Lifetime
Lifetime Wednesday Classes Fall 2010
Beginning September 15, 2010 unless otherwise stated. There will be no classes on October 6th due to the Acts 1:8 Expo. All classes are Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm unless otherwise stated.
Discipleship / Evangelism
Kid’s Hope USA Training
Come and learn the who’s, why’s, how’s, where’s and what’s of our mentoring program at Dan D. Rogers Elementary. See how you can change a student’s life in just one hour a week with a one on one relationship.
- Teacher: Lorri Lamberth
- Dates: September 8th
- Location: 301 Reed (West)
Women’s Evening Bible Study – Here and Now…There and Then
A Lecture Series on Revelation by Beth Moore
In this 11-session lecture series on the book of Revelation, Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal. The Listening Guide is a soft cover book for note taking during the teaching sessions. It also has one homework assignment for each week. Please note this class will meet on Thursday, October 7th the week of the 1:8 Expo.
To register for this class, contact Christina Andrews 214-860-1508 or cmandrews@pcbc.org. For Childcare contact Nikki Gribnitz 214-860-1521.
Class Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Text: Workbook available at the PCBC Library or at Lifeway Christian Stores for $9 each.
Teacher: Christina Andrews
Dates: September 8th through November 17th (6:00 – 7:30 pm)
Location: Lower Level Collins # 2
Leave Your Seat and Hit the Street!
Go and see for yourself the ways PCBC is serving in the Vickery area. Take a ride on the shuttle bus for a hands-on look at some of our Jerusalem ministry opportunities. We will visit the Rosemont Activity Center, Jack Lowe Elementary, Dan D. Rogers Elementary, Hotchkiss Elementary, Healing Hands and Heart House. Learn how many ways there are for you to be a part of our Jerusalem ministry. Join us at the bus stop awning along Villanova just west of the CLC.
Teacher: Lorri Lamberth
Dates: September 15th through September 29th
Principles of Spiritual Growth
This course will examine the principles of spiritual growth and how they are applied to the believer’s life. We will study together how God matures us in our Christian walk.
Text: The Green Letters
Cost: $5.00
Teacher: Miller Cunningham
Dates: September 15th through November 17th
Location: 304 Reed (West)
Engaging the Ends of the Earth: Reaching Muslims and Hindus
What's the difference between Muslims and Hindus? Did you know that one out of every five people on this planet is a Muslim, and nearly one out of every six is a Hindu? How can we reach this 35% of the world's population with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? PCBC's Acts 1:8 Ends of the Earth focus is in Bangladesh and India among Muslims and Hindus, in regions that are less than 1% Christian. This class will help you to understand these people of South Asia, including their worldview and religions. Join the Acts 1:8 strategy and learn how to pray effectively and bring the good news to the ends of the earth where people have yet to hear the Gospel!
Teacher: Dr. Abraham Sarker
Dates: September 15th and September 22nd
Location: 204 Reed (West)
The Early Church
Come explore with us the first four centuries of the Church. In three sessions we will investigate the background, formation, characteristics, personalities, and persecutions associated with the Church's earliest days. Bring a friend! I am looking forward to studying with you.
Teacher: Dr. Karen Bullock
Dates: September 15th through September 29th
Location: 203 Reed (West)
Understanding Children and Families in Poverty
We will look at poverty through a theological and practical framework. Learn how living in poverty affects children in the family unit, inter-family relationships and roles, learning and decision-making. The Bible offers a balanced approach to helping those in need.
Teacher: Maria Pacheco
Dates: October 13th and October 20th
Location: 301 Reed (West)
Turning Points in the Gospel of Luke
Andy Arterbury will lead a three week, discussion-based Bible Study on "Turning Points in the Gospel of Luke." If you have time, read ahead and come prepared to engage in an interactive conversation about the text. Our schedule will be as follows:
October 13: Luke 4:1-30 - The Beginning of Jesus' Ministry
October 20: Luke 9:51-10:42 - Journeying with Jesus
October 27: Luke 22:1-38 - Eating the Last Supper with Jesus
Teacher: Dr. Andrew Arterbury, Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary
Dates: October 13th through October 27th
Room: 203 Reed (West)
Prayer from God’s Point of View
What is prayer from God’s point of view? How does this contrast against the wish lists or gimmee lists of people? We will also look at several of the awesome prayers in the Bible like Daniel’s prayer, Hezekiah’s prayer, David’s prayers, and Jesus’ prayer in John 17 for the church.
Teacher: Charlie Taylor
Dates: October 13th through October 27th
Room: 204 Reed (West)
Special Interests
Managing Your Mess and Other Household Hints
Is your home filled with clutter and making your life chaotic? Is it a struggle to find what you need when you need it? Are you embarrassed to open the front door because of the mess? Then this session is for you! We’ll cover four areas of the household: Clearing Clutter, Purging Paper, Uncomplicated Cleaning, and Loads of Laundry. These suggestions are tried and true, and they all came from real people with real houses just like yours. Don’t think that you are a hopeless case—Leslie will show you photos of actual closets in her own home before they were shaped up! It is all a matter of getting a system in place that works for you and your family. You’ll walk away with lots of new ideas on how to tackle your own home.
Teacher: Leslie Kibby
Dates: September 15th
Location: 101 Reed (West)
Preparing for the Holidays
Offering Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh on an Innkeeper’s Budget
Does your stable need sprucing? Are you looking for gifts worthy of the King’s birth? Join us as we talk about “centsible” ways to celebrate the Season with dime-store decorating, budget friendly buffets, and penny-saving presents.
Teacher: Elaine Tate
Dates: September 22nd
Location: 101 Reed (West)
These are a Few of My Favorite Things
Will it be Raindrops on Roses and Crisp Apple Strudel? Join us for a unique hour of “show and tell” as a panel of PCBC women shares some of their favorite things. From the latest cooking gadget to the best place to buy a unique gift, you will hear the who, what, when, where and how of our favorites! They might even become a favorite of yours!
Teacher: Panel Discussion
Dates: September 29th
Location: 101 Reed (West)
Women’s Health Issues – a Doctor Makes a House Call
Dr. Stephen Trostel will discuss the unique health issues faced by women of all ages. There will also be a time of Q&A with Dr. Trostel. So, bring your girlfriends, mothers, sisters & daughters to the Lord’s House for this doctor’s house call!
Teacher: Dr. Steven Trostel, OB/GYN
Dates: October 13th
Location: 101 Reed (West)
Flower Arranging: Amaryllis to Zinnia
Make “arrangements” to attend this fun-filled hour! You don’t have to have a green thumb and lush gardens to make unique flower arrangements… just step outside or make a quick stop at the grocery store for the essentials! You’ll learn the basic steps to flower arranging ~ and flower “re”- arranging, too.
Teacher: Terry McCullough
Dates: October 20th
Location: 101 Reed (West)
Holiday Cookbooks: A Book Review for the Senses
Imagine the scents of Christmas… gingerbread, glazed ham, warm cookies. Now imagine those scents coming from your own kitchen! This book review will be a unique opportunity for you to get a “taste” of some of the newest as well as some of the classic holiday cookbooks. This book review is bound to get rave reviews by everyone!
Teacher: Suzzi Perry
Dates: October 27th
Location: 101 Reed (West)
Relationships / Felt Needs
Home Pointe
Learn about leading your family in Bible Study at home. Materials are provided for all ages in the family. There will be follow-up times with families for accountability and updates. Families must be willing to commit to a minimum of 10 weeks to participate in the course.
Teacher: Marty Lewis
Dates: September 15th
Location: 102 Reed (West)
Sacred Marriage
Your marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your mate more. Whether it is delightful or difficult, your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God.
This DVD curriculum with Gary Thomas will equip you to love God more passionately, reflect the nature of his Son more precisely, and fulfill God's overarching purpose for your marriage.
Text: Study Guide COST: $10.00 per couple
Teachers: Pike and Andria Wisner
Dates: September 22nd through November 3rd
Location: 302 Reed (West)
Leading Your Child to Christ
Is my child ready? When is a child old enough to become a Christian? My child is frightened about baptism. If you have thought of any of these questions and more, then this class is for you! We will discuss ways to talk with your child about salvation—ways that are appropriate and nurturing. Becoming a Christian is the most important decision your child will make. Spiritual growth comes from God working through families. Join us as we travel the journey of spiritual growth.
Teacher: Marty Lewis
Date: September 29th
Location: 102 Reed (West)
Living with Loss
This grief support group offers hope and help for anyone who is experiencing the pain and sorrow of losing a loved one. When we are faced with such great loss, the question is not whether we will grieve, but how. Some of the most important spiritual and personal life work we will ever do is the work of grieving. “Living with Loss” explores the stories, emotions, questions, fears, and steps of faith that accompany the journey, believing that God is more than a God of surviving; He is a God of healing. Verdell Davis Krisher is an author and conference speaker who developed this course through her own life experience with grief.
Teacher: Verdell Davis Krisher
Dates: October 13th through November 17th (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
Location: 201 Reed Building
Guiding Behavior in the Home: Discipline for the Family
This course, consisting of seminar and open group discussion, helps parents understand children and how to guide them in a Christian manner. What does the Bible say about discipline? How can we discipline but not exasperate our children? God desires discipline in the entire family.
Teacher: Dr. Brad Schwall
Date: October 20th
Location: 102 Reed (West)
Children and Money: Biblical Values for the Family
Learning about money, budgeting and value can be difficult lessons for children. What about allowances? How much should I give? How can I teach my child to appreciate the material goods he has? How much is too much? Be ready to take a hard look at your own priorities as we discuss the real value of money!
Teacher: Marty Lewis
Dates: November 3rd
Location: 102 Reed (West)
Day Classes
Worship
Compare and contrast content and style of worship in the Great Hall and Sanctuary. Hear how even though they are different; the ultimate purpose is the same.
Teacher: Brandon Boyd, Tom Mosley, & Cary Pierce
Dates: September 29th at 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: 102 Reed (West)
Road to Civil War
Did the Civil War begin in 1861, or was it 1860, or 1848, or 1803, or maybe 1787? What really caused it – slavery or states’ rights? Who should we blame – slaveholders, abolitionists, founders, or Texicans? How prepared were the two sides to fight? Was the South justified in seceding from the Union?
Teacher: Richard Cudlipp
Dates: October 13th at 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: 102 Reed (West)
Lincoln and the Start of the Civil War
The actual fighting in the Civil War began with the firing on Ft. Sumter. This is the story of how Lincoln suckered Jeff Davis into starting the shooting, and why that was so important.
Teacher: Richard Cudlipp
Dates: October 20th at 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: 102 Reed (West)
Veterans’ Benefits
There are many benefits available to our veterans that you may not be aware of and are difficult to learn about. Our guest speaker will inform you of benefits offered and how to access them.
Teacher: Don Stockard
Dates: November 10th at 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: 102 Reed (West)
Other Felt Needs Classes
Loving a Prodigal Support Group
Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30-7:30 pm in 103 Reed (West). This group meets to support and encourage anyone who has a person in their life who is away from God and/or their family. For more info, contact Brian Newman at bknewman@pcbc.org or214.860.1536.
Crown Ministry Biblical Financial Study
Wednesday Nights or Sunday Mornings
Simply put, God will use this 10 week Bible Study to change your heart and your life. You will never look at money the same again. The Crown Biblical Financial Study is changing the way people are handling their money. The course covers every practical aspect of money and most importantly, what the Bible teaches about money. There has never been a more critical time to gain a biblical understanding about finances. There are a limited number of slots available and classes will fill fast.
To sign up for the class, register online or call Gene Potts in the church office at 214-860-1500 for more information. Classes for the Wednesday night group start September 15th at 6:30. Classes for the Sunday morning group start September 19th at 9:00 am. Childcare is available prior to the start of Sunday School for the Sunday class and in the evening for the Wednesday night class.
Career Transition Workshop
Meets in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday evenings from 6–9 p.m. CTW is a FREE 12 week program that uses time-tested methods to help the unemployed, underemployed and employed in their job search. Click here for more information or call 972.702.0761.
Living the Christian Life: How Christ Becomes our Life in Actual Practice
Have you ever wondered why you have not been able to overcome destructive habits, patterns, hurts and offenses? Have you ever been discouraged in your effort to live out godly convictions that are present in scripture? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by emotions that hinder or crush your spiritual life and make you feel incapable of fulfilling what God requires of you? Join Dr. B. Dale Taliaferro for an eight-week study on Living the Christian Life Thursdays September 9th through November 18th 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Activities Parlor.
