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Education 2008 - 09
Adult Programs
Sunday Mornings
• Hebrews: Race to Glory – Lead by Dennis Dingeman
A study that offers you...and all of today's faith-weary Christians...the
encouragement you need to stay in the faith-race. Group will meet
in fellowship hall adult classroom.
• Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference – Lead by Derek Millar
In this video curriculum, author Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat—
the most fundamental, challenging, perplexing, and deeply
rewarding aspect—of our relationship with God: prayer. What is
prayer? How does it work? And more importantly, does it work?
Group will meet in craft/adult classroom.
• The Truth Project – Lead by Terry Butler
The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum taught by
Dr. Del Tackett. This study is the starting point for looking at life
from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the
relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily
life. Group will meet in church parlor.
• Life Ventures for Retired Adults – Lead by Ken Hoksbergen
This resource challenges a generation already full of life's experiences
to discover new ones in their service to the Lord, and to pass
on to younger generations the legacy of their faith. Group will meet
in Pastor's office.
Wednesday Mornings
• Book of Jonah - Meets in church parlor 10:00 am
What do we do when God speaks to us? Do we turn and run away . . .
or do we follow God? Learn from the hard lessons of Jonah so we
can respond to God's voice. Group will meet in church parlor.
Wednesday Evenings
• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality – Lead by Pastor Jon Heikes
The study will take you beyond merely reading about emotional
health and contemplative spirituality to introducing you to a life with
God that goes beyond the "tip of the iceberg spirituality." Group will
meet in craft/adult classroom.
• Stampin' Angels – Lead by Kathy De Vos
Women who enjoy fellowship and crafting. Group will meet every
2nd Wednesday of the month in fellowship hall adult classroom.
Children, Youth & College Programs
Sunday Mornings
• Toddler - 5 Grades - 10:10 am
With HeartShaper? Children’s Curriculum, children of all ages will
be led to discover God’s love and interact with the Bible in a way
that truly relates to their lives. Time for music is set aside each
Sunday with our Choir Director John Roloff. Groups will meet in preassigned
classrooms.
• Middle School, High School & College Students - 10:10 am
Reflections on Pastor Jon's sermons series with discussion on the
previous week's sermon topic. Groups will meet in their respective
classrooms with Tim Freed leading middle school, Jon & Heidi
Heikes leading high school, and Nick Seipel leading college students.
Sunday Evenings
• 9th - 12th Grades - Meets 6:00-8:00 pm
Book of Jonah - What do we do when God speaks to us? Do we turn
and run away . . . or do we follow God? Learn from the hard lessons
of Jonah so we can respond to God's voice. Group will meet in
Underground classroom.
Wednesday Mornings
• Kids Quest - Yet TBD
Wednesday Afternoon & Evenings
• 6th - 12th Grades - Open Room 3:30-6:00 pm
Come work on your homework or come hang out.
• Toddler - 5 Grades - Meets 6:30 pm
Greatest Heroes & Legends of the Bible – This is a wonderfully animated
series that bring the best-known and best loved Bible stories
to life for the whole family. Each program details the Bible stories
with the reality of the lives of the characters from Moses to David in
the Old Testament to the New Testament from the life of Jesus to
the disciples spread the Good News of God’s love and salvation.
Time for craft or music is set aside every Wednesday.
• 6th - 8th Grades - Meets 6:30-7:30 pm
Book of Jonah - What do we do when God speaks to us? Do we turn
and run away . . . or do we follow God? Learn from the hard lessons
of Jonah so we can respond to God's voice. Group will meet in
Underground classroom.