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Growing Together Wednesdays
Everyone is invited to a family-friendly, casual dinner in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday nights.
4:45 - 6:20 p.m.
Adults - $6
Children - $3 (Family Limit - $20)
See "GTW Menus" using the navigation button to the left.
On Wednesday nights there are specific courses designed to equip believers for spiritual growth and activities. Check out all the offerings listed below.
If you are a non-believer, skeptic, seeker or even a new or growing Christian, The Alpha Course is an engaging way to explore the validity and claims of the Christian faith. This 10-week course is an introduction to basic Christian ideas that is centered around a meal, a brief talk and a small group discussion. Click here for more information.
Find your place on Wednesday night
On Wednesday nights, we're about connecting with the family of faith at First Pres as we are growing in Christ and living out our faith in the world. CORE continues this fall with Part 3 as we look more closely at the person and work of the Holy Spirit. A few new classes like World Missions: Understanding and Living the Story and The Call of God on Our Lives: Our Daily Work in the World, will help us to connect more deeply with how God might be using us each day for his larger purposes in the world. Young Family Small Groups will gather each week to connect and challenge one another as couples raising children in this world. Each offering is structured to help us grow in relationship with others through interaction, prayer times and reflection. Children and students have both music and small group options as well.
All classes meet from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. beginning September 15 unless otherwise noted.
GROWING IN THE FAITH
CORE 3 The Holy Spirit (10 weeks starting September 15)
Who is the Holy Spirit, and what is the work of the Spirit in our lives? For what purpose did God form the church? In CORE 3 we will explore the questions that emerge from a growing relationship with the Holy Spirit. CORE 3 follows the CORE 1 and 2 curriculum from last year, but anyone can join. A 30-minute teaching time in the Sanctuary kicks off each class, followed by a short time engaging in a spiritual discipline and some time in smaller groups working on the application and implications of what we are learning together. The class is also live-streamed over the internet and archived on the Website for small groups who would like to meet in homes and go through the class together. Led by: Jim Singleton and Jim Smith
To register for this event online, click here
CORE 3 at First Pres North (11 weeks beginning September 15 at Community Bible Study building on Stout Road, just off of Voyager Parkway)
We will meet from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening and will join with the downtown campus in a relational community studying CORE 3: The Holy Spirit. See the CORE 3 description above and join us for a rich time of learning, relationship building and reflection in small groups. Video by: Jim Singleton and Jim Smith
To register for this event online, click here
Search for Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God’s Eyes (10 weeks starting September 15)
Do you believe the basics of the Christian faith, but your inner world of feelings and thoughts rob you of God’s best? This is your invitation to a Spirit-guided “tour” of the emotional world and its impact on our spiritual growth. Search for Significance brings developmental psychology, real feelings, God’s Word and Spirit into a context of conversation in community. The book has been used by over two million people and is endorsed by Billy Graham. Christian counselors will talk on topics of perfectionism, addictions, blame, shame and boundaries. Pastoral teaching and spiritual practices are provided, followed by discussion in small groups. The book includes Bible studies for personal use between sessions. Cost - $12 for materials. Led by: Robin Wall, other counselors and Sara Singleton
To register for this event online, click here
World Missions: Understanding and Living the Story (6 weeks, September 15 – October 20)
Explore the biblical, historical, cultural and strategic aspects of God’s purpose and mission for His church and people. Small group discussion, video presentations and sharing will help you enrich your mission understanding as well as help you find your place in God’s larger story. Led by: mission staff and lay leaders
The Call of God on our Lives: Our Daily Work in the World.
(6 weeks, September 15-October 20)
We all engage in some kind of work. Whether you are a lawyer, a stay-at-home mom, an electrician, a restaurant owner, or a student, your work matters to God. We will gather to explore how our daily work fits within God’s overall activity in the world so that our lives may reflect more of his glory. We will look especially at business and the professions, though the biblical principles apply to any kind of work. Led by: Donald McGilchrist
To register for this event online, click here
Small Groups for Young Adults and Families (10 weeks starting, September 15)
Looking for a place to connect with other parents of young kids? Join a small group on Wednesday nights for life-giving conversation, fellowship and prayer. Some groups may also choose to meet around the Core curriculum. Other small group opportunities are also available. Contact Joe Farrell jfarrell@first-pres.org for more information and to register.
Doorways New Member Class (5 weeks, September 15-October 13)
If you’ve ever longed to become more connected here at First Pres, wondered what we value most as a church, or been curious why we worship as we do, this class is for you! A combination of pastoral teaching and small group interaction will help participants take the steps of church membership and more meaningful involvement.
Led by: John Goodale & Mary Frieg
To register for this event online, click here
TOOLS FOR LIFE
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent (8 weeks, September 15-November 3)
Easy to use techniques that will help you raise responsible kids who are fun to be around! Cost is $30. Led by: David & Susan Strehlow
To register for this event online, click here
Dave Ramsey. You. Getting your financial act together in a God-honoring way! Need we say more? Cost is $90 for all materials and FPU membership. For more information contact Kim Kuck at 884-6152.
The Marriage Course (10 weeks starting September 15)
The Marriage Course is for any married couple who wants to build a strong and lasting relationship. The course, while based on Christian principles, is very helpful for any couple with or without a Christian faith or church background. Couples are seated at tables for two for dessert, coffee and an evening video lesson followed by a discussion together as a couple. Cost is $50 per couple (includes marriage workbooks). Led by: Randy and Jackie Eims
Men’s Life (Tuesdays, September 14 – April 26, and Wednesdays, September 15 – April 27)
Real men feed themselves! Join Jim Singleton and Bob Ewell on Tuesday mornings or through video on Wednesday nights as you learn to apply scripture to your lives on your own (in the company of other men!). As they say at Home Depot, “You can do it; we can help!” Each week we’ll give a brief introduction; you’ll look at 10 – 12 verses (from the book of 1 Peter) on the spot using tools we will provide. Then you’ll discuss what God is saying to you wih some other men, led by a trained facilitator. Getting into the scripture on your own is fun, it’s doable, and it’s necessary! Real men feed themselves! Join us. Cost is $15. Led by: Jim Singleton and Bob Ewell
To register for this event online, click here
Moms @ Twilight (September 15, 22, 29; October 13, 20, 27; November 10, 17)
"Vintage Motherhood: The Best of its Kind" is a ministry geared towards Moms with children ranging in age from birth - 9 years. What makes a mother authentic, rare, and genuine? We will explore and discover the masterpiece that God created only YOU to be. Vintage is characterized by excellence, maturity and enduring appeal; come join us as we tackle living in a “one of a kind” way! Cost is $65 and includes meals for Moms and their children. Led by: Jessica Williams
Raising Adolescents: An informal discussion group with Nate Stratman (6 weeks, September 15-October 20)
This will be a laid back time with coffee and snacks to discuss the ups and downs of raising an adolescent as well as a chance to meet new friends who are on the same journey. This 6-week group will cover issues of culture, authentic faith, relationships, identity and belonging. This is not a lecture, it is a two-way discussion that will encourage and empower anyone who joins! (The first week we will gather in Fellowship Hall and then meet below FH in Room 030 the remaining 5 weeks.) Led by: Nate Stratman
H.O.P.E. - Hearts of Peace for Eternity: A Bible Study for Recovering Women (10 weeks starting September 15)
Jesus consistently offers hope and growth to those who seek Him! In this Bible study, women who struggle with alcohol and/or drug addition will find warm support and biblical teaching to offer hope and growth in their on-going journey to wholeness. For more information, contact Bonnie Ortivez, 471-0686.
Brass Ensemble The First Pres Brass Ensemble is open to experienced adult and advanced high school brass players. This group performs in worship and seasonal activities September through May. Steve Hock at 488.9791 or Hocksl@aol.com for further information.
Child events are also available on Wednesday nights, click here for more information:
Children Activities
Youth Activities
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