Study Descriptions for 2021-2022
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Finding God Faithful by Kelly Minter
Ruth by Kelly Minter
Have you ever gone through an extremely difficult time in your life? A time where you had more questions than answers? Has your faith suffered as a result? Or maybe God feels far away? How can we be sure God is working all things out for our good and His glory? Our first study will wind us through the book of Genesis. In seeing how God uses the tragedy in Joseph’s life, we will learn to recognize God’s sovereignty in our own lives, realizing God is always at work, even when it may not make sense to us. We will expand this eight-session study over 16 weeks to give adequate time for study, discussion, and supplemental videos. Next, we’ll continue with another study by Kelly Minter, this time looking at Ruth and her journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. This 6-week study will delve into the virtuous character of Ruth, her unique relationship with her mother-in-law Naomi, and her blossoming love with Boaz. If you've ever felt devastated, struggled as a stranger, longed to be loved, or wept along the way, you'll find a loyal sister in Ruth. Whether the stories of Joseph and Ruth are familiar or new to you, these studies will bring you fresh understanding and perspective of how God is working in your own life. Weekly prep time could range between 45-90 minutes. Each book costs $15.99. Co-leaders are Maggie Kowalski, Molly Reynen, Elizabeth Witcik, and Lisa Young.
Links for books:
Finding God Faithful
Ruth
Matthew by the Rafiki Foundation
Promise and fulfillment are twin themes woven throughout the book of Matthew. If you want to see how these two converge in the person and life of Jesus Christ, in the “now-and-the-not-yet” of the Kingdom of Heaven, then this study is for you. Matthew was an apostle and witness of Jesus Christ, the long-anticipated Messiah. In his account, Matthew reports on Jesus’ birth, teaching, death, and resurrection to a mostly Jewish audience persuading them to recognize Jesus for who He is, the Son of God, the Deliverer, the fulfillment of the promised Peace for both Jew and Gentile. This yearlong study consists of only 20 lessons which affords us time for group fellowship, sharing, and prayer. This study would be best for those with some previous Bible study experience. The weekly preparation could be over an hour each week since our study draws heavily from the Old Testament. The cost of the materials is $20 and they will be ordered and distributed by the group’s co-leaders: Mary Bartos, Marlene Hutter, Keli Shapiro, and Robin Yew.
Bad Girls of the Bible Study Series by Liz Curtis Higgs
Twenty-six of the Bible’s best-known femmes fatales parade across the pages of this unforgettable study series with situations that sound oh-so-familiar. Let these Bad Girls show you why studying the Bible has never been more fun as you learn from their cautionary-tale lives. Women everywhere marvel at those “good girls” in Scripture–Sarah, Mary, Esther–but on most days, that’s not who they see when they look in the mirror. Most women (if they’re honest) see the selfishness of Sapphira or the deception of Delilah. They catch of glimpse of Jezebel’s take-charge pride or Eve’s disastrous disobedience. Like Bathsheba, Herodias, and the rest, today’s modern woman is surrounded by temptations, exhausted by the demands of daily living, and burdened by her own desires. So, what’s a good girl to do? Learn from their lives, says beloved Bible study teacher and speaker Liz Curtis Higgs, and choose a better path. Whether they were “Bad to the Bone,” “Bad for a Season, but Not Forever” or only “Bad for a Moment,” these infamous sisters show women how not to handle the challenges of life. With her trademark humor and encouragement, Higgs combines a contemporary retelling of the stories of these “other women” in Scripture with a solid, verse-by-verse study to teach us how to avoid their tragic mistakes and joyfully embrace grace. This study series is great, whether you are new to Bible study or seasoned. The weekly preparation will take 30-60 minutes. The cost is $43.98 for all three books new on Amazon, however, used copies are available for much less. We will be meeting in person on Wed mornings with co-leaders Sarah Herath, Dawn Palm-Leis, & Michelle Zlabek. We will be meeting virtually at 8PM on Tuesdays with co-leaders Allison Donaldson, Michelle Elliott, & Michelle Zlabek.
Links for books:
Bad Girls of the Bible
Really Bad Girls of the Bible
Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible
Ruth by Kelly Minter
Have you ever gone through an extremely difficult time in your life? A time where you had more questions than answers? Has your faith suffered as a result? Or maybe God feels far away? How can we be sure God is working all things out for our good and His glory? Our first study will wind us through the book of Genesis. In seeing how God uses the tragedy in Joseph’s life, we will learn to recognize God’s sovereignty in our own lives, realizing God is always at work, even when it may not make sense to us. We will expand this eight-session study over 16 weeks to give adequate time for study, discussion, and supplemental videos. Next, we’ll continue with another study by Kelly Minter, this time looking at Ruth and her journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. This 6-week study will delve into the virtuous character of Ruth, her unique relationship with her mother-in-law Naomi, and her blossoming love with Boaz. If you've ever felt devastated, struggled as a stranger, longed to be loved, or wept along the way, you'll find a loyal sister in Ruth. Whether the stories of Joseph and Ruth are familiar or new to you, these studies will bring you fresh understanding and perspective of how God is working in your own life. Weekly prep time could range between 45-90 minutes. Each book costs $15.99. Co-leaders are Maggie Kowalski, Molly Reynen, Elizabeth Witcik, and Lisa Young.
Links for books:
Finding God Faithful
Ruth
Matthew by the Rafiki Foundation
Promise and fulfillment are twin themes woven throughout the book of Matthew. If you want to see how these two converge in the person and life of Jesus Christ, in the “now-and-the-not-yet” of the Kingdom of Heaven, then this study is for you. Matthew was an apostle and witness of Jesus Christ, the long-anticipated Messiah. In his account, Matthew reports on Jesus’ birth, teaching, death, and resurrection to a mostly Jewish audience persuading them to recognize Jesus for who He is, the Son of God, the Deliverer, the fulfillment of the promised Peace for both Jew and Gentile. This yearlong study consists of only 20 lessons which affords us time for group fellowship, sharing, and prayer. This study would be best for those with some previous Bible study experience. The weekly preparation could be over an hour each week since our study draws heavily from the Old Testament. The cost of the materials is $20 and they will be ordered and distributed by the group’s co-leaders: Mary Bartos, Marlene Hutter, Keli Shapiro, and Robin Yew.
Bad Girls of the Bible Study Series by Liz Curtis Higgs
Twenty-six of the Bible’s best-known femmes fatales parade across the pages of this unforgettable study series with situations that sound oh-so-familiar. Let these Bad Girls show you why studying the Bible has never been more fun as you learn from their cautionary-tale lives. Women everywhere marvel at those “good girls” in Scripture–Sarah, Mary, Esther–but on most days, that’s not who they see when they look in the mirror. Most women (if they’re honest) see the selfishness of Sapphira or the deception of Delilah. They catch of glimpse of Jezebel’s take-charge pride or Eve’s disastrous disobedience. Like Bathsheba, Herodias, and the rest, today’s modern woman is surrounded by temptations, exhausted by the demands of daily living, and burdened by her own desires. So, what’s a good girl to do? Learn from their lives, says beloved Bible study teacher and speaker Liz Curtis Higgs, and choose a better path. Whether they were “Bad to the Bone,” “Bad for a Season, but Not Forever” or only “Bad for a Moment,” these infamous sisters show women how not to handle the challenges of life. With her trademark humor and encouragement, Higgs combines a contemporary retelling of the stories of these “other women” in Scripture with a solid, verse-by-verse study to teach us how to avoid their tragic mistakes and joyfully embrace grace. This study series is great, whether you are new to Bible study or seasoned. The weekly preparation will take 30-60 minutes. The cost is $43.98 for all three books new on Amazon, however, used copies are available for much less. We will be meeting in person on Wed mornings with co-leaders Sarah Herath, Dawn Palm-Leis, & Michelle Zlabek. We will be meeting virtually at 8PM on Tuesdays with co-leaders Allison Donaldson, Michelle Elliott, & Michelle Zlabek.
Links for books:
Bad Girls of the Bible
Really Bad Girls of the Bible
Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible
