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First Fellowship Wednesday Night Classes

 
 



FIRST FELLOWSHIP RESUMES JAN. 11!

First Fellowship mid-week ministry will resume on Wednesday, January 11th!  Take advantage of the educational and spiritual growth opportunities offered at First Church by participating in one of the following classes. No Pre-registration is needed except for the Disciple classes. For all other classes, just come to the first class!  Childcare is available for all classes.  Dinner is served from 5:00 - 6:00.  First Fellowship Work Crews are currently being revised.  If you would like to be added to our First Fellowship  Work Crews  (Kitchen, Clean-up, Money Desk), please email or call Lisa Charlton.

 

Pastor’s Bible Study: Please join Senior Pastor, Dr. Terry L. Greer as he teaches his 8th Winter-Spring Semester of The Pastor's Bible Study.  His teaching in the upcoming sessions will be:  "He had compassion...The Miracles of Jesus."  The class meets each Wednesday evening in the Minister's Conference Room on the third floor of the New Building.  Each session is an independent, stand- alone unit, so if you miss a week, you do not fall behind.  Feel free to join the class when First Fellowship begins in January.  The class runs no more than 45 minutes. 

 

Disciple II facilitated by John Godbey and Rev. Sandra Locke-Godbey

CLASS IS NOW FULL!

DISCIPLE: INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD is the second study in the four-phase Disciple program and is prepared for those who are graduates of DISCIPLE I.  This study proclaims the transforming power of Scripture while teaching Bible study skills that take participants deeper into the Scripture. The importance of keeping Bible study related to witness is reinforced while participants are encouraged to practice spiritual disciplines arising out of Scripture for the purpose of changing habits and transforming lives.  This is a 32-week study requiring independent study at home in preparation for a weekly group meeting. Each member of the class will need a study manual and a Bible.

 

Welcome to Disciple II, ”Into the Word, Into The World.“  What a wonderful journey to study together and share the Word of God! And we are ready to grow with you on this journey. This is such a commitment to study the Word each day and meet together once a week. We will have our organizational meeting on Wednesday, September 7 at 6p.m. in the Minister’s Conference Room. Please be prepared to share your favorite Bible verse or story and the reason it speaks to you.  It is so exciting to grow in a deeper relationship with our Holy God and with one another.  What an honor to facilitate Disciple II.

 

John and I work well together.  We are two different personalities with two different ways of studying Disciple II. It can be very interesting! We are excited to meet you and to begin this special journey with you.

God’s Peace, John Godbey & Sandra Locke-Godbey

 

Please register for Disciple II by calling or emailing Lisa in the church office (lscharlton@decaturfumc.org).  Remember, there is a prerequisite for this course! You must have completed Disciple I previously.

 

The Sheppard Women’s Prayer Circle, facilitated by leader Marilyn Sykes, meets in the New Dimensions Classroom on the 3rd floor of the old Building from 6:00 – 7:00. The group will be studying The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As if He Doesn't Exist by Craig Groeschel. Study material for this semester to be announced at a later date. New participants are always welcome.

 

 

Young Adult Bible Study: Debbie and Mark Heard will lead the Wed. Night Bible study for the Young Adults of our church. The class will be discussion oriented with an emphasis on growing in spiritual maturity and faith.  The class meets from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the C.L.A.S.S. room.  The group will be studying the Sermon on the Mount this semester. They will be using a variety of sources to explore how the sermon’s teachings can be used in our modern lives.

 

Men’s Bible Study: John Dupes will lead Man of God, Priorities for Every Man’s Life… A biblical approach to life, love, money, and discipleship… not just leaving a legacy but living one.  This group will meet in the library (2nd floor, old bldg.) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 

Disciple I taught by Donna McAnnally and Rev. Wylheme Ragland. DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. Disciple I is an overview of the entire Bible. It requires independent reading and study each week in preparation for a weekly group meeting. Each member will need a study manual (cost $36) and  Bible.


Final Words From the Cross by Adam Hamilton


Lenten Study Starting on February 15! 


In life and in death, Jesus’ words were powerful and meaningful. Despite the serious effort and increased pain required for Jesus to speak as he hung on the cross, Jesus spoke seven ”final words“—statements that have much to teach us about Jesus, his Father, and ourselves.  Now in this inspiring follow-up to 24 Hours That Changed the World, Hamilton explores these final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross. Join the crowd now and experience the final words from the cross.


This class will be taught by John Coon and Jack Ozier. Cost of the book is $10.

This class will meet in the Courtyard Conference Room from 6:00 – 7:00p.m. beginning Wednesday, February 15th.



Interested in a Vicki Courtney Bible study for mothers of daughters? E-mail or call Lisa and if enough interest develops, we will organize a class.