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Bible Studies & Small Groups
It is important that individuals study in
fellowship with other Christians. Small groups allow a person to grow in his
or her faith with the help of other people who can provide
accountability and support.
Below is a list of
groups currently meeting. In addition to these ongoing groups, please be
sure to check out our current
Phoenix classes
(August-May)
and adult Sunday
school classes (year round). For more information on these groups, contact
the person listed or Warren Pattison, Director of Adult
Ministries, at
wpattison@firstumc.org or 682-1912.
SUMMER BIBLE STUDIES AND SMALL
GROUPS
Interested in Home-Based
Small Groups?
We’re always looking to start more home-based Wesley small groups. In
these groups, you will engage in simple Bible study based on the Scripture
passage for the upcoming Sunday's sermon. These groups are great for all
adults, whether you're just starting to study the Bible or have been
studying all your life. Through these groups, you can grow
closer to Christ and more fully embody our vision of “Worship Plus Two.”
Contact
Warren for more info.
Sunday
See our listing of morning adult Sunday
school classes.
Wednesday
ReConnecting:
A Study on Methodism
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Room F-23
New Study Starts July 13
Seven Sessions
Contact
Warren for more info.
Led by Rev. Emily Oliver, the group will
explore what God has done with the people called Methodist, what God is
calling us to be in this day and time, and how we can grow into the future
as disciples of Christ. Materials cost: $12. Childcare is available by
reservation only to 863-682-1912.
Mark's
Gospel From Scratch
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Room F-21
Seven Sessions, June 1-July 20
Contact
Warren for more info.
Chris Agoranos leads this look at the
Gospel of Mark. Perfect for all adults and older youth, you'll enjoy this
study whether it's your first Bible study or your hundredth.
Faithbuilders
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Room D-3
Modified Summer Schedule
Meets May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, July 20
Will resume weekly meetings on Aug 31
Contact
Mia for more info.
The Faithbuilders Group consists of
30-something singles and couples that enjoy Bible Study, social events,
fellowship, and lots of fun! If you are interested in finding out more about this welcoming group
of young adults, please contact
Mia West.
Young
Couples
Modified Summer Schedule.
Meets offsite for some sessions. Contact
Ron for more info.
Wednesdays,
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Room E-22
Ongoing Group
Contact
Ron for more info.
The Young Couples are a group where couples
can meet, socialize and learn more about the Word of God. Come and enjoy
fun, friendship and fellowship! The group meets on Wednesday nights in
room E-22 OR meets off campus for some sessions.
Band
of Brothers - Men's Bible Study
Modified Summer
Schedule. Contact
Carl
for more info
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Room E-20
Ongoing Group
Contact
Carl
for more info.
This group of guys meets to discuss
issues of faith and daily life, action movies, ethical issues and
scripture. In addition to their study, they sponsor service projects and
plan trips and outings. They
are always ready to welcome new brothers!
STUDIES COMING FALL 2011
Disciple Bible Study I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
Various days and times starting in September 2011
Length: 35 Sessions (including orientation), 2.5 hours once weekly
Cost: $36 for student manual. Scholarships are available.
Contact
Warren for more info or to register.
BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY is the foundation of the DISCIPLE
Bible Study program. It is equally appropriate for people who are new to
the Bible as well as those who have been studying for some time.
DISCIPLE assumes that the Bible is the key to renewal in the church. It
recognizes the human-divine nature of the Bible: The actual texts of
Scripture were written by human beings like ourselves in their cultural
settings, under the divine inspiration of God.
DISCIPLE affirms that the canon was formed as it is in order for God to
speak to us. BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY gives equal time to
both the Old and New Testament, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as
the revelation of God. DISCIPLE aims at transformation, not just
information, and calls on persons to submit themselves to examination by
Scripture, to put themselves under the power of God’s Word, and to be
changed by God’s Word. DISCIPLE invites persons to bring their experiences
and struggles to the Scripture. All persons know something is amiss with
their existence and yearn for the Word from God.
BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY uses biblical language and images
and draws upon the work of scholars to aid understanding of the Bible.
Through engaging video, participants are able to learn from some of the
best in the area of contemporary biblical scholarship.
This study requires reading large portions of Scripture each week and is
based on careful study and preparation. Daily study (30-45 minutes 6 days
a week) is required, and the rewards are rich. During the course of
thirty-four weeks, groups will move through the biblical stories of
Creation to the New Jerusalem. The titles of the sessions along with theme
words; theme verses; and major persons, events, and topics will set the
sequence of the biblical story in the minds of the participants. The
principal Scripture for each session follows the chronological movement of
the biblical story.
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Financial Peace University
The first session is
FREE to attend
Starting Fall 2011
Length: 13 Sessions
Cost: $100 for lifetime membership kit. Scholarships available.
Contact Warren
for more info.
The first lesson of Financial Peace
University is totally free and open for anyone to attend. All you have to
do is register. Once the first lesson is over you will be given the
opportunity to purchase your lifetime membership which includes the rest
of the FPU lessons and class materials.
Imagine what the people of God could do for
the Kingdom of God if they were debt free! Learn how to beat debt and
build wealth by living like no one else. Dave Ramsey's biblically-based
video series shows you how to get control of your finances, follow godly
principles for handling money, and be able to give for the good of the
Kingdom.
Over the 13 weeks of FPU, you will learn
biblical principals and practical advice for handling your finances. Over
the 91 days of the class, the average family pays off $5300 in debt and
saves $2700. For more info, read this
FAQ.
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Families of Faith
On Summer Break. Will
resume on September 11, 2011
Sundays, 5-7 PM
Room: Parlor
Length: ongoing group
Contact Warren
for more info.
Meeting simultaneously with our SPLASH
children's ministry, this small group of families meets for dinner, prayer
and Bible study. New families
are always welcome!
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Beginning Sign Language
On Summer Break. Will
resume in September 2011
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM
Room: D-1
Length: ongoing group
Contact Warren
for more info.
Learn sign language for music and speech
interpretation. Join Donna Rininger and Becky Petrie in learning the
basics of sign language. All ages are welcome! 6:30-7:30 PM is signing for
music with Donna. 7:30 - 8:30 PM is sign vocabulary building with Becky.
Come for one or both hours.
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Beginning / Intermediate Computing
Space is limited!
Registration required.
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Start Date: Sept 6
Length: approx 13 weeks
Contact Warren
for more info and to register.
This class starts at the very beginning,
assumes no familiarity with computers, and progresses at the overall
class's pace. Topics covered include hardware, internet, email, word
processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and basic photo editing. The
instructors will show you how to use gMail, Google docs, Picassa and other
free internet-based applications. The skills learned using these can be
transferred to other applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint.
9:30-10:30 is instructional time on one of
the topics listed above.
10:30-11:30 is a time for more practice or individual projects and
personal assistance. Come for one or both hours.
Thursday Morning Women's
Bible Study
On Summer Break. Will
resume in September 2011
Thursdays,
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Room E-5
Ongoing Group
Contact
Warren
for more info.
Women of all ages are invited to join this
group for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Studies vary and recent
studies have included Invitation to the Gospel of John and N.T.
Wright's book Surprised by Hope. More ladies are always welcome!
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