A Deeper Look at Mark's Gospel | Pastor Jim Shultz | Room 3205
Take a deeper dive into the gospel of Mark, one chapter each week. Building off the Sunday sermon, together in community we will further mine God’s Word for the riches it offers. Join us as we follow Jesus’ journey to the cross and resurrection through Mark.
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Genesis for Adults | Jim Keim and Jeremiah Otto | Room 2107 | Join us to experience Genesis through the eyes of an adult and develop a deeper, more nuanced appreciation of its profound themes. The creation story raises questions about purpose, stewardship, and humanity's role in the universe. The struggles of figures like Adam, Eve, and Cain resonate with personal experiences of choice, consequence, and reconciliation. Abraham's journey of faith highlights trust and obedience in times of uncertainty.
Genesis invites adults to wrestle with difficult concepts, such as human imperfection, divine justice, and grace, while appreciating its poetic beauty and foundational truths about God, humanity, and redemption. It becomes a lens for understanding one's place in God's ongoing story. BYO Bible (or use one of ours).
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Following King Jesus - How to Know, Read, Live, and Show the Gospel | Pastor Steve Aeschbacher and Curt Ruhlman | Chapel
| The Gospel is the best news ever. This class will help us focus on what the Gospel really is and how we can live it out as followers of King Jesus. The first section of the class will focus on what the Gospel is, according to the authors of the New Testament. Then we will look more broadly at how to read the Bible well, and then at how we live out the Gospel, both as individuals and as a community. This study follows the writing of Scot McKnight, a New Testament scholar and professor.
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Patterns of Evidence | Terry Grogran | Room 3208
| Patterns of Evidence (Tim Mahoney & David Rohl) - Come learn about the amazing archeological evidence for some of the major Old Testament events – including a Statue & Tomb of Joseph as Visier of Egypt and the importance of properly identifying Ramsses (aka “Shisha”) as the Pharaoh “Shishak” in the Bible as opposed to Shoshenq I, etc.
March 2 – Segments 1 & 2: Tim & David's Qualifications & Life Stories
March 9 – Segments 3, 4, 5: Egyptology, Rameses, and the Israel Stela
March 16 – Segments 6 & 7: Sojourn in Egypt and the City of Avaris
March 23 – Segments 8, 9, 10: Joseph as Vizier, the Alphabet and Jericho
March 30 – Segment 11: Questions & Answers from Attendees
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The Secular Creed | Pastor Robby Cella | Community Room
| Starting March 30, join us for a 5-week journey through The Secular Creed by Rebecca McLaughlin. Led by Pastor Robby Cella, we’ll explore five cultural hot topics—race, sexuality, gender, and more—with open hearts and curious minds. Rebecca McLaughlin helps us disentangle the beliefs Christians gladly affirm from those they cannot embrace and invites us to engage our homes and neighbors about the things that matter most. Far from opposing love across differences, McLaughlin argues, Christianity is the original source and firmest foundation for true diversity, equality, and life-transforming love. This is a perfect opportunity for families to grow closer, ask big questions, and find clarity in faith together. All ages are welcome—come join the conversation!
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Parables of Jesus | Selina Li | Bride's Room |
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This study explores the profound teachings of Jesus through His parables—short, thought-provoking stories that reveal the mysteries of God’s Kingdom. We will delve into the cultural context, spiritual truths, and practical applications of these timeless lessons, learn how to apply His teachings to daily life, and be equipped to share the hope and wisdom found in His parables with others. This class is conducted in Mandarin for the convenience of the Mandarin speakers.
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