SUNDAY Mornings
The SALT class meets each Sunday during the program year in Kemp Hall. The SALT class - Sharing and Learning Together - is an adult Sunday School class designed for all seasons of life and faith development. Each week we explore and discuss one of four topics:
Praying in the News - Connecting our faith to the world around us, we discuss our reactions to current events and headlines. This topic is led by Jenn Cornell.
The Parables - As we focus on favorite parables, we consider their implications and lessons for us. This is led by Pratt Cherry.
Why is That There? - We explore Scripture selections that include details that appear to be unnecessary or unimportant, but on a closer look, are quite important. This study is led by Jack Foley.
Jesus: A Pilgrimage - This book by Father James Martin recreates the settings of beloved Bible stories and encourages discussion of how Jesus speaks to us today. Linda Thomas leads this discussion.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MBW BIBLE CLASS WILL MEET AT 9:00 ON OCTOBER 5*
Join the Martin B. Williams Bible Class in Room 01 for some thoughtful lessons, a few favorite hymns, and good fellowship.
The MBW Bible Class is continuing its study this fall of the major Old Testament prophets. In November we will have one last lesson on Jeremiah and then move on to Ezekiel and his messages to the people in exile.
On November 2, Mark Crean will provide a final lesson on the prophet Jeremiah, bringing us the story of Ebed-Melech and his courageous willingness to confront the king in order to rescue God's servant Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 38)
On November 9, Andrew Sanders will set the stage for Ezekiel's story by describing the collapse of Judah, the fall of Jerusalem and beginning of the exile to Babylon. (2nd Kings)
On November 16, Tim Ailsworth will introduce us to the prophet Ezekiel and share how God used the death of Ezekiel's wife to help him instruct the people of Israel on how to respond to the fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple. (Ezekiel 3, 24)
On November 23, Claude Thomason will report on God's assignment to Ezekiel to be a "watchman" for Israel, reminding the people that God imposes judgment on the wicked but also offers patience, grace and mercy for those seeking justice and righteousness. (Ezekiel 33)
On November 30, Dusty Boyd will teach from a portion of Ezekiel's great vision, sharing Ezekiel's imagery of a restored Temple with a river of the "water of life" flowing from it, instilling a sense of hope and renewal in the people. (Ezekiel 47)
While conversing over coffee, we will focus on our fellowship and learn to grow in our Christian faith together during this informal gathering. Come join us!
mid-week offerings
The prayer of the faithful is powerful and effective. -James 5:16b (NIV)
The Thursday Prayer Group meets virtually each week at noon. Prayers are said for our church, its staff, officers, and programs as well as for Christ's church universal. We pray for specific needs as well as general needs. We say prayers of adoration and praise to our God. We offer prayers of gratitude for the joys and blessings we know and prayers of intercession for the needs of individuals in our congregation and those whom we know outside of our church family. All requests for prayer are held with utmost confidentiality. We pray for our nation and the world at large.
We consider this hour meaningful and joyful as we recognize God's presence with us. Anyone is welcome to join us. For more information contact one of those currently attending: Jack Foley, Ron Gift, Sally Maynard, or Donya Ransom.
Open to everyone, the Thursday Afternoon Bible Study group studies individual books of the Bible in an informal, discussion-based format. The class is led by Jack Foley and Linda Thomas.
Meetings are held via Zoom, each Thursday 1:30-2:30 p.m., and participants are welcome to join in at any time. To receive the Zoom link each week, contact the church office at 804.740.7083.