Winter Classes
Wayne Luman • 860.529.1575, x203 • waynel@firstchurch.org
Tessa Afshar • 860.529.1575, x202 • tessa@firstchurch.org
Eileen Murray, Assistant • x210 • care@firstchurch.org
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FOR OUR SUMMER CLASSES ON
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT,
SCROLL DOWN TO WEDNESDAYS
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S U N D A Y S
COUPLES’ CLASS
FINISHED FOR THE SEASON
Led by Steve and Lisa Peery
DISCIPLES IN PROCESS
FINISHED FOR THE SEASON
Led by Janice and Burt Johnson
This class will resume in the fall, meeting in the Murphy Conference Room on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.. For details, call Janice or Burt Johnson at 860.529.5911.
THE BOOK OF HEBREWS
FINISHED FOR THE SEASON
Led by Greg and Ellen Gilson Voth
Join Greg and Ellen Gilson Voth as they host a group study and discussion of the Letter to the Hebrews. This class meets in the Morgan House Chestnut Room on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. (except summer). For full details, call Greg or Ellen at 860.563.7340.
1 & 2 PETER and JUDE
FINISHED FOR THE SEASON
Led by Glenn Sunshine
This extraordinary class is taught by Dr. Glenn Sunshine and meets in the Fireside Room on Sundays, during the 8:45 a.m. service time (except summer). When the class resumes in the fall, the new topic will be the Books of 1 and 2 Peter and Jude.
Glenn is an instructor in the regional Centurions Program, held at First Church, and is the author of several books, including Portals: Entering Your Neighbors World and Why You Think the Way You Do.
T U E S . o r T H U R S .
MEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY
TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS, 6:45 to 8:00 a.m.
Ongoing — Join us anytime!
DEUTERONOMY: BECOMING HOLY PEOPLE, a study guide by Stephen D. Eyre, is our current resource, running through mid-November. The author leads you to explore the story told in Deuteronomy—the story of God’s people seeking after Him. As you trace their journey—experiencing their forward progress, their detours and their obstacles—you, too, will learn to follow God more closely.
The study is offered in two locations: Tuesday mornings in the Fireside Room and Thursday mornings in Conference Room 1. The sessions run simultaneously every week, so if you need to miss one, you can attend the other instead. The cost of the workbook is $7. If you have any questions, please contact Anton Hertle, Acting Coordinator of Men’s Ministries, at antonhertle@cox.net.
W E D N E S D A Y S
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Simultaneous Adults’ and Children’s Classes
On Matthew 5-7
Wednesdays, July 10 to August 28 • 6:30 to 8 p.m.
YOUTH AND ADULTS, LED BY PASTOR DERYK — The Sermon on the Mount. Some think it was the greatest sermon ever preached. Join us as we think through some of the most challenging and counter-cultural words ever spoken. Will you be wise and build your house on the Rock, or will you foolishly build it on the sand? Join us on Wednesdays in the Meetinghouse, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., from July 10 through August 28. To register for childcare for preschoolers, call Debbie at 860.529.1575, x303.
CHILDREN — A children’s Bible study, for those who have completed kindergarten or grade 1, 2, 3, or 4, is being held at the same time and dates as the adult study of Jonah—6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 10 through August 28, held in the Worship/Fireside Rooms.
The children’s topic will be the same as for the youth and adults—The Sermon on the Mount. Our Children’s Ministries team leads this valuable class. And have your children bring their friends!
JOHN
FOR WOMEN
FINISHING FOR THE SEASON SOON
Led by Christina Jagel
JOHN: That You May Believe — Through this exceptional study guide ($13) by Kathleen Buswell Nielson, we will see that John offers a theologically deep answer and a compelling historical narrative as to the identity and purpose of God’s anointed Son. We will see the beauty of His unfolding passion. The guide is easy to follow and is full of engaging application. Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in Conference Room 1 (behind the receptionist), except during the summer. For details, please email Christina Jagel at c.jagel@cox.net.
T H U R S D A Y S
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
WILL RESUME SEPTEMBER 26
Portraits of Faith in Genesis
THURSDAYS • 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Taught by Tessa Afshar and Annette Baser
This study is finished for the season, but plan now to join us in the fall to study the men and women of Genesis! Tessa Afshar and Annette Baser co-teach this class, which will resume on Thursday, September 26, and end on November 21. The title of the fall class is Portraits of Faith in Genesis.
There will be small-group and prayer times, and no previous Bible experience is necessary. Newcomers are always welcome. We gather in the Church Parlor. To register, please contact Evelyne Castiglione at 860.529.1575 or evelynec@firstchurch.org.
COMMUNITY3
FINISHED FOR THE SEASON
A new Community Cubed will start
in September. This
group is designed to lead members into a deeper place of freedom and healing;
therefore, the size of the group is limited. We will resume in the fall. To learn more, please contact Wayne at
860.529.1575, x203, or waynel@firstchurch.org; or Tessa at
tessa@firstchurch.org or x202.
WOMEN IN THE BIBLE
FOR WOMEN
MEETS EVERY OTHER THURSDAY
FINISHED FOR THE SEASON
Led by Nancy Ryszkiewicz
Women, this devotional
study meets from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (except summer) in the Morgan House Dining Room, led by
Nancy Ryszkiewicz, who facilitates the discussions and prayer time. Take a
closer look at the women of the Bible—who they were and what they mean to you
today—starting with Anna in Luke 2:36-38, a woman in Christ’s time! Bring a
Bible, notebook, and pen. Questions? Call Nancy at 860.881.8136.
S A T U R D A Y S
SATURDAY MORNING
MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
With discussion of Scripture — Ongoing
All men are invited to gather in the Fireside Room from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. for prayer, discussion of Scripture, fellowship, and a hearty breakfast. For more information, please call Bud Reading at 860.794.2733.
We are a community
of Jesus followers
who love God, love one another,
and make disciples.