Leader: Laura Jackson and Kasey Kugle
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: Bible
Study Description:
Join us for a journey through key stories of the New Testament, which trace our redemption in Jesus. The Discovery Bible Study method is a powerful tool used around the world to teach scripture. Each week we will apply a series of simple questions to a new passage, aiming to understand what the story reveals about God's character and also the human condition.  This study is for you if...

• You want to study the Bible for yourself but don't know where to begin
• You would like a better understanding of the connections between stories of the Old and New Testaments
• You would like to learn--and practice--a method for sharing the Gospel and discipling believers through one-on-one or small group Bible study

Homework: personal reflection, application, and obedience to what you have learned

Leader: Marla Hutchinson and Sherry DeJong
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: None- a study guide will be provided
Study Description:
The book of Proverbs is a part of the Old Testament, but called wisdom literature. It is believed that Solomon, who asked God for wisdom, is the author of Proverbs. James is
a New Testament book that addresses daily living which demonstrates faith. He details the hallmarks of a believers life that has been transformed. Surprisingly (or not!) much of both books covers the same content, with the idea that living according to God’s wisdom produces blessings, as opposed to the way of the “fool” that leads to harm. This study has been arranged topically, so that the randomness of Proverbs is aligned with the content of James. Join us as we examine God’s teaching on Wisdom that guides details of our day to day lives.

Suggested Preparation time: 20-30 minutes, 4 times per week

Leaders: Catie Holt and Tracie Wier
Day/Time: Friday 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, True Woman 201: Interior Design
Study Description:
This 10 week workbook study explores 10 important elements of redeemed womanhood found in the New Testament book of Titus. The Lord wants to do a radical renovation of
your heart. He wants to change you into a godly woman from the inside out. And it doesn't end there. God wants to use you as part of His makeover team to help others experience His grand interior design for their lives. This is a great follow up to the True Woman 101 study, but it's a great standalone study as well.

Suggested Preparation time: 1-2 hours per week 

Leader: Marian Douce and Linda Spriegel
Day/Time: Fridays 9:15-11:15am
Materials Needed: the study book, Overcoming Fear and Discouragement, a notebook or loose-leaf binder/paper, colored pencils or pens
Study Description:
There is quite the cast of characters in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther!  There are good guys and bad guys, back-stabbing colleagues, secular kings carrying out God's plan, fellow "believers" who are not carrying out God's plan, good businessmen, murderous scoundrels, priests, an orphan who becomes a queen, and God.  In the plots of these three books, there are slow-motion disasters and scary obstacles.  We will learn from the practical examples of God's ordinary people how, with God's help, to face our own fears and discouragements. We have already completed the study of Ezra. For
the Winter Bible study, we will continue with our study of Nehemiah and Esther.

Suggested Preparation time: 1-2 hours per week

Leaders: Jan Griffin and Amy Mitchell
Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Room: 156
Materials Needed: God of Covenant: A Study of Genesis 12-50
Study Description:
Beginning with Genesis 12, walk alongside the fathers of our faith—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—to discern Jesus in the stories of His people.
Over 10 sessions, discover how God orchestrates everything for His glory and the good of His people, and see how the God of creation and covenant is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Suggested Preparation time:20-30 minutes five days a week