In a world that is shattered, how do we stay rooted in Christ, work to heal our brokenness, and reach out in love to the hurting? Let’s begin 2025 with 31 days of prayer.
31 DAYS OF PRAYER
Faith Builders Breakfast Speakers
Pastor's Sunday Class
June & July | 9:45 am | Room 200
Join your pastors and their guests to explore the “Theologians Through Time" highlighted in our Sunday sermons. Come to learn and to ponder the historical significance of these folks and what they have to teach the church today.
Looking Beyond The Stable Adult Advent Class
Sundays, December 1, 8, & 15 | Dining Hall
Join us for an engaging adult Sunday school series exploring the nativity story through the lens of fine art. Together, we will examine depictions of often-overlooked characters in the birth of Christ and consider the theological themes they highlight. Through the beauty and depth of these artistic works, we’ll deepen our understanding of the story beyond the familiar manger scene.
Wrestling With Joseph
Westbank Women Bible Study
Began Wednesday, September 11 | 10 am | Parlor
WWBS is for women of all ages who desire to keep their faith steady as well as enjoy and support one another. This fall Dr. Sinclair Ferguson will be teaching 1 Peter where the apostle shares the value of our faith in Christ and how to live as Christians in a society opposed to Christian beliefs.
Contacts: Christy Engemoen (cengemoen@aol.com) or Mary Allaway (mballaway@aol.com).
Know Your Bible
September 8 - November 24 | Sundays | 9:45 am | Parlor
Join Al Krummenacher and Chris Knepp for this serious and fun exploration of what the Bible is, how it came to be and what we are supposed to do with it. Whether you are a serious Bible student or a beginner, come to discuss and learn more about the “rule of faith and life” that is our Bible.
Grow Groups
Peter The Fragile Rock
Ephesians Master Class
Master Class - Letter to the Ephesians. We’re beginning the new year with a new class. Take a deep dive into the profound wisdom, timeless themes, and transformative theology of the letter to the Ephesians. Join your pastors for a six-week Master class exploring the historical context, theological significance, and powerful message for the early Christian church and our own.
Sacred Sight - Adult Advent Class
Sundays, November 26 - December 10 | 9:45 am | Parlor
Discover the ancient Christian tradition of sacred sight, a spiritual practice of engaging with art to deepen your understanding of the Advent stories found in the Gospel of Luke.
Discover the Advent story in a new light and cultivate a sense of reverence as we prepare our hearts for the joyous celebration of Christ's coming. All adults are welcome to participate in this transformative exploration of faith and art.
Fall Signulls
Fall JAM
Wednesday’s | JAM
MS - Incoming 6th - 8th Grade
6:15 - Dinner Youth Room
6:30pm - 7:30pm -Program - Youth Room and Gym
Community Nights - Every 4th Wednesday, we host our ministry hour off-campus for a night of fun-focused engagement. This is a great night to invite a friend to JAM!
September 25th
October 30th
November 20th
Officer Nominations
Submissions Deadline is Tuesday, Sept 12
Our Congregational Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for our church officers as Elders and Deacons. Consider active members of our church who are engaged, committed, and eager to serve as leaders in the church.
Student Sunday School
Tuesday Morning Men’s Group
Tuesdays | 7:00 am I Church Parlor
October 29 - December 3 - How We Got The Bible
December 10 - 24 - On The Way to Bethlehem
For more info, contact Mike Ussery.
Contemplative Christianity
Sundays | 9:45 am | Room 202
Contemplative Christian practice quiets the mind to allow for the experience of God’s presence in that moment and (eventually) in every aspect of life. Our Contemplative Christianity class offers the opportunity for group study, discussion, and experience of this ancient-yet-modern Christian approach to knowing God. We share a group reading and discussion, often accompanied by a practice opportunity.
Janis Claflin facilitates the class and is happy to answer questions, 512-657-5498, jcforpeace@gmail.com.
Sr. Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays | 8 am | Zoom
Join this small group of men who read through the Bible, explore the context in which it was written and discuss its meaning for our lives today. Contact Bill Allaway for a Zoom invite.
Lenten Journal
This year during Lent, we will focus on the ways God forms faith and the practices Christians engage in that allow God to move in us. Our sermon series Forming Faith explores the practices that make space for God. We will consider silence, simplicity, fasting, unplugging and prayer. Don’t miss these wonderful sermons and meaningful worship experiences!
