Women's Bible Study Spring 2017

Join us for an exciting semester of studying God's word. We will place group orders for the books on January 22, 2017.  If you miss that deadline, you'll need to purchase the book on your own.

The books for Called are printed in house.  If you preorder by the 22nd, your book will be ready for you.  If you miss the deadline, we will still have books for you that can be purchased the first day of class.

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Tuesday Morning Classes (9AM)

2 Samuel

Leaders - Deborah Miller & Kat Marquiss
HOMEWORK:  minimum 2 ½ hrs/ week
LEVEL:  Intermediate
BOOK:  2 Samuel/1 Chronicles - Precept Workbook

(A Precept Upon Precept Study 2 Samuel: The Life of David - A Man After God's Own Heart)  Ever feel like your family is a mess? King David's family was a mess big time! And yet themes of compassion, forgiveness and loyalty permeate the book. What made David great in God's eyes and secures the promise that through him Messiah would come? The greatness of David's life despite all his troubles lay in his surrender to God. And that gives hope for any family!

Alpha

Leaders - Tara Lucido & Becca Jones
HOMEWORK:  None
LEVEL:  All
BOOK:  None required

Christianity...ever wonder what it’s all about?  Have you been wondering how to help your friends find answers to their spiritual questions?  Alpha is specifically designed to lead people to Jesus through a personal, joyful and exciting encounter.  Come hear talks by Nicky Gumbel and participate in relaxed, non-threatening discussion.  Alpha is a place to ask your questions.  Whether you’ve been a Christian for years or you are just starting to think about God, Alpha will give new insights.

  Called

Leaders - Tabitha Deller & Jessica Cole
HOMEWORK: 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hrs/week
LEVEL:  All
BOOK: Notes from the teacher

Have you ever asked God the question, “Lord, what is Your will for my life?” Do you ever wonder if God is calling you to do something amazing for Him, but everyday life overwhelms you, and you seem to have little or no time to devote to finding out what that amazing thing is? We have the tendency to seek answers, when in reality, the answers are found when we seek our Savior. In order to answer the call, we need to hear the one calling us deeper into a relationship with Him. We are CALLED…to need…to be…to see…to know…to grow…and to sow. Won’t you consider joining us on a journey to answer that call?

The books for Called are printed in house.  If you preorder by the 22nd, your book will be ready for you.  If you miss the deadline, we will still have books for you that can be purchased the first day of class.

Experiencing the Resurrection

Leaders -Beth Underwood

HOMEWORK:  1 hr/week
LEVEL:  All
BOOK: Experiencing the Resurrection Study Guide by Henry & Melvin Blackaby.  Optional Book: Experiencing the Resurrection by Henry & Melvin Blackaby
ISBN: 9781590527580; Optional book 9781590527573

When you think of Easter, do you think of all that needs to be done? Do you need a little time to rest and remember all that Jesus accomplished for us through His death and resurrection? Come prepare for Easter by experiencing the peace and joy that Christ offers us.

Jesus in the Spotlight:  John 1-10

Leaders - Nancy Makowski, Toni Turoff, Gail Homburger, Julie McNair

HOMEWORK:  15-20 minutes/day, 5 days/week
LEVEL:  All
BOOK:  Jesus in the Spotlight by Kay Arthur and Cindy Shearer 
ISBN: 9780736901192

This fun, hands-on, inductive study of the book of John, Chapters 1-10, is designed to help you have a deeper appreciation of Jesus, His life, and His followers. Designed for children, our goal is to use this study to help you learn and to be able to teach others of all ages (pre-school to adults) about God's love and care for them.

Passion Pursuit

Leaders - Abby Turner & Joan Lundblad
HOMEWORK: 2-3  hrs/week
LEVEL:  All

BOOK:Passion Pursuit by Linda Dillow and Juli Slattery
ISBN:   9780802406392

God intended us to experience eye-popping pleasure and soul-to-soul intimacy. Past experiences, damaging information from the world, or incomplete teaching from our churches, have kept many women from enjoying these holy gifts. Passion Pursuit, written by psychologist Juli Slattery and Bible teacher Linda Dillow, offers a valuable and sacred journey to joy and freedom. With Scripture’s wisdom, Passion Pursuit not only urges women to pursue passion but also details how God has given them permission to do so. It reveals the power a woman has to build up or to tear down her marriage and how to deal with her and her husband's temptations with empathy and holiness.

   THIS STUDY IS FOR MARRIED WOMEN ONLY.

Seamless

Leaders -Jamie Plasterer & Corrie Leister

HOMEWORK:  1 ½ - 2 hrs/week
LEVEL:  All
BOOK:  Seamless - Bible Study Book: Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story by Angie Smith
ISBN: 9781430032304

Whether you’ve grown up hearing Bible stories or you’re exploring Scripture for the first time, the full story of the Bible can be overwhelming.  The 66 books may seem disconnected at first glance.  In this study, we will be learning on how the whole Bible - from Genesis through Revelation connects as one beautiful, seamless thread.  We will strive to understand the Bible as a whole as we change the way we look at scripture, and connect with people, places, and promises of God’s Word in a fresh way.

Tuesday Evening Classes (7PM)

2 Samuel

Leader - Deborah Miller & Melody Dietz
HOMEWORK:  minimum 2 1/2 hrs/ week
LEVEL:  Intermediate
BOOK:  2 Samuel/1 Chronicles - Precept Workbook

(A Precept Upon Precept Study 2 Samuel: The Life of David - A Man After God's Own Heart)  Ever feel like your family is a mess? King David's family was a mess big time! And yet themes of compassion, forgiveness and loyalty permeate the book. What made David great in God's eyes and secures the promise that through him Messiah would come? The greatness of David's life despite all his troubles lay in his surrender to God. And that gives hope for any family!

The Power of a Praying Grandparent

Leaders - Sue Klinger & Kerri Leedy
HOMEWORK:  1 hr/week
LEVEL:  All
BOOK:: Power of a Praying Grandparent by Stormie Omartian
ISBN:  9780736963008

This class begins February 7 and ends March 28.

Being a grandparent is one of God's greatest gifts.  Loving and caring for your grandchildren not only blesses you but is also honoring to God.  The best way to love your grandchildren is to pray for them. Join us for this 8 week time of learning and prayer.  We will have a time of discussion and then use the remainder of our time in corporate and individual prayer for our grandchildren.

Philemon and Titus: 2 studies in 1.

Leader - Lisa Mays
HOMEWORK:  see description below 
LEVEL:  All
BOOK: Titus – NASB Precept Upon Precept

Philemon - Mending a Broken Relationship – Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a mess involving your friends? Paul certainly did. And he was determined to intercede to restore his two Christian friends to fellowship with each other. Learn about relationships and forgiveness. See how Jesus, like Paul, sought to also mend broken relationships, namely the broken relationship between us and the Father. This study will continue to reinforce the essential skills of Inductive Bible Study so you can personally interact with God’s Word using this verse-by-verse method. The study of Philemon will be a 6-week, hands-on, no homework course. Participants should bring a Bible and colored pencils to every class.

      Titus - Developing Character and Integrity in the Midst of a Society Which Has Lost Respect for God Does your life reflect your faith? Let this study lead you into a deeper relationship with God. We will now put into practice the skills developed during the first six weeks of studying Philemon. This study of Titus will be a full Precept-Upon-Precept course with 5 hours of homework each week (45 minutes of study/day). Learn how to live with integrity in a nation without morals and how we, as the church, can effectively engage and change this destructive condition of our society.

Wednesday Evening Class (6:00PM)

First Place for Health Bible Study and Weight-Loss
Support Group

Leader - Beth Marquiss
HOMEWORK:  1 hr/daily
LEVEL:  All

Do you want to improve your relationships with others? Do you desire to be physically fit? Are you struggling with a weight problem and feeling like you’ve tried everything? Are you tired of being tired? Would you like to know God in a more intimate way? The answer is coming!! It’s the First Place 4 Health Bible study and weight-loss support group.

The class will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning with an Orientation meeting on February 1, 2017 at 7:00 PM and class beginning February 8 – April 26, 2017.

Class Schedule:  6:00-6:30 PM, Exercise class (led by Aaren Alger from Momentum)

                           6:30-8:00 PM, Weigh in, wellness spotlight, and “Balanced Living” Bible study

Cost & Materials:  $75 for first-time members which includes the Member’s Guide ($40 – one time purchase), a Bible study book ($20), and an administration fee ($15 – used for celebration expenses and donation to local food-related charities).  $35 for returning members (includes $20 for Bible study and $15 for administration fee).

Sunday Evening Class (6:30PM)

Entrusted:  A Study of 2 Timothy

Leaders - Joy Fea & Jenn Engle
HOMEWORK:  2-3 hrs/week
LEVEL:  All
BOOK: Member book for Entrusted by Beth Moore
ISBN:  9781430055006

This class will meet Feb 5, Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 19, 26 April 9, April 23.

We were never meant to take this journey of faith alone or in secret. God has entrusted us with the great and mighty gift of the gospel, something too precious and life-giving to keep to ourselves.  In this Bible study, Beth will encourage you to guard what God has entrusted to you, further His kingdom by sharing Christ with others, and pour into future generations just as Paul once mentored Timothy. Because in this journey of joy and hardship, we need each other to stay the course and live lives of faithfulness.