OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING AND BIBLE STUDY – FALL 2007

Books and materials for classes will be available in the church reception area Sundays - August 19, 26 and Sept. 9 and on weekdays from Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman.

___ The Bible from Scratch: Old Testament. Sundays 4 to 5 p.m., Sept. 9 - Oct. 21, led by Sarah Clem and Christian Harris. A study for those new to Bible study or wanting a refresher course on how to study the Bible and get the most from it. Learn Bible study skills while learning about the richness of the Old Testament.

___ Christian Believer. Sundays 3 to 5 p.m., Sept. 9 - Feb. 24, led by Annadell & Fred Fowler, Rev. Jeff Hampton. A study of the traditions and beliefs of the church

___Disciple I. Sundays, 4 to 6 p.m., starting Sept. 9, led by Ryan Owsley. A comprehensive overview of the Bible, this study uses video of top scholars explaining Biblical passages and concepts, discussion and class members’ insights from daily readings and reflections. Participants learn Bible study tools and use Bible study resources.

___ Disciple II .Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., starting Sept. 13, led by Sylvia Borchert. An in-depth study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts

___ Disciple IV. Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., starting Sept. 11, led by Rev. Lynn & Wayne Lindsey (a class for participants who started the study last year) Continuation of the study of Jesus and the Gospels.

___ CREDO. Sundays 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Sept. 9 - 30, led by Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman, staff and church members. A class designed for visitors, new members and all who are interested in learning more about the beliefs of the United Methodist Church and the ministries of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. (Credo is offered in the months of November, January, March, May, July, September)

___Praise the God of Grace: The Theology of Charles Wesley. Sundays 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sept. 30 - Oct. 21, led by Karen Crutchfield. A study of the life, faith, theology and times of Charles Wesley that influenced the thousands of hymns he wrote and their lasting impact on the Methodist movement.

___ Theologians Under Hitler. Sundays 4:30 to 6 p.m., Oct. 7 - 28 led by Rev. Roy Smith. A study using video and a student’s book on the rise of Hitler’s power, the theologians that were influenced by him, and the impact of that period of history on Christian theology.

___Family Bible Study for children grades 3 - 5 with their grown-ups. Sundays 3:15 to 4 p.m., Nov. 4 - 18, led by Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman & Mike Banman. Children and their grown-ups will become better acquainted with their Bibles and experience studying together so as to continue the study in their family life.

___ Remembering the Bible. Mondays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sept. 10 - Nov. 26, created and led by Tyler Thompson. The emphasis of this study is to encourage the remembering of a finite set of facts about the Bible, along with the memorization of a number of Bible verses that participants choose for themselves. This study will instill a familiarity with scripture to the participants with a degree of self-confidence in claiming the Bible as belonging and speaking to them.

___Crisis of Conscience: Arkansas Methodists and the Civil Rights Struggle. Tuesdays, Sept. 11 - 25, 6:30 to 8 p.m., led by Bishop Ken Hicks. A study and discussion of the book by the same title by James T. Clemons.

___ Introduction to the Labyrinth. Tuesdays, Oct. 16 - 30, 6:30 p.m., led by Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman. Learn about the labyrinth and how to use it as a prayer tool in your life.

___ChristCare Leader’s Training. Sundays, Sept. 9 - Oct. 14, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., led by Rev. Harriett Akins-Banman and Cindy Burns. Train to become a ChristCare leader! ChristCare is a small group ministry where groups meet monthly to engage in Bible study, fellowship, worship and plan involvement in a service project of their choosing. Leaders may form a group around a particular topic of interest or demographic group.

___Stephen Ministry Training. Sept. 11, 6:30 to 9 p.m., 20 sessions. Contact Elizabeth Holley, training coordinator, at 223-8365. Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life circumstances, both in our congregation and community. Stephen Ministers share their love for God with others by reaching out, and listening.

___Men Alive presents Men’s Fraternity: The Quest for the Authentic Man. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 12. Gathering time is 5:45 a.m. with the lesson beginning at 6 a.m. Contact Rev. Clefton Vaughan for more information, 664-3600

___Living Fully, Dying Well. Sundays, Oct. 7 - Nov. 11, 3 to 4:30 p.m., led by Sandy Smith. This 6-week program helps participants of all ages live in the moment while making plans for the future. The course covers biblical and social perspectives on aging, making the most of life, practical legal and medical decisions, what it means to live more fully. and die well.