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Lent
small group studies In the Old Testament God declared
himself through a burning bush: “I Am.” We will explore the ways
that Jesus expanded that simple declaration. Jesus made some bold
claims. “I am the Bread of Life.” “I am the Light.” “I am the Good
Shepherd.” These and other “I Am” statements of Jesus will be the
focus of eight sessions from the Gospel of John
which began the week
of Feb. 14. You are invited to journey with others to
discover who Jesus is as we meet in homes and study the scriptures.
Sign-up
sheets for the small groups will be available on Sunday mornings in
the narthex. Books ($6 each) will also be available at that time.
Call the church office for more information or contact Sally Gardy,
Small Group Coordinator.
Sundays, 6:30 p.m., Room 200, led by Linda Holsinger;
Mondays, 6:30 p.m., at Mothersbaughs', led by Gary Allshouse;
Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall, led by Sally Gardy;
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m., at Mothersbaughs', led by Betsy Mothersbaugh;
Tuesdays, 2 p.m., at Smays', led by Bruce Smay;
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Muncy Valley Skilled Nursing Unit, Park View
Rm., led by Barb Morgan
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, led by Dennis Hammond (child
care available).
Mothers Of Preschoolers,
MOPS, meets first and third Sundays at 6:00 in the lounge.
The theme for the year is “Together on Planet
Mom,” with the scripture theme, “Where two or three come
together...there I am with them.” (Matt. 18:20) Each meeting
includes time for socializing, a Bible teaching followed by
discussion, and occasionally a creative craft. Children are cared
for in the nursery through the MOPPETS program.
Better moms make
a better world. Contact the Church Office.
Tuesday Morning Study Group
began "Questions God Asks Us" on January 5. It meets in
Fellowship Hall at 10:00. Led by Sally Gardy.
There are five questions from the Old Testament and five from the
New Testament. God asks, “Where are you?”, “Where is your brother?”,
“What is that in your hand?”, “What is your name?”, “What are you
doing here?”, “What are you looking for?”, “Who do you say I am?”,
“Do you want to get well?”, “Why are you crying?”, and “Do you
understand what I have done for you?” Contact Sally Gardy or the
church office to register. The group will resume after Easter. Come and enjoy the discussion.
Transformation
comes from questions, not answers.
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The Alpha
course began Sunday, January 10. It’s an opportunity to explore the basics
of the Christian faith in a relaxed setting for 10 thought-provoking
sessions. All are welcome, regardless of religious background or
viewpoints. The evening begins with a light supper at 5 p.m. in Fellowship
Hall, followed by a DVD presentation and small group discussion. Child
care will be available for children age 8 and younger. There is no cost
for the course.
Topics covered are:
Who is Jesus? Why Did
Jesus Die? How Can We Have Faith? Why and How Do I Pray? Why and How
Should I Read the Bible? How Does God Guide Us? How Can I Resist Evil? Why
and How Should I Tell Others? Does God Heal Today? What About the Church?
Who is the Holy Spirit? What Does the Holy Spirit Do? How Can I Be Filled
with the Holy Spirit? How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
Contact the church office to register.
Sunday Morning Small Group Bible
Studies, 9:30
Young Adult Group - Church Lounge - Currently using the Nooma DVD
series, thought-provoking 15 minute videos followed by discussion.
Band of Hope Class - Room 202, "3:16", by Max Lucado,
taught by Marty McCabe, Dennis Hammond, Kathy Burkhart or Gary
Allshouse.
Bible Life & Times Class - Room 200, "Moses". Led
by Sally Gardy.
Seasons of the Spirit - Discussion focuses on the scriptures used
during morning worship, led by Holly Shaffer in Fellowship Hall.
Wesleyan Class,
Rm 201, Jesus as Messiah, using the book of Matthew, led by Bruce Smay, Linda Holsinger, Gary Edwards.
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