W.O.W. Classes
W.O.W. (What’s on Wednesdays) will be taking a break for the summer. We will resume meeting this fall, August 27th. For a listing of the fall classes, see below the Core Classes descriptions.
Core Classes
Four Core Classes have been identified in our hope that every member would have an opportunity to take them in their planned order. It is our goal that the core classes will help church members to grow in their faith and to enjoy the abundant life that God intends.
Core Class 1: Discovering Bidwell Pres:
This class is for individuals seeking to explore the Christian faith as well as the life and ministry of Bidwell Presbyterian Church. Attending the class does not mean that you are committed to membership with the church. We welcome the opportunity to get to know you a little better and to help you
make an informed decision about the Christian faith and our congregation. We will focus on what we believe about Jesus Christ, the Presbyterian denomination, and our church. You will learn about our programs designed for spiritual growth, community, and service. We’d love to have you become a part of the church family! Materials for the course will be provided free of charge.
Core Class 2: Gifts and Call:
Would you like to learn more about your personality, your passions, and your possibilities? Gifts & Call provides an opportunity to intentionally and reflectively discern how God has wired you, and gifted you to serve His church and His world. Plan to attend all sessions if possible. Pre-registration is required.
Core Class 3: Bible Basics (An Intro to the Bible)
Have you ever wanted to know more about the Bible, but feel that your questions are, well, dumb? Are you new to the Christian faith and want to know more about the book the church calls “God’s word”? This class is for you! Come and get an overview of the entire—yes, the entire—book of scripture in five weeks.
Core Class 4: Getting Closer to God through Introduction to Christian Spirituality
Do you know what class the second largest church in U.S., Willow Creek, found was desperately lacking for their 20,000 attenders and members? A course on spiritual disciplines. Their discovery is that, in order to grow in being Christ-centered, we need to know how to pray, how to read Scripture, how to serve the poor, and how to tithe. And that’s exactly the four disciplines our BPC core 4 class will do—while mining the depths of our amazingly rich biblical and theological tradition. Are you ready to go deeper into the heart of God? Then join us on this journey!
W.O.W. TERM 1 , AUGUST 27TH-OCTOBER 1ST, 2008. Pre-Registration is now required for all classes. Classes with recommended books will require pre-payment for book in order for the office to know how many books to order.
Class catalog with complete class descriptions and listing of facilitators are now available through the church office or at the Start Here table on Sundays.
Classes being offered Term 1:
- Discovering Bidwell Pres (Core 1) See description above
- Bible for Dummies (Core 3) See description above
- Invitation to the Gospel of John, Pt. 1 Through text and DVD clips, we overhear Jesus talking with Nicodemus, a Samaritan woman, and Mary Magdalen. We marvel at the miracles he performed, and washing his desciples' feet. And so much more! This is a 2-part course that will continue in Term 2. Class size will be limited to 20 participants. Cost for the workbook is $10.
- Simply Christian
Why do we expect justice? Why do we crave spirituality? Why are relationships so painful? And how will the world be made right? These questions take us to the heart of who God is and what He wants from us. This class will explore what Christianity really is and how it is practiced. Simply Christian walks you through the Christian faith step by step and question by question. For anyone who wants to travel beyond the controversies that can obscure what the Christian faith really stands for, this simple class is the perfect vehicle for that journey.
Cost of book: $18 - DivorceCare
This small group (10-15 participants) is open to any person who has experienced or is experiencing divorce or separation. This Christian-based program provides a confidential, grace-filled environment for individuals who wish to find help, discover hope and experience support and tools for growing through this difficult journey. There is a $13 fee for the workbook.
- Beth Moore Video Series: Stepping Up: Journey through the Psalms of Ascent/The Connection:Women Only
Beginning on Wednesday, August 6, we will begin a new Beth Moore Video series Stepping up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent. This class will explore Psalms 120-134. The deadline has passed for ordering the workbook through the church office. You can visit www.lifeway.com to order a workbook.
- Christian Care Giving
A course for professional health care people (doctors, nurses, family counselors, social workers, physical & occupational therapists) but also Stephen Ministers, and family members who provide care to the sick. This course will include talks and discussions. We will be using the textbook The Meaning of Persons by Paul Tournier, M.D., internist & psychiatrist in Geneva Switzerland, 1898-1989, “the medicine of the whole person.” Approximate cost of the book is $28
- Small Group Study
This small group studies the Sunday morning sermons together, using the outline questions provided online. For those looking for a more intimate size group, this class offers that Small Group experience with caring leaders.
Classes being offered Term 2 (October 15-November 19)
- Weekend Class for Discovering Bidwell Pres (November 7 & 8) (Core 1)
- Gifts and Call (Core 2)
- Spiritual Disciplines (Core 4)
- Invitation to the Gospel of John, Pt. 2
- The Reformation (With an eye to Islam's Challenges and America's History)
- DivorceCare
- The Connection (Beth Moore Video series TBD)
- Small Group Study
Registration
Please contact Jaclyn Mattson in the church office at
343-1484 ext. 113 or email her at jmattson@bidwellpres.org to sign up for WOW classes.