Spring 2020 Virtual Bible Studies
Christ has risen! He has risen, indeed! Come join a Bible study about the spread of the early church and the experience of those first Christians as we journey toward Pentecost.
The Book of Acts: Led by Chris Kelsey
Sundays, 5:00pm, Beginning April 26
Six week study
No book to order
Description: The book of Acts ,sequel to the Gospel of Luke, tells the story of the early church, from the Ascension of Jesus and the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost, the spread of the gospel “to the ends of the earth”, culminating with Paul’s final imprisonment in Rome. Join our journey as we explore the call upon the lives of Peter, Paul, Timothy and Titus, to spread the gospel, and ultimately, the call upon our lives to do the same.
Joy in Serving Christ: The Letter to the Philippians: Led by Sarah Goolsby
Tuesdays, 11am, Beginning April 21
Six week study
No book to order
Description: Philippi was the first place in Europe that heard the news that there was a new king, the crucified and risen Jesus of Nazareth. Within thirty years, in this joyful letter, Paul has worked out a wonderful, many- colored picture of what Jesus achieved, of God’s worldwide plan and of how it all works out in the lives of ordinary people. Philippians calls us to live a life worthy of the name of Christ.
The Letter to the Colossians: Led by Cory Smith and Charles Cummings
Thursdays, 11am, Beginning April 23
Six week study
No book to order
Description: Join us as we explore the marvelous message found in this letter of God’s grace, the fullness of life and unity we have in Christ Jesus and the call as God’s chosen ones to a life of compassion, kindness, humility and patience.
We also have two opportunities to read and discuss insightful and timely books.
Everything Happens for a Reason and Other lies I’ve Loved, by Kate Bowler, Led by Julie Hare and Kelli Hitchman-Craig
Tuesdays, 7pm, Beginning April 21
Six week study
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Description: “This is a beautifully written, intelligent, soulful book, necessary reading for all of us who long to walk faithfully and honestly through the darkest and most desolate of seasons.” Shauna NieQuist
Right Here, Right Now: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness, by Amy Oden and Marjorie Thompson
Led by Cory Smith
Tuesdays, 10am, beginning April 28
Six week study
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Description: How do we live in the present moment? How, in this time of “sheltering in place” can we practice Jesus’ command in Matthew 6:33 seriously to “Seek first the Kingdom of God?” How would it change the way we live and interact with one another? Our culture teaches us to rush through daily life at a breathless pace from one thing to the next, as we jump mentally ahead to the next thing while doing this one. In many ways, we are never truly present to the moment we’re actually living. You are invited to join us on a journey while “sheltering in place” to “practice the presence” of God as we study the ancient spiritual practice of mindfulness, Right Here, Right Now.