Bible Studies

Bible Study Opportunities


Men's Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Facilitated by Dr. Bert Strange
Meets from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. most Wednesdays in the Staff Room
beginning September 16 and running through December 16.

The group will study the passages scheduled in the Revised Common Lectionary
for the following Sunday, discerning themes, issues, and theological connections.
The scriptures will enable the group to focus on the themes of the church year.
Participants are encouraged to come, bring your Bible, and enter into the lively discussion!

Sunday Evening Bible Study
Facilitated by Robin and Trevor Barton
Meets from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. most Sunday evenings in F-308 beginning September 13 and continuing through Spring 2010

The group will study the book of Acts using two additional books to enhance the study
of the biblical text. The books are "The Cotton Patch Version of Luke and Acts" by Clarence Jordan and "Clarence Jordan: Turning Dreams into Deeds" by Henlee H. Barnette. Each participant is asked to purchase these books prior to the beginning of the
study. They are available through several book dealers online. Contact Rod McClendon at 370-2522 ext. 134 if you need assistance.

This year, the participants in Bible Study and other small groups provided on Sunday night
will be able to register their preschool children for childcare for preschoolers, and activity options are being explored for elementary age children. Senior high and middle school age youth will be in choir rehearsal and other activities.

Register for Sunday evening Bible Study, preschool childcare and/or Childrens' Ministry programming by calling Sandra Davis at 370-2522 ext. 111 by Friday, September 4. A minimum number of preschool and elementary age children must be met in order for childcare to be offered for these age groups.

Friday Morning Bible Study
Facilitated by Michelle McClendon
Meets from 10:00 -11:30 a.m. most Fridays in the Parlor beginning September 18 and continuing through Spring 2010

This group will delve into the life and writings of the apostle Paul. The course will focus on
six of the shorter letters in the New Testament which have been attributed to Paul at some
point in the history of biblical scholarship: Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians,
First and Second Timothy. The course will begin with a short overview of Paul's life and the time and culture in which he lived and wrote.

The cost for the study is $30 and includes the additional text for the class. The textbook is
Making Sense of Paul: A Basic Introduction to Pauline Theology by Virginia Wiles..

Call Sandra Davis at 370-2522 ext. 111 by September 4 to register for the class.