Christian Life Learning Center
Fall Into A Great New Study Habit

We invite you to join an adult class or Bible study. There is something for everybody, so don’t miss out. Let this fall be a season of beauty for your spiritual life as you grow closer to Jesus right here in our church.

Sunday Classes
In this refreshingly candid look at a life of faith, Ortberg points us toward the relief of being totally honest. Questions can expand our understanding, uncertainty can lead to trust, and honest faith can produce outrageous hope. Together the class will explore the unique relationship between these seemingly incongruent states.  Join George Hooker at 8:00 a.m. in the Library.

Family Matters is a dynamic class of parents who want to grow in their faith and purpose. If you are a parent and would like to experience a wonderful fellowship and interchange of ideas on parenting, marriage, Bible study, and spiritual development you are welcome.   This fall our study will focus on the Ten Commandments.  Join Cindy Davis and Cherie Matthews at 9:30 a.m. in the Library.

Reverend David Cotton will begin a study and discussion of The Shack at his 9:30 a.m. adult church school class. All you need is a copy of the book and a desire to dig deeper into the meaning and symbolism of the story. Come and share in this opportunity and invite a friend! Join David at 9:30 a.m. in the Session Room, adjacent to the church office.

Richard O’Rourke will be leading a study based on the lessons of John Ortberg. Like cards and tokens at a board game's end, life's rewards---houses, cars, promotions---all get "put away" after we take our last breath. Discover how to make the temporary a servant of the eternal, and exchange "having" for the riches of being!  Join Richard at 11:00 a.m. in the Library.

Week Night Classes
Reverend David Cotton will continue his Bible study of the Minor Prophets.   This class is run like a seminar, and you will learn collegiate level history and theology through David’s teaching.  Join David at 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sanctuary.

Genesis Group, taught by Cindy Davis, is offered twice a month on Wednesday evenings in the church library at 7 p.m.  Our first sessions are September 16 and 30. We usually meet the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.  This fall our study will begin with Eugene Peterson’s Psalms, Prayers of the Heart.    The Psalms show us how to talk to God amidst the rawness of our anger, fears and doubts. They show us how to discover who we really are and who God is. This group consists of women from all walks of life. If you are a woman seeking to grow in her faith and spiritual development you are welcome.

Alpha Class starting Monday, August 31st at 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.  Light desserts will be followed by Nicky Gumbels video talks on Christianity as it means in our life today, and then a discussion time. To register for this course, please complete the Alpha registration form. For more information and location of the class, please email Ellie Buannic or contact the church office at (732) 223-4627. To learn more about Alpha, visit AlphaUSA.

The schedule for The Alpha Course is to start on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and resume on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Mosaic, a new Bible study for twenty-somethings, Bible study, has begun meeting every Tuesday, and are currently examining Genesis together. Formed as an outreach to the members of our church who are between ages 18 and 35, this study offers fellowship as well as a renewed focus on the lessons of the Bible. This is a group that meets in private homes, but new members are welcome to join at any time.  Starting immediately on Tuesday evenings.  If you are interested in additional information and upcoming locations, please email Vicki Oliver.

Couplehood as a Spiritual Path, taught by Cindy Davis, Executive Consultant and Life Coach, and Rev. Dr. Steve Davis.  This is a faith-based marriage enrichment program for people in a committed partnership. In this program couples will:

• Learn new ways to talk and listen that promotes a feeling of safety
• Co-create a vision for their relationship
• Manifest their vision with new skills
• Discover the otherness of their partner
• Find emotional healing
• Grow spiritually

Offered Thursdays from 7-9 p.m.  on September 17, October 1, 15, 29, November 5, 19. Held in the church Library.  To register, contact Cindy Davis at (732) 223-4907 or email.  Cost is $65 per couple, which covers the cost of materials.  Register by September 7th and pay $55, join with another couple and pay $50 each couple.  Use the Give Now Button to pay for this class online.  Please indicate Coulpehood Class in the Other field of the payment form.

Have an idea for a new course, guest speaker, program, etc.? Contact the church office at (732) 223-4627 or email and we’ll be happy to do what we can to incorporate your suggestion into future programs. Blessings to you as you grow in the knowledge and love of Christ!