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Women's Ministry Discipleship Kickoff

Join us on Wednesday, August 20 in the Upper Room as we introduce our upcoming classes for the fall, meet the leaders, and purchase books for classes. This is a great time to get to know other ladies, become familiar with Women’s Discipleship, and decide where you want to plug in. Gumbo will be served  at 5:30pm.

CLASS LISTINGS
 
 
Sunday Afternoons
 
Class Name: 

The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian

Class Dates:  September 7 – November 9
Class Times: 

4:00-5:30pm

Led by:  Marinda Arachikavitz
ROOM:  5104
Description: 

This teaching series will inspire you to draw closer to God, better understand His plans and purposes for your life and receive
comfort and strength for daily living.

 
Class Name: 

Courage to Conquer:  A Bible Study for Nurses

Class Dates:  September 7 – November 2
Class Times: 

4:00-5:30pm

Led by:  Robin Price
ROOM:  5102
Description: 

Nurses need daily encouragement as they seek to minister to the suffering.  We all encounter fear, loneliness, frustration, confusion, disappointment, and weakness. Only those with courage from God will be victorious. Join us as we study the heroes from the Bible, learn how to face these challenges and know more about our Shield and Defender.

 
 
Monday Mornings
 
Class Name: 

A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place by Beth Moore

Class Dates:  August 25 – November 10
(No Class on Labor Day)
Class Times: 

8:30-11:00am

Led by:  Cathy Bishop
ROOM:  4203
Description: 

An in-depth study of the Old Testament tabernacle. This study is based on two vital themes: God’s persistent desire to dwell among His people and His invitation for us to pass through the distant courts of our relationships with Him, and to enter the intimacy of the holy of holies.

 
 
Wednesday Mornings
 
Class Name: 

Beloved Disciple by Beth Moore
The life and ministry of John

Class Dates:  August 27 – November 5
Class Times: 

9:00-11:00am

Led by:  Lee Ann Ward
ROOM:  4202
Description: 

Come get to know the New Testament figure referred to as the "beloved disciple." We will explore the depths of John’s relationship with Christ as unique from all others. See yourself as a modern “beloved disciple” and discover how to allow God to establish in you a love relationship with Christ as the motivation for all you seek and do!

 
Class Name:  Precept: Ephesians
Class Dates:  September 10 – November 12, 2008
Class Times:  9:00-11:00am
Led by:  Cindy Roberts
ROOM:  Blue Room
Description:  In-depth study of the book of Ephesians. Cost of books will be $22.00
 
Class Name:  Precept: Kings and Prophets Series
Class Dates:  January 7 – April 29, 2009
Class Times:  9:00-11:00am
Led by:  Cindy Roberts
ROOM:  Blue Room
Description:  A Love That Will Not Let Me Go: Hosea (4 weeks)
Understanding the Anger of God: Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk (6 weeks)
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: II Kings 21-25 & II Chronicles 33-36 & Zephaniah (7 weeks)
 
Class Name:  Stepping Up:
A Journey through the Psalms of Ascent by Beth Moore
Class Dates:  June 4-July 30
Class Times:  9:30-11:00am
Led by:  Lee Ann Ward
ROOM:  5104
Description:  Beth Moore’s newest in-depth study of Psalms 120-134. A thorough review of each psalm and psalmist attempts to draw the reader into a time of personal discovery and reflection. Modern-day believers can learn much from these treasured Psalms in their journey toward greater intimacy with God.
 
Class Name: 

Living Beyond Yourself by Beth Moore
Exploring the fruit of the spirit

Class Dates:  August 27 – November 5
Class Times: 

9:30-11:30am

Led by:  Betty Hallo and Kelly Rich
ROOM:  4204
Description: 

This study will encourage you to develop and maintain an intimate relationship with the Spirit of God.  Come learn how to nurture and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in your daily life.

 
 
Wednesday Evenings
 
Class Name: 

Beauty by the Book

Class Dates:  August 27 – October 1
Class Times: 

6:00-7:30pm

Led by:  Linda Jones
ROOM:  4219
Description: 

Perhaps you have wished for a fairy godmother to wave her magic wand and change you from ordinary to a creature of grace and beauty. Such Cinderella transformations are delightful to dream about, but don’t waste time dreaming! Get to work instead! How you look in the eyes of man is important, but more important is how you look in the sight of God. He sees through external frills into the depths of your heart.

 
Class Name: 

Walking and Praying by the Power of the Holy Spirit

Class Dates:  August 27 – November 19
Class Times: 

6:00-7:30pm

Led by:  Susan Peoples
ROOM:  4202
Description: 

We will study biblical truths about intimately connecting with our heavenly Father. Topics include hearing from God, release from spiritual bondage to freedom in Christ, Spirit-filled living, praying with confidence, and intercessory prayer. Some Bible reading will be assigned. Study guide: Praying by the Power of the Spirit by Neil Anderson.

 
Class Name: 

Believing God by Beth Moore
Experiencing a fresh explosion of faith

Class Dates:  August 27 – October 29
Class Times: 

6:00-8:00pm

Led by:  Mary Jo Summerlin
ROOM:  4200/4206
Description: 

Based on Isaiah 43:10, Believing God examines the lives of Abraham, Moses, and others from the Hebrews 11 “Hall of Faith” and encourages women to deepen their own trust in God while receiving a fresh word from Him.

 
Class Name: 

Study of Ephesians

Class Dates:  August 27 – November 2
Class Times: 

6:00-7:30pm

Led by:  Debra George
ROOM:  4206C
Description: 

In times much like our own, Paul wrote a letter to his beloved Ephesian church.  A letter of remembrance, encouragement, and equipping.  As we face the situations in our world, we may feel overpowered and inadequate. So, join us and allow the words of Paul to embrace, encourage and enable us to rise each morning and proclaim “this is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it”

 
Class Name: 

Women, Take Charge of Your Money
A  biblical path to financial security

Class Dates:  August 27 – October 29
Class Times: 

6:00-7:30pm

Led by:  Pat Pierce
ROOM:  4204
Description: 

These classes are based on the, Proverbs 31 woman. It is much more than managing dollars. God never intended for you to navigate your life as a slave to money. Walk with us in God’s Word and learn how to carefully consider our ever-growing number of financial options.

 
Class Name: 

Study of Malachi

Class Dates:  August 27 – November 2
Class Times: 

6:00-7:30pm

Led by:  Nancy Blankenship
ROOM:  4203
Description: 

A verse-by-verse study through this minor prophet that surprisingly reveals a treasure-trove full of practical truth. Four chapters that have much to say about  the  social,  political,  and  religious compromise of both Malachi’s age and our age today. The message is contemporary and equally convicting even though it was spoken 2,500 years ago.

 
Class Name: 

Navigator 2:7 Book 1 
Growing Strong in God’s Family

Class Dates:  August 27 – October 29
Class Times: 

6:00-8:00pm

Led by:  Brandy Boutwell
ROOM:  4204A
Description: 

This study is designed to build a strong foundation in your Christian life and help you become grounded in the Word of God. Through Bible study, scripture memory, and group interaction you will experience long-term, life-changing results.  Please call 475-1128 to signup. Class size is limited to 8.

 
Class Name: 

Navigator 2:7 Book 2
Deepening Your Roots in God’s Family

Class Dates:  August 27 – October 29
Class Times: 

6:00-8:00pm

Led by:  Kathleen Fryman
ROOM:  4204B
Description: 

In this study you will learn what it means to make Christ Lord of your life, develop a closer relationship with God, and develop a useful personal testimony that can be shared with others. You must have completed Book 1 in order to take this class. Please call 475-1128 to signup. Class size is limited to 8.

 
Class Name: 

The Gathering

Class Dates:  April 23 - August 13, August 27 – November 12
Class Times: 

6:00-7:00pm

Led by: 

Various Leaders

ROOM:  4219 until August 13
4209 beginning August 27
Description: 

A study of the Beatitudes which reveals a roadmap for the journey to freedom and joy!  A class for a first time guest or member who is not committed to an ongoing study. Click here for The Gathering Brochure (pdf).

  • July 30: Mentoring
  • August 6: Stewardship
  • August 13: My Body is the Holy Spirit’s Temple
 
Friday Mornings
 
Class Name: 

The Blueprint:  Christian Doctrine

Class Dates:  August 29 – November 7
Class Times: 

9:30-11:00am

Led by:  Toby Detzler
ROOM:  5104
Description: 

In these 9 studies, we look at the interlocking Biblical themes which are at the heart of Christian doctrine – concerning the Trinity, resurrection, the Bible and many more.

 

She has chosen to know, to love, to grow, to go.

It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
~ Ephesians 4:12-13

For more information, contact
Cindy Weatherall at 475–1128 or cweatherall@olivebaptist.org.


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