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Adult
Ministry
A variety of small group adult education and fellowship
opportunities are available. New groups can
be initiated at any time and we will be happy to assist
you in establishing a class that may be of interest to
you and others. For further information on any class,
feel free to contact
Laura Gingrich at 533-9668. Please note that child care is
provided during most of our classes and meetings, but
check the Nursery
Schedule to make sure.
Small Groups
New members
always welcome! Can't find a small group for you? Listen
to a
past sermon or the
Ten Commandments Audio Sermon Series.
Sunday
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. –
Dan Lewis/Senior Adult Class
International Bible Studies: Gospels, Acts, Pauline
Epistles
Rotating teachers, meets in Parlor
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. –
Discussion Class
International Bible Studies: Gospels, Acts, Pauline
Epistles
Rotating facilitators, meets on second floor, Room
206
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. –
Adult Fellowship Class
Bible Stories for Grownups: Readings from the
Hebrew Writings
Led by Craig Fasnacht, meets on second floor, Upper
Overflow
We will go through the rest of 1st and 2nd Kings as
we follow Israel and Judah heading toward the Exile. Once there,
we will spend time in the Writings of the Hebrew
scriptures. This material arose from the ashes of
the Exile, and it includes some of the most
provocative and engaging texts in the Bible—books
such as Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs,
Esther, Ruth, and even Psalms. Class format is one
of open and honest discussion. We read a passage and
then spend some time pondering it, looking for both
its meaning and relevance to our lives as
Christians. Questions and insights are both
necessary and encouraged in order to allow the
Spirit to speak to and through all of us. New
friends are always welcome! Contact Craig Fasnacht,
534-1834, to find out more.
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. –
Theology Class
Led by Rev. Robert Ingraham, meets on second floor,
Room 210
Monday
- 6:30- 8:00 p.m. –
Couples’
Study “Love and Respect”
Whether or not you are experiencing difficulties in your
marriage or just want to improve on what you already
have, this study can benefit YOU! This 14-week DVD study
“Love and Respect”, by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, is based
upon Ephesians 5:33 and extensive biblical and
psychological research. Successful couples know that
harmony and happiness in marriage are not primarily
achieved by solving daily problems. The conflicts and
problems that couples experience are real, but are not
the root problem. Find out what the root issue is! Come
and learn the secrets to marriage that every couple
seeks. For more information, contact George & Lorie Yantosik, 583-1419.
(Download
registration form.)
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6:30 - 8:30 p.m. – Disciple 1: Part A
$15 fee, Registration at Welcome areas.
Begins January 26, 2009.
Tuesday
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9:00-11:30 a.m. –
DISCIPLE 4: Under the
Tree of Life
32-week in-depth study concentrating on Old
Testament writings of Ruth, Chronicles, Ezra,
Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Lamentations, &
Daniel and New Testament writings of 1,2,3 John,
James, Jude, & Revelation. Prerequisite: Disciple 1.
(Download
registration form.)
Meets in Lounge.
Wednesday
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7-8:30 p.m. – DISCIPLESHIP: When in Doubt, Read
the Directions!
Have you ever had trouble putting a child’s toy
together on Christmas Eve? Ever get stumped by your
VCR? Ever scratch your head because your car wasn’t
running properly? When in doubt, read the
directions! Most reputable companies include
directions to explain how things go together and how
they are supposed to work. What about God’s people?
We talk a lot about being disciples for Jesus
Christ, but what exactly does that mean? How do I
know if I’m doing it right? When in doubt, read the
directions! We will study several key passages in
the Old and New Testaments about how to serve God
with our entire life. Be sure to bring a Bible, a
notebook, and anything else you might have that you
think would be helpful. This six week study will
open our eyes about our life, our faith and our
church.
Dates of the Study: January 12, 21, 28, February 4,
11, 18. No meeting on February 25.
Led by Pastor Rapp, meets in Lounge
Thursday
-
9:30-11 a.m. –
Women’s Bible Study
(Download
registration form.)
Christians Confronting Culture: When Worldviews
Collide. Eight week study
starting January 8, 2009. This is an 8 week
study produced by the people who do the Beth Moore
series. It has a workbook ($12) and video. The study
uses other cultures' beliefs to help us understand
what we believe and how we can respond to ourselves,
our family and others. It will also help you to
observe current events from a new perspective and
develop a heart of compassion for followers of other
faiths. This women’s study is attended by women of
all age groups and from different churches in our
area. If you would like to join us or have
questions, contact
Lisa Ginder,
533-8592), Jenny
Greene or fill out the
form and either give it to the church office or
send it to the contact listed on the form.
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12:30 p.m. - Senior
Luncheon sponsored by Forget-Me-Nots
Lunch, fellowship and special program.
Meets 4th Thursday of
each month
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7 p.m. -
Liquid Life Groups (All
Young Adults in their 20s and 30s)
Led by Rachael and Jared Hall at their home 211 West
High Street, Hummelstown (From square, go west on
Main Street, left on John St., left on High Street
2nd house on right).
Call
Rachael Hall, 566-6071, for more information.
Starting January 8, 2009
Crossing Study: Life is a journey. All along
the way we reach points where we have to decide if
we’re going to step out in faith and let God take
our lives to a different place, or if we’re going to
let fear and insecurity paralyze us and keep us from
crossing over. Making a crossing always calls for
uncommon courage, faith, and obedience. Joshua
demonstrated this in winning the land God had
promised to his people. The only way to get to the
other side of life’s challenges and changes is to
step out in faith and cross over—just like Joshua
and the Israelites.
What is a Liquid Life Group? Much like the
substance of liquid, a young adult's life is very
fluid. Recognizing the fluid nature in many life
changes that may occur, such as college, career,
marriage, buying a house, and children, First Church
wants to provide a place for Young Adults to connect
and drink from the wellspring of life. LIQUID
will be an exciting experience that will feature
10-minute video episodes in each session followed by
discussion time. LIQUID mirrors ancient biblical
stories with emotionally provoking videos and
introspective questions.
Friday
-
7-8 a.m. –
Bible Study –
The Prison Letters written by the Apostle Paul will be
the subject of our spiritual conversation. Come and see how the ancient
biblical texts of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and
Philemon can be relevant to our lives today. These
letters were meant for everyone.
Led by Pastor Dawes,
meets in Lounge
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9:30-11:30 a.m.
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Women Loving God's
Temple - Child care provided. Marci Bernardo will
lead the session to help women learn to treat and
love their bodies as God's Temple. Learn how your
physical, emotional and spiritual health are
interrelated for your whole being. Bring Bible and
comfortable walking shoes! More info contact
Laura Gingrich.
-
9:30 -11:30
a.m.
- Mothers Together -
Child care provided. Moms meet at various
locations for fellowship and/or mission projects.
Contact
Laura Gingrich.
United
Methodist Women Circles
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Would you like to get to know God better and
experience the freedom only God can give?
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Would you like to develop a creative, supportive
fellowship?
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Would you like to expand your concept of mission
here at home and around the world?
Then United Methodist Women is the organization for
you! Caring about women and children both at home and
around the world is an ongoing commitment for us. Our
unit has four circles with each providing its own
special emphasis. Read below to find the one that
touches you. For more information contact the leader of
the circle.
Please join us and be ready to start a wonderful, loving
journey of a lifetime.
Freedom Circle
from 7-8:30 p.m. meets the 1st Tuesday of each month in
the Lounge. Throughout the
year we have a variety of programs where we learn more
about our mission outreach and do hands-on projects such
as tying fleece blankets and providing newborn "gifts"
for new mothers in the Harrisburg Hospital, filling bags
for youth at the Shelter for Abused Children at the
United Methodist Church's Home in Mechanicsburg, and
visiting Mission Central to be actively involved
in further hands-on projects. Leader:
Darlene Dawes
, 566-5984.
Faith Circle
at 9:00 a.m. meets every Wednesday in the Lounge. Focus:
Missionary sewing for our overseas troops, preemie
babies.
Hope Circle
at 9:30 a.m. meets the 1st Wednesday of each
month in the Lounge. Focus: Community service via
Neighborhood Center, Spring Creek Health Care Center,
Bibles for Bethesda women, soup and bread to shut-ins,
kitchen care/clean-up, receptions at church
concerts. Leader: Ginny Suhring.
Anyone interested in mission with women, children and
youth but don't have time for meetings? You
may want to become an online member. Go to
www.umwonline.org to
find out more. This is a safe way to become a part of
United Methodist Women and to participate as you are
able. You will receive updates and important info as
well as be able to participate in chat rooms with other
United Methodist Women all around the world. You may
want to join the online UMW Book Club. One can be a
member of both a local unit and the online unit. They
compliment each other. Even men can sign up as a friend
of United Methodist Women. This is for all ages so check
it out!
Go to
www.umwmission.org for more United Methodist Women
info and mission stories. United Methodist Women is a
national organization almost 1 million member strong.
For more than 136 years we've been God's loving witness
in this hurting world and you can be a part of it
all! Hope to see you soon.
Upper Room
The
Upper Room® is a global ministry dedicated to supporting the spiritual
formation of Christians seeking to know and experience God more fully. It also
is the devotion of choice for our church. Click on image or text below to read all of
today's Daily Devotional from the Upper Room®.
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