Adult class offerings – Fall 2009

Sunday

“Going Deeper” will meet at 8:30 am to 9:15am in room 123 (Bell Choir room) in the lower level.  This 5 week DVD based discussion group will journey with Pastor Rob Bell touching on issues of today’s world.  Active prayer and compassionate conversation will be key ingredients. Contact Vic LaBallister

“In the Beginning” will meet at 9:15 in the Annex and will be studying the familiar stories in the Book of Genesis to find new insights for living today.  No pre-reading will be required.  Contact Bruce Stark

“Study the Bible” looks at the sacred scriptures one book at a time to see how the ancient words apply to our lives today.  This group meets 7:30-9:30pm in the home of Rich and Mary Ray.

 Monday – church library 1:00pm

 The” Seekers” book study club resumes September 14^th.  Please join us as we explore the ideas presented in the popular book The Shack by William Paul Young.  All are welcome to participate in our informal discussion and fellowship.  Contact Rose Bledsoe

Tuesday – church library 9:30am

“Men with Tools” begins with a time of coffee, conversation and prayer, then offers the gift of light maintenance around the church building.  They reconvene for lunch with Pastor John.  Contact Ken VanBlaricum or Pastor John.

 Wednesday -

 W.O.W (Women of the Word) meets at 9:15 am Wednesdays in the fellowship hall (next to the kitchen).  This gathering of crafty women whose focus is growing their relationships with Jesus, begins this fall with a study of specific words of wisdom from God’s love letter to humanity, the Bible.   Childcare is provided.  Contact Suzanne Everett.

 Wednesday – CrossRoads

All classes run from 6:30 to 8:00pm

Pastor Sherry’s class - Join Pastor Sherry in Bible study and explore the people of the Book of Acts.    The Book of Acts is the story of the birth of the church.  Discover what members of the first church can teach us at First Church.  If you’ve never attended a bible study, you will find this a comfortable entrance point.

Pastor John will lead a class entitled True Self/False Self.  In this study Father Richard Rohr suggests that the most problematic challenge that we face in the Western world as humans is the “false self”.  Father Rohr suggests that the ‘false self’ is the not living out the true person that God created us to be.  Rohr addresses the problems that the life of self-sufficiency and self-promotion have cause for us and he develops methods the overcome these philosophies.  This group will meet for five weeks in room 201 (church library).

Enough by Adam Hamilton, led by Ruth Hetherington and Mike Barrett -  Enough is an invitation to rediscover the bible’s wisdom when it comes to prudent financial practices.  In these pages are found the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity.  This study could change your life, by changing your relationship with money.

Drop-In anytime is a casual discussion group that requires no pre-reading or preparation.  They will begin this year by looking at the social principles of The United Methodist Church.  This will be a great opportunity to learn more about how our faith intersects with the world and culture we live in.  Bruce Stark leads this class which meets in fellowship hall.

Sound Tech 101 will be lead by John Phillips.  This 5 week class will  allow you to become familiar with the sound, lighting, and projection equipment at Brighton First, learn how the team of sound tech works with the Clergy and musicians to make  all services of worship, weddings, funerals and special events meaningful experiences.  There will be opportunity for “hands on” experience and a number of special guests to explain what worship is and what makes good worship from a sound tech perspective.  Contact John Phillips. 

Upcoming class offerings at CrossRoads

Beginning on October 21^st

 Pauline Schaffer will lead a study on “The Sudan”.   (get description from SCM info)

John Phillips will lead a class on developing the skills to lead a bible study.  Ever thought you would like to lead/facilitate a class but felt you didn’t have the gifts.  This class will provide you with the skills to lead a group study and enhance your one study of Sacred Scripture.

  Saturday

Men of Faith – Meets Saturday’s beginning at 8:00am in the church library.  This diverse group of men will be studying the book “The Good Book on Leadership, Case studies from the Bible” by Borek, Lovett and Towns.  The Bible provides fascinating case studies on leadership, it contains every variety of leadership style and vision, a close look at each personality reveals much about the character of leadership

Friends in Faith meet at 5:30pm for at time of worship, prayer and bible study.   They delve deeply into scripture while supporting each other in prayer.  Contact is Vicki Dege.