Adult Education, Winter 2021
As the rules surrounding group gatherings evolve, Bible study may be held via Zoom, in small groups off-campus, or on-campus. Scroll down for details. Zoom links are posted in the church calendar for easy access.
Thursday Bible Study
Who Were the Disciples?
9:30 AM and 7:15 PM (your choice)
January 7 to April 29 (17 weeks)
Who were the disciples/apostles? How did they respond to Jesus’ commandments? And in what type of environment did they start the Churches of Christ?
What can we learn from them daily in our lives and can emulate? All classes will be held on Zoom unless otherwise indicated.
Jan 7 - General Overview
Jan 14 - Andrew
Jan 21 - James, son of Zebedee
Jan 28 - Thomas
Feb 4 - Matthew
Feb 11 - Nathanial/Bartholomew
Feb 18 - Lenten Series begins (see below)
Mar 25 - Lenten Series ends
April 1 - Peter
April 8 - Philip
April 15 - John, brother of James
April 22 - James, Son of Alpheaus
April 29 - Simon, the Zealot
Lenten Bible Study
Max Lucado Lenten Series
9:30 AM and 7:15 PM (your choice) February 18 - March 25 (6 weeks)
Led by Bonnie Horner and Ron Verduin
In He Chose the Nails, Max Lucado observes that the last moments leading up to Jesus’ death were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Click on the image for more information about Max Lucado.
The thrust of this study is to get a new perspective on Lent.
Typically we think of Christmas/Advent as the time when things are given and
Easter/Lent as the time when things are given up. Lucado suggests and
demonstrates that Lent is all about the gift God has chosen to give us - Salvation by
God's grace gifted to us through Christ's death and resurrection.
God has chosen to:
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Be one of us
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Forgive us
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Invite us into his presence
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Love us forever
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Give us victory
Study guides are available in the church lobby for $5.00
Feb 18 - God chose to be one with us
Feb 25 - God chose to forgive us
Mar 4 - God chose to invite us in his presence
Mar 11 - God chose to love us forever
Mar 18 - God chose to give us victory
Mar 25 - God chose to give us confidence
Lenten Daily Devotional by Zoom
Our Daily Bread
9:00AM every morning except Sundays
Monday, March 1 - Saturday, April 3
Join others in a Zoom daily devotional during Lent. Free devotional guides are available for pick-up 24/7 in the Little Free Library outside our main entrance. Click here for Zoom Link.
Zoom links will also be posted in the church calendar.
Easter Book Study by Zoom
Forgiveness, by Marjorie J. Thompson
Sundays, 6:00PM
April 4, Easter Sunday - May 9 (6 weeks)
Pastor Judi leads this study featuring Marjorie J. Thompson's book, Forgiveness. From the website: "forgiving others and humbly asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christian believers. In six brief chapters, the author prompts discussion with questions such as
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Is forgiveness a Christian duty under all circumstances?
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Is forgiveness a matter between individuals, or is it meaningful only in the context of communities?
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How do we get past emotional barriers to real forgiveness?
Using biblical examples and real-life situation, Thompson illustrates each chapter's theme in an informative and engaging way."
Books are available in the office ($11.00) and include a study guide. If you prefer a "green" option, a Kindle version is availalbe online.
If the lack of a Bible is holding you back from participating, stop by the OLCCP Little Free Library and pick one up, yours to keep. Devotional booklets are also available in the LFL.
