DISCIPLE I - Led by Rev. Jim McClain: Wednesdays @ 2:00 pm in the Library through May 23, 2012 and Sundays @ 6:30 pm in the Library through May 13, 2012.
Becoming Disciples through Bible Study
† Would you like to learn more about the Bible but have felt daunted by the task?
† Would you like to be in a safe place to bring your hard questions?
† DISCIPLE Bible Study may be the tool you've been looking for.
Whether you have always been in church and known God your whole life or your journey as a Christian has just begun, DISCIPLE will meet you where you are.
DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. It focuses on the disciple as learner, believer, follower, proclaimer, and servant while providing the fellowship of a small group for study, prayer, preparation, support, and servanthood.
DISCIPLE assumes that the Bible is key to renewal in the church and affirms that the canon was formed as it is in order for God to speak to us. The study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God and draws upon the work of scholars to aid understanding the Bible.
DISCIPLE is based on the model of Jesus and the 12 disciples. This small-group study works best with 8 to 14 members including the leader. Group memebers may come from all walks of life, may or may not be members of the chruch, or may be first-time or experienced students of the Bible. Regardless of their background, groups covenant together in terms of commitment of time, daily and weekly preparation, and attendance at all weekly sessions. It is a 34-week commitment for 2 1/2 hours each week. It is a big commitment that people always affirm was well worth it.
Open hearts. Open minds. Open Doors. The people of The United Methodist Church®
