Live life in groups.  Jesus did.

Connect, Grow, Serve

Meredith Drive Campus - Sunday Mornings

9:30  a.m. Classes

Growing in Compassion (Marilyn De Roos and Jean Tinker) 

Grow in befriending others.  Topics include what to say and do, listening empathetically, avoiding clichés and respecting the grief process.  The handbook for this course offers stories and ideas for many of life's difficult moments.

October 26-November 16 

Global Cafe:  Case for Christ (Rich De Penning)
Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God?  Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, journalist Lee Strobel cross-examines several experts recognized as authorities in their fields.  Come for coffe and a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure--Jesus Christ.

Following the Church Year Through the Lectionary Texts (Pastor Carl Van Farowe)

Church congregations around the world (Roman Catholic and Protestant "of many stripes") are following pre-selected Bible passages for the sermons and "homilies" at their worship times each week.  We'll study terms such as "Ordinary Time," "Advent," and "Epiphany" to discover how they fit the time and emphasis of the church year.

Just Walk Across the Room (Jim Sandager)

Explore what it means to "Just Walk Across the Room." Group discussion will expand on the "Just Walk" sermon series, then move to a  more in-depth application for daily life.  Learn the opportunities and challenges of living out your faith and how to encourage others to do the same.

Homebuilders:  Parental Guidance Required (Scott Kolb & Tony Meade)

Of all the assignments God will giv you during your time on earth, none may be more sacred than raising your children.  Parental Guidance Required is a practical resource to grow relationships in your kids' lives and asks important questions every parent should ponder.

For Women of All Ages (Leigh Walters & Kathy Hoss)

A time for women of all ages and backgrounds to connect, encourage and grow together using material from Anne Graham Lotz.  We will learn a basic method for meditating on the Scriptures under the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit.

Faith Foundations (Jeff Simpson)

Explore the reality, excitement and mystery of living in relationship with God.  We will study the transformational grace that initiates this relationship, the importance of the Word and prayer in growing as a believer, and the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit in living as a follower of Jesus.

Invitation to the Old Testament (Arlan Van Roekel)

A shorter version of the popular Disciple course, this study invites you to hear the story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many voices of biblical text.  A weekly video will provide both interpretation and context for the study.

Spiritual Disciplines (Mary Maltby)

Spiritual disciplines are a time-tested means of connecting with God.  In this group you'll learn and experience the disciplines of worship and ceslebration, prayer and listening, reflection and confession and more.  This series is designed to help you live in God's presence by incorporating these spiritual disciplines into your life.

Bridge Campus - Sunday Mornings

8:15 a.m.

Talking Faith And Politics (Tom Flynn)
Conventional wisdom says that we shouldn’t mix religion and politics, but as followers of Jesus who long for—and pray for—God’s reign to come on earth as it is in heaven, we can’t always separate the two.  As we talk faith and politics together, we learn to act faithfully where the two realms meet.  In this course, using the Bible as our guide, we will explore the religious and political spectrum; the development of political beliefs; love, power, justice, conviction, civility and the art of governing. 
 

10:45 a.m.

The Joy of Prayer (Sue Den Ouden and Jim McConeghey)

Jesus promises that asking will lead to "complete joy" for those that ask in his name.

"In that day you will no longer ask me anything.  I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.  Until now you have not asked for anything in my name.  Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." John 16:23-24

The resource for this class is Alvin VandeGriend's "The Joy of Prayer," which focuses on themes such as

                         • Hearing God in Prayer

                         • Prayer and Spiritual Warefare

                         • Praying Jesus' Way

                         • The Praying Church

                         • And more

NOOMA:  Coffee, Contemplation and Conversation (Molly Van Gorp)

Looking for a relaxed environment?  Somewhere to get to know others and learn about God in a pressure-free atmosphere?  Join the NOOMA class in the 2nd floor cafe area.  The time together will begin by ejoying treats from the Bridge Coffee Bar and sharing conversation before moving into watching the NOOMA video series--a short 20-minute exploration of experiencing God in the everyday things of life.  Following the video we'll discuss what we've just seen and heard.

Just Walk Across the Room (Ivy Sprague & January Kim)

Explore what it means to "Just Walk Across the Room."  Group discussionn will expand on the "Just Walk" sermon series, then move to a more in-depth application for daily life.  Learn the opportunities and challenges of walkingout your faith and how to encourage others to do the same.

Sermon Discussion Group (Rob & Linda Wilson)

Come to the Coffee Bar for a time of discussion and fellowship.  We'll dig deeper into the sermon topic and spend time together in prayer.  Join us in this relaxed setting as we welcome one another in Christ.

Origins:  A Reformed Look at Creation, Design & Evolution (Chad Quist)

Origins presents a solid, Reformed perspective on how to evaluate the competing ways in which Christians understand the origins and history of the universe.  Learn how both God's Word and God's will should be honored in coming to a responsible understanding of how God created the universe and our world.

Homebuilders:  Parental Guidance Required (Lori Belknap)

Of all the assignments God will giv you during your time on earth, none may be more sacred than raising your children.  Parental Guidance Required is a practical resource to grow relationships in your kid's lives and asks important questions every parent should ponder. 

Other Opportunites

• For information about Adult Spiritual Formation Classes contact Pastor Jill Ver Steeg or Pastor Jane Brown.
• For information about Disciple contact Pastor Jill Ver Steeg.