Adult Education
EVERY ONE A DISCIPLE: We believe learning and becoming more like Christ is a life-long pursuit. We hope every adult will be part of a discipleship group! New class members always welcome!
Sundays
10:00 - 10:45 AM, The Missionary Journeys of Paul; Rev. Deb Trimpe, teacher; Fellowship Hall
Drawing mainly on Luke’s account in Acts, as well as on Paul’s own letters, we’ll reconstruct Paul’s wide-ranging travels, detailing some of the most important sites of the early church. We begin in Damascus, then follow Paul on his first and second “missionary journeys,” then trace his final visit to Jerusalem and Caesarea, and eventually arrive in Rome. Those traveling to Greece with us in June are particularly encouraged to attend!
10:00 - 10:45 AM, The Triune God; E.Y. Coley III, teacher; Room 200
The doctrine of God is perhaps the most distinctive Reformed doctrine, though it’s a doctrine shared with many other denominations. Without a right knowledge of God’s attributes and qualities, every other doctrine has no foundation — God’s sovereignty informs every Christian belief we hold. Join us as we study important parts of this Reformed doctrine, such as God’s immanence, knowability, transcendence, presupposition and proof, name and attributes, the Trinity, and more.
Mondays
2:00 - 3:30 PM, Caffeine, Conversation & the Canon, Men’s Bible Study -Acts of the Apostles; Doug Jenkins, teacher; Room 200
The book of Acts reports on the active fulfillment of the promise to Abraham that through him “all the families of the Earth will be blessed” as the Church is spread through the Apostles from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and beyond. The verse-by-verse discussions of the book - containing many important sidebars along the way - take place every Monday at 2:00 in Room 200 across from the church office.
7:00 - 8:30 PM, Community Bible Study - Ephesians; Fellowship Hall
Small group discussion with large group teaching to follow (co-ed, men, women, teens & children groups available). New members welcome. Last class is April 29.
Tuesdays
9:30 - 11:15 AM, Women’s Bible Study - Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World; Rev. Deb Trimpe, teacher; Room 100
When we look around at today’s world, hope isn’t always the first word that comes to mind. In many ways we live in an unstable world where marriages fail, bank accounts run low, friendships end, and the everyday demands of a fast-paced life get us down. Jeremiah offers women hope for living in an uncertain world by learning to navigate the challenges and circumstances of their lives. By examining God’s words of instruction to His wayward people through the prophet Jeremiah, we will discover six guidelines for intentional living to overcome fear, worry, and doubt as we surrender our wills to God’s and put our hope in Him alone.
Wednesdays
10:00 - 11:30 AM, Men’s Community Bible Study - Ephesians; Mike Greenhaw, teacher; Room 100
All men welcome! See Monday CBS (above) for course description. Last class is May 1.
6:30 - 7:30 PM, Jesus and the Seven Feasts of Judaism: His Purpose and Promise; Dr. Ron Bowie, teacher; Room 100
Judaism celebrates seven God-designated feasts that point to Messiah’s purpose. They are redemptive and apocalyptic. Study how these are revealed in Jesus’ life and be filled with awe. The Bible is our resource.
6:30 - 7:30 PM, Bible Study on the Book of Romans; Dr. Robert Bohler, Jr. & Allen Haas, teachers; Room 200
Martin Luther called the book of Romans the “chief part of the New Testament” and the “purest gospel.” He believed that a Christian could not know it too well. If one studied it daily and even knew it word for word, it would not be too much. In fact, the better one knew and understood the book of Romans, the more precious it would become. This book, said Luther, is a shining light in all of scripture and sufficient to illumine all of the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments. In this seven-week class, we will look in-depth at the book of Romans, what makes it so important, and why people down through the centuries have found its message so helpful.
6:30 - 7:30 PM, The Bible Recap: Moms’ Bible Study; Lucie Morris, Robin Rudisill, Beth Stewart, teachers; Room 207
Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Or maybe you have tried to read through the Bible in a year, but quit when it felt confusing or impersonal. The Bible Recap is here to help. This study is a great way to read through the Bible in a year with friends, stay connected and love God together. All moms please join us!