“The Bible in English” study
Posted on April 25th, 2008
Starting Wednesday, April 16 and lasting until May 7, Dr. Rodney Dunning will lead a study on “The Bible in English” a study on how we got our Bible, textual criticism, English translations, the notion of “inspiration” and Bible study tools. The following is the schedule of topics to be covered:
4/16 ….. Recovering the original text of the Bible
4/23 ….. English translations of the Bible
4/30 ….. The nature of the Bible as an inspired text
5/7 ……. Tools for interpreting the Bible
Rodney will post a summary of his presentation on his blog called “Very Important Stuff.” Click on the links above to read a summary of Rodney’s presentation.
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Jesus Saves! But How?
Posted on February 21st, 2008
For three Wednesday nights, February 20, 27 and March 12 April 2, Michael will be leading a study examining the ways the Bible and Christians have understood how Jesus saves. Special attention will be paid to the various “theories of atonement” that Christians have used to explain the saving work of Jesus. We encourage all to attend the study to gain a better appreciation for our salvation through Christ as we approach Holy Week.
Books used as resources for this study include:
- Baker, Mark D. editor. Proclaiming the Scandal of the Cross: Contemporary Images of the Atonement. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006.
- Beilby, James and Paul R. Eddy. The Nature of Atonement: Four Views. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2006.
- Boersma, Hans. Violence, Hospitality and the Cross: Reappropriating the Atonement Tradition. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004.
- Capon, Robert Farrar. The Fingerprints of God: Tracking the Divine Suspect through a History of Images. Grand Rapids: William B Eerdmans, 2000.
- Green, Joel and Mark D. Baker. Recovering the Scandal of the Cross: Atonement in New Testament & Contemporary Contexts. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2000.
- McKnight, Scot. Embracing Grace: A Gospel for All of Us. Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2005.
Outlines of the presentations in .pdf format are available below:
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January Study on “Our Baptist Heritage: History, Controversy, and Four Fragile Freedoms”
Posted on January 9th, 2008
In the month of January, Rev. Amanda Johnston will lead a study on our Baptist heritage and the four fragile freedoms that define us as a Baptist congregation: Bible freedom, soul freedom, church freedom and religious freedom. Each Wednesday night starting Jan. 9, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., we will cover one of the four freedoms. The books that will be used for the study are listed below. If you would like to purchase them you may do so via the links below. However, it is not necessary for you to purchase any of the books to participate in the study.
Main Resources:
Walter B. Shurden, Baptist Identity: Four Fragile Freedoms ($12)
Also by Shurden, Not a Silent People: Controversies That Have Shaped Southern Baptists ($14)
Other Resources:
The Way We Were by Fisher Humphreys ($12)
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Thanksgiving Baskets
Posted on November 15th, 2007
As we’ve done in the past, our church is providing Thanksgiving baskets for ten families in our community identified by social services that are in need during this season. Amanda and the Children’s Committee did a great job in mobilizing our Sunday School classes to purchase the needed food items for the baskets. Then, last night, during their Wednesday night “Bible Blitz” time, our children “assembled” the baskets with enough food to make a nice Thanksgiving meal for each family. Many thanks to all who contributed to this effort. These baskets, together with a frozen turkey, will be delivered to social services next week for distribution.
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Wed. Night Activities Fall 2007
Posted on September 4th, 2007
Starting September 5, our Wednesday Night Activities will resume.
Here is the schedule:
| 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. | Wednesday Night Supper COST: $4 for adults; $2.00 for children; $12 family limit |
| 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. | Children’s Choir, led by Gail Cave |
| 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. | Adult Discipleship Study (formerly known as Wed. Night Bible Study) in Fellowship Hall |
| 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Bell Choir rehearsal |
| 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. |
“Bible Blitz,” a curriculum of active learning featuring science experiments, games, crafts, and life lessons for grade-school children |
| 7:15 to 7:30 p.m. | Prayer Time in Fellowship Hall |
| 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal |
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“Nooma” Bible Study
Posted on September 4th, 2007
For our Wednesday Night Adult Discipleship Study, Michael and Amanda will lead a study and discussion time based on a video series called NOOMA produced by the Rev. Rob Bell, Teaching Pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
This series will begin Wednesday, September 12 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Video and discussion topics include:
9/12 “Where Is God When the Storms Come?” – “Rain”
9/19 “Love or Lust?” – “Flame”
9/26 “Why Am I Here?” – “Trees”
10/3 Alma Hunt Missions Offering Presentation
10/10 “Why Go to Church?” – “Sunday”
10/17 “Why Silence?” – “Noise”
10/24 “What Do You Want?” – “Kickball”
10/31 “Why Forgive?” – “Luggage”
11/7 A Service of Remembrance
11/14 “Following Jesus?” – “Dust”
11/21 No Wednesday Activities (Thanksgiving)
11/29 “Scaring People into Loving God?” – “Bullhorn”
12/5 “Ashamed?” – “Lump”
Come, as we view the video and discuss these provocative topics!
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Wed. Night Supper Menus, Sept. 2007
Posted on September 4th, 2007
COST: $4 for adults; $2.00 for children; $12 family limit.
Please contact us by Monday to place your reservation/cancellation for supper, thanks!
| September 5 |
Oven Fried Chicken with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Rolls and Banana Pudding Children’s menu: SAME |
| September 12 |
Baked Pork Chops with Gravy, Fried Apples, Green Peas, Tossed Salad, Rolls and Jello Children’s menu: SAME |
| September 19 |
Fish, Navy Beans, Stewed Tomatoes, Tossed Salad, Corn Bread and Chocolate Pudding Children’s menu: Chicken Nuggets |
| September 26 |
Spaghetti, Corn on Cob, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread & Lemon Chess Pie Children’s menu: SAME |
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