Growing Together
Growing Together is a semi-annual 5 - 7 week series on Wednesday evenings in the fall and spring. Educational classes on a variety of subjects are offered after enjoying a wonderful cup of gourment coffee.
Studies begin March 7, 2007
Coffee is at 6:15pm and class starts at 6:30pm.
Our offerings for our next Growing Together include:
HOT POTATOES OF PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGY
Teachers: Rev. Darryl Evans, TBA
Controversy is as rampant in the church as in the world today. Come for a discussion of each topic.
- Predestination
- The Peace, Unity & Purity Report adopted by General Assembly in 2006 (This class will run for two Wednesday sessions)
- An Introduction to the Book of Church Order
GREAT LEADERS OF THE FAITH
Teacher: Rev. Darryl Evans, Michael Worley, and Carolyn McCreesh, PHD
Each week for four Wednesdays in March a different leader will be highlighted
- John Calvin
- John Wesley
- Simeon Stylites
- Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna
Small Groups
Small groups have begun to flourish at First Presbyterian Church recently: Our different groups include:
- Five Presbyterian Women's Circles
- A Men's Monday morning fellowship group
- A Tuesday morning prayer group
- A Wednesday morning young mother's group that focuses on study and sharing
- A Wednesday evening men's accountability group
- Four study groups that meet in homes and include singles and couples
- Small groups for high school students in each grade, separated into guys and girls
If you would like more information or would like to find the group that is right for you, emailDarryl.
Couple's Garden
Re-ignite Your Passion and Improve Communication with Your Spouse
The Couple's Garden is a relationship enrichment series of special "Date Nights," approximately every other month, offering participants the opportunity to explore and nurture their marriage. Participants gather for informal fellowship with other couples, listen to speakers about a marriage enrichment topic, then share the evening together on their own over dinner at a favorite restaurant.
- 5:30pm - Appetizers & Social
- 6:00pm - Speaker
- 7:15pm - Dinner Alone with Your Spouse
- Free Childcare (by reservation only)
LOVE IN MARRAGE IS LIKE A GARDEN. When you attend carefully to a garden by thoughtful pruning, regular watering, careful feeding, periodic weeding it will grow into a place that provides beauty, satisfaction, and pleasure. If the garden is neglected it will dry up and become an unpleasant, unproductive place. Because marriage is like a garden, couples need to build into their lifestyle the wise and regular nourishing of their relationship.
Sunday Morning Educational Classes
Our Sunday morning classes allow for parents and their children to learn at the same time. Our current classes are:
Homebuilders-This class is made up primarily of couples with young families desiring to grow in their faith so that they can help their children grow in theirs. This class currently uses a weekly internet program "The Wired Word" which discusses current issues from a Christian perspective. This class meets in the library.
Leader: Steve Brodie
Seekers-This class is one for all those who desire to seek after and apply the truth of God in their daily lives. This fall the course of study will be "The Life (and teachings) of Paul." This class meets across from the church office.
Teacher: Darryl Evans
Bible Discovery-This class is for all who desire to learn more about the Bible in a warm, friendly and safe environment. The class consists of all adult ages, married and singles. Prayer and fellowship are vital ingredients in this class "family." New members are always welcome to become part of the family. This fall, there will be a monthly rotation of teaching providing a variety of teaching styles and study topics. This class meets in Room 106.
Leaders: Bill & Bev Walker
Sojourners-This class offers a detailed verse by verse study of the Word of God. It is made up of all age ranges from young couples to retirees. Discussion and questions are encouraged. The class selects the book to be studied and this fall will begin a study of the Book of Acts. This class meets in the room by the pastor's office.
Teacher: Al Hodge
The Strong Family by Chuck Swindoll-This is a 13 week study designed for all who desire a Christ centered family life. This group will meet in the church library with the Homebuilders class for the 13 week study.
Leader: Karen Peck