Mind over Matter
Rose Ishee
We all have more control over our lives than the world tells us we do. We do not need to be victims or slaves of anyone or anything. By overcoming our thoughts and turning our minds over to what God has for us, we can be conquerors rather than the conquered. This study will be based on the Joyce Meyers book, Battlefields of the Mind.
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The Message {Remixed}:
Finding God in the Playlists of Life
Tim & Jen Beck
Have you ever thought that there has to be another way to connect with God other than church on Sunday? Did you ever think that the ways in which you express yourself is one of many ways that you can get in sync with our Creator? How does God speak to you? I’m guessing in more ways than some might think… through music or a television show… or maybe a movie or a good book? Wait… are you even aware that God is seeking to find you in such things?
Here’s what I think: Your life is a soundtrack. The Message {Remixed} will help you discover that God has been walking with you, speaking to you all the while – but maybe you’ve been tuned in to the wrong frequency. We’ll find God together… We’ll seek to create a bond with Him as we open up a whole new realm to your life and help you further develop your relationship with Jesus.
How will we do that? Well, Genesis 1:26-28 says that we are all created in the image of God – therefore we are all creative beings. You may not think so – but you are! This class will give you the chance to participate in creative expression as we strive to connect with God:
1. Through music. Bring along your iPods, MP3 players & your fav. CD. You’ll have the opportunity to share how God ‘speaks to you’ through your songs and playlists.
2. Through writing. Write, draw or doodle. It’s all about expression and expression leads to worship.
3. By looking at the divine text (the Bible) and divine images
4. By viewing inspiring movie clips and YouTube videos.
5. Through self-discovery. It’ll happen… if you are open to it.
Come along for the journey. Find His message in the midst of your life.
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WORD
Joe Burkhardt
Does God's word still speak truth to people?
In this discussion-oriented class, we will study the scriptures for answers to the life questions that you bring to class or the questions that you come up with during the week.
No topics are off-limits.
We will discuss whatever questions you bring.
Let's discuss together this journey of life and what God has to say to us.
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Podcast—27AD
Ann Fritz
How would you spread the gospel as efficiently as possible without modern-day electronics?
We will focus on the Gospel of Mark and the urgency of communicating the story of Jesus. Jesus' encounters with the disciples, His encounters with the Pharisees and other Jewish leaders, and especially His encounters with those whom others tended not to notice were specific object lessons for the disciples. Through his life, Jesus was preparing His followers for the time when He would no longer be with them—for the trials and the triumphs that they would experience. Christians today should be preparing for the kingdom and telling the gospel story to as many people as possible with the same urgency and passion as the early believers. We need to be aggressive in fighting the devil's schemes that keep people blinded to God's great story of love.
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Drugs, Sex, and Rock-N-Roll
Seth Filburn
(for men only)
This will be a discussion-based class that is for guys only. We will deal with "guy" specific issues such as pornography, drugs, music, drinking, sex, etc. We will discuss what you and what society has to say about these issues. We will then look at what God has to say about them and try to figure out what we should do.
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Christianity, Cults, False Teachings & World Religions
Jerry Ernst
We will compare the beliefs of world religions, false teachings and cults with Biblical Christianity. This study will include: Islam, Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, New Age, Wicca, Buddhism, Hinduism and more! Learn what each group believes about God, about Jesus, about salvation, and other basic points of Christianity. In a world that is “politically correct,” our culture teaches us to NOT judge and to accept all forms of spirituality without regard to whether they represent Truth or not! Discernment will be a key factor in following Jesus Christ in the years to come. Discernment means, “To identify the source behind the teaching or proposed course of action as: of the devil, of human origin or of God.” This class will help you get ready for the “real” world beyond your high school years and help you explore what Christianity really believes! We will also learn the difference between what makes a false teaching and what traits cults carry with them. Our world, more than ever, is open to “spirituality” and “spiritual things,” but many people do not know God through a relationship with Jesus Christ because of spiritual confusion! Come with your Bibles and an open heart, as we will discuss and dialogue about big issues in our world.
