Shaping Opportunities
At First UMC

Being Shaped by Christ is one of the four re-circulating steps of growing in our relationship with God.   As you look over the diverse options for this Spring, we encourage you to allow God to guide your growth.

*The ones highlighted in yellow are new classes that start May 4

First Steps

Driven by Christ 101
A brief introduction to Christianity, United Methodism, and the local church, this class is a great place to begin your learning experiences.
May 4 through 25th ...Sunday mornings @ 9:00 a.m. on Room 20

BibleQuest
A basic introduction to the Christian Bible, this class gives you the tools you need to read and study the Bible. A great preparation for future Bible Study, on your own or in a group.
Next offering: June 1 through July 6 ....Sunday mornings @ 9:00 a.m.  in Room 20

Getting Personal with Service
GPS encourages the disciple to express their personal relationship with God to a world in need. This new offering is a perfect jumping-off point to being Sent by Christ and to be Connecting others to Christ.
Next offering: July 13 through August 17 - Sunday mornings @ 9:00 a.m.  in Room 20

Faith Sharing

Conversion
What does it mean to be saved?  What does it mean to begin a relationship with Jesus? Experience four weeks of conversation and history surrounding this often used, but sometimes misunderstood, concept.
Beginning May 4 - Sunday mornings @ 9:00 a.m.   in Room 22

Other Faiths

Religious Movements
The world is full of religious beliefs.  Over nine weeks, learn abount nine different faith systems, including: Islam, Sicentology, Jehovah's Witnesses, atheism and others.
May 4 through June 29 - Sundays @ 9:00 a.m in Room 21

Parent/Family

Single Parenting that Works
A 6-week series of DVD lessons and discussion on single parent issues, such as "Helping Children Thrive" and "Healing the Past, Looking to the Future."  Based on the workbook
Raising Well-balanced Kids in an Off-balance World  by Kevin Leman (Cost $8.50)
June 1 through July 6 - Sunday mornings @9 a.m. in Room 26

Strong Foundations for Newleyweds
From the Marriage Partnership Series of Christianity Today, this 6-week small group study includes topics like Newlywed Ambush, Spirituality and Sex, and Help, I Can't Shake the Inlaws.
July 13 through Aug. 18 - Sunday mornings @9 a.m. in Room 26

Spiritual Gifts

Just Walk Across the Room
Learn how to Connect others to Christ in a personal way. This study guides you in the practice of evangelism by building relationships.
Next offering: Friday, June 20, from 7-10 p.m. and Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. to noon in Epworth Room.   

Each September, we begin two to three new 30-34 week Disciple Bible Study opportunities, which meet on Sunday afternoons and evenings.

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