Adult Education Study Groups
Psalm 25:4-5
Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
Several adult classes are held every Sunday morning. Below is an overview of our current offerings.
Smyth Helwys – Meets Weekly (All Year)
Join this traditional adult study that follows the lectionary cycle of the Bible. Engage in lively discussions and learn life applications of how the scriptures come alive to us today. Crusader Group led by Gordon Ropp. Meets in the Library on the main level. Pathfinder Group co-led by Fred Moore and Roger Bridges meets in room 206 on the upper level.
Mission Outreach Sundays
April 1, 2018 and May 27, 2018
Join us on Labor Day, Easter, and Memorial Day for a hands-on Mission project and event. Events could include shopping, crafts, packing, or who knows – maybe even eating!
Advent Study
December 3 to December 24, 2017
How are we preparing for the best gift ever? Take a moment and see how to really enjoy the gift given to each of us in the baby Jesus.
Led by Becky Strack and meets in room 205 on the upper level.
“Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton
January 7 to February 4, 2018
Explore popular sayings that miss the point. They sound Christian; they capture some element of truth; yet they miss the point in important ways. Compare common sayings with the wisdom found in the Scriptures.
Led by Sue Strauch and meets in room 205 on the upper level.
“Eat this Book” by Eugene Peterson
January 7 to February 4, 2018
Countering the widespread practice of using the Bible for self-serving purposes, the author serves a nourishing entree into the formative, life-changing art of spiritual reading.
Led by Todd Barlow and meets in room 2 on the lower level.
Lenten Study
February 11 to March 25, 2018
Spend the weeks of Lent preparing for the triumphant entry into Jerusalem that causes a tragedy and ends with the resurrection.
Led by Todd Barlow and meets in room 205 on the upper level.
“Bonhoeffer”
April 8 to 29, 2018
In this small group study discover the major themes of Bonhoeffer and how he transformed an entire faith community in Germany during WWII and how they still impact the Christian world of today.
Led by Paul Baker and held in room 2 on the lower level.
“Simplify” by Bill Hybels
April 8 to 29, 2018
By eradicating clutter from you inner world, you can experience immediate rewards: greater energy, clearer purpose, richer relationships and more.
Led by Sandi Barlow and meets in room 205 on the upper level.
“In the Name of Jesus” by Henri J. M. Nouwen
May 6 to 20, 2018
A bold, honest and heartwarming message about Christian leadership. Can you give up your desire to be powerful and embrace authority based on prayer and forgiveness?
Led by Cheri Grizzard and held in room 2 on the lower level.
“Sticky Faith” by Dr. Kara E Powell & Dr. Chap Clark
May 6 to 20, 2018
Nearly every Christian parent would give anything to find a viable resource for growing within their children a deep, dynamic faith that “sticks” long term.
Held in room 205 on the upper level.
See Adult Ed brochure for complete Fall 2017 schedule.