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MARRIAGE
ENRICHMENT
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10 Great Dates: To Energize Your Marriage
Couples Study - Sundays
Learn how to communicate better, put the sizzle back into your marriage, process anger and resolve conflicts, develop spiritual intimacy, appreciate your differences, balance busy lifestyles and more.
No homework required.
February 10 - April 20 5:00 - 7:00pm. Cost: $20.00 |
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2 Becoming 1: Enriching the Marriage Journey
Couples Study - Sundays
God created marriage with the intent of Two Being One, but this does not happen on its own. Oneness requires work… intentional, proactive work. “Two Becoming One” provides an environment where couples can grow in relationship to God and to each other. Through the 5 Faith Principles, communication skills, and the use of Scripture to resolve conflict, your marriage can grow deeper and stronger… able to flourish.
Homework: 30 min/5 days/week.
February 10 - April 20 5:00 - 7:00pm. Cost: $55.00 |
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C˛ Communication for Couples
Couples Study - Sundays
Communication is a vital part of marriage. It helps us bond, solve conflict, encourage, build character, get through crisis...it is the backbone of any relationship. We will take 8 weeks to look at, learn, experience and apply relationship skills that will help you cultivate communication.
Homework: 15 min/4 days/week
February 10 - April 6 5:00 - 7:00pm. Cost: $45.00 |
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Marriage Matters
Adult Study - Wednesdays
The experts agree—Marriage Matters! But what advice do they give to grow, enrich and nurture this important matter? Join us for a series of discussions where we introduce key Biblically based ideas from Christian counselor/authors for your discussion and enrichment. It’s not required that you come as a couple. No homework required. 1st and 2nd Wednesday nights beginning 1/9, 1/16, 2/6, 2/13, 3/5, 3/12, 4/2 & 4/9, 6:15 - 7:30pm. Childcare available through Kidstuf & Grow. Cost: Free |
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Your Time-Starved Marriage
Women’s Bible Study—Thursdays
Adult Study—Sundays
Marriage has many stress factors, but none is greater than the pressure of time, or the lack of it. An intimate, caring, and supportive relationship requires time, but where do we find it? The way you spend your time not only defines you as a woman or man, it also defines your marriage and reveals the value of your relationship. This study will help you find more time with your spouse and enjoy it more together.
Homework required: 60 min/week
Thursdays, January 17 - February 28 9:30 - 11:30am. Cost: $15 (workbook only)
Sundays, February 10 - April 20 5:00 - 7:00pm. Cost: $40 (book and his & her workbooks
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PARENTING
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ParentStuf
Adult Study - Wednesdays
Wednesday nights in February and March for parents of preschoolers and elementary children. Come to the class on the day that you do not attend KidStuf. Dr. Jay Hancock will lead these 4 sessions on basic parenting issues and how to build responsibility into your child. Learn about first time obedience, the “ICE Plan”, how to talk about the birds and bees and more stuff you’ve got to know!
Also join us April 2nd for a special ParentStuf led by Ralph Owen &
Sean Lee.
No homework required.
6:15 - 7:15pm. Cost: Free
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FINANCES
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Crown Financial Small Group Study
Adult Study - Sundays
The Crown Small Group Study is a very effective 10 week Bible study that teaches adults how to practically apply the financial principles of God’s Word. This course will cover these topics from a Biblical perspective: Getting Out of Debt, Giving, Saving, Work, Spending, Earning Money, Budgeting, and Investing.
Homework: 2 hrs/week
Sign-up Deadline January 20, 2008; Orientation is January 27, 2008; Class begins February 10, 2008
Register online or at the Crown Alcove in the Gathering Space before or after worship
Visit Crown Financial Ministries website at www.crown.org
February 10 - April 20 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Cost: $45 individuals and $55 for couples due at sign-up.
Childcare is available, see page 10 for information on how to register before February 3rd.
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BIBLE
FOUNDATIONS & APPLICATION
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Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent
Women’s Bible Study - Mondays & Tuesdays
Detailed study of Psalms 120-134 engages participants in unique opportunities for personal reflection and worship while exploring the background/writer of each. Includes study of the feasts of Israel.
Homework required: 45 min/5 days/week
Mondays , January 14 - February 25 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Tuesdays, March 4 - April 22 9:30 - 11:30am. Cost: $15.00 |
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Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks
Women’s Bible Study - Mondays & Tuesdays
Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others are saying? This Bible study is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character and tone of voice. By growing closer to God through His Word, participants will be able to discern God’s voice from the voice of a stranger.
Homework required: 30 min/5 days/week
Mondays, March 10 - April 28 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Tuesdays, January 15 - February 26 9:30 - 11:30am. Cost: $13.00 |
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Sitting at the Feet of the Master: Ephesians
Women’s Bible Study - Mondays
This study uses several different Bible self-study techniques to equip us to “hear” God’s voice through His word. We’ll go through Ephesians, word upon word, as we listen for God’s lesson on reconciling people to God and to each other through the work of Jesus on the cross. Techniques will involve analysis of content, contemplative journaling, and prayer. You will need a copy of “Ephesians” from the New American Standard Translation Bible (available at www.biblegateway.com), a journal and colored pencils.
Homework required: 20 min/4 days/week.
January 14 - March 3 7:00 - 8:30pm. Cost: Free. |
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Amazing Collection: The Pentateuch (Genesis—Deuteronomy)
Women’s Bible Study - Mondays & Thursdays
With challenging lectures, captivating testimonies accompanied with inspiring songs and motivational daily study material, The Amazing Collection presents a new and fresh avenue in exploring God’s Word.
Homework required: 20 min/5 days/week.
Mondays, March 10 - April 21 7:00 - 9:00pm.
Thursdays, January 17 - February 28 9:30 -11:00am. Cost: $13.00 |
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The Politically Incorrect Wife: God’s Plan for Marriage Still Works Today
Women’s Bible Study—Thursdays
Just what is a politically incorrect wife? She is a woman who is married to her husband and not to a popular American culture. The politically incorrect wife does not buy into the stifling modern-day thinking that says “look out for number one, treat your husband no better than he treats you.” Instead she cultivates a joyful marriage using transformation spiritual principals.
Homework required: 2 hrs/week
January 17 - March 20 9:30 - 11:30am. Cost: $15.00 |
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Joy of Living: Psalms of Faith
Women’s Bible Study - Mondays
The book of Psalms for the most part is a book of prayer and praise. It is a collection of independent pieces of many kinds, written by King David and many other authors over the course of centuries. We learn much about God and our relationship to Him, and we find prophetic references to our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, written many years before He came to earth.
Homework required: 30 min/5days/week
January 7 - April 28 7:00 - 8:30pm. Cost: $20.00 |
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Jesus the One and Only
Women’s Bible Study - Tuesdays
He walked on earth two thousand years ago and changed the world for all time to come. Now comes a remarkable study on the most remarkable person to ever walk on this earth. Using the Book of Luke, the other Gospels, and additional Scripture, participants may have new insights and understanding of the life of Christ.
Homework required: 30 min/5 days/week
January 15 - April 1 9:30 - 11:30am. Cost: $20.00 |
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Barnabas Class: Daring to Care
Women’s Bible Study - Tuesdays
This Barnabas class is designed to encourage the belief that all believers need a Christian community to help them deal with the difficulties of life from time to time. This course will hopefully cause us to look at how God made us, how we deeply desire to be loved, and how we are to pursue loving others and caring for them in times of need. It is an interactive course that is designed for no more than 20 people at a time.
No homework required.
January 15 - April 1 9:30 - 11:30am. Cost: Free |
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Precepts: Ephesians—The Church: Rooted in Love, Walking in Power
Women’s Bible Study - Wednesdays
Does it matter how Christians live? If you think you’re just a cog in the machine, if you don’t know your true identity, then this study is for you. Learn who and what you are in Christ and you will want to walk God’s way the rest of your life.
Homework encouraged: 60 min/5 days/week
January 16—March 26 9:30 - 11:30am. Cost: $20.00 |
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Amazing Collection: The Kingdom Books
, Joshua—2Kings
Women’s Bible Study - Thursdays
With challenging lectures, captivating testimonies accompanied with inspiring songs and motivational daily study material, The Amazing Collection presents a new and fresh avenue in exploring God’s Word.
Homework required: 20 min/5 days/week.
March 6 - May 1 9:30 -11:00am. Cost: $13.00 |
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How to Study Your Bible
Adult Study - Wednesdays
Why study the word of God? There is much teaching today in the church on the “how to” of the Christian life. But more important than the how is the why. For no one will long endure the “how” of anything unless they can understand and come to embrace the “why”. That is the reason that we will start with understanding the “why” of Bible study before we start to tackle the “how” of Bible study. Our ultimate purpose of this class will be: by God’s grace to get into the Word and get the Word into us. Bert Brimberry is an exciting communicator of the Scripture.
No homework required.
January 16 - April 2, 6:15 - 7:15pm OR 7:30 - 8:30pm. Cost: Free |
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The Truth Project
Adult Study - Wednesdays OR Sundays
Focus on the Family's, The Truth Project, is an in-depth Christian worldview experience. This apologetic video and interaction answers questions such as, What is Truth?, Philosophy and Ethics: Says Who?, Who is Man, Who is God, Science, What is True?, Community & Involvement: God Cares, Do I? These and many more issues that impact our worldview will be studied.
Homework required: Occasional.
Wednesdays, January 16 - April 16, 6:00 - 8:00pm (Childcare not provided)
Sundays, February 10 - April 20, 5:00 - 7:00pm. Cost: Free
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LEADERSHIP
| New Members Class
Adult Study - Sundays
Carmel offers a New Member Orientation for adults and youth completing the requirement for membership or for those who want to learn more about our ministry. The class will help you become more familiar with Carmel’s vision, our discipleship process, and many opportunities of ministry along with the church’s expectations of its members. No homework required.
We offer a two session New Members Class every Sunday morning at 9:30am during the Sunday Bible Study hour in the Covenant Room.
Once a quarter, we have a New Member’s Class on Sunday afternoon just before we enjoy a special dinner for the new people who have joined Carmel during that quarter (January 27, April 20 and August 17 from 4:00 - 6:00pm).
We will also have a class Sunday, March 2nd from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Childcare provided for evening
new member classes but you must call to register, 704-849-9723, option 1, by the Monday prior to
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