ministries - Center for Discipleship

Prime Time Wednesday resumes August 11 with Leadership NOW

Being United Methodist in the Bible Belt
led by Rev. Brian Davis
August 18, 25, September 1, 8

Want to know more about what it means to be United Methodist and how to talk about who we are, what we believe, and what we value in clear, straightforward, and compelling ways? We’ll discuss Wesleyan theology and practice while respecting other traditions. As John Wesley himself might have said, this is “plain truth for plain people.” This study helps us understand the basic tenets of United Methodist doctrine and theology and to be formed as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

Living the Questions
led by Rev. Charles Neal

“Living the Questions” (Part II) invites you to make your faith relevant to the hard realities that characterize our world. During a 20 minute video, a diverse group of theologians will help us see the relationship between our faith and some of the most pressing issues of the day. Charles Neal will lead a discussion during the balance of the hour as we search together for ways God would have us respond to these issues. Topics:
Aug. 18 Restoring Relationships
Aug. 25 Evil, Suffering, and a God of Love
Sept. 1 The Myth of Redemptive Violence
Sept. 8 Reclaiming the World (a call to eco-justice)

Eight-week Disciple Bible Study
Invitation to the Old Testament
Frank Rabold, Facilitator
Books: $12
Explore the Old Testament’s story of God and God’s calling of the people of Israel through the many “voices” of the biblical text. Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Old Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible.
Includes video segments. Books available. To see session one online, go to cokesbury.com. Search for study name.
Sessions:
August 18 – September 8; September 29 – October 20
1. The Making of the Hebrew Bible
2. The Creation Story of Israel
3. Out of Bondage
4. Promise and Problem in the Land
5. Israel Has a King
6. Division and the Rise of Prophecy
7. Exile and Response
8. Restoration and Renewal

Wednesday Choir Rehearsal Schedule: Chancel Choir – 7:30 p.m.

Dinner reservations for Wednesday night Prime Time Dinner
are needed by noon on Tuesday.
Use foodrsvp@fcumc.org
or call the church and leave your reservation on extension 3123.

Give us your name and how many dinner reservations you need.
(Please give us the age of each child.)