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