hectic, so complex. Where do we turn for wisdom and guidance in navigating the ins and outs of life? There are many voices to listen to and many examples to follow, but we really need look no further than the Author of Life, Jesus. He taught and lived a way of life that was purposeful and pleasing to God. These six sessions will show you the value and the nature of a life of discipleship, as modeled by Jesus.

Serving Like Christ Together

Jesus said he “did not come to be served, but to serve.” And he calls us as his followers to the same lifestyle and attitude of service. But how do we do that? In a world that values power and ease, we need some help in reorienting our hearts as well as our schedules. These six sessions look at key character traits taught and modeled by Jesus that are essential to a life of service in the steps of the Ultimate Servant.

Sharing Christ Together

Lost and hurting people are all around us. Jesus said he came to seek and save the lost, and he calls us into the same mission of love. But we often get bogged down in the how-tos of sharing our faith when the heart of the matter is…our heart. These six sessions expose us to the heart of Jesus as he shows and teaches his disciples how to have a vibrant witness that draws lost people so they can find the way home.

Surrendering to Christ Together

The ultimate paradox of the Christian life is that victory comes through surrender. Most of us aspire to a life of abandonment to God and his purposes, but we find the daily grind of life and our own old habits get in the way. Jesus knew he set the bar high, but he didn’t leave us without guidance. In these six sessions, you’ll learn from his teaching and example the character qualities essential to a “life less ordinary”—a life of worshipful surrender.

Groups meet at 10:00 in the following locations:

Christian Concepts on Caring for Aging Parents

Based on Barbara Deane's book "Caring for Your Aging Parents: When Love is not Enough". Each Sunday, participants will read and discuss the scripture-based chapters of this book. "It is practical, overflowing with empathy and speaks from a person who has gone through the process herself- a very accessible book which addresses the needs of both caregivers and aging parents." (Review) Open to all, this course hopes to offer practical Christian advice on a topic that people will face sometime in their life.

The class is led by Jill Townsend at 10:00 in The Prayer Room.

Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family

Based on the bestseller, this course encourages and equips Christian men to lead their families successfully through hazards and ambushes like divorce, promiscuity, suicide, and drug addiction. Men will find practical insight on topics such as a father's influence, maintaining purity, and husband-and-wife teamwork. In this war, renowned men's author Steve Farrar emphasizes Jesus Christ is looking for men who will not die, but live for their families.

This men’s group is led by Bruce Beyer at 10:00 in Room 121.

Forging a Nation II

For forty years, the people of Israel lived in the wilderness, led and fed by God. A new generation emerged, strengthened by the wilderness experience until they were ready to enter the land that God had given to them. Through selected readings from Deuteronomy and Numbers, the course explores God’s leadership in the growth of this people and the role of the law in shaping their destiny.

The class is moderated by Andy Blackwood at 10:00 in Room 120.

Sunday Mornings at 11:15

The New Testament: a DVD Lecture Series

Hosted by Professor Bart D. Ehrman (M.Div., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary). Drawing on modern biblical scholarship, recent archaelogical discoveries and careful literary analysis, the course will trace the history of the New Testament and of the early Christian faith community. Professor Ehrman’s approach as an historian brings impressive scholarly evidence to bear on the task of reconstructing the life and ministry of Jesus and the origins of Christianity in the decades before and during the composition of the books that make up the New Testament. Each session will consist of a 30 minute illustrated DVD lecture by Professor Ehrman, followed by discussion among the class. All are welcome to participate.

The course is moderated by Don Kennedy & Dave Cowburn and meets in Rooms 108-109.

Inquire at the Welcome Center today!

Wednesday Evening Classes (6:30-8:00PM)

To Stand and Not Be Moved - by Fran Sciacca

- When circumstances change and life gets going too fast, it's easy to get swept along with the current. We get dragged down and pulled off course by things like selfishness, distorted priorities, avoiding difficulty, and making things more important than God. This Bible study is designed to help you get a grip on living your faith on a level that is deep and yet very basic. Here you will examine the lives of twelve Bible characters who stood firm in the midst of life's chaos.

• Eve---The Necessity of a Grateful Heart
• Esther---Seeing Your Life as a Means, Not an End
• Daniel---Staying True When it Matters Most
• Nathan---Speaking the Difficult Truth in Love

If you want to plant your feet solidly on God and His Word, this study will give you the edge on what it means to "let nothing move you."

The class is led by Alice Breuninger.

A Life Worth Living (April 23 - June 18)

A follow-on to Alpha, A Life Worth Living is a 9-week course based on the Book of Philippians, aimed specifically at those who are embracing the Christian life. Each talk explains how it is possible to live the Christian life positively, practically and joyfully and includes the following topics:

• New Heart
• New Attitude
• New Friendships
• New Ambitions
• New Generosity
• New Purpose
• New Responsibilities
• New Confidence
• New Resources

The course will be held on Wednesday evenings 6-8pm. Each session includes an informal dinner, engaging video presentations, a relaxed environment of open discussion, and great fellowship. Free childcare is provided. For more information, call the church office (610-269-1576).

The class is led by Steve and Lori Hinz in Rooms 106-109.

Bible Studies for a Firm Foundation

Taught by Bryan Hooper, Bob and Rose Weiner present a series of Bible studies on foundational tenets of the Christian church, including atonement, repentance, baptism, the authority of the Bible, faith, the last days, and many other subjects.

Bryan Hooper leads this Class in the Prayer Room