Dateable: Book Study
Don’t you wish that when you were a teenager there was a tried and true handbook about dating? It would have kept a lot of us from making some really bad decisions. Our teenagers are lucky, because a great book has been written to help teens (Christian or not) walk the right path when it comes to dating. The best-selling book, Dateable, pulls no punches in telling teens the truth about dating while also directing their passion toward a greater purpose in life.
Now, it’s more than just getting the book (available at Café Soul, by the way) and handing off to your teen. You need to read it first, and even better, we’re giving you a chance to discuss it with other parents of teens and soon-to-be teens, with a Sunday morning discussion series starting on January 13 during the 9:15 service. For more information, contact Scott at 480-296-5574 or scott1harris@cox.net.
Psalms: Pastors Bible Study
The pastors will lead a continuing Sunday Bible Study on the Psalms. We will go through many of the Psalms including Psalm 23, several Psalms of praise and Psalms of lamentation. Learn about the history and context of these great passages. You can join all of the sessions or just one or two without feeling lost. Sundays at 9:15am, January 6 – May 18, Room 8.
Early Christianity
Were the early Christians Jews or something else? How pervasive were the early persecutions of the Christians? Why were they persecuted? Who were the heroes of the new monastic movements? Why was it so difficult to agree on the person of Jesus? Come to these classes on early Christianity lead by Pastor Ken and get all of the answers! Wednesdays at XTRA, 6:15pm, January 9-30, Sanctuary.
The Gospel According to the Simpsons
Learn about faith from America’s favorite sitcom family! Be prepared to watch some TV clips and discuss the matters of faith that are brought to the forefront by Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Ned Flanders, Reverend Lovejoy, Krusty and Apu. The course will borrow heavily from the book on the same topic written by Mark I. Pinsky. Wednesdays at XTRA, 6:15 pm, January 16-30, Room 1.
The Prayers of Jesus
From his baptism to his crucifixion, the Gospels portray Jesus as a man of prayer who knew and deeply valued intimate communication with his heavenly Father. Prayer was the backbone of Jesus’ life and ministry. The deeper connection series is unique, with a DVD and book study presentation that includes historical and cultural background, a close look at the biblical text and its meaning, and accurate, encouraging and challenging applications of the Bible’s message to life today. Wednesdays at XTRA, 6:15pm, January 9-30. Contact Jodi Bollig (bolligaf@cox.net) or Inge Mack (ingeborg07@hotmail.com). Sign up in the Narthex so we can order books.
Book Study: When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayer (by Jerry Sittser)
This book explores the mysteries and paradoxes of unanswered prayer. “The lessons that Jerry Sittser shares here are ones that he has learned in a deep place, in times of profound spiritual despair. This is a book for everyone who has ever wanted to argue with God about unanswered prayer. “I know of no better guide to honest praying” says Richard J Mouw, President Fuller Theological Seminary. Mondays, 7-8pm, February 11 – April 21. Contact Inge Mack (ingeborg07@hotmail.com). Sign up in the Narthex so we can order books. |
