Fall Small Groups Begin August 12

Begins August 12
Wedneseday Nights at 6pm

God’s Word and Me: Growing in the Bible,Led by Pastor Ronnie Bearden: This study is all aboutthe Bible itself. The primary purposes of the class are a) to understand and grow in love withGod’s Word and b) to learn to use God’s Word that I may grow in faith. We will look at thefollowing issues: Choosing a translation, How is the Bible organized, using an exhaustiveconcordance, Bibles in devotional life, smart phone/tablet apps, How did we get from the originaldocument to the Bible in our hands, how books were chosen to be in the Bible, the nature of theBible, and how can I use it to grow in my faith? The only required textbook for the class will be aBible, but many tools and reference works will be explored. We hope every church member andvisitor will go through this study as we consider this class to be part of the basic Discipleship ofour church. It has been taught before and people may take it again if they like. CrossroadsCenter/Asbury Room
 
Book of Ruth led by Nell Sutherland: Many of us struggle through seasons of bitterness, tears,and loss, wondering if there could ever be a happy ending to our stories. The story of Ruth affirmsthat yes, there is hope. However, it's not found in a happy ending scribed by a novelist’s pen, butin the power and protection of a sovereign God who never takes His eyes off of us for even amoment. This is a women’s class. Crossroads Center/Room 402

Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, led by Jody Woodward: After his resurrection, Jesus told hisdisciples “that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and thePsalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44).This workbook attempts to explore these Old Testamentpictures of the Messiah. Students must look beyond the immediate context of the Old Testamentstory and look at the larger context of Scripture. This larger view helps us better appreciate theperson and work of Jesus Christ.This is a class for young adults ages 18 to 28 years old. Crossroads Center/Rm 403

Life Lessons frorm Hebrews led by Susan Hill: This study brings the Bible to life in twelve lessonsfilled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeperinto God's Word. Each lesson includes: An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting. Anexcerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV). Exploration questions with plenty of room towrite your own thoughts and notes. Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeawayfor further reflection. Room 212 on the Breezeway

Guardrails for Interpretation Led by Mark Barfield: This beginner-friendly class introducesGuardrails for Interpretation — a practical guide to rightly handling the Holy Scriptures. Using 7fundamental principles, we will explore why these guardrails are essential for avoiding commonerrors, discover what each principle looks like, and gain hands-on practice applying them to realBible passages. By the end, you’ll have a reliable framework for confident, faithfulinterpretation. Crossroads Center/Rm 404

FRIDAY MORNINGS AT 10AM
Begins AUGUST 14

Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It led by
Angie Woodward: In Untangle Your Emotions, Jennie Allen uses scientific research, biblicalinsight, and her own story to help you 1-exchange stuffing, dismissing, or minimizing youremotions for a five-step process to know what you feel and what to do about it 2-debunk themyth that feelings are sinful by learning how emotional maturity leads to deeper connection withGod and others 3-live emotionally healthy by applying biblical wisdom and therapeutic researchthat works whether you self-identify as “emotional” or not 4-sit with feelings that are confusingand painful by discovering the depth of God’s love and compassion for you. Feelings aren’tsomething to fix; they are something to feel. As we discover how to name and navigate ouremotions, we’ll learn how they can draw us closer to the God who built us—soul, mind, andheart. Crossroads Center/Asbury Room