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.
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 begins a new quarter in September. We will be studying the work and times of three prominent Old Testament prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. This month we have four lessons involving Isaiah and two of Judah's most "righteous" kings, Hezekiah and Josiah.
On September 7, Andrew Sanders will present the story of Isaiah"s call and introduce us to King Hezekiah, whose faith changed him from a prideful man to a righteous ruler of Judah.(Isaiah 6, 38)
On September 14, Tim Ailsworth will teach about King Hezekiah's attempt to revitalize the faith of Judah through his restoration of the Temple and renewal of proper worship by the people. (2nd Chronicles 30)
On September 21, Mark Crean will share the story of the "rediscovery" of the book of Deuteronomy during a Temple restoration, inspiring "good" King Josiah to lead Judah in a spiritual renewal. (2nd Chronicles 34)
On September 28, Claude Thomason will take us past the fall of Judah to the time of exile, and teach from one of Isaiah's "Suffering Servant Songs" that offered hope and redemption for a people in despair. (Isaiah 53)
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.