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Spiritual Formation
The church exists to help you experience the
unconditional grace of God, and to help you experience a
wonderfully abundant Christian life with God and grow
spiritually — to meet and know God, to come to a relationship
with Christ and then go deeper in that relationship, and to be
renewed and transformed!
As Christians we want to become more and more
like Christ, more and more who God created and calls us to be.
Spiritual formation is this ongoing, life-long process of
growing into Christlikeness by deepening our relationship with
God through Jesus Christ.
We are more likely to grow spiritually, and to
experience the abundant life promised to us by Jesus Christ
(Romans 10:10), when we engage in spiritual practices:
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Attend worship on a regular basis…
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Pray on a regular basis; spend time with God
in a daily devotional practice, so that we can come to know
God…
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Study the Bible and other Christian
writings, so that we can come to know more about God…
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Engage in deep, personal conversation with
other Christian friends about what’s going on in our lives
and how we’re seeing God at work in our lives, applying
Biblical truth to life and relationships…
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Serve God and others within and beyond the
walls of the church, using our God-given spiritual gifts…
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information as a Word doc!
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Weather Reminder -
When Hilliard City Schools are closed due to weather, all activities at
the church are cancelled. (Adult spiritual formation classes may meet at
their own discretion, but childcare will not be provided; check with
your facilitator.) |
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5-Day Academy to be
held at the Spiritual Center
at Maria Stein in west central Ohio, July 28 – August 3
THE ACADEMY FOR
SPIRITUAL FORMATION OFFERS:
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A setting in which rich spiritual
experience is fostered through prayer, study,
worship and fellowship.
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A setting where clergy and
laypersons can “de-stress” and live in a safe
community so deep learning and sharing are possible.
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A chance to experience the
stabilizing rhythm of morning, evening and night
prayers and daily Eucharist.
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A place where listening,
contemplation, dis-cussion, and rest foster openness
to God.
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An opportunity to celebrate holistic
spiritu-ality – renewing body, mind, and spirit.
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A time to learn new ways to carry
God’s love into the world.
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A community open to all persons who
seek God, regardless of denominational affiliation
or not.
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Foundational Classes
If you haven’t taken these 4 classes or their equivalent, we
really encourage you to do so — they’re foundational for
Christian life.
Faith Foundations: What
are the basics of our Christian faith? Explore foundational
questions such as “What do we believe?” and “Who is Jesus
Christ?” Great for beginners!
- Facilitator: Dan Pierce
- Day/Time: 8 Wednesdays starting Sept. 12, 6:30-8:00 PM.
- Book cost: $7.50 for those who are able.
Spiritual Gifts: What
lights you up like nothing else? Discover how God has wired you
and what your passions are in life and service. Great for
beginners and everyone!
- Facilitator: Pam Suttles and/or Sandra Buty
- Day/Time: 4 weeks starting early October; watch for
details.
- Book cost: $9 for those who are able.
Contagious Christian:
Talk about how to share your faith and invite your friends to
church — a difficult skill for most of us! Come learn more — in
a safe environment with other Christian friends. Great for
beginners and everyone!
- Facilitator: Beth Palmer
- Day/Time: 3 Sundays beginning November 4, 1:00-2:30 PM.
- Book cost: $6.50 for those who are able.
Bible Foundations:
Interactive introduction to both the Old and New Testaments;
great for beginners!
- Facilitator: Dan Pierce
- Day/Time: Begins January 2008; watch for details.
- Book cost: $7.50 for those who are able.
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More Bible Studies
Women’s Study: The Book of Daniel:
Study the Old Testament prophet Daniel, who faced pressures and
temptations similar to those of a Christian in today’s world.
Daniel teaches and models for us how to develop enduring
integrity in an enticing world. This class is for women only
(we’re working on an offering for men).
- Facilitator: Susan Hurst
- Day/Time: 12 Wednesdays starting September 12, 6:30-8:30
PM (will accommodate holiday schedules).
- Book cost: $21 for those who are able.
Seekers: Ongoing adult
Sunday school group facilitated by Lowell Bassett in the Parlor,
Sanctuary building, Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM. Newcomers always
welcome!
Friends and Followers:
Ongoing adult Sunday school group facilitated by Peter Hahn in
room 305, Sanctuary building, Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM.
Newcomers always welcome! |
 Financial
Peace University
There are more than 800 references in the Bible regarding
personal finance!
This course is designed for you if…
- you live paycheck to paycheck
- you carry large credit card balances or have a
consolidation loan
- you feel like your money has control over you
- you struggle in your relationships due to finances
- you don’t really understand real estate & mortgages,
college planning, credit reports, bargain buying, etc.
- you do not understand stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or
how to invest for retirement
- you do not have an emergency fund
- you want to eliminate debt, build wealth, and experience
a financial breakthrough God’s way!
Financial Peace University is a 13-week life-changing program
on personal finance. It is designed to empower people to manage
their money better, eliminate debt, and build wealth. All
material is Biblically based and taught via entertaining video
by nationally-syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey.
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Come & find out more!
Information and registration available after worship
December 2 in the Sanctuary building and December 9
in the Warehouse.
- Meets 13 Wednesdays starting January 9,
6:30-8:30 PM
- Facilitator: Michael Haney
- Cost of kit: $99.51 (if ordered through
the church; more if ordered on your own)
- SIGN-UP DEADLINE & MONEY DUE: MONDAY,
DECEMBER 17.
Email
Beth or
Michael
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Share
Groups
We’d love to connect you with a share group! An awesome
way to connect with others, share groups are made up of 3-7
people (all women or all men), and they generally meet once a
week for 1-2 hours. There is time for talking about your joys
and concerns, ways you’ve found God, and ways you’ve not done
well on your spiritual walk this week. This is a great way to
make some deep connections and to support and be supported by
other Christians. Sign up on the insert in church or
email Beth!
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Fall Membership Class
Discuss what it means to be a disciple of Christ and a member
of Hilliard United Methodist Church, and learn what the church
is all about and how this congregation can help you experience
abundant life with God!
- Facilitators for Warehouse 839: Lori Lossie and Beth
Palmer
- Facilitators for The Sanctuary: David Ziegel and
Virginia Blasingame
- Day/Time: 2 Sundays, September 23 & 30, 3-5 PM; join the
church on Sunday, October 7.
- Book cost: none
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Disciple Bible Study
Long-term, In-depth
These excellent studies aim for spiritual
growth and life transformation, not just head-learning (but your
knowledge of the Bible will increase dramatically!). Great for
really connecting with people…
If you’re new to Disciple Bible Studies, start here…
Disciple I: Becoming Disciples
through Bible Study is the foundational class in the
Disciple Bible Study program. It gives equal time to the Old and
New Testaments; you’ll read from most books of the Bible.
- Facilitators: Aria Daugherty-Smith, Ed & Judy Fritzsche
- Day/Time: Sundays, 5:30-8 PM, starting September 16,
through June 2008 (34 weeks)
- Book cost: $30
If you’ve taken Disciple I, consider these…
Disciple III: Remember Who You Are:
Study the Prophets and Paul’s Letters.
- Facilitators: Craig Manche and Roberta Moore
- Day/Time: Sundays, 6-8 PM, starting September 16,
through June 2008 (32 weeks).
- Book cost: $30
Jesus in the Gospels:
Study the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
- Facilitators: Michael and Lisa Haney
- Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:15-8:30 PM, starting September
5, through June 2008 (32 weeks).
- Book cost: $30
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