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2014 FALL BIBLE STUDY CURRICULUM CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Rev. Lawrence L. Young Senior Pastor 3144 Cascade Road SW ~ Atlanta GA 30311 ~ www.cascadeumc.org Cascade United Methodist Church Rev. Terrilyn D. Lemons Associate Pastor of Nurture Mrs. Marva F. Greene Christian Education Ministry Chair Rev. Joyce E. Banks Gross Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Murriel Associate Pastor

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2014 FALL BIBLE STUDY CURRICULUM

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Rev. Lawrence L. Young Senior Pastor

3144 Cascade Road SW ~ Atlanta GA 30311 ~ www.cascadeumc.org

Cascade United Methodist Church

Rev. Terrilyn D. Lemons Associate Pastor of Nurture

Mrs. Marva F. Greene Christian Education Ministry Chair

Rev. Joyce E. Banks Gross Associate Pastor

Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Murriel Associate Pastor

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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not rely on your own insight.

In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths.”

- Proverbs 3:5-6 (NRSV)

Building God’s Kingdom

through:

Hearing God,

Serving God, and

Worshipping God

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Our focus of the Nurture Division is to be intentionally involved in the

lives, concerns, issues, and needs of all Cascade members so they will

know they are an integral part of the Cascade family. Nurturing involves

fellowship: small group discussions, fun activities for larger groups, and

other actions to show our love and care. Central to this focus area is an

emphasis on discipleship: teaching each believer to develop a personal

relationship with God through Jesus Christ. A key strength of Cascade in

this regard is our numerous small group fellowships - - we seek to

leverage this strength by systematically including Nurture in these small

group activities. We seek to heal, teach and strengthen our members,

guiding them along their journey from new believers through discipleship

and beyond.

Mary Ann Johnson, Nurture Division Chair

([email protected])

Nurture Division Ministry

Christian Education Mission Statement

The mission of the Christian Education Ministry at Cascade UMC is to

actively support spiritual formation and growth for children, youth, and

adults through age appropriate instruction, resources and development

opportunities. In so doing, we will fulfill the mission of making disciples

of Jesus Christ through biblical teaching and training. Opportunities

include short and long-term classes for children, youth and adults through

Sunday School and weekday studies.

Marva F. Greene, Christian Education Chair

([email protected])

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Sunday School - The R.O.C.K.

Pre-School

The R.O.C.K. (K—5)

Permanent Shepherds

Middle School

High School

Sunday School - Adult Classes

Young Adults

Pastor’s Class

Samuel Deas’ Class

Believer’s Class

Men’s Prayer Life

Teachers/Volunteers (Varies each Rotation)

Sunday School Classes

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Sunday School –The R.O.C.K. (Ages 3 years - 100+ years) 6 - 7

Foundational Studies

The Covenant 8

Both Sides of The Story: Biblical vs Secular Timelines

iRefresh Wednesdays

The Book of Genesis 9

The Book of Hebrews 9

The Book of Matthew 10

Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer 10

United Methodism 101 11

Enhancing Spiritual Formation

Renegade Gospel: The Rebel Jesus 13

(Lenten Church-wide Study)

Special Groups

A Christian Approach to Civic Governance 14

Cascade’s Safe Sanctuaries Training 15

Financial Peace 15

Growing Love in Christian Marriage (Premarital Only) 16

5 Love Languages (Marriage)

Thursday Night Therapy for Men (TNT) 18

VEGAS Women - Women of The Bible 19

Women Of The Word (WOW) - The Book of Mark 20

Young Adults & Youth Studies

Youth Confirmation (Age 12 before Palm Sunday) 21

Youth Bible Study (Middle & High School) 22

Weekly Daytime Bible Studies

Coffee Breaks of Faith 23

Table of Contents

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Cascade’s Sunday School is competently led by Marshall and Aquaria Smith. With

a passion for God, people, the church, and discipleship, the Sunday School leaders

and teachers provide classes that assure spiritual growth for all participants.

Classes are open on a continual basis for all persons from ages 3 to 100+. Come

and grow with us each Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School Classes

The R.O.C.K. — K - 5 Classes

Our children from Kindergarten to Fifth grades experience Sunday School

in a new way. Each of the five classrooms is center based. Each grade level

rotates to a different center each week. The centers are hands on and inter-

active, allowing each student to learn the lesson in ways that he/she learns

best. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m.

All of the centers are based on the same lesson but delivered in a different

way. Each center is named for the activity in that room; Arts & Crafts –

Creation Station, Computer – ROCK.com, Games – Cross Training, Music

– ROCK On!, Storytelling – Stories at the ROCK, and Video/Drama –

Bible Drama.

Each unit is taught for six weeks, giving each grade level an opportunity to

visit each center.

Middle School 6th - 8th Grades

A Bible-in-Life study for pre-teens. Come and discover how

teachers engage their students with God’s Word week after week. David C.

Cook’s Rock Solid curriculum is used.

High School 9th - 12th Grades

A Bible-in-Life study for teenagers. Come and discover how teach-

ers engage their students with God’s Word week after week. David C.

Cook’s Senior High curriculum is used.

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Young Adults

A study from a series of books of the Bible. With Shepherd’s Notes, you will

grow in confidence to know and share the Word of God.

Pastor’s Class

A Sunday School class that uses the Cokesbury curriculum. This class is a

dynamic group of loving and caring parishioners of various ages whose

goal is to grow together as Christians and discover and experience the

presence of God. This class is a big supporter of all community service

projects.

Samuel Deas’ Class

A Sunday School class that uses the Cokesbury curriculum and features

lively interactive discussion each Sunday morning. Come and experience

spiritual growth through fellowship, fun and thought-provoking study about

religion, spirituality and a variety of other topics.

Believer’s Class

A Sunday School class that uses the Cokesbury curriculum. In this group, a

sense of connectivity evolves through reading and studying the scripture,

discussing topical issues and encouraging one another. Through these

interactions, social, spiritual and emotional growth occurs.

Sunday School—Adult Classes

Reaching Our Children for the Kingdom

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These classes exist for persons who wish to engage and/or renew basic

principles of the Bible and practice of the Christian faith. Participants

experience a brief, yet thorough, overview of the Bible and what it means

to live as a Christian.

Foundational Studies

The Covenant

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Covenant Bible Study is an in-depth group study centered around our rela-

tionships with God, with each other, and with the world. It emphasizes the

biblical concept of Covenant—the enduring commitment between God

and people—as unifying pattern throughout the entire Bible and

underscores the unique relationship that God chooses with His people.

The 24-week study covers both the Old and New testaments—discussing

books from each in a way that shows the interconnectedness of scripture as

a whole. Each session includes a 20-minute video conversation that

stimulates discussion and reflection among the group members. These

conversation serve as a model for the kind of learning and sharing that is

central to Covenant Bible Study. Through community—through shared

reflection and engagement together—we can best discover the Bible’s

transforming power.

Facilitator: Margo Moorer

Class Begins: Mondays, September 22

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Marva F. Green &

Gloria Patterson

Class Begins: Tuesdays, September 23

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Karen Parks

Location: St. Johns UMC (550 Mt. Paran Road, Atlanta GA 30327)

Class Begins: Thursdays, September 25

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Materials: The Covenant, $50 | (3) 8-week sessions

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Grow your faith at Wednesday In The Word! Come worship God in Spirit

and in Truth and study his Word. Join Cascade’s Clergy as they share the

good news using monthly themes and topics that apply to everyday living.

Facilitator: Clergy

Worship Begins: (Ongoing)

Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

Both Sides of The Story: Biblical vs Secular Timelines

In this six-week course, we will explore eight major personalities and

events in the Old Testament. With each, we will compare the secular

timeline and events. We will discuss the possible impact each had on the

other.

Facilitator: Marva F. Greene

Class Begins: Sundays, October 5

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

iRefresh Wednesdays

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This Genesis Bible study begins with the History of Creation and ends with

the birth of Abraham, the father of many nations and our common ancestor.

Genesis is a name taken from the Greek, and signifies “the book of

generation or production.” It contains an account of the origin of all things

and some of the most famous stories of all time: Adam and Eve, The Gar-

den of Eden, Cain and Abel, Descendants of Adam, The Great Flood, De-

scendants of Noah, The Tower of Babel, The Story of Abraham. The Story of

Isaac, The Story of Jacob and Esau, and The Story of Joseph. There are two

main themes in the Book of Genesis: the people of God and the promised

land.

Facilitator: Authorine Pettway

Class Begins: Tuesdays, September 23

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

The Book of Genesis

This book explores the relationship between the message of the Old

Testament and the gospel of the New Testament. It provides dramatic

insights for properly understanding just exactly what was accom-

plished through the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus.

This 6-week study will reveal the significance of the Old Testament. Many

Christians do not read it and they do not understand it. But, unless we

understand the Old Testament, it will be impossible to correctly

understand Hebrews. One of the keys to unlocking the message of

Hebrews is being aware of its symbolism. Delve into the Book of Hebrews

and discover the meaning of the term, “only begotten son of God,” and

what it means to be “made perfect.”

Facilitator: Rev. Terrilyn D. Lemons, Jeannette Ellison & Stacey McNiel

Class Begins: Wednesdays, September 24

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

The Book of Hebrews

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Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer

This 6-week study teaches participants to cultivate a personal walk with

God. The purpose of the course is to help participants (1) experience a

deeper, more meaningful relationship with God through prayer,

(2) develop a well-balance, prayer life, and (3) pray in unity and effectively

with other believers.

Facilitator: Gayle Gay

Class Begins: Mondays, September 22

Time: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Materials: Understanding the Purpose and Power

of Prayer by Myles Munroe, $12

The Book of Matthew

The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus as the King of the Jews, the long

awaited Messiah. Matthew documents Jesus Christ's claim to be the

Messiah, his genealogy, baptism, messages, and miracles which all point to

Christ as King. Even in his death, seeming defeat is turned to victory by

the Resurrection so the King of the Jews lives.

In this 6-week course, we will study all 28 chapters of the Gospel of

Matthew. We will read three chapters every week and have group

discussions during the class. Bring your Bible and a Journal or notebook

and pen or pencil.

Facilitator: Victor Grant

Class Begins: Mondays, September 22

Time: 7:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

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United Methodism 101

This 4-week course is for all who want to explore the core tenets of the

United Methodist Church, the Book of Discipline, as well as the procedures

and traditions which make us a globally-connected church.

Facilitator: Marva F. Greene

Class Begins: Thursday, September 25

Time: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation),

Handouts Provided

The Book of Discipline of the

United Methodist Church, 2012,

$22 (Optional)

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So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you. Take your everyday, ordi-

nary life—your sleeping, eating, going to work, and walking around life—

and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you

is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your

culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention

on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out.

- Romans 12:1-2, The Message by Eugene Peterson

Enhancing Spiritual Formation

Be a renegade for the true Jesus! Central to the Christian faith is a woman/

man who denies all our pre-conceived notions about what God should look

like. Joining this movement will mean coming to terms with the real Jesus,

the rebel Jesus. Renegade Gospel, by Mike Slaughter, is a multi-component,

all-church sermon series and study that is perfect for Lent and Easter.

Topics include:

The Attraction

The Call

Jesus’ Red-Letter Words

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Expecting Jesus

Seeing Jesus

Facilitator: Various

Class Begins: February, 2015

(Lenten church-wide Bible Study)

Time: Various

Materials: Renegade Gospel: The Rebel Jesus

by Mike Slaughter, $12

Renegade Gospel: The Rebel Jesus

2015 Lenten church-wide Bible Study

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The Ten Commandments and the Social Principles included in The Book of

Discipline of the United Methodist Church 2012 provide social, economic

and political standards that address human issues in daily life. This 6-week

course will review how the Ten Commandments and the Social Principles

of the United Methodist Church works in concert with the U. S. Constitution,

and will help class participants to recognize ways to foster a more

Christian approach to civic governance. Class time will include exercises

to assist the participants in learning the most important elements of the

U. S. Constitution and discussions of their relevance in current events from

a Biblical perspective.

Facilitator: Dr. Gretchen Lockett

Class Begins: Tuesdays, September 23

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation),

The U.S. Constitution and Fascinating Facts About It, 8th Edition

by Terry L. Jordan, $5

A Christian Approach to Civic Governance

Special group studies are designed to address specific interests and needs

in our church family. Sometimes sistahs just need sistahs. Sometimes

brothers just need brothers. Married folk need married folks and no one

understands parenting until they’re blessed with the opportunity. We

desire to meet specific needs in spiritual growth in as many ways possible

at Cascade, because, “We can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens

us.”

Special Groups

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"Everything we have is a gift from God! We are stewards - charged with the

responsibility of managing God's resources. And because everything

belongs to God, we have been given a great treasure. How are you

managing yours? Find out through our upcoming Financial Peace

class. Financial Peace is a 9-week course that teaches us how to handle our

gifts God's way. It incorporates video instruction and small-group

discussions that help encourage Biblical accountability and discipleship

of our time, talents, gifts and service.

Facilitator: Carla Whitlock

Class Begins: Mondays, September 22

Time: 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Personal financial kit is optional for an additional cost.

Financial Peace

Ministry leaders, Servant Leaders (Volunteers) and groups who have not

had Safe Sanctuaries Training are required to attend our next training in

October. Please review the CUMC Safe Sanctuary Policy prior to attending

the training session.

Specific groups include: All Clergy, Staff, Division and Ministry Chairs

and Co-chairs, Sunday School/The ROCK Teachers, Christian Rites of

Passage Team, Emergency Care Team, Scouting Ministry Teams (Boy

Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts), Vacation Bible School Teachers/Volunteers,

Youth Ministry Volunteers, Ushers (Youth/Adult), and any Chaperones.

NOTE: If you plan or ponder about volunteering with our Youth or

Torchbearers (Older Adults), you are required to be Safe Sanctuaries

Trained!

Facilitator: Rev. Joyce E. Banks Gross

Training: Saturday, October 4

Time: 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Requirements: Pre-registration and specific background check.

Certification: 2 years

Contact: Christal Stills | [email protected].

Cascade’s Safe Sanctuaries Training

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Growing Love in Christian Marriage is a 6-week course for pre-nuptial

couples which will provide the perfect opportunity to gain greater insights

into your future mate’s expectations and time-tested principles for a

satisfying lifelong partnership.

Prerequisite: Registration required.

Contact Christal Stills at 404-582-0372 or [email protected]

Facilitators: Rev. Terrilyn & Mr. Lovell Lemons,

Harold Johnson & C.W. Copeland, Finance Sessions

Class Begins: Mondays, September 22

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Growing Love in Christian Marriage by Joan and Richard Hunt

$50 Members (6 months +)/ per couple

$100 Non-members/per couple

Growing Love in Christian Marriage

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Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you

and your spouse are speaking two different languages? Author Dr. Gary

Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their

spouse’s primary love language—quality time, words of affirmation, gifts,

acts of service, or physical touch.

By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your

unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other.

Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each

one ends with specific, simple steps to express a specific language to your

spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly-designed

love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your

relationship in this 6-week study. Come and join us as we strive to continue

to build a lasting, loving marriage together.

Facilitators: Kelvin & Fredereka McDuffie and Edwin & Greta Tilfre

Class Begins: Thursdays, September 18

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation),

5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman, $12

Childcare: Available

5 Love Languages

Relationships are wonderful gifts to us by God. As we read in the Bible, the

most intimate relationship is marriage between husband and a wife.

Unfortunately, relationships today are under more cultural and

interpersonal pressure and stress than ever before in our history.

Marriage Ministry

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Thursday Night Therapy Men’s Bible study will engage in comprehensive,

therapeutic study of the Book of Timothy. This is our time to exchange ideas

and share relevant experiences as we endeavor to increase our faith. Our

primary text will be the (KJV) Bible; however, other versions of the Bible

can also be used by class participants.

Thursday Night Therapy for Men (TNT)

In their on-going studies of the Bible, the men of TNT continue to explore

what it takes to be a man of God. In this study, men will gain encourage-

ment for what they can be in Christ - as fathers, husbands, and mentors to

other men. The study will help them to show the world how to live faith-

fully, lovingly and spiritually according to God's direction. Drawing from

Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus, the study will help men understand that

true masculinity isn't measured by a man's strength but by 20 Biblical

guidelines outlined in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-10. Through life

applications and words of inspiration, this study will speak in practical

terms to men from every generation.

Facilitator: Vincent Agnew & Wendell Jackson

Class Begins: Thursdays, (Ongoing)

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

Theme: Handling Your Business as a Man

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God's Women of Yesterday Speak Boldly to God's Women of Today - The

women of the Bible play an essential and crucial role in the eternal plan of

God. From heaven's point of view, women are always unique, matchless, and

irreplaceable--they are never to be found in a subservient ranking within

the kingdom of God. As this study shows, these Women of the Bible (Book

1) demonstrate the lofty ideals of faith and faithfulness, virtues and values,

brains and beauty, redemption and resourcefulness, servanthood and

sacrifice.

Through this detailed study, you will discover that God has called today's

woman to play a significant role in society, in the home, and the church. You

will learn from their mistakes and discover that the blessings of God are

heaped upon the woman who faithfully trusts the Lord in all situations.

Expect to come face-to-face with such questions as: (1) Do you take the

path of bitterness or the path of brokenness when faced with distress and

difficulties? (2) Have you learned that you cannot alter the past, but you can

put your past on the altar? (3) Does your heart belong completely to the

Lord or is there a mixed allegiance? (4) Has God used your adversities to

shape your character so it shines like pure gold?

Facilitator: Margo Moorer

Co-Facilitators: Paulette Baber & Sarah McNeal

Class Begins: Thursdays, September 4

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation), Life Principles from the Women of

the Bible by Wayne Barber, Eddie Rasnake & Richard Shepherd, $12

VEGAS Women: Life Principles from the Women of the Bible

Women of the Bible

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Women Of the Word is an ongoing Bible study specifically for women. As

you share and grow together with other sisters in Christ, you, too, will

experience the transforming touch of God’s love.

Women Of The Word (WOW)

The Gospel of Mark is the earliest written document on the life of Jesus. The story

begins with a brief description of the work of John the Baptist, forerunner of the coming

Messiah. Following Jesus' baptism, the Spirit of God rested upon Him, and from that

time forward Jesus dedicated his life to the work of preparing people for the coming of

God's kingdom. Soon after the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus appeared in Galilee,

preaching the gospel and saying, “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe

the good news!" Mark concludes with a brief account of the women who went to the

tomb where Jesus' body was placed and discovered that Jesus had risen from the dead.

Throughout the gospel, Mark particularly emphasizes Jesus' humanity. More than half

of the Book is devoted to explaining the remarkable deeds that Jesus performed. Many

of these deeds dealt with healing the sick; however, Jesus never claimed to have any

special power that was not available to others. The miracles that he performed were

not meant to display any power of his own, but rather to show how the power of God

could be used in and through human lives. Jesus instructed his disciples that the works

that he performed they would do also. He even told them they would perform greater

works than he had done.

This ongoing study of the life of Jesus hopes to

draw participants into a closer relationship

with the Son of God who suffered and died for

us. It is a story that seeks to lead believers to a

“mountain-moving” faith in God, and to

motivate them to a truer calling. It also

highlights the nature of discipleship lived out

in the shadow of Christ’s cross and what it

means for us as followers of Jesus to be

“MARKed for Life!”

Facilitator: Rev. Joyce E. Banks Gross

Class Begins: Tuesdays, September 9 (Ongoing)

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

The Book of Mark

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Confirmation is an important time in the life of our young people. Youth

Confirmation class is designed to allow our youth the opportunity to

explore and affirm their faith in relation to God and others. Registration is

required. Complete the Confirmation Registration Form located on the

bookcase or our website. Students must be 12 years of age before Palm

Sunday. Students must be baptized before they are confirmed on Palm Sun-

day. Contact, Christal Stills | [email protected] for more

information.

Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Murriel

Information Session: Sunday, October 19 | 10:30 am | Room 209

Class Begins & Ends: Saturdays, (Once a month)

November 8 - March 21, 2015 (Palm Sunday)

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Young People’s Space

Materials: $10

Confirmation Retreat: Details to follow, including cost.

Confirmations Banquet: Friday, March 27, 2015

Confirmation Sunday: March 29, 2015

Chaperones: Safe Sanctuaries Trained (Required)

Youth Confirmation Class

These studies are offered to allow youth who are searching for identity and

meaning the opportunity to explore their every day experiences in relation

to God. This practical approach to the Bible will foster a deeper relation-

ship with God.

Youth & Young Adult Studies

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Youth Bible Study (Middle/High School)

This study provides a safe space for youth to explore life’s experiences

with guidance from God's word, support from their peers and

encouragement from their pastor. Questions about life: coming of age, the

meaning of life, “growing up” and individual purpose begin before middle

school. “How to,” “When to,” and “What to” discussions will be guided by

God’s word and supported with selected novels, other books and current

events. On occasion, our time together will include lectio divina, (a form of

scripture reading that allows the Holy Spirit to move on your heart), a

movie, prayer stations, or a guest speaker. Please join us for conversations

that are RELEVANT and REAL! Light refreshments will be served.

Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Murriel

Class Begins: Wednesdays, (TBD)

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible

(Any translation)

Requirement: Please sign your child in.

Young Adults Bible Study

Turn it around Tuesdays! Join other young adults as we expand our knowl-

edge of the Lord. It’s different from your other classes.

The Cascade Young Adult Ministry seeks to affirm the unique gifts, talents,

and ministries of young adults; to provide opportunities through programs

and resources for young adults to explore ways to integrate their faith in

their lives; to work to ensure fair and adequate representation by young

adults throughout the life of Cascade UMC.

Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Murriel

Class Begins: Tuesdays, September 2 (Ongoing)

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

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Coffee Breaks of Faith

Coffee Breaks of Faith is a mid-week Bible study for those in the work place

or at home who desire an early morning “Coffee Break” to study God’s

word as it applies to daily living. The primary purpose of this study is to

equip participants for ministry, witness, service and to live life abundantly.

Facilitator: Rev. Lawrence L. Young

Class Begins: (Pending participants’ commitment.)

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Materials: Holy Bible (Any translation)

Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke

bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising

God and having the good will of all the people. And day by day the Lord

added to their number those who were being saved. - Acts 2:46-47

Weekly Daytime Bible Studies

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3144 Cascade Road SW

Atlanta GA 30311

www.cascadeumc.org

2014 FALL BIBLE STUDY CURRICULUM

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION