Bible Studies - Fall 2008

Fanning the Flame - The Holy Spirit
We don't talk about the Holy Spirit very much, yet it is the Holy Spirit who "calls us by the Gospel, enlightens us with His gifts, sanctifies and keeps us in the one true faith." Small Catechism - This study will fan the flame of the Holy Spirit without getting burned.

Facilitator:  Pastor Tom Meyer
Location:  Sanctuary
When:  Sundays, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

"Too Busy Not to Pray" - For Women
"Too Busy Not to Pray" urges Christians to reconsider cutting God's time when their own world is too busy.  "Too Busy Not to Pray" offers insightful advice on how to squeeze time into one's life to pray once more, enhancing one's relationship with God and finding one's own happiness in the process.  Based on a book by the same name this course will help people to keep God alive in their lives.

Facilitator:  Renee Ambriz
Location:  Prayer Room
When:  Sundays, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Song of Solomon
This Old Testament book is unique.  It is an extended allegory that under the allegory of bridal love, depicts the love of the Lord for His people.  Written by Solomon, this book helps us to understand just how much God does love His church - His people. 

Facilitator:  Jeff White
Location:  Media Center
When:  Sundays, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Fighting for Your Marriage
This class is based on "A Lasting Promise - 4 Key Patterns that Put Marriages at Risk."  Learn specific tools you can use to prevent these negative patterns in your relationship:  Escalation - What goes around, comes around; Invalidation - Painful put-downs; Negative Interpretations - When perception is worse than reality; Withdrawal and Avoidance - Hide and seek.

Facilitator:  Pat & Cheryl Marklevitz
Location:  Room 225
When:  Sundays, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

God: as He Longs You to See Him
This class will study the book by the same name written by Chip Ingram.  Chip is a prolific writer and speaker who is able to take profound thoughts and explain them in easily understood words.  Chip outlines the characteristics of God and splashes practical vibrant insight into how these characteristics, when properly looked at and applied, can radically change your life.  Remember God loves you!  This class is offered at two different times.

Facilitator:  Cheryl Marklevitz
Location:  Media Center
When:  Wednesdays, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Location:  Prayer Room
When:  Tuesdays, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

6 Battles Every Man Must Win - For Men
This class is a sequel to the study done last fall on six rules that must be broken.  This study will be based on a book with that title and provides life lessons for men.  Men are often protrayed poorly in our society, but their role is very important.  the class will challenge men to follow Jesus' example and win the battles that are placed before a man.

Facilitator:  Ralph Ambriz
Location:  Room 233
When:  Wednesdays, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Romans - For Men
Romans is the book that lays out the doctrine of justification by grace through faith in greatest detail.  This class has lots of discussion as they study this book verse-by-verse.

Facilitator:  John Stegehuis
Location:  Conference Room
When:  Wednesdays, from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.