WEEKDAY COURSES AND GROUPS: WINTER 2012
Making more healthy disciples is the goal of Weekday Courses at Valley! You are invited to closely examine the Weekday Course descriptions and schedule below and choose a Course that will help you to become a better disciple. Online pre-registration is required for Courses.
Courses are separated into the following categories: Bible Study, Christian Growth, Christianity and Culture, Marriage & Family and Finances.
In which of these areas do you need strengthening?
BLOCK 4 [February 14 - March 27]
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Tuesdays / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays / 7 - 8:45 p.m. |
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Weekday Course Descriptions
[Bible Study]
Book of Genesis
This is an in-depth, verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter study of Genesis. This group will look to complete one chapter each week. Block 3 begins Genesis 38, the study of Joseph as a leader who trusts God, even when circumstances suggest that he is all alone. Joseph resists temptation, is blessed by God, and rescues an entire nation from certain destruction. Register Now!
Book of Luke
It is amazing what God reveals to us in scripture if we dig deep! Come to this small group Bible study and deepen your relationship with God in a verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Luke. This group is open to anyone who is interested. There are no outside resource materials. Just bring your Bible. Feel free to join anytime or just come check it out. Register Now!
Bible Prophecy: God's Truth (runs September - May)
Today's events have been prophesied for centuries. This course will explore Bible accuracy, Gospel veracity, God's truth as comfort in modern times and God's master plan for humanity.
Register Now!
Latino Women: Book of Genesis / Estudio de Génesis
It's important for each disciple to know how humanity's biggest treasure was created. God gave us the Bible with an objective: that we know Him through the Bible. Es importante para cada discípulo conocer cómo llegó a formarse el tesoro más grande que posee la humanidad. Dios dio la Biblia al hombre con el único propósito de que a través de ella lo llegáramos a conocer. Register Now!
Women's Precept: Book of Genesis (runs September - May)
This is a year-long study of the foundational "Book of Beginnings." This in-depth study is divided into five sections, with each section having a separate workbook. We will discover how God's plan for His creation unfolds and what He says aout: the Creation, the Fall, the Flood, the Nations, and what we, His people, can learn from the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Esau and Joseph. Please call LuAnn Turbiak at 860.693.2798 before registering for this course. Genesis Part 2 meeting dates will be on Nov. 1,8,15, 29, Dec. 6,13 and Jan. 3,10,17,24,31. The Part 2 workbook is $23. Register Now!
[Christian Growth]
What Happens When Women Say Yes to God (Blocks 4-5)
Perhaps you were one of the women who had a friend that heard Lysa TerKeurst at Christmas in the Valley and were wondering how to further your conversation with her about what it means to say "Yes to God." This study will explore TerKeurst's book and DVD, What Happens When Women Say Yes to God. In it, she shares inspiring stories from her own life, along with compelling biblical insights as she describes what it means to partner with God in all decisions and actions. We will explore how honoring God produces a life of deep joy and great purpose. It is an invitation to seek God and boldly ask for and expect more from the Christian life.
* The Power of One: Why We Celebrate Women's Stories
* The Five Questions: How to Recognize God's Leading
* Learning to Live Open Handed: How to Receive God's Best Blessings
* Simple Acts of Obedience Change the World: Ways to Have a Transforming Faith
* I Want to Say Yes, But I'm Afraid: How to Trust God
* So What Does God Want Me to Do?: How to Live in God's Will
$6 Register Now!
[Christianity & Culture]
The Truth Project (Blocks 4-5)
This study equips believers with a comprehensive biblical worldview. It presents ways to align one's actions to one's core beliefs in everyday life. Register Now!
[Marriage & Family]
Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of Young Children (runs March 6 - 20)
Kevin Searles and Patsy Webb will teach this three-week workshop on leading your children to follow in the steps of Jesus. The primary focus will discussion and practical tools for for parents with young children to teach faith at home. Register Now!
Moms' Bible Study: Biblical Womanhood (runs September - May)
This year, Moms' Bible Study will explore the Scriptures to discover what God expects of women so we can better understand how to live life in a way that pleases Him. This study will also look at a few women of the Bible to get a better perspective of how God works in the details of our lives to accomplish His purposes and make Himself known. MBS will meet on the following dates: Sept. 7, 21, Oct. 5, 19, Nov. 2, 30, Dec. 14, Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, March 7, 21, April 4, 25, and May 9. Register for Moms' Bible Study HERE.
Marriage on the Rock (Blocks 3-4)
In an age of disposable marriages and information overload, the only place couples can turn for real answers is to God. This 10-week DVD study by Pastor Jimmy Evans details God's biblical principles that will create a marriage that is secure, satisfying and passionate in the way He intended. This very practical teaching is for married couples and those looking to get married. A Couples Discussion Guide accompanies the course and provides activities for couples between sessions. $10
Topics include:
The four basic needs of all human beings
Finding the Rock: Why only Jesus can fulfill your deepest needs
The four foundational laws of marriage
Understanding four kinds of destructive husbands / wives
Understanding and meeting your spouse's needs
Essential skills for maximum pleasure in marriage (communication, money management, parenting, sexual pleasure, in-law relations)
Parental influences in your marriage
