If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Tracy Stover at tstover@sttimothyumc.org.
LONG-TERM STUDIES
DISCIPLE, CHRISTIAN BELIEVER, & JESUS IN THE GOSPELS
Experience the joy of studying the Bible in a small group; learn about your Christian heritage; and grow in your understanding of God's Word. More information about these studies is available in free course handbooks provided at the registration table.
DISCIPLE
Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study*
A 34-week study that moves through the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. *Completion of this course is required before taking Disciple II, III, IV and Jesus in the Gospels.
Disciple II: Into the Word Into the World
A 32-week study of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. This is also a study of the use of reference materials. Disciple II also emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going forth for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately.
Disciple III: Remember Who You Are
A 32-week study of The Prophets and The Letters of Paul. It calls clergy and laity to disciplined Bible study that will result in ministering to a community nourished by Scripture.
Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life
A 32-week study of Old Testament wisdom literature and the Gospel of John; 1,2,3 John; James; Jude, and Revelation in the New Testament. It continues to call clergy and laity to serious, disciplined Bible study that will result in the development of biblically nourished servant-leaders.
CHRISTIAN BELIEVER
A 30-week topical study, focusing on those teachings the church has agreed are essential to the Christian faith and has taught through the centuries. This study integrates Scripture, doctrine and theological writings.
JESUS IN THE GOSPELS
A 30-week "second generation" study in the Disciple series which involves close reading and comparing of the Gospel texts, revealing the complexity of Jesus' historical time, place, and Jewish tradition.
Fees: $40 for DISCIPLE, CHRISTIAN BELIEVER, and JESUS IN THE GOSPELS. DEADLINE for all registrations is Sunday, August 15. Fall registration forms and payment will be done at the first class session. All classes are limited in size so PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! Classes are filled on a FIRST COME- FIRST SERVE basis!
Most classes will be starting the week of August 22 and follows the school year calendar. You will be contacted by your facilitator with information about the first class meeting date.
DISCIPLE I - 34 Sessions
Tuesdays 9:30 AM (Davis/Johnson)
Wednesdays 6:30 PM (Bob Richardson)
Sundays 5:30 PM (to be determined)
YOUTH DISCIPLE I - 34 Sessions
Mondays 5:30 PM (Chance/Hogg)
DISCIPLE II – 32 Sessions – completion of Disciple I is recommended
Tuesdays 9:30 AM (Reich)
Wednesdays 6:30 PM (Price)
DISCIPLE III – 32 Sessions – completion of Disciple I is recommended
Wednesdays 6:30 PM (Moore/Moore)
CHRISTIAN BELIEVER – 30 Sessions – completion of Disciples I-IV is recommended
Sundays 5:30 PM (Dana Hubbard)
JESUS IN THE GOSPELS – 30 Sessions – completion of Disciples I-IV is recommended
Thursdays 9:30 AM (Falconer/Loeb)
SHORT-TERM STUDIES
Financial Peace University – (FPU) is Dave Ramsey’s life-changing program that teaches you to achieve your financial goals by eliminating debt, saving for the future, and giving like never before. More than 1 million families have attended FPU with amazing results. You will be challenged and motivated to make a plan for your money and change your family tree forever!
Be a Queen, Country of One - Book 2 of 3 – Teen girls learn that they long for the country of the Holy One and that He has given them time now in this earthly life to get to know Him and prepare for eternal life with Him. They learn to limit negative emotions and to fully live in joy, peace, blessing, and gratitude no matter what circumstances they encounter. This book has an island theme.
3:16, the Church Experience – 3:16, the numbers of Hope. A 6 week study by Max Lucado about how God loves because he chooses to. How He gave his one and only Son and how we trust Jesus to do what we can’t.
Cure for the Common Life: Living in your Sweet Spot – You work all day, arrive home exhausted, watch TV to unwind, and then go to bed—only to awake the next morning and do it all again. Is there a remedy for routine? Lucado says yes—and helps you embrace your uniqueness and use your singular talents to experience the “uncommon” life God intends for you.
Daniel – Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressure to compromise his faith in a hostile culture and was constantly confronted by temptations and threats, today’s believers face similar trials.
Fearless – Let Max Lucado show you how to f find a sense of peace and security in today’s troubled world. In six stand alone sessions, Max takes a close look at our greatest fears and offers scripturally based reassurance and guidance through even the toughest moments of our lives.
Believing God – Based on Isaiah 43:10, Believing God explores what it means to believe God. Through studying the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others from Hebrews 11 as examples of persons who believed God, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh work from Him.
Parent GPS – Did you know that you are a GPS (God Positioning System)? Usually, “GPS” stands for “Global Positioning System” and today people use a GPS to avoid getting lost on the way to a destination. God has provided a “GPS” (God Positioning System) to children, called parents, so children do not have to get lost on their way to enjoying life with Him. In eight classes facilitated by sets of parents from our congregation, we are going to explore more fully the potential of family and parenting, the importance of partnership between parents and the church, and our job of pointing our children in His direction.
Heaven – As the years pass and we watch more and more of our family, friends and mentors pass away, it is only natural to ask questions about heaven. However, our understanding of heaven is often limited to a few half-forgotten Sunday school lesions and the insubstantial images provided by popular movies and T.V. Fortunately, in Heaven Randy Alcorn provides us with a thoroughly researched and biblically definitive description of heaven.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY by Dave Ramsey ….
Wednesday Evenings
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Room: 111/113
September 8 – December 8 (13 sessions- Not Nov. 24)
Fee: $100
Facilitators: Hal and MicheleTinker
BE A QUEEN, COUNTRY OF ONE (Book 2 - A teen girls study) by Michele Tinker and Jami Babco ….
Tuesday Evenings
6:15 – 8:15 PM Room: 111/113
September 7 – November 16 (11 sessions)
Fee: $40
Facilitators: Michele Tinker and Jami Babco
3:16, THE CHURCH EXPERIENCE by Max Lucado….
Sunday Mornings
11:00 – 12:00 PM Room: 111/113
August 15 – September 26 (6 sessions)
Fee: $14
Facilitator: Mark Stover
CURE FOR THE COMMON LIFE by Max Lucado….
Sunday Mornings 11:00 – 12:00 PM
Room: 109
September 12 – November 28
Fee: TBD
Facilitator: Faith Walton
DANIEL by Beth Moore….
Thursday Mornings
9:30 – 11:30 AM Room: 102
September 9 – November 18 (12 sessions)
Fee: $15
Facilitator: Melissa Sproles
FEARLESS by Max Lucado….
Wednesday Mornings
9:30 – 11:30 AM Room: 111/113
September 8 – October 20 (6 sessions)
Fee: $9
Facilitator: Pearl Squires
BELIEVING GOD by Beth Moore. …
Thursday Mornings
9:30 – 11:30 AM Room: 111/113
September 9 – November 18 (10 sessions)
Fee: $15
Facilitator: Katrinna Durbin
PARENT GPS (God Positioning System) by David Cook….
Sunday Mornings
11:00 – 12:00 PM Room: 110/112
September 12 – December 12 (8 sessions)
Fee: $30/family
(This class meets every other week)
Facilitators: Hal and Michele Tinker
HEAVEN by Randy Alcorn….
Wednesday Mornings
10:00 AM – Noon Room: Lobby
September 8 – October 13 (6 sessions)
Fee: $13
Facilitator: Rev. Carol Richardson
SMALL GROUPS
A Wesley Group is a voluntary, intentional gathering of eight to twelve people regularly meeting together with the shared goal of Christian fellowship, study, prayer and ministry to one another.
Born from the need to bring the people of St. Timothy closer together, a small group ministry or Wesley Groups was formed. Knowing the people around you in church may seem like a natural thing, but unfortunately it’s not always the case. The purpose of Wesley Groups is not purely social. By becoming a part of this ministry you will meet weekly with 8-12 others to study God’s Word, minister to one another, pray for those in need and support each other in faith. It is an opportunity to grow and to help others grow closer to Christ.
For more information contact Mark Stover at 985.796.1377 or Peggy Price at 985.626.8556 or fill out the form on the left and note Wesley Group in the study name.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Adult Sunday School Opportunities
8:30am | Insights class | Room 109
9:45am | Friendship class | FLC Lobby
9:45am | New Life class | Rooms 111/113
9:45am | Cornerstone class | Room 109
11:00am | “3:16, The Numbers of Hope” by Max Lucado | Room 111/113
11:00am | “Cure for the Common Life” by Max Lucado | Room 110
11:00am | “GPS” (God Positioning System) | Highway classrooms
