Christian Formation
Sunday Morning Classes, Winter 2012:
Defending Your Faith: A First Course in Apologetics
9:00am in the Sanctuary
Is your Christian faith credible? Can it stand up to the objections often made against it? Is belief in the existence of God reasonable? What about evil and suffering? How can you know that Jesus really rose from the dead? These and other questions form the basis for this course. Come and learn how to defend your faith! This class will be team-taught by Ray English and Don Zeyl.
New Testament Studies
10:45am in the Sanctuary
If you have ever wondered who wrote each book of the New Testament, how they fit together as a whole, or what the purpose of all 27 books are, this class is for you. All are welcome to attend as we explore the major themes of the New Testament. This will be a great class for those of you who are new to the Bible as well as for those who have been around the church for awhile. All will grow in their understanding of God and His plan, the Scriptures, the life and story of Jesus and what we are here for. Taught by Cheryl Lavornia, beginning January 15th in the sanctuary. For more information, contact Cheryl at 884-8632 or cheryl@christchurchec.org.
Young Adult Community Group
10:45am Office Condo ‘Rafter’ Room
We are beginning a NEW way to connect for the Young Adult community at Christ Church - a way to make friends and grow your faith with other adults in your same life stage. The plan is to start a Bible study and fellowship every Sunday. Take advantage of the fact that childcare is already in place with nursery and children’s classes during this time. Facilitators will be Scot and Kathy Thomas (336-3782, scot.greybeard@gmail.com, kathy.greeneyes@gmail.com) and Scott and Terry Thurber (885-8528, thurbersw@cox.net, tthurber@cox.net).
Finances
10:30am in the Office Conference Room
The Biblical Financial Study for Life Groups is a 10 week in-depth study of what Scripture teaches about money and possessions. Topics include Getting out of debt, Spending, Saving and Investing, Budgeting, Giving, Training children, and more. Class includes Scripture memorization and interactive discussions and requires 2 hrs prep time each week. It will be taught by Brian Felkel, who will hold an intro class on January 22 with the 1st of 10 classes beginning on January 29. Space is limited so you must register with Sharon in the church office (sharonf@christchurchec.org or 884-8632). Cost is $55 per couple or $45 for individual (partial scholarships available).
Spiritual Gifts
10:45am in the small classrooms in the Main St. building.
Explore the God-given gifts described in the Bible. This class will help you identify your gifts and explore meaningful opportunities to serve God through them. The class will meet at 10:15am in the Office Condo. Team-taught by Deborah Jones and Mary Ann & Rick Bonin. Class size is limited, so please call the church office (884-8632) to register. Class will run Feb. 19 – March 25.
Christian Formation classes and seminars are administered by our Pastor of Christian Formation, Cheryl Lavornia. She can be reached at 401-884-8632x116 or cheryll@christchurchec.org.