What does it mean to be a Christian today and how does one stay a Christian for a lifetime? This class will run from January to April 2008 and begin with looking at the Biblical story and how that shapes our vision and values. We will then look at some basic church doctrines dealing with baptism, membership and communion. Finally we will read The Purpose Driven Life and discuss the core values Christian are to hold onto as they journey through life. Class will be held on the 3rd floor of 78 Beverley St. from 11:30A to 12:30P.
This is a core course recommended for all newcomers to our church and for those considering baptism and membership at TCBC. For more information on this class please contact Pastor Nolan at nlee [at] tcbc.on.ca
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Course Outline
Jan. 13-Feb. 24 (The Bible)
Jan. 13
Creation: Being Part of God’s Design
Accepting Goodness of Creation and Life
Jan. 20
Exile: When Beauty & Brokenness Mix
Valuing both Responsibility & Forgiveness
Jan. 26
Light and Dark: The Calling of Israel
Valuing Reconciliation (Restoring Relationship)
Feb. 3
Lost and Found: The Surprising Victory of Jesus
Valuing Freedom from Guilt
Feb. 10
Lost and Found (Part 2)
Valuing the Freedom to Live/Die Well
Feb. 17
New Journey: The People of God for the World
Valuing Community and Mission
Feb. 24
Reunion: God’s return to Us
Valuing Hope and Imagination
Mar. 2-23 (A Bible Church)
Mar. 2
Baptized into Membership
Valuing Declared Faith
Mar. 9
Invited to the Table of the Lord
Valuing Sacred Time and Space
Mar. 16
Living as a Disciple
Valuing Growing to Maturity
Mar. 24
Baptism Service
Mar. 30-Apr. 27 (A Purpose Driven Life)
Mar. 30
Worship
Valuing Pleasing God
PDL 1-7
Apr. 6
Fellowship
Valuing Sharing in a New Community
PDL 8-14
Apr. 13
Discipleship
Valuing Christ-like Living
PDL 15-21
Apr. 20
Ministry
Valuing Serving others Joyfully
PDL 22-28
Apr. 27
Mission
Valuing Telling Others
PDL 29-35
Reading List
Your Own Bible, New International Version
Sacred Books, Compiled readings in New Living Translation
Foundations for Christian Living, David Sherbino
Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren
Jan. 13
Creation: Being Part of God’s Design
Accepting Goodness of Creation and Life
Jan. 20
Exile: When Beauty & Brokenness Mix
Valuing both Responsibility & Forgiveness
Jan. 26
Light and Dark: The Calling of Israel
Valuing Reconciliation (Restoring Relationship)
Feb. 3
Lost and Found: The Surprising Victory of Jesus
Valuing Freedom from Guilt
Feb. 10
Lost and Found (Part 2)
Valuing the Freedom to Live/Die Well
Feb. 17
New Journey: The People of God for the World
Valuing Community and Mission
Feb. 24
Reunion: God’s return to Us
Valuing Hope and Imagination
Mar. 2-23 (A Bible Church)
Mar. 2
Baptized into Membership
Valuing Declared Faith
Mar. 9
Invited to the Table of the Lord
Valuing Sacred Time and Space
Mar. 16
Living as a Disciple
Valuing Growing to Maturity
Mar. 24
Baptism Service
Mar. 30-Apr. 27 (A Purpose Driven Life)
Mar. 30
Worship
Valuing Pleasing God
PDL 1-7
Apr. 6
Fellowship
Valuing Sharing in a New Community
PDL 8-14
Apr. 13
Discipleship
Valuing Christ-like Living
PDL 15-21
Apr. 20
Ministry
Valuing Serving others Joyfully
PDL 22-28
Apr. 27
Mission
Valuing Telling Others
PDL 29-35
Reading List
Your Own Bible, New International Version
Sacred Books, Compiled readings in New Living Translation
Foundations for Christian Living, David Sherbino
Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren
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