Ministry Team of the Month: Adult Bible Studies

With new Adult Bible Classes starting this month, we are highlighting the Adult Bible Studies Ministry Team. The team oversees the Bible studies and small groups in the church that are specifically designed to disciple adults and is led by Sarah Johnson. We currently have four Bible study opportunities, three Sunday School Classes and one mid-week study.

From December thru February there are three Sunday Morning studies that begin at 9:45 AM.

• Prophets and Kings  led by Sarah Johnson - The Israelites had to daily chose who they were going to serve. We have the same choice today. As we explore the prophets and kings of Israel, we learn how to build our own devotion to and trust in God. 
• Ezekiel: Be Reverent led by Dan Miller & Jim Karr - God asked the prophet Ezekiel to remind His people of His holy name. Today we too easily slip into a casual attitude toward God, just as the Israelites did. This study explores Ezekiel’s message and what it means to worship God as a holy Lord who is worthy of our reverence.
• Faith In Action led by Martin Karr - Faith always requires action. This study will explore what it looks like to put put our faith in action by studying portions of Daniel, Matthew, Acts, Ephesians, 1 Timothy, and James.

There is also a mid-week Men’s Bible Study that meets on Thursday mornings at 7 AM at Blinkers. This study is led by Jeremiah Johnson and they are currently the book of James.

We encourage everyone in our church family to be involved in a Bible study outside of our Sunday Morning Worship services. Sarah is available to help you discover which study may be the best fit for you or help you start a new study.

Servant Spotlight: Lynne Farmer

This month’s servant spotlight is on Lynne Farmer. While most of us are aware that Lynne serves on the Sunday Morning Worship team, you may not be aware of the cards and encouragement she gives to many in our church and community. Lynne has show our church family what it looks like to have a servant’s heart even during difficult seasons of life. Thank you Lynne for your example and service in the Kingdom.

How do you serve in the church family and the community?
I serve by playing the piano for 1st service and Sunday School opening. I always try to give to the Special Offerings for missions as well as other church projects. I am on the city council and am chairperson of the cemetery committee, which has done numerous things over the past two years to improve the cemetery.

Why do you serve?
I believe that God put us on this earth to serve others just as Jesus did. I think if we can bring joy to others, it enriches everyone’s lives.

What is your favorite part about serving?
To see the joy it brings to others and to see our church and community be a better place to work, live and play.

What have you learned from serving other?
That by serving others you bring joy to their lives and in time the service enriches your life. It helps to spread Christ’s love to both the church family and the community at large.

What would you say to someone who is considering serving in a new way?
Take advantage of the opportunities Christ puts in your life. Don’t spread yourself too thin as then you are no good to anyone. Enjoy your service.