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2008 Fall classes at TUMCAll Bible study and spiritual formation courses taught at TUMC will be based on good scholarship and will be taught in a way that enables participants to clarify their understanding of the Gospel and readily discern the relevance of the content for faithful living. Ideally, our courses will clearly relate to head, heart, and hands.
Adult ClassesDisciple I for MEN Barry Fulton will lead a Disciple I class for men on Monday evenings. The class will start on Sept. 8 and meet from 7:30-9:30 p.m. through mid-May. Disciple I is a Bible study curriculum put together by the United Methodist Publishing House. It is a survey course covering the Old Testament in the fall and the New Testament in the spring. Disciple I requires 4-6 hours of reading per week outside of the 2 hour class. This course is a pre-requisite for any other Disciple Bible Study courses. The class will be limited to 12 participants. Non-TUMC members can sign up after August 15 as space allows. Materials cost $40.00 Disciple I GENERAL Barry Fulton will lead a Disciple I class for anyone interested (men and/or women) on Tuesdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. The class will start on Sept. 8 and end mid-May. See above for a description of Disciple I. The class will be limited to 12 participants. Non-TUMC members can sign up after August 15 as space allows. Materials cost $40.00 Disciple II Helen Almanza will lead Disciple II classes on Mondays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. or 7:00-9:00 p.m. Disciple I is a pre-requisite for this course. Disciple II is an in-depth study of Genesis-Exodus in the fall and Luke-Acts in the spring. (pre-requisite course is Disciple I) This class requires 4-6 hours of reading per week outside of the 2 hour class. Materials cost $40.00. The classes will be limited to 15 participants. Register through the church office. Non-TUMC members can sign up after August 15 as space allows. Materials cost $40.00 Stephen Ministry Training Class Our next training class begins on Tuesday, August 26, and meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. until early March. Stephen Ministry is designed to help enhance your skills as a Christian caregiver in your daily living with your family, friends, co-workers, and with hurting people in our congregation. The training course ends with a weekend retreat. Cost: $60 for the books and $125 to help with retreat expenses. For more information or to register, please contact Elizabeth Douglass at 458-1812 or esdouglass@aol.com What United Methodists Think You Need in Order to Walk With Jesus A seven-week course taught by Robert Hall, Thursdays, Sept. 18 through Oct. 30, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. If you are convinced that it doesn’t matter much what you believe so long as you are sincere, you won’t like this class! If you believe that you are so much more clever than your great-grandparents and that you stand at the summit of human development, you won’t like this class! If you think that religion is purely a private matter, you won’t like this course! But if you would like to dig into basic Christian beliefs from a Methodist standpoint, this may be the class you have been waiting for. The substance of the course will be both theological and practical, as befits disciples who have inherited the spirits of John and Charles Wesley. The book you will be encouraged to read is United Methodist Beliefs: A Brief Introduction by William H. Willimon. The class sessions will include lecture and discussion. The class will be limited to 20 participants. Cost $15 Christianity’s Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why Tuesdays, September 9-November 4 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Enrichment time will extend until 1:30 p.m. for those who can stay longer. Taught by Ron Campbell. There are many different faith traditions within the Christian faith. This course will focus on “What Other Christians Believe and Why” in the hope that we will come to a greater understanding of the beliefs and practices of Christians from other denominations. We will look at how they differ from our own beliefs and practices, what we share in common, and what we can learn from one another. The study is based on a video series by Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. Discovering God’s Promise for Hope and Peace in the Book of Revelation This class will be offered on Thursdays in September (4, 11, 18, 25) from 7:00-9:00 p.m. by Tanya Eustace. The book of Revelation has been and continues to be the source for various discussions, debates, and doctrines regarding God’s covenant with God’s people. What does this book tell us about our past, present, and future as the beloved children of God? This four week study will work through these and other questions focusing on the message behind the book of Revelation and the Methodist understanding of God’s promise for hope, for peace, and for a new world. The class is limited to 12 participants. Adults Can Experience Narnia Too! A book club discussion with Rev. Tanya Eustace Your Narnia experience begins Thursday October 30th 7:00-9:00 p.m. In the Chronicles of Narnia, C. S. Lewis creates an amazing, fascinating, and imaginative world. As the children move through the wardrobe and into this magical place, Lewis creates a compelling and exciting story that reveals his theology and understanding of God, of Christ, and of the humans who struggle to understand it all. Through this imaginative world, Lewis creates a masterpiece that appeals to children and adults, helping them grow in their understanding of God. Rev. Tanya Eustace invites you to experience this world, to struggle with your understanding of God, and to return from Narnia with a deeper understanding of your personal relationship with the Almighty. This book club will meet once a month to discuss each of the books in the Chronicles of Narnia series. The course will start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The class is limited to 15 participants. What Happens Now? Participating in Sunday School and Worship at TUMC This session, offered by Rev. Tanya Eustace, will help introduce your three year old to Sunday School and to Worship at TUMC. All children and their parents are invited to attend, but the sessions will be built around the options available to Three year olds and their parents. Topics discussed will include: 1) how can I get my three year old ready for worship? 2) How can I help make worship a positive experience for my child and for me? 3) What is Godly Play? 4) Why come for two hours? 5) Tour of facilities and explanation of programs will be offered. Please RSVP for meals no later than Wednesday, August 13. Dealing with the Painful Events of Life: Limitation, Exposure, and Need Barrett Renfro/ Monday,s October 13, 20, 27 November 3, 10, 17 at 12:00-1:30 p.m. or 6:30-8:00 p.m. Rev. Renfro wrote 58 stories and papers describing the theological formation of his life. With each story he reflected on the question: What was God doing to and for me in this life event? He has selected 6-8 of those real life events to use in this course as he discusses their theological content. Barrett says, “I now believe that the New Testament makes the outrageous witness that in every painful event there is a blessing.” We are asking for a $25 donation per person ($40 per couple) for those who are able. The Way of Prayer Taught by Cindy Stone/September 10-November 12 (10 weeks) Beth Moore Bible Studies for Women Throughout the year, Bible studies are offered that help women dig deep into the Word with the latest from author and speaker Beth Moore. For the current Beth Moore class offerings please contact Tara Woodward at: tarachef@austin.rr.com or 891-8477 for complete details and registration. Introducing the Bible
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