Coffee Break--Fall 2008 Bible Study List“BASIC CHRISTIANITY” -(1-hour per week) Who on earth is Jesus Christ? “If He is not who He said He was, and if He did not do what He said He had come to do, the whole superstructure of Christianity crumbles in ruins to the ground.” What on earth did He do? What made Him do it? What good did it all do? Examine with John R. W. Stott, rector emeritus of All Souls Church, London, and the historical facts on which Christianity stands and discover what Jesus Christ can mean to you. In this short paperback book, originally published in 1958, Stott sets forth eleven lessons covered the “milk” of the Word in which he argues convincingly from the scriptures that we need a savior, and that savior is Jesus Christ. If you have questions like these, or if you have friends who wonder about the validity of Christianity, then this is the class for you. We will be working with a Study Guide, but this is a persuasive little book. “BREAKING FREE” - (2-3 hours per week) This study will lead you through scriptures to discover the transforming power of Christian freedom. We will look at the benefits of our relationship with God and learn how to remove obstacles that hinder that relationship. This study will help us identify spiritual strongholds in our lives and progress on the journey toward greater freedom in Christ ‘CULTIVATING A FORGIVING HEART” - (1 hour week)Leader: Carol Allen and Co Leader: Jennifer Scanlin Author: Denise George Reception Room in gym Semester This semester we are going to be exploring forgiveness. Why should we ‘DISCIPLESHIP ESSENTIALS” - (1-2 hours per week) The goal of this study will be to “Understand the Unchanging Truth of God’s Word;” experience the Holy Spirit “transforming us through trusting, intimate and lasting relationships;” and transformation by “mutual accountability” with the goal of equipping followers of Jesus to pass on the faith. ‘LOOK OUT – SHE’S GONNA BLOW!” - (1-hour per week) ….She’s Gonna Blow! offers hope, honest understanding, and good measures of laughter and wise Biblical counsel to those who struggle with feelings of anger and frustration wile raising young children. Julie Barnhill will help show you the way back to the God who knows your mother’s heart as no one else does – and who offers life long peace and change for your journey of mothering. PRECEPT – “A Divided Heart, A Divided Nation” -(2-3 hours per week) I Kings and II Chronicles parallel the history of King Solomon losing the kingdom of Israel and his son, Rehoboam, seeing it divided into two nations, Judah and Israel. It is the history of God’s compassion and patience through the soap opera of man’s power, struggles, murder, exile, idolatry, and intrigue. “POWER OF A PRAYING PARENT” - ( 2-hours per week) Whether your child is three or thirty-three, it’s never too late to discover the joy that comes from being a part of God’s Work in his or her life. Being a perfect parent doesn’t matter. Being a praying parent does. You don’t have to a parent. You can be a friend, teacher, grandparent, aunt, a cousin, a neighbor or even a stranger with a heart of compassion for a child. So join us on this exciting 12-week journey as we ask God, “Show me how to pray that will make a difference in this child’s life.” ‘RIGHT SIDE UP WITH GOD” - (1-hour week) Sometimes my world feels upside down. At times we try to please people or ourselves instead of God. We will be studying how to get these things right side up with God. Topics include: It’s All about Him; Created in His Image; Purchased by Him; Talking with Him; Trusting Him or Anxiety; Contentment with Him or Depression; Humility before Him; Waiting on Him. These topics have emerged from almost 30-years of practice in the field of psychology. They have appeared as sources of most of the confusion and pain in regard to who He is and who we are. “JUST WALK ACROSS THE ROOM” -(1-hour)Leader: Betsy Newell ; Co-Leader: Jill Wing Author: Bill Hybels E-11 Semester Study What if you knew that by taking ten steps across a room and saying hello to another person, you could impact his or her eternity? It has nothing to do with methods and everything to do with taking a genuine interest in another human being. This is a natural and empowering approach to evangelism modeled after Jesus himself. Discover how to partner with the Holy Spirit in a way that allows him to accomplish his kingdom-building activity through you.
For Everyone: PRAYER CIRCLE Costs for Coffee Break: Registration for Coffee Break Pre-registration will take place at Fantastic Friday Night, September 5, 7-9:00 p.m. in the gym, or the first day of Coffee Break, September 11, at 9:00 a.m., in the gym. You will receive your book at registration. Coffee Break CalendarCoffee Break begins Thursday, September 11, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. It ends Thursday, December 11. We do not meet Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27. * Estimated amount of homework per week is listed in each class listing.
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