Wish we could consult the apostles?  We can in the New Testament.  We can learn what the early church was like and how it negotiated crises and conflicts as a new community of believers. In the Bible Discovery Class, whether participating in discussions or simply listening, your faith will be strengthened through the study of God’s Word.

 CONTINUES through NOVEMBER 30 :

The New Testament
Community
 

Acts is unique in tracing the development of the new community (the church) after Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, beginning with the Holy Spirit’s work in bringing it into existence.  As now, there were growing pains within this new community.  Learning principles that still apply to the church today included delegation, shared responsibility, and selection of leaders.  How Saul/Paul came to a position of leadership provides insight into God’s role in providing leaders then and now.  The unit concludes with the church’s first missionary activity, activity that will not cease until the Lord’s return!

Upcoming lessons :

Oct.    05                              Lessons 5 / Acts 2:1-17
Empowered Community

Oct.    12                                         Lesson 6 / Acts 6
Growing Community

Oct.    19                               Lesson 7 / Acts 9:1-31
Transformed Community

Oct.    26                                       Lesson 8 / Acts 13
Evangelistic Community

The intent of this class is to offer series that build on the foundations of our Christian faith in various ways, including Scriptural, historical, religious/denominational, cultural,

CONTINUES through DECEMBER 21 :

How Should We
Then Live?
 

 This Francis Schaeffer study analyzes Western civilization from ancient Rome to the Atomic Age, examining the breakdown of modern society in philosophy, theology, the arts, and morals.  Conclusion: the only viable alternative is living by the Christian ethic, acceptance of God’s revelation, and total affirmation of the Bible’s values and meaning.

This comprehensive study covers:

The Roman Age
The Middle Ages
The Renaissance
The Reformation
The Revolutionary Age
The Scientific Age
The Age of Non-Reason
The Age of Fragmentation
The Age of Personal Peace and Affluence
and Final Choices

NOTE:  THIS SERIES PROVIDES A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO  SEE THE WEAVING TOGETHER OF ELEMENTS OF CIVILIZATION AND CHRISTIANITY FROM EARLY AGES RIGHT UP TO THESE DAYS IN WHICH WE LIVE.  DON’T MISS IT!

The intent of this class is to gain a Christian approach to the relationships in our lives (God, husband/wife, parent/grandparent/child, friends/ co-workers/neighbors, brothers and sisters in Christ).  A new series begins mid-month featuring Presbyterian pastor and best-selling author, John Ortberg.  Study of Ortberg materials such as If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat always meets with a great response.

CONCLUDES OCTOBER 5 :

Dealing With Offense
Let It Go, and You Will Find Peace
 

BEGINNING OCTOBER 19 : 

God Is Closer
Than You Think
 

Find out how you can enjoy a vibrant, moment-by-moment relationship your Father in heaven.  Intimacy with God can happen right now if we want it:  a closeness we can feel, a goodness we can taste, a reality we can experience.  That’s what the Bible promises, so why settle for less?  Connecting with God is for business people, students, busy moms, singles, and most importantly, it’s for YOU!!!

 Where do you go from “C-YA”?  Well, to “C-YA Later”, of course!  It’s a class begun just in mid-September and designed for older young adults to age 30.

Current lessons from :

Christianity Is Jewish
 

How do Adam & Eve, Abraham, Moses, and others relate to Jesus and the plan of salvation?  It all unfolds here!

 We want to “C-YA” in this class designed just for younger adults from recent High School grads through age 23.

CONTINUES through OCTOBER 12 :

LIQUID:  Mirror Image
 

 Based on Biblical parables, Mirror Image tells of a family who must choose how to respond to some dramatic events.  It reminds us that Jesus asks us to change the way we think!

BEGINNING OCTOBER 19 :

LIQUID:  Fork in the Road
 

It’s at ‘forks’ that crucial decisions are made.  This is a modern-day story of David, a hero who also experienced moral defeats.  Our choices are important because we’re all like David—living lives of both victory and defeat.

TWO GREAT PHILIP YANCEY
DVD, BIBLE STUDY, DISCUSSION
SERIES IN PROGRESS: 

Prayer
Does It Make a Difference?
 

 SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 12
6:30 – 8:00 P.M.

Explore and experience the very heartbeat – the most fundamental, challenging, perplex-ing, and deeply rewarding aspect – of our relationships with God:  PRAYER 

What’s So Amazing
About Grace?
 

THURSDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER 20
1:00 – 2:30 P.M.

It is one thing to talk about grace; it’s another to experience its power.  Gain a better under-standing of what grace is and why it is so precious.  Be challenged to look for grace where it counts most:  in your character and personal life.

For a personal journey with Christian friends who care and pray for each other, consider joining a Life Group.  Contact Pastor Jody (pastorjody@wccpc.org) to get connected!