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*Spiritual Gifts Bible Study. Karen McCleskey is leading this 6-week course that began July 22nd. The group is learning about spiritual gifts from the Bible, everywhere spiritual gifts are mentioned, what the gifts are, are they important to the local church, are all the gifts still active, the relationship of your gift/s to the body of Christ and other questions you may have.
Lamplighters
*Our group will meet Tuesdays, starting August 13 from 11 am to noon in classroom #3 of bldg D. We will be studying the Book of Romans. Study guides will cost $5. Led by Mariann Eckman.
Grow Bible studies
Pastor Greg's Bible study Wednesday evenings at 6 pm in bldg B. The class is finishing the study on Romans. Starting October 2nd the study will switch to 1st Corinthians with Bryan Sullivan leading that first class while Pastor Greg goes on vacation. Registration not needed. Just come with your favorite Bible and a desire to GROW in God's Word.
*Pastor Greg's Hebrew Bible study. The study is finished, but...we have a link to the entire series! It's great for anyone wanting to revisit a special chapter. Or if you were unable to come, you can use it as a summer study and watch it in its entirety at your own pace. Click the link below for the youtube page which will list all the weeks of Pastor Greg's Hebrew study.
WOMEN'S GROUPS & STUDIES
The Ladies LIFT "Ladies in Fellowship Together" host special holiday gatherings throughout the year. Look for our announcements in coming months for their next time of fellowship. These usually include a luncheon or refreshments, devotions, a special keynote speaker, and more.
Mary Martha small group The group will meet Tuesday, Sept 17th at 1:30 , with the study "The Armor of God" by Priscilla Shirer. Book cost is $25 Let Sharon or the office know you wish to register for this class so a book can be ordered for you. Groups meets the Third Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm in the classroom #1 of bldg D. Led by Sharon Swierenga.
MEN'S GROUPS & STUDIES
*Men's Apologetic's Bible study Taking a break for the summer. See you in the fall, Sept 10th when we will meet on Tuesdays at 8:30 am i the Library.
*Men's Bible study Taking a break for the summer. See you in the fall, Sept 12th, when we will meet Thursdays at 8:30 am in classroom #3 of building D.
‘Act Like Men’ Bible study and Breakfast...The Men have a new a monthly Bible study. They meet once Saturday mornings at 8:30 am in building B, once a month - next one is October 5th. Bring your favorite Bible and a 'packaged' breakfast and join us. There will be a discussion on how to be the strong men God calls us to be in 1 Corinthians 16:13: "Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. All that you do must be done in love." And how to Sharpen Your Faith as Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." This is a great opportunity to fellowship with other men and grow in your faith together.
Interested? Help us plan future meetings. For more details, contact Bryan Sullivan at 701.509.6538 or Bill Gamlin at 708.738.9287
HOME GROUPS
Small groups bible Studies meet within host homes.
*Our SpringLife Small Group "His Way/Good News" meets at various homes on the 2nd at 4th Thursdays of each month. We will meet next on October 10th. We are currently studying the Sermon on the Mount. The leaders are Dave and Karen Laforme (h) 352-610-9408. We are looking to grow the group. We meet at 7 pm for about 2 hours. We set aside 1 hour for the lesson, 20 minutes for prayer, and offer refreshments.
Sunday School classes for Adults meets at 9 am, in the Sanctuary building:
Rock for All Ages in S# 2. All are welcome. We meet all year long! We meet every Sunday morning at 9:00 in Room #2. Our curriculum is Bible Studies for Life. We are a discussion group where we want everyone to feel comfortable contributing to the lessons.
Christianity Today in S#4. We will finish our study of "The Agents of the Apocalypse" and move into a study of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation