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ALPHA IS HERE!We invite you attend the fall Alpha Course which will begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 from 5:30 – 8:00pm for a ten-week session.
What is Alpha? It is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening setting over ten weekly sessions. It is low keyed in a friendly fun filled atmosphere. It is non-denominational emphasizing Christian principles and faith.
Alpha is about a relationship with Jesus Christ. It is about people, not about a program.
Who attends Alpha?
People attend it for a variety of reasons. People who attend Alpha run the gamut from wanting to learn about Christianity; to asking specific questions they want answered, moving to a higher deeper level of their relationship with God.
What are the bare essentials of Alpha?
Alpha meets once a week on Wednesday for ten (10) weeks starting September 3rd. Each meeting lasts about 2-1/2 hours but the first hour is a dinner meal. The entire group sits down for an evening meal. There is a general meeting beginning with songs and a DVD presentation by Nicky Gumbel, the director of Alpha, giving a talk on issues relating to the Christian faith. The talks are not only interesting but a provocative. Examples of talks are “Why did Jesus die?” “How does God guide us?” What does the Holy Spirit do?” “Does God heal today?” “What about the Church?”
Following the talk the group divides into small groups for the most important aspect of Alpha. He small group is the core of Alpha. The sessions offer an opportunity to make friends and bond as a group in a relaxed and non-threatening environment. Each group has a trained leader and helper to facilitate the group in their discussions.
What is the cost?
The program is free. However, there is a request for a donation of four dollars for each meal. The donation is voluntary and not a requirement.
Alpha!
This is an opportunity for you to explore the meaning of life. The program started in England over thirty (30) years ago. Since that time, it has spread around the world. More than ten (10) million people have completed the Alpha course in churches, homes, universities, prisons and remote villages in third world countries.
Please come and join us on September 3rd for the Alpha Course.
The sign up sheet is located in the Narthex.
BIBLE STUDY
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY. Ladies, get to know Jesus, The One and Only, through the Beth Moore weekly Bible Study. This 11-week, in depth DVD Bible Study was taped on location in Jerusalem and the places where Jesus walked in Israel. The Study is from 1-3 PM on Tuesdays and begins on September 2 and ends on November 11. If you have any questions, please call Libby Farley (922-5174). Sign up and prepay for the workbook ($15) on the hallway bulletin board.
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
Over the years, God has used the truths of the Holy Scriptures to help Christians live the abundant and eternal life in Jesus Christ.
The Lifeway In-Depth Bible Studies are excellent tools for disciples to grow in faith and action. James: How to live by Faith in a Secular World is the 9:00-10:15 am pastor led Bible study that begins on Sept. 10 and ends on Nov. 12. The class will meet in the Fellowship Hall Bible Study Classroom. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Farley. There is a signup sheet on the Narthex bulletin board. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
The Class begins on Sunday, September 14 at 10:45am in the Fellowship Hall Bible Study Classroom. The Study is a DVD study from Rey Ortenburg’s book, You Can’t Walk On the Water If You Don’t Get Out of the Boat. Taken from the biblical story in Matthew 14, he applies taking faithful action to our lives today. He helps us to recognize what boat we’re in or the comfortable situation where we’re hiding. Signup sheet is in the Narthex Hallway. For questions about the study, please call Dale Anderson (915-0672). Please click on "WEEK AT A GLANCE" webpage for more information on Bible Studies
GENESIS SINGLES GROUP
will meet on Thursday, Aug. 28th (this date is a change) at June Schmal's home for food, fun and games. We will begin at 6:00 pm.
ACTS 1:8 SLIDELL, LOUISIANA MISSION TRIP, April 2008
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Presentation of appreciation plaque by Kevin Krejci
Chuck Merrick, back
Ann Workman, front
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When I retired friends said it would take a while for me to adjust but retirement would soon feel like being on vacation all the time. (“Vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in.” -Robert Orben). So when Karen said we could go BACK TO WORK for two weeks for the Presbytery relief group in Slidell, LA helping rebuild Katrina damaged homes, we signed up and joined Tony and Barbara Booth, Sherm Clark, Joe and Nancy Fouts, Noranne Glezen, Mary Jo Kurten, Katie O’Neal, Joe and Loretta McIntire, Gloria Mitchell and Woody and Ann Workman and headed south.
For two weeks we worked hard, worshipped faithfully and celebrated often. We all gained more then we gave. We found ourselves dead tired by the end of each day but supremely satisfied for we accomplished tasks we had never before done, BUT WE DID IT.
We may never know how our work will affect others but each of us knows the joy which we received from doing work for those in need. So if you think you have been on vacation (retirement) too long come and join us on the next mission trip, which is to be the week of October 26, 2008. Be sure and mark it on your calendars and plan to join us.
ACTS 1:8 -Chuck Merrick
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L-R Suzanne Leifer, Sandy Paulsen, Erna Taylor, Shirley Clarke,Phyllis Spencer, Kathy Jensen, &Ruth Summerville
Seated, L-R Joanann Studer, &Harriet Reynolds
Not pictured are JoAnn Behan, Julis Elson, Karen Sterzid & Barbara Booth
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Quilts for Charity Workshop
is a gathering of community women who enjoy working on quilts for the crisis centers in the area. We have contributed to children’s homes, crisis centers, food pantries, CASA of Benton, youth ranch and substance abuse centers for all ages. We have contributed approximately 196 quilts over almost six years.
Our quilters wash and cut the donated fabric into 7” squares and then design the quilts tops, sew them and tie the layers. We then bind the quilts and attach the labels.
We meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Woodlands Presbyterian Church, which is located just behind the Woodlands Auditorium, at 11 Ecuestre Drive, Hot Springs Village.
We especially invite anyone interested to join our group – please bring a pair of scissors and remember the only qualification is a thimble! For additional information call Phyllis Spencer at 922-0666. —Wally Newburn QUILTS FOR CHARITY WORKSHOP
has completed 16 quilts. Eight of them will be given to the ladies at Potters Clay in Hot Springs at their Celebrate Recovery ceremony on July 20th. Those receiving a quilt are Betty Atkins, Opaljean Breshear, Rebecca Brown, Susie Cook, Ashley Graham, Lakesha Nubine, Lana Owen and Jolene Waters. The other eight quilts will be given to young ladies at Glenhaven Youth Ranch. Thanks to all who contributed to their completion.
WOODLANDS MEN’S FELLOWSHIPwill meet on Saturday, Sept. 20th at Good Sam's at 8 am for breakfast (cost $6.50). Please see the sign-up sheet on the hallway bulletin board. Guest speaker will be Dr. Farley. For questions, call Ed Theriault at 915-0953.
Woodlands Women
- meet for monthly luncheons with special programs, small group circles and annual Retreats.
WW MISSION PROJECT. We need helpers for Good Sam’s on the first Wednesday of each month from 3 - 4:30 pm. to help play games. We also need small items to be used for prizes. Please put them in the box by the Name Tags. See a signup sheet on the hallway bulletin board.
WW MISSION MNISTRY. We are presently collecting large cans of fruits and vegetables in #10 cans for Samaritan Ministries, a shelter in Hot Springs for homeless men.
Circles of Woodlands WomenRuth Circle -- a handwork group that makes afghans, Chrismons, and does handwork as needed for the church’s Mission Committee. They meet on the second Tuesday of each month at (9:00 a.m.) at various locations. Michal Circle --Michal Circle meets the third Monday of each month September-June at 7:00 p.m. either in members' homes or at the church. The group studies the Presbyterian Women's Horizons Bible Study and enjoys Christian fellowship.
Small Group Studies: If you are interested in participating in a small group study, please tell Dr. Farley or one of the members of your Discipleship and Evangelism Ministry Team.
Dine In/Dine OutDinner In or Out for Six or Eight are small groups that meet monthly for four consecutive months and help members get better acquainted
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