Adult Education

Adult Fellowships

 

9:00-10:00 AM

Contacts:  Michael Mudlaff, Pastor; Sandy Tuinstra, Deacon of Christian Education

 

Logos

Old Testament Survey

Laying the foundation for understanding the New Testament (1 Corinthians 10:6 and 11).

Teacher:  Dan Marvin

Location:  Hospitality Room

 

Van and the Bible in the Morning

Continued studies through the book of Genesis

Teacher:  Van Harden

Location:  Great Hall, west wing

 

The Adult Sunday School Class Formerly Known as the Young Adults Fellowship

The Gospel of John is an intensely theological book, written “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”  Come join us as the incarnate God is revealed to the world in his son, Jesus Christ!

Teacher:  Chad Carlson

Location:  Children’s Worship Center, east wing

 

 

Special Sunday Morning Opportunities

 

Explorer’s Class

This four-week class is for those exploring membership at Westkirk Presbyterian Church.  Join Pastor Michael as we explore what it means to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and be a part of the local body of Christ.

 

Teacher:  Pastor Michael Mudlaff

Location:  Lounge (east of the Narthex)

Date:  The next Explorer’s Class will kick off in January of 2011

 

Parents of Senior High Youth

The Truth Project - This course is for parents and students to attend together.  The Truth Project is a DVD-based curriculum comprised of 12 lessons focused on the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.  Parents are encouraged to enroll their youth in this course.

 

Facilitators:  Kevin Heer, and Mandy Carlson

Location:  Student Center, East Wing, lower level

 

WOW (Westkirk on Wednesdays)

 

Schedule

5:30 – 6:15 Supper in the Great Hall

6:15 – 7:30 Discipleship for all ages

7:30 – 8:30 Choir Rehearsal

 

Other WOW dates to remember:  November 24, no WOW for Thanksgiving week; December 8, children’s Christmas program; December 15, join us for caroling at local senior residential facilities; Christmas break:  December 22, 29 and January 5; January 12, WOW resumes for 2011.

 

Defending Your Faith

An Introduction to Christian Apologetics

 

Come, let us reason together!  Using the DVD series, Defending Your Faith, by R.C. Sproul, we learn to defend our Christian beliefs and share our faith more effectively with others – deepening our faith in the process!  “In Him, all things cohere.”

 

Facilitator:  David Vorm

Date:  begins on September 8; series will continue into the Spring semester

Place:  room will be determined on the first evening based upon the number of participants.

 

 

Financial Peace University

Learn Biblical principles of handling money at Financial Peace University.  Following Dave Ramsey’s seven baby steps to financial freedom, students will learn about saving, insurance, investing, budgeting, getting rid of debt and so much more.  This DVD course is both practical and inspiring.  Imagine what the people of God could do for the kingdom of God if we were all debt free!

There is a $99 materials fee for Financial Peace University.  Partial scholarships are available by contacting Pastor Michael at the church office.

Facilitators:  Mark & Erica Scheve and Aaron & Jodi Pieper

Date:  begins on September 8

Place:  room will be determined on the first evening based upon the number of participants.

 

 

Where to, Lord?

A Bible study on guidance

 

Using a mix of Bible investigation, group discussion and video input, Where to, Lord? will help you interact with what God is saying about the thorny topic of guidance. 

Guidance can be one of the most frustrating issues for Christians.  We know that Jesus has died, and that heaven lies in the future, but still remain unsure about everything in between. We have many questions about guidance, such as:

 

·        Am I missing out on God's personal guidance?

·        How does God guide his people today?

·        If God speaks, will I hear his voice?

·        How do I know God's will for my life?

 

Facilitator:  Pastor Michael Mudlaff

Date:  begins on September 8

Place:  room will be determined on the first evening based upon the number of participants.

 

 

Six Steps to Reading Your Bible

 

Instead of regarding the Bible as "more to be desired than gold" and "rejoicing the heart", like David in the Psalms, somehow, for many of us, regularly feeding on God's Word ends up in the same category as regular exercise: a healthy chore we know we should fit in and that we benefit from, but which is hard to manage amongst everything else, and ends up slipping off the agenda. As the Lord Jesus said of his sleepy disciples: "the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak".

Whatever your current Bible reading habits (or lack thereof), and whatever your level of knowledge and confidence, Six Steps to Reading Your Bible will help you make progress in getting into your Bible. The course is especially designed for use in small groups, and utilizes a mix of video instruction, fun skits, Bible study, discussion, practical exercises, prayer and home assignments that will help you on the road to establishing a new and more enjoyable Bible reading habit.

 

Facilitator:  Pastor Michael Mudlaff

Date:  begins October 20

Place:  class will be located in the room previously occupied by the Where to, Lord? class

 

 

Mid-Week Ministry

 

Beth Moore Women’s Bible Studies

 

To Live is Christ

 

Join Beth on a journey into the life and heart of Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, who served faithfully and loved heartily. You will discover him to be a man who formed many close friendships with both men and women.

More than any other person, Paul provides us an example of sold-out servanthood.  He understood what it means to die daily, crucified with Jesus Christ.  As a result, Paul shows us how to live fully as a bond servant to Christ.  As you study the Book of Acts and the Letters of Paul, you will come to know the characters personally.  Most of all you will feel the challenge to follow Paul's example just as he followed the example of Christ.

Facilitator:  Sasha Mudlaff

Date, Time and Place: Tuesday afternoons, 12:45-2:45 PM; Children’s Worship Center, beginning September 7.

 

 

Living Beyond Yourself

 

A study of the fruit of The Holy Spirit as presented in the book of Galatians.  Beth walks participants through each trait listed in the fruit and encourages women to know the freedom of a Spirit-filled life. Through this study participants will look at the supernatural aspects of the fruit and that you cannot grow, learn, or produce the fruit on your own. Beth challenges you to develop the fruit by maintaining an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God. A Spirit-filled life truly results in living beyond yourself.

 

Facilitator:  Mona Yentes

Date, Time and Place: Thursday evenings, 6:45-9:00 PM at the home of Kay Cunitz, beginning September 9.

 

 

Women’s ‘Dorcas’ Circle (Acts 9:36-43)

 

Faith Lessons

 

The ancient biblical world contains thousands of lessons that we can draw on to strengthen our Christian faith. Often simply understanding the culture of the time can spread new light on God's plan for our lives.  The Faith Lessons DVD Bible study series tells the stories of the ancient world, and shares why they are still important for us today.  Ray Vander Laan is the founder of That the World May Know Ministries and creator of the Faith Lessons video series with Focus on the Family.

 

Moderator:  Marilyn Long

Date, Time and Place:  Second Thursday of the month, September – May, 1:00-2:30 PM in the Hospitality Room.