TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Resumes January 20th!

Leslie Martin continues taking us through the Bible to  explore how God leads us through the seasons of our lives -- the tough times, the glad times, the joyous celebrations, and the sad times.  As Ecclesiastes 3 says:  "There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven." (NASU)  You won't want to miss this!  (Childcare is available.) 

Meeting Times: (Starts again January 18th and 20th, 2009!)

Sunday &Tuesday mornings at 9:30am
Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm

 

Small Groups for Tuesday Mornings

INTERCESSORY PRAYER - The purpose of this class is to come together as one body and one mind to lift up Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, through worship and prayer. We will be praying for our pastors, elders, deacons, and their families as well as all ministries here at Calvary, our local, state, and national government, the world and the persecuted church and missions.
Leader: Vivian Adams
Book: Developing Your Secret Closet of Prayers, Principles of Intimacy with God by Richard Burr and Arnold Fleagle, Cost $12

BASIC HEBREW - Learn Hebrew the easy and fun way. This class is designed for the student who has not had any previous instruction. You will learn the ALEPH BET and basic vocabulary used both in the Bible and in modern Hebrew. You will learn the Blessings for bread and wine that can be used when taking the Lord's Supper. A mechanical pencil and a 3-ring binder recommended. Homework required, will take 15 to 20 minutes per day.
(NOTE: This class is full; registration open for returning participants only.)
Leader: Martha Garcia
Book: Hebrew - A Language Course Primer by Lois Burnblum, Bella Bergman, & Ora Band, Cost $10

HEBREW 201/301 (Please note: Continuing Students Only. Prerequisite: Hebrew 101) - How many of us are thrilled when we hear Pastor Mark say, "...and in the Hebrew it says..."? We will be building on the elements learned in the Basic Hebrew class to translate portions of Scripture from different books of the Old Testament in the original language.
Leader: Judith Barker
Book: First Hebrew Primer, Third Edition by Simon R. Motzkin, Cost: online purchase

BOUNDARIES - Have you found yourself saying, "Yes" to something and then regretting it immediately? Do you ever do things you don't want to do just to go along with the crowd? Our God has set boundaries in His Word. Find out what it means when He tells us, "Above all, guard your hearts."
Leader: Karen Birmingham
Book: Boundaries (Book & Study Guide) by Henry Cloud & John Townsend, Cost: $24

CALVARY COMPASSION (formerly Women Serving Women) - Come learn how to serve and comfort your hurting Christian sisters - lessons to strengthen your confidence as we deliver baskets, or anything the Lord directs us to do for those struggling through difficult times.
Leader: Laury Cloud
Book: Principles of Leadership for Women by Gail Mays, Cost $10

RAISING GOD-DEPENDENT TEENS - Raising teens or just thinking about it can be exhausting! Join Susan Cottrell for a breath of fresh air as she teaches from her new book: The Heart-Connected Life... for Parents: Raising God-Dependent Teens. She helps parents decrease their teens' dependence on them as they increase their dependence on their Savior. You will find encouragement and much needed rest in her entertaining and illuminating class. Hope to see you there!
Leader: Susan Cottrell
Book: The Heart-Connected Life... for Parents: Raising God-Dependent Teens by Susan Cottrel

KNOW WHY YOU BELIEVE - "...but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence," 1st Peter 3:15.
Strengthen your faith and defend it! This area of study is so exciting because we have the opportunity to show that our beliefs involve logic and reason. There is much evidence (scientific, empirical, archaeological, and historical) available for us to learn and share with people who have questions about Christianity. Come join us as we learn together the absolute truths that the world so desperately needs to know.
Leader: Debi Ganem
Book: Know Why You Belive - Connecting Faith and Reason by Paul E. Little, Cost $11

THE EXCELLENT WIFE - "An excellent wife who can find her, her worth is far above rubies." What does God require of a Christian wife? How do I obey Him to become an excellent wife? This book will speak directly to issues we face as wives! As we study together, we will meditate on key scriptures, apply them to our life, and watch the Lord transform us into the wives He wants us to be!
Leader: Crystal Hughes
Book: The Excellent Wife (book and workbook) by Martha Peace, Cost $20

G.E.M.S. (Giving Every Mom Support) This is a class for moms of preschoolers. Do you sometimes feel like you're going crazy? It's helpful to know that you are not alone. Come and join us in the fun of mothering! We come together to encourage each other and seek God's heart is raising His little ones.
Leaders: Kim Mitcham & Stephany Southwick
Book: Shepherding a Child's Heart by Elizabeth George, Cost $10

LOSE IT FOR LIFE - "Lose it for Life was developed by best-selling author Stephen Arterburn, who lost 60 pounds 20 years ago and has kept it off. In this revolutionary program, he and Dr. Linda Mintle will help you accomplish what you desire most: permanent results." "Lose it for Life is not about dieting or exercising, although these things play a part. Instead it's about changing how you think, feel and act. It's about creating a lifestyle that emphasizes the whole you: your mind, body,emotions, relationships and especially your spirit." (Quotes taken from the cover of Lose It for Life!) 
(NOTE: This class is full; registration open for returning participants only.)
Leaders: Carrie Wheat & Kitty Henriksen
Book: Lose it for Life by Townsend & Arterburn (3-ring binder recommended), Cost $75

S.A.L.T. (Seven Areas of Life Training) - Grow in your dependence upon God as we study the following areas of life: (Note: there are two groups; one will study the first three books and the other will cover the last four.)

Spiritual - My relationship with God
Psychological - My mind, will, and emotions
Social - My relationships with others
Physical - My body
Financial - My money
Marital - My spousal relationship
Parental - My relationship with my children

Solid Biblical truth is taught in each lesson with a challenge to apply that truth to your life.
Book: S.A.L.T. by Victorious Christian Living International, Cost: $30 - $40

SMALL GROUP  (after main teaching)

This session we will learn to fully realize the timeless life lessons contained within the book of Proverbs. Sue Edwards teaches readers what these Biblical pearls of wisdom say about daily life, our relationship to our culture, and our relationship with others. Discover how to live Biblically in the light of God's truth.

Book: Proverbs, Ancient Wisdom for a Postmodern World by Sue Edwards, Cost $10

Leaders:
Brenda Pinch
Pat Drake
Barbara Christensen

Follow this link for REGISTRATION INFORMATION and to register online!