Sunday Studies
Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy
Rev. Peter Thompson and Mr. Scott Moffitt
9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays - Room 122
January 8-29, 2012
You are invited to join Mr. Scott Moffitt and Rev. Peter Thompson for a four week book study on Tony Dungy’s latest best seller The Mentor Leader. Using the book and passages from scripture, we will journey together to discover and define the presence of mentor leadership in our personal lives. Dungy writes, “Mentor leadership is all about shaping, nurturing, empowering, and growing… it is primarily concerned with building and adding value to the lives of people in the process” (pg. xviii). We have had a mentor or mentors throughout our lives; those who have influenced and encouraged us to be who we are. It is our turn to be “The Mentor Leader” as we follow in the footsteps and example of the ultimate leader, Jesus Christ. Participation in last January’s class is not necessary to be part of the Mentor Leader study. Registration is required. If you would like to have a book ordered for you, please indicate your request on the registration form. The book fee is $15.00.
Mr. Moffitt currently serves as Elder and Clerk of Session. Rev. Thompson is the Associate Pastor for Youth and College Ministries.
Tuesday Studies
Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study
Dr. Ron Shive
6:45 - 7:45 a.m. Tuesdays - Witherspoon Room
September 13, 2011 - May 22, 2012
All men—of all ages—are invited to join the Men’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study as we begin a new study of 1 Corinthians. 30-35 men meet each Tuesday morning at 6:45 a.m. in the Witherspoon Room for a ham or sausage biscuit and fellowship, followed by a time of study led by Ron Shive. We conclude precisely at 7:45 a.m. so that you can get on your way to the office or a round of golf. Start the new year right by joining us!
The Psalms:
As You Would Like to Know Them
Rev. Marion Currie
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays - Room 227
Begins September 6, 2011 (30 week course)
The life and work of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the four Gospel writers will be our format for face-to-face encounters with the Savior.
Have you sung any psalms lately? You may have memorized some of them. Some folks like to pray the psalms. Do you have a favorite psalm?
This course of study is designed to help you find what you want to know about this part of your Bible and learn ways to use that knowledge.
The Psalms are not all alike, except that they are all in the book that God inspired. Whether psalms of ascent, imprecatory psalms, messianic psalms or psalms known by other names, they all bear the stamp of divine authorship.
This class of twelve will have opportunities to share with each other what they know, while seeking to learn more about how to apply the message of the psalms to their personal Christian experience.
Emphasis will be placed on the messianic psalms, and passages in other psalms that prophesy the Incarnation and return of Jesus Christ. (Christ is our translation of the Hebrew word Messiah).
Enrollment is limited. There is no fee; but registration is required. Sign up early to reserve your place in this series.
Rev. Currie, a retired PC(U.S.A.) minister, teaches Bible studies for First Presbyterian and the Twin Lakes Community.
Wednesday Studies
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Dr. Ron Shive
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays - Witherspoon Room
September 14, 2011 - May 9, 2012
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study welcomes you to join us as we begin a new study of the book of 1 Corinthians. We gather at 10:00 a.m. in the Witherspoon Room and conclude by 11:30 a.m. each day. This winter and spring we will be using Ken Bailey’s new book, Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes: Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians. If you have any questions, please call Ron Shive.
Other Studies
“Confessing the Beatitudes”
Presbyterian Women Study
The Presbyterian Women will begin a study this fall for the 2011-12 year entitled, “Confessing the Beatitudes” by Margaret Aymer. The author has family connections to Livingstone College in Salisbury. Follow her BLOG about the study.
The Beatitudes, which are some of the most beloved teachings of Jesus, yet they may well be some of the most pointed. We may miss their point, however, if we do not study them within their literary, historical, and cultural contexts. In this study, Margaret Aymer invites us to consider the Beatitudes as they might have been heard when Jesus spoke them — during the time of the Roman Empire. While great in many respects, Rome was a cruel and brutal regime that did not stop short of executing anyone who challenged its authority- an important context to remember.
Confessing the Beatitudes is aptly named, as participants are invited at the end of each lesson to enter into a process of confession. The ancient practice of confession marks Christians as a people who recognize the truth, learn about the truth, and speak the truth — both about God and about ourselves. Through reading the Accra Confession of 2004, which was adopted by the World Alliance of Reformed Churches as a call for engagement against injustices in the world, we are invited to make individual confessions. Confession in this heartfelt manner is a concrete way for us to make the Beatitudes part of our journey of discipleship as we move from confession to action. (www.pcusa.org)
If you are interested in participating in a Circle (small group) you may contact PW Moderator, Julie Monroe for more details and start dates. Five Circles meet monthly at various times: one meets at 6:00 p.m. at the church on Sunday nights, two meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday mornings in homes, one meets at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and one meets at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the church. Each Circle will be studying “Confessing the Beatitudes”. No registration is required to be part of a Presbyterian Women’s Circle. Join us!
