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Fall 2014

Sunday Evening Bible Study from 5-6:30 p.m. in Room 305/306. Studying “The

Story”. Led by Lynne Schifreen. This wonderful study will be taught in segments this

year, giving you an opportunity to get in on this wonderful approach to the Bible without

having to commit to a full year. Segment 1: Sept. thru mid-Oct. Segment 2: Jan. thru

mid-March. Segment 3: April thru May. Segment 1 starts Sept. 7. Sign-up ONLINE under FORMS.

Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Lecture Hall (Room 330) Studying “Malachi: A Love That Never Lets Go” by Lisa Harper. Led by Deanna Price and Susan Jackson. Even on our worst day, God won’t leave us. Explore God’s unchanging love in vivid color throughout this study. For all women who live every day in the real world and experience real stuff. The fellowship and support you get from a Bible Study group will lead to life long friendships and opportunities to give to others. Starts Tues., Sept.16. Sign-up ONLINE under FORMS. Wednesday Morning Women’s Study from 9:15-11:30 a.m. in Room 301. Studying “Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break” by Kelly Minter. Led by Laurie Darrah. The command to love God and love others isn’t a science project. It’s a command that is intertwined with God transforming us into His own image and of us surrendering our lives back to Him. Join other women as we learn to follow God outside of ourselves. The discussion is great and the friendship even better as we study God’s word together. Starts Wed., Sept. 10. Sign-up ONLINE under FORMS. Wednesday Evening DISCIPLE Class at 6:30 p.m. in Room 305/306 Studying “Under the Tree of Life”. Led by Irene Price and Liz Copeland. This DISCIPLE Bible Study course concentrates on the Old Testament, the Gospel of John and Revelation. There is an emphasis on the book of Psalm. Starts Wed., Aug. 27. Sign-up ONLINE under FORMS. Thursday Evening Bible Study from 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 310. Studying “Making Sense of the Bible” by Adam Hamilton. Led by Bill Carpenter. This study is an honest conversation about the Bible. How and when was it written? How literally must we read the Bible? Why is God so violent in the Old Testament? We’ll go through these questions and more! Rediscover the Power of Scripture Today. Starts Thurs., Oct. 16, for 6 weeks. Sign-up ONLINE under FORMS. Thursday Evening Women’s Prayer Study from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 305/306. Discussing How to Experience a Deeper Prayer Life. Led by Pam Carpenter and Karen Schuler. Each week we will look at and practice a new approach to prayer that will expand our knowledge of the subject and our total walk with God. Most of us have a prayer life that is limited by what we learned around the dinner table or what we’ve heard in church. But there is so much more to know about prayer and what it could mean in our lives. Starts Thurs., Sept. 4, for 9 weeks. Childcare is available. Sign-up ONLINE under FORMS.

For more info on these classes, please contact Karen Schuler at karens@woodschapelchurch.org!

Weekday and Evening Groups

Financial Peace

University

Starts Thurs., Sept. 4 on Thurs.

Nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in

Room 312 at the Lee’s Summit Campus.

This Fall Session of FPU will be led by

Scott & Kara McBurney. Childcare available

at registration. Kits are $100.

Scholarships available! Register ONLINE under

FORMS at woodschapelchurch.org!

Our NEW! Community Home Groups kick-off on Sun., Sept. 14 from 5-7 p.m. in

the Lecture Hall featuring a Baked Potato Bar! Join a group!

Host a group! Facilitate a group!

Sign-up ONLINE under FORMS at woodschapelchurch.org!

Questions? Contact Karen Schuler at karens@woodschapelchurch.org. Questions? Contact Dorothy Miller at dorothym@woodschapelchurch.org.

9:05 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Studying “Who is this Man?” by John Ortberg. Led by Irene Price and Gina Kennedy in Room 312 You will be stunned by how Jesus’ influence has swept over all areas of our culture including art, science, government, medicine and education. This study shows us who Jesus is this year, this day, this hour, this moment. Starts Sept. 7!

10:10 a.m. Being a Woman Isn’t Easy Studying “Restless” by Jennie Allen Led by Karen Schuler in the Library Do you feel like you’re missing something? What if this feeling wasn’t a bad thing? A lot of us are afraid. We hold our dreams close to our chest. But our passions have a purpose, they were engineered for God’s greater plan and He intends for us to use them for His glory and purposes. Starts Sept. 7!

For Women

9:05 a.m. ENCOUNTER (Young Adults) Studying “Blue Like Jazz” by Donald Miller Led by Billy Moss in Room 303 Laced with off-guard humor, biting insights and to-the-point summaries, Blue Like Jazz is a thought-provoking journey toward a God who’s not only real, but reachable. Ideal for all young adults 20-30. Starts Sept. 7!

For Young Adults

For Everyone

For the Beginner

9:05 a.m. Green Bananas Studying “Tale of Two Sons” by John MacArthur Led by John Clark in Room 306 You probably think you know the story of the prodigal son but there is more to it than you ever thought. The shocking ending will inspire you to a personal, deeper and more meaningful study of God’s Word. Starts Sept. 7! 9:05 a.m. Pathways Studying “Jesus Our Joy” by Donald Baker Led my Don and Joyce Kronmueller in Room 322 It’s so easy to be happy when things are going well but what about when things fall apart? In a brief letter to the Philippians, Paul teaches us how to live joyfully in every situation, something he learned to experience even in prison. Starts Oct. 5! 9:05 a.m. Grief Support Studying “Beyond the Broken Heart” by Julie Yarbrough Led by Cindy Strahm & Anne Pedersen in Room 311 For those who have lost a family member, friend, parent or child. Learn to survive and move forward...one breath at a time. For men & women of all ages. Study in progress. Ends Sept. 28. 9:05 a.m. Practical Truths Studying Hebrews (What God is Doing Now) Led by Steve Lane in Room 305 So what! He died 2,000 years ago! Maybe He was a great prophet, a great teacher but what is He doing now? This discussion class will make Jesus more relevant to the life we lead on a daily basis. Starts Sept. 7! 10:10 a.m. The Journey Studying “The Applause of Heaven” by Max Lucado Led by Roy Collins in Room 305 A joy that can’t be quenched? A peace that can’t be broken? A happiness that can’t be threatened? Imagine having God as your pinch hitter, your lawyer, your dad, your biggest fan and your best friend. But don’t just imagine it, open your heart to it! Starts Sept. 7! 10:10 a.m. Compelling Reasons for Faith Studying “Evidence of God” by Michael Licona & William A. Dembski Led by Kirk Doan in Room 301 Did Jesus really exist? Were His miracles credible? Is Jesus God? How do we know there is a Trinity? Did Paul invent Christianity? We will consider these and other questions about Jesus through 14 short essays from this book. Starts Sept. 7!

10:10 a.m. Seekers of the Word Studying the Book of 2 Samuel Led by Bill Carpenter in Room 311 Records the history of David’s reign as king of Israel and shows us what effective leadership looks like under God. This study helps us understand that one person can make a difference and brings to light the personal qualities that please God. Ongoing Study. Jump in anytime! 10:10 a.m. Faith & Today’s Culture Studying “Gods At War” by Kyle Idleman Led by Tom and Melissa Woodward in Room 312 Do you struggle with false gods that drive you away from the real one? You’re not alone! We’re all wired for worship but we often end up valuing and honoring the idols of money, sex, food, romance, success, sports and many others that keep us from the intimate relationship with God that we desire. Starts Sept. 7! 10:10 a.m. The Exchange Open Discussion Led by Terry McCarty, Cindy Strahm and John Clark in Room 310 A stimulating discussion group where we exchange thoughts and enjoy a way to breathe life into our faith. Feel free to jump in anytime and connect with others as we throw out ideas, concepts and relevant questions. Romans will light our path this quarter as we take a God approach to “in your face” topics. Starts Sept. 7! 10:10 a.m. Contemporary Believers Studying “God as He Longs for You to See Him” by Chip Ingram Led by Russ Cline in the Lecture Hall (Room 330) When we know people well, our descriptions of them are richer and fuller than of those we know as mere acquaintances. So how would you describe God? And how does your view of God impact your life? It will change the way you pray, the way you live and the way you think about the world around you. Ongoing Study. Jump in anytime!

9:05 a.m. Newly Married/Young Couples SPECIAL The Early Years: Unpacking What Matters Most Led by Mike & Becky Qualls of Firm Foundation Ministries in the Lecture Hall (Room 330) A course for couples in the early years of their marriage, and couple preparing for marriage. Learn to unpack what matters most in those early years: identity, normals, conflict styles, shared approach to conflict and moving from “me to “we”. Starts Aug. 24! Ends Sept. 28. 10:10 a.m. Marriage & Family Development Studying “Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti” by Bill and Pam Farrel Led by Charlie Fleenor and Rich Carroll in Room 306 We are all aware of how different men and women are. It’s frustrating and wonderful all at the same time. This study is designed to eventually celebrate those differences and learn to use them effectively. Join us as we laugh at ourselves, share ideas and learn to support each other in seven key areas of our married life. Ideal for couples 25-45, with or without children. Starts Sept. 7! 9:05 a.m. Discovering the Nitty Gritty of Marriage Studying “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman Will Meet in Room 311 She gives you a hug when what you really need is a home cooked meal. The problem isn’t your love, it’s your love language. What speaks volumes to you may be meaningless to your spouse. Here, within this fun study is the key to understanding each other’s unique needs. Ideal for engaged and newly married couples. Or perhaps the not so newly married. Starts Oct. 5!

For Couples

Questions on Small Groups? Contact Karen Schuler,

Director of Small Groups and Connecting, at karens@woodschapelchurch.org or

816.795.8848, x344.

10:10 a.m. Man to Man Open Discussion Led by Eric Kennedy and Clark Schuler in Room 303 A group of men of all ages who love open discussion and various topics. Whether it’s the sermon of the day or a struggle that men face, you will love being able to be honest and straight with these guys. Sometimes men just need to talk to other men. Learn God’s principles, how they work and what to do with them. Starts Sept. 7!

For Men

9:05 a.m. I Have a Bible, Now What? 4-Week Intro on How to Use and Read a Bible Led by John and Valerie Sherley in Room 301 Are you hesitant to admit you’ve never read the Bible? Are you afraid that small groups require Bible knowledge? Would you love to know why it’s divided up in such small bits and pieces? You are not the only one who feels this way. A one month introduction to the Bible, starting from scratch, and discovering what it’s all about. Starts Sept. 7! 9:05 a.m. Beginning Bible Study 101 A 4-Week look at the Book of John Led by John and Valerie Sherley in Room 301 For those of you who are new at finding your way around the Bible, or still learning where to find things and what to read first. Step by step, you will take a close look at the books we call the gospels, and then begin to read and study the Book of John. This is the best place to start for those who are just getting their feet wet. Learn how exciting it is to realize that you can feel comfortable reading and understanding the Word of God. Starts Oct. 5!