Adult Classes & Groups

Transforming The World For Jesus Christ…

One Person At A Time

Mark your calendars for a very special event on March 13!

Have you ever said or heard someone else say that the Old Testament is confusing? Although many know the general chronology of Genesis, it's hard for most to put all of the people and events of the entire Old Testament together. Many believe it would take years to understand. After all, there are 39 books, 929 chapters and 23,214 verses in the Old Testament.

What if we told you that you and everybody in our church could memorize the key characters, places, events, and themes of the Old Testament in five action-packed hours? Wouldn't that be something that could benefit the whole church for years to come?

More than 1.5 million people have taken this walk before you, making the Walk Thru the Old Testament seminar one of the most attended seminars of all time. It's successful because it doesn't bog down with tedious note taking and rote memorization. Instead, participants will be delightfully caught up in a highly creative, interactive learning adventure that's as fun as it is effective.

During this time, attendees will meet Bible characters in an up-close and personal way and enjoy every minute of it. It's as easy and pleasant as taking a walk. Thousands of years of history and scores of famous names and places will be your companions, and a wealth of new insights and understanding their destination.

In just a few hours, you will memorize more than they ever dreamed possible by using hand motions, catch phrases, and group review. By the end of the day, you’ll be able to trace major geographical movements on a giant map made from the people attending the seminar, learn to “Walk Thru” 77 major events in less than three minutes, and understand the themes and purpose of the Old Testament.

The Old Testament seminar is the flagship of Walk Thru the Bible, and it's perfect for new believers as well as seasoned Christians. Its success year after year can be attributed to one thing: It meets a need for clarity and connection to God's Word that most Christians recognize they have.

We have the unique opportunity to host this seminar at Christ Community United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 13^th. This event is for all ages (3rd grade and up). The cost is only $17 for the seminar and workbook. Lunch will be available for $5. We will have soup, salad, sandwiches and drinks. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch or go offsite. Child care will be provided for those children in 2^nd grade or younger and a love offering will be requested to cover child care expenses. Watch for registration opportunities beginning soon!

Debt –Proof Your Life

Have you ever thought “If I could only get out of debt my life would be less stressful” Do you ever feel like you never have enough money? Contrary to what we’ve been taught, the problem is not that we don’t have enough money. The problem is we don’t know how to take care of what we have already. Until we learn how, more money will never be enough.

We are forming a new group led by Don Cronk, which will work thru Mary Hunt’s book Debt-Proof Living. We will learn how to live a debt-proof lifestyle and a system of money management which will help you control your finances, not have them control you! There’s no cost associated with this group. Meetings will be from 7:00-8:00 pm every 2^nd and 4^th Monday of the month starting on January 25^th.

NOOMA Series with Rob Bell

Jesus lived with the awareness that God is doing something, right here, right now, and any-body can be a part of it. He inspired, challenged, provoked, comforted, and invited people to be open to God’s work in this world. Wherever he went, whatever he did, Jesus started discussions about what matters most, because for Jesus, God is always inviting us to open our eyes and join in. NOOMA is a series of short films that explore our world from a perspective of Jesus. Nooma classes are every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm. Come join the discussion anytime!

Confronting The Controversies

We will be continuing our Confronting the Controversies class on the first Thursday of every month. Our next meeting will be on February 4^th at 6:30pm. February’s discussion will be on Chapter 4-Eutahanasia. This class is for those that want to come together with other Christians to see what scriptures from the Bible tell us about these topics. We discuss, ask questions and share our opinions with Christian love and respect. Come join the discussion!

Peace and Love,

Julie Valeski

Director of Christian Education

ONGOING GROUPS

Brown Bag Bible Study

Wednesdays at 11:00 am

Pastor B.J.: 457-9382

Monday Night Bible Study

Mondays at 7:00 pm

Pastor B.J.: 457-9382

Men’s Bible Study

Saturdays at 8:00 am

Tuesdays at 5:30 pm

See Bill Dibble for more info

WOW (Worship on Wednesdays) Groups

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

See Julie Valeski for more information: 457-9382

There's a War Going On And Your Mind Is The Battlefield...The good news is God is fighting on your side!

God desires the best for your life, and Satan knows it. Satan wants to defeat God's people with a deliberate and cleverly devised plan of deceit and lies. His attack of doubting thoughts, fear and paranoia can erode your resistance, because he is willing to invest any amount of time it takes to defeat us. But the book you now hold is a declaration of victory! God's people will win! They can use His Word to defeat the treachery and lies of Satan. In this book, author Joyce Meyer uncovers the tactics of the enemy and gives you a clear-cut plan to triumph in the fight for your mind. Joyce will teach you how to renew your mind through the Word and stand victoriously in the battlefield of the mind. Shelly Peters leads this group on Fridays at 10:00 am at Carousel Mall on the 2nd Floor near the H&M store. Please see Shelly for details.

Do you have an opinion on the death penalty? Do you feel strongly one way or another about abortion or homosexuality? What are your views on the separation of church and state? Creation and evolution in the public schools? Euthanasia? Or prayer in public schools? Chances are you have strong feelings about some of these subjects. Regarding others you may have opinions, but perhaps you have not spent a great deal of time thinking through the issues.

In this thought-provoking study, Adam Hamilton explores some of the most controversial and divisive issues of our time by showing you how to look at them from a biblical perspective, in order to arrive at a faithful Christian response. By offering clear, concise information on what is at stake in these issues, and by seeking to understand the positions different sides hold and to present them in a fair way, he also provides you with a model for how to dialogue about moral issues while maintaining respect for persons on both sides of the debate.

Confronting the Controversies is a 7-session group study of “tough issues” based on Adam Hamilton’s sermons on these topics. The seven sessions are:

1 – The Separation of Church and State (Nov 2009)
2 – Creation and Evolution in the Public Schools (Dec 2009)
3 – The Death Penalty (Jan 2010)
4 – Euthanasia (Feb 2010)
5 – Prayer in Public Schools (March 2010)
6 – Abortion (April 2010)
7 – Homosexuality (May 2010)

Facilitated by Julie Valeski and Linda Prell

First Tuesday every month starting November 5^th

6:30-8:30pm

Childcare provided If interested, please see Julie or Linda for book information

Various In-Home Small Groups

Call our Julie Valeski to find one to fit your style: 457-9382

Bible Study Group – Would you like to be a part of an in-depth bible study? This group will integrate a variety of study aids and resources with prayer and other Christian practices to dig deep into God’s word and grow deeper in their walk with Christ. Contact Julie Valeski at 457-9382 for more information.

Membership Orientation and Membership Class – Want to learn more about our church – why we do what we do, where we are headed and why, who is in charge of what programs and ministries? Want to ask questions about these things? Thinking about the possibility of officially becoming a member of Christ Community? These events are tailor made for you. See Julie Valeski for the next orientation date.