Spring 2008
Mat 220ch - Awana/RA’s/GA’s – These weekly club meetings with Bible centered handbooks have Scripture memory, small-group interaction, mission teachings, team oriented games, awards and more. Its purpose is to prepare 3 year olds through 6th graders to know, love and serve Christ. It’s an exciting approach to teaching God’s Word, combining learning with irresistible fun to produce lifelong results in churched and unchurched kids alike. Meetings on Sunday evenings, 5-7 pm. Contact Huong Kelly at 767-0783 or seanandhuong@bellsouth.net (Children’s Class)
Men 220 - Men’s Fellowship Time
– Men are invited to eat and fellowship together at Cracker Barrel each Tuesday
morning at 6 am. Contact Mike Johnson 762-0991 or
mikejohnson44@bellsouth.net
Mat 261ch – Adventure Story Hours
– This class will continue reading Sigmund Brouwer's out-of-print "Winds of
Light" series. There will be a "catch
up" day Tuesday, January 15 for those who missed the first two books and would
like to join us now. We have 4 more books to cover in
the next 12 months, so it's not too late to join. This historical fiction
selection is an exciting story of medieval intrigue and a journey of faith and
fellowship that will appeal to most children 8-13 years old. Most weeks we'll
read aloud and occasionally do hands-on history activities. Read the first
chapter at
http://www.coolreading.com/wl_wings_angel.htm Children ages 8 through 13
years of age. Class begins Tuesday, January 15 and meets 3:30-4:45 pm, FBC
Library. Contact Sharon Siebold at 753-6487 or
sharon.siebold@gmail.com . (Children's Class)
Min 226– He Speaks to Me
– Participants in this study by Priscilla Shirer will
discover how God spoke to Samuel, Samuel’s response and how He speaks to
believers today. By listening to God’s voice and obeying Him, women will
experience spiritual growth, Christian discipline, and the desire to serve.
This group will follow-up with another study by Priscilla Shirer called
Discerning the Voice of God. Beginning January 29,
7 pm, 1606 Tabard Drive.
Contact Diane Thiede at 767-9278 or tthiede@murray-ky.net (Women’s Class)
Wednesday
Min 228– Stepping Up : A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent - Traveling pilgrims sang the psalms of ascent (Psalms 120-134) both on the way to the great festivals of the Jews and as key elements of the worship at those festivals. As students interact with Beth Moore and the Scriptures in new ways, they will gain a new appreciation for the life of faith as a journey to greater fellowship with and worship of God. This group will follow-up with the study Lord, Teach Me to Pray by Kay Arthur. Beginning January 9, 9:15 am, Room AE310. Contact Jean Johnston at 227-5849 or jeanj1931@mchsi.com (Women’s Class)
Mat 221ch – Kids for Christ – Third through sixth graders are invited to fellowship together for encouragement, accountability and prayers as they learn to apply biblical principles in everyday life. Meets last Wednesday of each month only. Beginning January 30, 4:30-5:45, Kelly’s Gym located at 30 Romans Way in the Saddle Creek Subdivision. Contact Huong Kelly 767-0783 or seanandhuong@bellsouth.net or Kelly Jackson 759-0110 or kelwayjackson@newwavecomm.net
Mat 220.3 - University Student Bible Study – College students are invited to a study of the book of Revelation. Beginning January 23, 8 pm, Baptist Campus Ministry Building on MSU campus. Contact David Eaton at 809-4290 or david.eaton@murraystate.edu (Co-ed class)
Mat 241 - Common Ground – All men in the community are invited to attend this nondenominational accountability and prayer group. Weekly devotionals by participants. On-going meetings each Wednesday at 9pm at the Murray Chamber of Commerce. Contact Lance Allison at 761-7883 or lanceallison@newwavecomm.net
Min 220.2 – The Peacemaker - Serious, divisive conflict is everywhere – within families, in the church, and out in the world. In this study Ken Sande of Peacemaker Ministries presents a comprehensive and practical theology for conflict resolution designed to bring about not only a cease-fire but also unity and harmony. Beginning January 24, 9:30 am, Room AE310. Contact Paula Alcott at 753-7917 or salcott@newwavecomm.net (Women’s Class).
Mis 461 – Chemical Dependency Group – Learn to depend on God to help overcome the addictions in life. Studies are in New Testament books. Group meetings are on-going. Thursday, 7 pm, Room S123. For information or to register, contact Paul Lyons 293-0101(cell) or 753-2150(office)
Friday
Min 226– He Speaks to Me– Participants in this study by Priscilla Shirer will discover how God spoke to Samuel, Samuel’s response and how He speaks to believers today. By listening to God’s voice and obeying Him, women will experience spiritual growth, Christian discipline, and the desire to serve. This group will follow-up with another study by Priscilla Shirer called Discerning the Voice of God. Beginning January 18, 10am – 12 noon, 605 Kingsway Court. Call Huong Kelly at 767-0783 or seanandhuong@bellsouth.net. Childcare available at First Baptist Church.
Min 224 – Lord, Teach Me to Pray – This new DVD-teaching series directs believers to focus on The Lord’s Prayer and how to pray according to God’s will and purpose. This study by the founder of Precept Ministries, Kay Arthur, provides intensely practical insights to help readers know how to pray, what to pray, and what to expect when they pray. After finishing this 5 session study, the group will then decide on another study for the remainder of the semester. Beginning January 18, 10am – 12 noon, 1539 Oxford Dr. Contact Jennifer Wann at 753-0175 or jwann@murray-ky.net. Childcare available at First Baptist Church.
Min 341 - Woman to Woman Mentoring Orientation Coffee #4 – Based on Titus 2:3-5, this ministry is open to women of all ages attending FBC. Come join us for lunch and find out how you can be a part of a mentor/mentee relationship. Sunday, January 27, 12:15 at the home of Patsy Miller, 2104 Creekwood Dr. Also, please reserve Monday, February 4, 6-9 pm on your calendar. (Details to follow.)
He's Alive!--A Resurrection Celebration - Children will hear an age-appropriate retelling of the crucifixion and resurrection, with attention on the why of the cross and the wonder of the gift of eternal life God offers us through Christ's obedient sacrifice. We will enjoy a Christian adaptation of the traditional Easter Egg Hunt, and each child will make a simple Resurrection Day craft. Refreshments will be served. Two classes. Children ages 3-5, Wednesday, March 12, 10:00 am-11:00 am, FBC Library. (Adults welcome to stay and participate/observe.) School-ages K-5th Grade, Wednesday, March 12, 3:30-4:45. (Adult craft helpers especially welcome and appreciated.)
Min 352 – Men-at-Work – All men and women are invited to come hear Adrian Despres of Kingdom Building Ministries. Saturday, March 15 at 6pm. First Baptist Church. For more information contact Matt Mattingly at 753-9731 mattandchristy@aol.com or Lance Allison at lanceallison@newwavecomm.net.
DiscipleNow Weekend – Youth are invited to get basic training and learn what it means to be a soldier (follower) of Christ. This focused weekend will begin with an introduction banquet on Thursday evening, February 28. Students will then be divided into small groups and will stay in the homes of FBC host families for the weekend of February 29 – March 1. For additional information, contact Boyd Smith at 753-1854 or boyd.smith@fbcmurray.org.
Mat 261ch - Entomology Day – Homeschoolers, in grades one through six, and their parents are invited to the fifth annual Entomology Day. All ages are welcome. Nearly identical classes about aquatic insects will Wednesday, April 23, at 10 am and 1 pm. Make reservations in the First Baptist Library, or email Gary and Roberta Jones at bertalu42@yahoo.com. Each session is limited to 30 people.
Independent Studies
Mat 251 – Parent Mentoring Communication, discipline, love, anger, forgiveness and parenting skills. Call Sarah Hussung at 753-1923 to talk one on one about your child or to set up an appointment to meet with her. Sarah Hussung has an Elementary Education Degree, Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, 25 years experience teaching preschool, and also experience teaching parenting classes.
Mat 223 – Independent Study Christians desiring to grow in Christ, but who are unable to meet with a group at any of the times classes are offered, may choose a subject and let God help you grow as you use FBC Library resources.
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Key: Mat = Maturity Mem = Membership Min = Ministry Mis = Missions