WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
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Wednesday Night Bible Studies Begin January 19, 2022
STUDIES AND GROUPS
OTHER INTERESTS
For those eating at the church, we will order dinner from a few different places (Jason's Deli, Chick Fil-A, pizza, baked potato) this semester. Look below for menu choices. Fill out sheets from previous week and get them to Anita or please email Anita at anitag@firstpres.com or call the reservation line at 373-4270 with your order and/or your family’s order by Tuesday at noon. We’ll eat from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
FIRST PRES KIDS
Our Kids Programs on Wednesday nights are so fun. This Spring, we are looking at rhythms of the Christian life. Our children are gaining a rich knowledge of the Lord and the ways He helps us remain close to him. Come for dinner together and classes for all ages!
Schedule for Elementary Kids
5:15 Dinner
5:45 Praise Kidz Choir
6:30 Kids Ministry Programs
SCHEDULE FOR A&O (meet in A&O house)
Schedule for A&O Students (meet in A&O house)
5:30 Middle School students and their families can eat
dinner in Great Hall
6:30-7:45 p.m. Middle School, led by Senior High School and staff
8:00-9:30 p.m. High School, led by adult leaders and staff
Everyone is welcome at A&O. There is singing, a message, and small group time. This Spring, we’ll study Rhythms of the New Life. We will
look at Spiritual Practices and discover how to apply them to our personal lives.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT GROUPS
SCHEDULE FOR ADULTS
5:30 Dinner - Families with children eat together
in Fellowship Center (1105); Everyone else is
invited to eat in the Great Hall.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Adults go to their classes at the church or to the
location of their home groups for class.
SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION through SACRED RHYTHM
- Rev. Dr. Howard Griffin, Rev. Dr. Murray Gossett
Parlor
“Spiritual transformation is the process by which Christ, is formed in us - for the glory of God, for the abundance of our own lives, and for the sake of others; it results in an increasing capacity to discern and do the will of God.”(Ruth Haley Barton) Throughout history, God has used certain spiritual practices to help shape and transform God’s people. As we seek to arrange our lives for Spiritual Transformation, we will learn about and practice different spiritual practices that have helped shape God’s people for centuries. We will use a video-based curriculum where best-selling author and spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton will guide us through different spiritual practices as we read and discuss her book Sacred Rhythms: Spiritual Practices that Nourish Our Soul and Transform Our Lives. Books can be purchased online or on the first night of class.
Rhythms of the New Life - Rev. Kim Talley, Emily Wood, & home group leaders
Fellowship Center (1105 Room) and Home Groups
This Spring, we’ll all eat together in the Fellowship Center (1105 Room) and then our ‘at church’ class will stay in that room for the study. There will be
Home Groups that go to homes after dinner for their study/discussion time. We will look at the early church in the book of Acts and study their spiritual practices. We’ll also study historical spiritual practices and discover how to apply them to our personal and corporate lifestyles. We will utilize readings from the following books: Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline; Ruth Haley Barton’s Sacred Rhythms; Peter Scazzerro’s Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
Empty Nesters – A Full Season of Life - Jennifer & Dwayne Roberts
Room 202
You've been married a while, you've raised kids a while, the kids have moved ‘out of the nest.’ So now what? This group focuses on how to navigate the ‘empty nest’ season of parenting adult children and reconnecting with your spouse. Life is an adventure, and it's definitely not over when the kids
move out! Share your life and be encouraged by other couples in the same full season of life as you.
Parents of Little Ones (Parents Time out) - Mentor Couples
Room 304
This is a brand new gift to our young families! At 5:30, drop your kids off in the Fellowship Center (1105) for dinner with the leaders and childcare staff. Go upstairs to Room 304 for a catered dinner and discussion led by one of three mentor couples on topics pertinent to young parents.
MUSIC GROUPS
Children
Room 302
5:45 – 6:30 p.m. - Praise Kidz I (K-2nd grade) & Praise Kidz II (3rd – 5th grade)
Sanctuary Singers - (High school and up)
6:30 -8:00 p.m.
Sanctuary