Joshua, by Jen Wilkin
September 15 | 6:45am | Virtual
Led by Kathy Jackson
In this 10-session, verse-by-verse study of the book of Joshua, Jen Wilkin helps us see how God’s commands, though sometimes difficult, are always rooted in His steadfast love for His people. Israel’s story is our story. We battle not against flesh and blood as they did, but we courageously war against the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, trusting in the finished work of the true and better Joshua, Jesus Christ.
Luke: Good News of Great Joy, by Lydia Brownback
September 16 | 9:30am | Stonebridge
Led by Helen Bradick
Born in a lowly manger, Jesus might not have been the messiah people expected, but he was the Messiah they needed. This 10 week study digs deeper into the book of Luke and answers the question: Who is this son of a carpenter who could preach, heal diseases, and cast out demons? Pointing to Jesus as the promised King of kings, Lydia Brownback shows how his earthly ministry is good news for all, especially the downtrodden, the hurting, and the outsider.
Contentment
September 16 | 9:30am | Stonebridge
Led by Karen Renzo
Cultivating true contentment is challenging for most of us. It's a pursuit, a practice, and a state of mind that we all seem to struggle to achieve. In this 8-week study we will be looking at what stumbling blocks tend to keep us from being as content as the Lord intends us to be. We will see what the Word says about contentment and how it is possible, in Christ, to achieve it.
The Solitude Practice, by John Mark Comer
October 13 | 6:30pm | Pushpa Gross’ home
Led by Pushpa Gross
In an increasingly distracted and noisy world, we need solitude more than ever. The practice of solitude mimics Jesus’ rhythm of retreat and return: retreat from people and distractions to be with God, in order to return to community in love and service. In this 4 week study we will work our way through spiritual exercises, best practices, and good advice on the spiritual discipline of solitude.
We will provide the companion guide. The book link below Invitation to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton is optional, but highly recommended.