ADULT MINISTRIES
BEING THE CHURCH TOGETHER THROUGH SMALL GROUPS, ACT II COMMUNITIES & BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
Monday Evening Women’s Group
(Yadas)
Mondays @ 6:00pm … In-person & online
SIGN UP HERE
Summer Study: June 2-July 28
Be Still My Soul: The Inspiring Stories Behind 175 of the Most Loved Hymns by Randy Petersen. Cost: $15
This book features some of the most popular hymns that we sing and the stories behind them, some of which were written by a blind woman, a man who struggled with severe depression, and a former slave ship captain.
Meetings include Fellowship, Large Group Study Discussion, and Small Prayer Groups. We also value fellowship times after our meetings and throughout the month.
Monday Evening Men’s Group
Mondays @ 6:00pm
Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of Empire by Scot McKnight
Reading forward has led readers to classify Romans as abstract and systematic theology, as a letter unstained by real pastoral concerns. But what if a different strategy were adopted? Could it be that the secret to understanding the relationship between theology and life, the key to unlocking Romans, is to begin at the letter’s end? Scot McKnight does exactly this in Reading Romans Backwards.
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study Group
Summer Session: July 1 - August 19
Tuesdays, 7-8am
Led by Brad Hauge
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.
Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study Group
Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am
Led by Pastor John Sowers
Join us for fellowship, teaching and discussion. Just show up with your Bible ... and bring a friend.
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study Group
Thursdays 9:30-11:30am
Spring Study: April 17 - May 29
Ruth: Rescued by the Redeemer
Cost: $10 SIGN UP HERE
ACT II COMMUNITIES
SUNDAYS AFTER WORSHIP
If worship is “Act I” of our Sunday time together as a church, then what comes next is “Act II.” Immediately after worship, we make our way into a variety of intentionally smaller and more relational communities. We call these “Act II Communities.” Below are options we are currently offering for adults. We seek to offer options for a variety of learning styles and relational needs. Our great hope is that you will find yourself in one of these settings and that your faith will grow and your sense of belonging and being known will be affirmed.
Act II Communities - SPRING 2025
We are nearing the end of Act II for this program year and have just a couple of options for late spring before we take a break for the summer. We’ll resume again with a full slate of options in September.
Of Sheep and Wolves: 2 Peter & Jude … concludes with 2 more lessons on May 25 & June 1
Taught by Bruce Gore, Sanctuary
These 2 books focus on the problem of false teacher in the church. This series will cover questions related to the tools we need to recognize and distinguish reliable leaders in the Christian world, and the proper response when we may fear that a person we love is being overly influenced by illegitimate 'teachers,' etc.
Online Bible Lessons
Gospel According to John
This in depth look at the Gospel was taught by historian and biblical scholar, Bruce Gore recently at FPC. You can watch video lessons by Bruce on YouTube at this LINK.
IMAGINE DEEPER PRAYER
Link to Prayer Resources / Definitions / Encouragement
These resources help us experience contemplative, imaginative prayer that can help us open our hearts in new, refreshing ways and challenge us to encounter God in all things, witnessing to the joy of the Gospel.
SMALL GROUPS
If you are interested in being part of a group, please let us know: email Brenda.
We respond to Christ's invitation to have all of life transformed by his Gospel.
For more information about classes and groups listed on this page and other adult ministries please go to our current newsletter or contact one of our staff members.
Brenda Norton
Director of Adult Ministries
Sue Reidt
Assoc Director of Newcomer Ministries