Fall 2008 Sorted by Day/Title
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Sunday at Gary Church
The Basics of Christianity - 10-10:50am October 5-December 28
A series using the workbook Discipleship Essentials;
each session stands alone so attend as you wish.
The same course
is also offered September 18-December 18 1-2:30pm on Thursdays.
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October 5
October 11
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7
December 14
December 21
December 28 |
Making Disciples
Being a Disciple
Quiet Time
Bible Study
Prayer
Worship
The Trinity
Made in God's Image
Sin
Grace
Redemption
Justification
Adoption |
Discover Gary -
Fourth Sunday of every month 10:10-11:00am
To learn about the church, ask questions and hear of our ministries in a no
strings attached, informal setting
Exploring
Membership - September 7 & 14 for a 9/21/08 induction; December 7 & 14 for a
12/21/08 induction
Contact Kim Austin at 639-668-3100; Pastoral staff cover:
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the meaning of
being an United Methodist
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responsibilities and values of membership
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opportunities
to make a difference
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building
lasting friendships
I Love You More - 10-10:50am November 16-December 28
Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott, relationship experts, give
thoughts on how everyday problems can strengthen marriage and can
become the
tripping point for a deeper more meaningful relationship.
Just Walk Across the Room - 10-10:50am September 7-28
Encouragement and equipment for naturally and casually
inviting others into potential life-changing conversations
Master Teacher
- This series provides
a forum for adults who want to engage in intellectual and spiritual inquiry
as part of a life-long process.
The meetings are on Sunday 10-10:50am. Please click
the month you want to see full details.
September
7, 14, 21
Jesus for President - Lisa Notter
28 Words of
Fire Spirit and Grace - Grace Imathiu
October
5, 11 Hebraic
Responses to Suffering - Howard Mueller
19, 26
Responding to the Other Calls We Don't Want to Hear - Chris Winkler
November
2, 9
Responding to the Other Calls We Don't Want to Hear - Chris Winkler
16 An
Appreciative Glimpse of Gary's Stained Glass Windows - Jim Clarke
23, 30
Spiritual Disciplines - Tony Asta
December
7, 14, 21 Advent: The Coming
No Perfect People Allowed: Creating a Come As You Are Culture in the
Church - 10-10:50am October 19-November 9
Author John Burke offers a refreshing look at how
the Church can overcome barriers that separate today's generation from the
Christian Faith.
Special Blend -
Weekly 10-11am in the first floor Commons
A time to grab a cup of coffee and refreshments and talk with new and previous
friends
When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box -
10-10:50am September 7-October 12
Using humor and his gift for storytelling, John Ortberg helps us focus on the
rules of life and how to set priorities.
Monday at Gary Church
Book Discussion Group - September 15-November 3
9:15-11am
Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time
by Marcus Borg
We all meet Jesus throughout our lives and these encounters
create personal images of both Jesus and the Christian Life.
Marcus Borg shares his own personal struggle to find
authentic, mature faith and draws upon contemporary research to present a fresh
and imaginative picture of Jesus, while encouraging readers
toward a relationship with the Spirit of God. Join us as we consider
the historical Jesus and the heart of contemporary faith.
Tuesday at Gary Church
Daniel: Lives of Integrity; Words of Prophecy
September 16-December 2 7-9pm
This faith-building women’s Bible study by Beth Moore
looks at Daniel’s life and prophecy.
Just as the prophet faced unbelievable pressures to
compromise his faith to live in a hostile
culture and to confront temptations and threats, today’s
believers face many of the same trials.
Designed to encourage participants to live with integrity in
today’s self-absorbed society,
this study involves five days of homework a week and offers
an opportunity to connect with others on the journey.
The group will be team facilitated
Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples through Bible Study
September 9-May 19 9-11:30am
Disciple 1 is a program
of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders.
The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time,
emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible
as a revelation of God. Disciple draws upon the work of
scholars, the personal Bible reading and study
of the participant and dynamic group discussion to aid
understanding of the Bible. This study is 34 weeks
and involves approximately 30 minutes of daily homework. The
group will be team facilitated.
The group will not
meet on 12/23, 12/30 and 3/31.
Nehemiah: Experiencing the Good Hand of God
September 16-December 16 7:30 -
9:30pm
The walls of Jerusalem were in ruins. The remnant of Israel
longed to go home and rebuild them.
Under Nehemiah the Jews returned to Jerusalem and rebuilt the
walls, in spite of enemy attacks
and opposition. Through it all the hand of God was evident
just as it is today. For men looking
to connect with other guys and talk about how to live life
faithfully and practically.
Prayer
Group meets every Tuesday at 6pm beginning October 14.
Wednesday at Gary Church
Bible Study: The Art of Biblical Narrative September
3-December 17 7:50-9:30pm
We will explore the Bible as narrative and investigate the
various literary methods and techniques employed by the Biblical
authors, including repetition, direct dialogue, narration,
parallelism and analogy, to help us reach a more nuanced theological
understanding.
Thursday
at Gary Church
The Basics of Christianity - 1-2:30pm September
18-December 18
A series using the workbook Discipleship Essentials;
each session stands alone so attend as you wish.
The same course
is also offered October 5-December 28 10-10:50 on Sundays.
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September 18
September 25
October 2
October 9
October 16
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
December 0
December 11
December 18 |
Making Disciples
No meeting
Quiet Time/Being a Disciple
Bible Study
Prayer
Worship
The Trinity
Made in God's Image
Sin
Grace
Redemption
Justification
Adoption |
The Emmaus Road Initiative September 4, October 9 and
November 6 7-9pm
Gary Church serves as host to a monthly faith-exploration series for those
interested in deepening
faith, bringing it to maturity and passing it on to the next generation. Gil
Bailie, author, lecturer,
Catholic priest and President of the Cornerstone Forum presents these
opportunities in the Sanctuary.
There is no cost for participation in the series and complimentary CDs of each
session will be available
the month following each presentation.
For more information or to sign-up to receive email reminders visit
www.cornerstone-forum.org.
September 4 The Present Time in Peace and
Promise
October 9 Why Are We Here? creation and the fall
November 6 What is Happening in History? history and hope
The Servant's Toolbox
Don’t think of
yourself as a leader? Well…think again. We’re all called to lead or serve
in one way or another. But maybe you don’t quite feel
prepared to serve. While it’s true that God
gives each one of us unique gifts, it’s also wise to grow in
skill and knowledge as we seek to exercise our gifts
and step forward in fait. At Gary Church, we want to equip
and empower one another to be the hands and feet
of Christ Do you have a heart for coming alongside
others? It may be that God is nudging you to offer your
gift of compassion or encouraging others on their faith walk
The Art of Caring Community - December 4; 7-9pm
The Science of Caring
Community - December 11; 7-9pm
To Be Scheduled The Art of Building
Community
To Be Scheduled The Science of Building
Community
Saturday
at Gary Church
Centering Prayer 10-10:30am beginning September 13
Cultivating the Spiritual Life
9-10am September 6-December 27
Interested
in the teachings of spiritual authors and mystics of the faith? We discuss how
those who have gone before us can help us grow on our journey
as we gain from their wisdom and experience
through the practice of centering and contemplative prayer.