How do I begin to follow Christ?

3. Our Bible classes offer an in-depth course of study that will help you grow in your walk with the Lord. These classes will give you a deeper understanding of the Word of God and a hunger to know more!

4. How do I begin to follow Christ? • From the very beginning, God's plan has been to make you like His Son, Jesus Christ.  God's desire is for you to be conformed to the image of His Son and not to some man-made religious standard. • During His earthly ministry, Jesus Christ poured His life into a small group of men and women.  He modeled what it meant to be molded into His image by serving, teaching and loving them.  These men and women were then mobilized to reach every people group and to minister what Christ had taught them.  The Bible calls this ministry discipleship.  We are to go and make disciples just as Christ made disciples. • Discipleship is a process that systematically takes a person through the building blocks of God's Word by studying and applying 18 key areas of the Christian faith.  The intent is to accomplish four primary goals in the life of a believer: • 1) to establish him/her in God's Word • 2) to establish the disciple in the fellowship of believers • 3) to establish him/her in the local church • 4) to establish the disciple in ministry

5. The Christian is told in II Timothy 2:15. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Pastor Jeff Adams explains simply and concisely in this series how the serious Bible student can rightly divide the Word of God without the aid of study helps and a formal education. Through the application of specific rules, anyone can learn the Bible.

6. For ladies only  • Take a journey to discover true Christian freedom - the abundant life God intends for every believer. Learn to make freedom in Christ a daily reality through the truth of God's Word - Truth that will set us free. Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in life!

7. Our Life Growth classes will help you develop and cultivate a healthy lifestyle physically and spiritually.Through our life growth classes we offer many areas of ministry that may be specific to your need or of the need of someone you know and love. These classes not only promote “life growth”, but “life change” as well.

8. Topics include: • Every believer has a calling. • Heresies concerning suffering and death. • Faith now sits on the Throne of God. • Men of Faith who temporarily lost faith. • The Fruits of Suffering • Interpreting Life Right • Thank you God, for everything? • Stop trying to figure it all out • Where is the Joy of the Lord? • Dying to see heaven • Setting your house in order. Throughout the GriefShare program, you will hear people talking about the importance of a relationship with Jesus Christ in healing from the deep pain of grief. In fact, you will hear it said that you cannot fully heal from grief without the power of Christ in your life. When older adults experience changes caused by the aging process, it's often difficult for families to know how to begin managing their loved ones' care, deal with difficult emotions, and make informed decisions.

9. Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce • DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. • DivorceCare is led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life.

10. YOU CAN BE FREE FROM YOUR ADDICTION • Testimonial: “After a long battle with many addictions, my life has changed... and so can yours.  You don't have to fight the fight alone.  Reformers Unanimous offers a way out - A way to stop living the same day over and over again.”

11. We also offer Personal Development classes that are geared to help you learn a hobby or skill that you wouldn't ordinarily be able to do, in a Christian environment and setting that will promote how to use what you learn in and for the cause of Christ. If you would like to learn some new skills, then our Personal Development classes are for you.

12. You’ve heard the numbers: The Associated Press reported in June of 2004 that, according to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population is growing 4 times faster than the rest of the population. • Could you lead them to Jesus? • Can you invite them to our “Spanish Church”? • Can you witness to them at the workplace? 1st Peter 3:15 - “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear”

13. “Sewing HIS Love” • Titus 2:3-5 - “The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”

14. Taught by Dr. Howard Hendricks.Full of vivid graphics and realistic classroom dramas.Helps teachers stay motivated in the face of great challenges.Unlocks the principles of teaching found in the Bible.Helps teachers prevent burnout and stay excited about their work. • Tape 1: Teacher. • Tape 2: Education. • Tape 3: Activity. • Tape 4: Communication. • Tape 5: Heart. • Tape 6: Encouragement. • Tape 7: Readiness.

15. Your Finances and God • Using tools from Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University”, as well as “Crown Financial Ministries”- come for yourself and see that God does have a plan to help you in the area of finances. This very practical series will help you in every area of budgeting, planning and most importantly honoring God with your money.

16. The First Place movement has taken the nation by storm! Started in 1981as a ministry of First Baptist Church of Houston, First Place is a reliable, proven method of weight loss and balanced living. It continues to grow as a strong church program. First Place has had groups in 12,000 churches across the country—with over a half million members! The tremendous success of First Place is due to its biblical approach to weight management, which puts Christ first and improves every area of a person’s life: spiritual, physical, mental and emotional. This Christ-centered, balanced weight-loss program has guided hundreds of thousands of people to a healthy lifestyle and a closer walk with the Lord. The program includes Bible study, group support and accountability; a proven, common-sense nutrition plan; regular exercise; daily prayer; and Scripture memorization. The First Place program consists of nine categories, which make up the "commitments" that each member is asked to prayerfully consider and follow when joining a class: • Attendance • Encouragement • Prayer• Bible Reading • Scripture Memory • Bible Study•"Live-It" Plan • Commitment Record • Exercise First Place offers a series of Bible Studies. These studies address many issues of everyday life and provide opportunities for growth in Christ. Members complete a weekly Bible study which—combined with prayer and Scripture reading—helps to impart God's strength, empowering members to overcome temptation and make long-lasting lifestyle changes.

17. 1st Grade through 5th

18. If you have read any of Dave Ramsey's books on Financial Peace and Total Money makeover you will now have the actual tools to use with your kids to teach them about spending,saving and giving. There is a short pamphlet on the actual "teaching" and the rest of the package has the chore list, envelope system and tracking for savings. This is a hands on tool set vs. a "how to" book.

19. A wonderful adventure on the road of righteousness! Here’s a fun way to get children into the 10 commandments and the 10 commandments into the hearts of children. With these 13 easy lessons you’ll take kids on exciting journeys filled with stories, fun, prayer and adventure. Along the way, they’ll learn that God gives us laws because he loves us. And best of all, the final lesson shows how all of the commandments lead us to the cross.

20. DivorceCare for Kids is a special group to help children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. At their weekly DC4K group, kids make friends with other kids who understand how they feel and the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. • Best of all, children will learn how God's love can strengthen them and help turn tears to hope and joy! DC4K design The DC4K group meets weekly in 13-week cycles. We combine games, crafts, activities, music and DVD dramas to create a fun atmosphere where children feel comfortable and accepted. They look forward to each time their DC4K “family” gets together. Ages: DC4K is designed for children ages 5-12.

21. From the nursery through 5 years old, we want CLUChildtime to be a great time of FUN and FELLOWSHIP for your child that keeps them wanting to come back. Through a score of fun activities and Christ-like principles, Childtime “FunoMatic” promotes an effective developmental approach to learning… and having FUN doing it !

23. Like no other time in history, youth are looking for real answers to life's questions. They want to know truth, not just the trends and traditions.Word of Life Local Church Ministries is all about communicating truth... Biblical Truth.The challenge we have embraced is to "Reach youth, whose needs constantly change, with the TRUTH that never changes." Reaching Youth With The Gospel of Christ

25. Sign Language • Want to learn yet another language?What about “Sign Language” ? • We will have a class for adults and one for children as well. • Come and get equipped to witness for Christ to yet another people group!

26. SynopsisDavid and Claudia Arp help empty-nesters overcome eight marital challenges to make the rest of their marriage the best of their marriage. • DescriptionYour children are gone or leaving soon. It's time to focus once again on your own future and especially on your marriage. What's in store for the second half? David and Claudia Arp provide answers and practical help in this groundbreaking book. Drawing on their national survey of hundreds of "second-half" couples, the Arps reveal eight marital challenges every long-term marriage faces, and they offer strategies and exercises for meeting each of them. The Second Half of Marriage will challenge you to create a vision for the rest of your life together -- and inspire you to make that vision a reality.

27. Dr. Hovind's Creation Seminar Series is his most popular set of videos. God has used the message it presents to bring thousands of people closer to Him. This 17-hour series comes on seven DVDs and is frequently updated to provide the most current information available. • The Age of the Earth • The Garden of Eden • Dinosaurs and the Bible • Lies in the Textbooks • The Danger of Evolution • The Hovind Theory • Question and Answers about other unique

28. The Quest for Authentic Manhood is the foundational level or ground floor of manhood. This 24-session study focuses on a man’s core identity and gives an overview of basic manhood issues. It will help men deal with various identity issues by looking back at past wounds and other things that may have distorted their idea of biblical masculinity. Throughout the course of the study, men will learn how to clearly define manhood and will finally be able to give a succinct and passionate answer to the questions, “What is a man?” and “What am I living to be?” This captivating journey helps men: • Resolve wounds from their past • Embrace a biblical definition of manhood • Develop their own personal manhood plan

29. Want to know more? Come Sundays at 5:15 to explore, or call our offices at 770-222-3330 Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm