Sundays @ 9:00 a.m.

Attributes of God

Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. beginning September 13^th

Room: 104-107

OR…

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. beginning September 16^th

Room 404

Facilitator:  Dale Dolence

What is God like?  For pastor and author A. W. Tozer, there was no question more important.  In fact, Tozer’s desire to know God and His fullness consumed his entire life and ministry.  Utilizing the first of two books on the subject, this class invites us to look more deeply into God's grace, mercy, justice, holiness and goodness, among other things. Each lesson is centered around appropriate Scripture and is a combination of teaching and class discussion on the essential character of God.

Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts

(Seven Questions to Ask Before—and After—You Marry)

Room: 103-106

Begins September 27

Facilitators:  John and Pat Hinkle and Benjamin Stuebs

This class is specifically geared to engaged couples, couples considering marriage, and the newly married.  Meeting the needs of a generation overwhelmed by divorce, relationship experts Les & Leslie Parrott share seven key questions to help couples identify and overcome stumbling blocks to building a healthy, lifelong marriage.  The video curriculum will help you to learn and grow with other couples and the companion workbooks will help you apply what you’ve learned.

Connections

Room: 105-108

September 13 – October 11
Facilitators: Dar VanderWal

Wondering how you can become a member and get better connected at Third? This relationally based class discusses the history, mission and values of Third. But, more than that, it is our goal for you to discover your place in the life of Third Church. You’ll have opportunities to learn about various ministries and better understand the benefit of becoming a committed member of the Third Church community. 

Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.

Expository Bible Study Class

Room: Conference Room (206)

Start Date: September 13

Facilitator: Franklin VanOosten

You are invited to join an adult class that will be studying about covenant. Covenant is a vital concept in both Old and New Testaments. The three units in this quarter all focus on God’s covenant as manifested in communities. We will consider the persons whom God chose to be covenant leaders, the invitations God offered to enter into covenant, people’s responses to the invitations and the nature of God’s new covenant community. In September, we will be looking at: “Leadership in the Covenant of Community” from the Old Testament: Joshua, Judges, Ezra & Nehemiah. In October, we will be studying, “An open invitation to covenant living” from the Gospel of Mark. In November, we will look at “The New Covenant Community” from the Epistles of 1^st and 2^nd Peter. Please join us for an in-depth look at “Covenant Communities” meeting in the Conference Room at 10:30 a.m.

Me and My House

(Foundations of Family Worship)

Room: 104-107

Begins September 13

Facilitators:  Tom Wolthuis and John Beeman

 “ …as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."  These words of Joshua spoken to God’s people were sealed with a promise, recorded in a book, and represented by a stone monument.  If it’s time to get serious about your promise to God and your family then this foundational class is for you.  Christian parents both desire and strive to raise Godly families and this 10 week class of practical why’s and how’s of family worship is designed to get you started and/or encourage your ongoing efforts. 

The Truth Project

Room: Chapel

Begins September 13^th

Facilitators:  Greg Goodman and John Pula

A DVD-based study from Focus On The Family designed to equip believers with a comprehensive biblical worldview.  Practically and personally, participants will be introduced to the truth claims of God.  Twelve lessons discuss in detail God’s design for living out the Christian worldview in daily life.  Most importantly, it addresses the need to marry our actions to our core beliefs.  What this curriculum does is nothing short of transformational.  For more information visit The Truth Project online at http://www.thetruthproject.org/.

Special note for Small Group Leaders: This class is a prerequisite for those wishing to lead a small group through The Truth Project.

Sundays @ 10:45 a.m.

Faithful Feelings – Exploring Jesus’ Emotions and Ours

Room 105-108

October 18 – December 13, 10:45 a.m.

Facilitator: Pastor Dar VanderWal

Did Jesus ever experience fear? How did He express His anger? Was He ever jealous or sad? What other emotions did Jesus experience and how did He express them in healthy ways? We’ll explore these issues and more as we look to Jesus for His help to become emotionally and spiritually healthy. Cost: None. Weekly Preparation: 30-60 minutes of suggested reading.

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Attributes of God

Room: 404

Facilitator:  Dale Dolence

What is God like?  For pastor and author A. W. Tozer, there was no question more important.  In fact, Tozer’s desire to know God and His fullness consumed his entire life and ministry.  Utilizing the first of two books on the subject, this class invites us to look more deeply into God's grace, mercy, justice, holiness and goodness, among other things. Each lesson is centered around appropriate Scripture and is a combination of teaching and class discussion on the essential character of God.

Class times and locations:

                Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. beginning September 13^th

                                Room 104-107

                Wednesday nights at 6:30pm beginning September 16^th

                                Facilitator:  Dale Dolence

Parenting Your Teenager  
Room: 405

Begins September 16 – October 14

Facilitators:  Jeff & Terri Porte

Join Pastor Jeff and his wife, Terri, as they facilitate this 5 week class using the DVD series, “Parenting Your Teenager,” featuring Les & Leslie Parrott. Identity questions. Emotional turmoil. Rebellion. Welcome to the teenager’s world. And if you’re their parent, you’re already in that mix. It’s a tough job, you know, and you’ve got to do it. Nowadays, you have to play counselor, cop and crisis manager all rolled into one. Good parenting means using your head, your heart and your faith. Parenting Your Teenager equips moms and dads to recognize common patterns, plan effective strategies and build character.

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Class  

Room: 411

Wednesday Evenings, September 16 - November 18, 6:30-8:00 pm. 

Facilitators: Bruce Callandar and Mary Bonham. 

DVD presentations and workbook with group discussions.  Examine seven pathways to emotionally healthy spirituality by applying biblical truths to your life and ministry. Based on the “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” book by Pete Scazzero. Purchase of the book/workbook required.  For information:  call 375-4815 ext. 107.      

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