Current Studies
Please call the church office at 494-3455 for registration information.
SUNDAY
Mysticism Class
Beginning January 22, we will focus on the work of one mystic each month. Our next installment of this class is a "make-up" lesson from November. We will be discussing the book The Mirrior of Simple Souls by French mystic Marguerite Porete. Please purchase the book from your favorite bookseller and read the material ahead of time. No need to sign up, just show up and enjoy. Future classes will include John Climacus and The Ladder of Divine Ascent, John Comenius and The Labyrinth of the World, and Julian of Norwich's Showings.
2:00-4:00 p.m. in Wesley 802: January 22
Led by Pastor Damon Relder
Purchase your own book
MONDAY
United Methodist Men's Breakfast Bible Study
The men gather for breakfast, fellowship and scripture study each Monday, as one chapter from the Old and New Testament books are read...a tradition dating back to the mid-1970s. The UMM are encouraged to sign up to pre-read sequential chapters and present a summary/outline of the message. A short round of questions, answers, and comments are then shared.
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. in Wesley 703, ongoing
Free breakfast for newcomers; $3 after that
TUESDAY
Hebrews Bible Study
Following in the pattern of teaching a book from the Old Testament in the fall and a book from the New Testament in the spring, Pastor Damon will offer a 13-week class every Tuesday on the Letter to the Hebrews. This is another course that Pastor Damon has written exploring what has been called "...the highest Christology of the New Testament". In other words, what is it about the man Jesus of Nazareth that would identify him as the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament? The course booklet is $5 and can be obtained from Gail Hatcher before class or you can wait and obtain your copy at the first meeting. Please sign up, no later than Sunday, January 8th, so we can produce enough copies.
3:30-5:00 p.m. in Wesley 806: January 10 to April 17
Led by Pastor Damon Relder
Cost of book is approximately $5
Disciple Bible Study II
Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts, Into the World, 32 Weeks. Must have completed DBS I. Begins September 6th.
6:30-8:00 p.m. in Gibbs 1106
Led by Pastor Damon Relder
Cost $5
WEDNESDAY
James, Mercy Triumphs
by Beth Moore
James forces us to face the implications of faith. Be inspired to put your faith into action in practical ways. Beth will explore such concepts as joy, hardship, faith, wisdom, prayer, humility and more.
9:30-11:30 a.m. &
12:30-2:30 p.m. in Wesley 804
January 11 - February 22, Various Leaders
Cost $20
Lenten Study - Parables and Passion
This course will examine various parables of Jesus which help us find the sacred in the ordinary moments of life. Please register no later than February 8th.
10:00 a.m. in Wesley 703
February 22 - April 4
Led by Pastor Damon Relder
Cost $15
Parables From the Backside
by J. Ellsworth Kalas
Kalas presents new insight into 12 of Jesus' parables by entering them from the back side.....through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. With this approach, he provides new insight and clarifies basic teaching.
10-11 a.m. in Wesley 703
January 11 - February 15 (rest of book will be studied after Lent)
Led by Jim Alexander
cost $15
Five Love Languages of Children
by Gary Chapman
Does your child speak a different language? Attitude, behavior, development all depend on the relationship between you and your child. Dr. Chapman will give you the tools you need to better relate to your kids.
6:30-7:30 p.m. in Wesley 804
January 11 - February 8
Led by Sara and Andrew Ramirez
cost of book $15
The Gospel of Matthew: How to be the Church
The Gospel of Matthew has been called the "Church's Book". It has influenced the way the church has been formed perhaps more than any other book of the Bible. Over the course of 10 weeks, we will study how community is formed and guided in Matthew. We will study themes of Messiah, turmoil, Kingdom of God, and others in order to see how these influenced the early church. The only required book for this class is the Bible.
6:30-7:30 p.m. in Wesley 802
January 11 - March 28
Led by Pastor Dave Felps
Bring your Bible
Financial Peace University
by Dave Ramsey
Well-known Christian economic advisor, Dave Ramsey, has been leading people through a 13-week program to help them take control of their finances in a way that follows Biblical principles and practical steps. A free preview of the specifics of the class will be held on Wednesday, January 11, from 7:00-9:00 pm in the Chapel. Anyone is invited to attend that meeting, especially people you know who are not currently Coker members. Sign up for the class that night if you wish. The cost of the course is $93, if you register through our church, and includes a huge package of reading materials, workbooks and CDs to guide you through the course. For more information, please contact Rev. Relder. Mike Nelson and Pastor Damon will facilitate the course as part of our Mid-Week Manna program.
6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Chapel
January 25 - May 2
Facilitated by Pastor Damon Relder and Mike Nelson
cost $93
MID-WEEK MANNA:
Wednesdays during the school year
Worship, Dinner, Bible Studies, Kids' Activities, Youth Activities, and Choir
5:30 - 6:30 PM...Dinner in Gym, reservations requested
Adults: $4.00; Children: $2.00
Dinner will resume January 12th, 2012
Reservations are requested by 12:00 PM the Monday before the dinner. They may be made by placing the yellow reservation form in the jar in the Gazebo on Sunday mornings, in the offering plate, or in Gail Hatcher's mail box. Phone reservations have the same deadline. Each week the cooks prepare a few extra meals which will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Payment for meals will be made at the door.
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM.................Kids' Bible Adventures
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM.................Various Studies
- 7:00 - 8:00 PM.................Middle School & High School Bible Studies
- 7:00 - 8:30 PM.................Chancel Choir Rehearsal
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THURSDAY
Walking With Jesus- A Chronological Study of the Life of Jesus in the Gospels
This is a 32 week study which takes the stories of all four gospels of Jesus' adult ministry (beginning at baptism), and re-arranges them in chronological order. The reading and study is fairly intense but the rewards are well worth it.
3:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. in Gibbs 1108-1109
Begins Aug 18th.
Led by Pastor Damon Relder
Cost of workbook $20
Women in the Word
A monthly stand-alone Bible Study. Bring your Bible and enjoy discovering more about THE WORD!
9:15 - 10:30 a.m. (9:15 for coffee) in Wesley 802
Second Thursday of each month
sponsored by UMW, led by Pastor Barbara
