Adult Education
Our Christian Education Program seeks to provide educational experiences that will enable our children, youth and adults to grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ and to equip them for ministry in the church and the world. Our classes and other programs provide opportunities to grow in faith by intentionally including time for sharing and caring for one another, witnessing to God's love and grace in our lives, Bible Study, prayer, and service projects.
Sunday Classes
Exploring the Bible
A group that opens the Bible each week and wrestles with God’s Word…
If you love Bible Study, this group is for you!! This year we will be diving into the Book of Romans. We will read through the chapters during class, sharing questions, ideas and different viewpoints as we go. To expand our understanding of Scripture, we will watch videos explaining the culture and historical events in the century when Christianity developed and found its roots. Are you a beginning student of the Bible or do you have years of experience? In either case, you will feel at home in this relaxed and informal study of the New Testament.
Facilitator: Janice Pannell
Room: C-5
New Covenant Class
A group that shares from their hearts seeking the deeper meaning of life and spirituality
If you hunger for deeper relationships and an opportunity to grow spiritually, then there is a place in this class for you! This year we will explore Phillip Yancy's “Reaching for the Invisible God”. If your hunger for God often seems more frustrating than satisfying; if you're disturbed by the disparity between theology and experience, between God's promises and life's realities; if you wonder where God is sometimes....then this book will take you on a journey of enlightenment and spiritual growth. Join us as we ask tough questions and seek meaningful answers in a safe, supportive fellowship.
Facilitator: Dianne Harrington
Room: Library
Travelers
A group that loves to wrestle with and discuss theological questions…
Beginning in January, this class will read and discuss, The Jesus Way: Conversations on the Way that Jesus is the Way by Eugene Peterson. “A way of sacrifice. A way of failure. A way on the margins. A way of holiness. All of these ways prepared the “way of the Lord” that became incarnate and complete in Jesus.” Come and join us for an engaging discussion of the ways of Jesus, whether we have lost them along the way and how to reclaim them for our Christian journey.
Facilitator: Jim Allison
Room: C-10
M & M (Mission & Ministry)
A group that discusses contemporary Christian writings and their implications for life...
Are the Ten Commandments a set of rules, or a way of life? How does each one call us to reflect and to act? What does it mean to love God and your neighbor? What does it mean to be born in the image and likeness of God? Join us in the Parlor on Sunday mornings for a discussion of these and other questions, using the book, The Ten Commandments: Laws of the Heart by Joan Chittister. All are welcome; reading the chapter in advance is helpful but not required.
Leaders: Mary & Felix Cantu, Susan & Steve Danbom, Linda & Phil Johnson
Room: Parlor
The Wired Word
A group that opens the newspaper and the Bible and discusses current events in light of Scripture...
Each week we'll be discussing a current event and analyzing that event in a biblical context. The developers of the internet-based curriculum that we'll be using identify the subject and discussion points on Thursday of each week, so it doesn't get much "fresher" than this. The subjects of study aren't always on the front page -- they may come from the world of sports, pop culture, politics, or medicine. Join this group for a stimulating and timely discussion.
Leaders: Mike Marcotte
Room: C-3
Weekday Classes
“Invitation to the Old Testament”
This short term Disciple Bible Study is an eight-week, video- based study which explores the story of God’s people in the Old Testament. The study includes a small amount of preparation at home, insightful video presentations and thought-provoking discussion in the company of good friends.
This study is offered from 9:30-11:00 in Room C-3 on Wednesday mornings
Facilitated by Linda Johnson and Shirley Bollich
“That the World May Know”
Filmed on location in Israel, this video series is a unique study that brings the Word of God to life with astounding relevance and insight from teacher Ray Vander Laan. This study includes daily scripture reading at home that provides a basis for the weekly video lesson and discussion. Join us for a time of discovery, sharing and friendship!
This study is offered from 9:30-11:00 in the Parlor on Wednesday Morning.
Facilitated by Barbara McClintic
Other Groups
Tuesday Morning Men's Group meets from 7:00am to 8:00am.
Presbyterian Women's Circles-- Three of the women's circles use the Horizons Bible Study as the basis for their discussion, while the fourth circle discusses theological issues found in contemporary literature and drama. Two of the circles are daytime, and two are evening (September - May).
Other Programs
Operation Timothy-- This one-on-one discipleship series pairs men with men, and women with women, in a challenging and rewarding twelve-week series. You will explore basic issues of faith, develop your ability to share your testimony, and build a rock-solid friendship with your partner. Each lesson includes Bible study, prayer, memory verses, and personal reflection.
Cursillo--Cursillo is a three-day weekend retreat for renewal and fellowship beginning on Thursday evening and concluding on Sunday afternoon. The retreats are held five times each year and dates for the coming year are listed below.
April 10-13, 2008 at Texas Baptist Encampment, Palacios
June 5-8, 2008 at Camp Allen
For more information go to http://www.houstoncursillo.org/
