"Love, Sex & Lasting Relationships"
by Chip Ingram

This is a study by Chip Ingram on building a relationship to last. You don't have to be married to participate in this class only a desire to be in a committed relationship blessed by God. Workbooks & dvd's will be provided. Your participation in this class will make this class unique. Some of the topics will include : Conflicts are an opportunity to grow, God has a design for our relationship, Becoming the right person, Marriage & finances intervene, Baggage conflicts, Jesus said in this life we will have tribulations.

In the first chapter of In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day, Batterson weaves a thrilling tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat and the adrenaline pumping. Then, you discover it's actually a re-telling of a Biblical story. It's the story of Benaiah and his rise from lion chaser to David's chief military advisor.  Batterson breathes new life into this ancient tale in a creative, thought-provoking, and challenging way. We've all seen lion tamers. But lion chasers? That's just plain crazy. And yet that is what God is calling us to be. People who realize that Jesus did not die on the cross just to ensure that we could live safe lives. In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day dares us to go back to Biblical faith, which is risky, uncertain, and dangerous. But it always leads to God. Batterson uses Benaiah's encounter with the lion as a backdrop to explore seven lion chasing skills:

Words are one of the most powerful forces in the universe, and they can be used for good or evil. When God created our world, He did so with words. He said, "Let there be..." and it was so. While our words cannot bring into existence things that are not, they do have the power to build courage into a husband's life, instill confidence into a child's heart, fan into flames the dying embers of a friend's smoldering dreams, and draw the lost to Christ. This book is for every woman who desires to use her words to build up rather than tear down, to encourage rather than discourage, to cheer rather than jeer. It is for all who desire to have more control over that mighty force called the tongue.

Prayer was the backbone of Jesus' life and ministry.  From his baptism to his crucifixion, the Gospels portray Jesus as a man of prayer who knew and deeply valued intimate communication with his heavenly Father.  What can we learn from the prayers he prayed?  In six engaging, interactive small
group sessions, this Deep Connection DVD series helps you explore the prayers of Jesus to gain new insights into prayer, the character of God, and how to deepen your relationship with him. With maps and pictures, outlines, key Scripture verses, discussion questions,and a personal five day Bible study for each session, this class will help you get the most out of The Prayers of Jesus, both in your group and in applying what you learn in your life.

Do you ever wonder what non-financial legacy that you will leave for your heirs?

Jim Adams will lead a 4-week class on the book" Ethical Wills" by Dr Barry Baines.  Attendees will learn what Ethical Wills are, how they have roots in the Bible, and what they share about past family values and experiences that may reflect your current fiber and make-up, and how you live those values today.

You will learn that wealth is more than money and possessions.  We will review sample ethical wills and participate in exercises and reflections on your own family heritage.

You should complete the class with a working draft of your own ethical will and also a better understanding of your own values and beliefs that will shape future generations of your own family.