ADULT BIBLE STUDIES Precepts Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; New Covenant Room #M230. Starting back on September 4 th , this group will look at Philippians – How to Have Joy Precept by Precept. How do I live the Christian life joyfully, regardless of people or circumstances? What is the purpose of suffering and the Christian perspective on death? Do I have “the mind of Christ”? Discover true, deep-down joy in your life that the world cannot take away! Led by Emily Trotter. Email: [email protected]. Women’s Tuesday Morning Group Tuesdays: 9:45 a.m.; Miller-Wilson Room #M232. Starting back on September 11 th , this class will study the Pursuit of God, by A. W. Tozer. Whether you are thirsting for more of God or do not yet know of the "mighty longing after God" that so consumed A W Tozer's life and ministry, The Pursuit of God will draw you into a deep, abiding relationship with the One who "nourishes the soul." This spiritual masterpiece exposes the roadblocks that keep us from fully knowing God, reveals our responsibility of the pursuit, and ultimately leads us into the very presence of God Himself. Led by Rev. Dr. Shane Green. Email: [email protected]. Grace Bible Study Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Cornerstone Room #M234 Starting back on September 11 th , we’ll look at Beth Moore’s The Patriarchs. Books may be purchased at Lifeway or Amazon. Participants should have the first week’s lesson read before the 11 th . This will be a “video- less” study, due to length of the videos. This is a 10 week study. Led by Grace Bailey. Email: [email protected]. Spring Harbor Devotional Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m.; Spring Harbor Theater. We have several adults residing in this facility and we will study C. S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity” this fall. Starts back on August 14 th and is led by Rev. John Fugh, Jr. Email: [email protected]. Wednesday Bible Study Wednesdays: 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.; Miller-Wilson Room #232 This group will study C. S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity” this fall. Starts back August 15 th and is led by Rev. John Fugh, Jr. Email: [email protected]. Preschool Moms Study (PMS) Thursdays: 9:30 a.m.; Cornerstone Room #234. Starting back on August 16 th , they will begin with Uninvited by Lisa TerKeurst. In this six-session study, she digs deep into God’s Word to help you explore the roots of rejection, the way other relationships get tainted because of a past rejection, and the truth about what it looks like to live loved. With biblical depth, gut-honest vulnerability, and refreshing wit, Lysa will take you on a visual journey in the Holy Land to some of the places where people of the Bible such as Hannah, David, and even Jesus lived and walked. Amazon is the shopping place. Led by Grace Bailey. Email: [email protected]. Friday Morning Men’s Group Fridays: 6:30 a.m.; Miller-Wilson Room #M232. Starting back on September 7 th , this class will study the Pursuit of God, by A. W. Tozer. Whether you are thirsting for more of God or do not yet know of the "mighty longing after God" that so consume A W Tozer's life and ministry, The Pursuit of God will draw you into a deep, abiding relationship with the One who "nourishes the soul." This spiritual masterpiece exposes the roadblocks that keep us from fully knowing God, reveals our responsibility of the pursuit, and ultimately leads us into the very presence of God Himself. Led by Rev. Dr. Shane Green. Email:[email protected]. Parents’ Confirmation Class Sundays: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.; Miller-Wilson Room #M232. Starting back on October 14 th , this group is open only to parents of current confirmands. The curriculum will include the lessons the confirmands are learning, which may be new or may be a review of information learned long ago with the hope that parents and children will have lively discussions and grow in faith as a family. Videos from Adam Hamilton’s “Creed” will also be part of this study. Class is from 5:30- 7:00, followed by a snack supper. Led by Grace Bailey. Email: [email protected]. Sunday Evening Class Sundays: 6:00-7:30 p.m.; Cornerstone Room #M234. Starting this fall, on September 9 th , the group will study “Invitation to John”, a short-term Disciple Bible Study. A student book is needed, so registration is highly recommended so we have enough copies. Please email Mary Lou to register and get your book before the first class. Led by Rev. Dr. Shane Green, Rev. John Fugh, Jr. and Mary Lou Jarrell. Email: [email protected]. FAMILY NIGHT SUPPER Family Night Supper Studies from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. will offer a variety of programs, including the two below. Fellowship Hall #M220. Whisper by Mark Batterson Many people have a tough time believing that God still speaks. We’ve learned from Scripture that God spoke to His people in ancient times and in mysterious ways, but how do we hear His voice now? The truth is God still communicates with His people, but He often speaks in a whisper – not to make it difficult to hear Him, but to draw us close. In this 4-week series, Mark Batterson teaches us what it means