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f a l l 2 0 1 5CLASS GUIDE
ADULTS, HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY & NURSERY
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One thing that will strike you as you read the Bible is how often it talks about the importance
of our minds, of knowledge and of seeking wisdom.
God is a thinking, reasoning, rational God, and we
share that trait as people who bear His image. Ideas
matter. What we think about shapes what we
believe, and what we believe will ultimately
shape who we become.
Genuine transformation can only happen at
the heart level, but our minds are the gateway to our hearts.
This is why we are invited throughout the Bible to “set our minds on things above” (Col. 3:2).
The truth matters. The truth is what sets people free. There’s a reason that Satan is first and
foremost a great Liar.
LifeShaping at FCC is our opportunity to train our minds, and therefore our hearts, in the
Truth—across the entire spectrum of Christian maturity and across every life stage and need.
This happens through classroom discussion and interaction with our peers, personal study
during the week, and equipping one another to care for each other in community. It is not
simply a transfer of information. We teach to transform hearts through study. Our goal is to
be shaping our lives to look more like Jesus.
Please consider joining us in one of the many opportunities that we have available. Join us
as we pursue Christ-likeness together.
“But that is not the way you learned Christ! – assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:20-24
Knowing Jesus
Being Like Jesus
Doing What Jesus Does
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Tim PrincePastor for Missional Community
Welcome to LifeShaping!Our goal in this more structured discipleship environment is equip Faith Community Church to grow as disciples and to disciple others outside of the classroom.
Our primary classes run on Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 am, but at times we will seek to extend our training to other days and locations in order to help equip our community.
If you are new to LifeShaping, we hope that this guide is helpful for you. If you are a seasoned participant, we hope that this serves you as an encouragement that we are pursuing Jesus Christ and His Kingdom Mission.
Tim Prince is leading our efforts to enhance FCC’s Sunday education hour as a place for both growth and training that reaches every age spectrum. FCC desires for this structured learning to help us love Jesus better, and help empower us to go out into our community with the love of Christ.
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The Covenant Membership Class is our introduction to membership at Faith Community Church and is required for anyone wishing to pursue membership. This class will cover our purpose, mission, vision, discipleship paths, Missional Community, covenant and statement of belief. Required Reading: “I Am a Church Member” by Thom Rainer
CLASS GUIDE
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How People ChangeFALL - STARTS SEPT 27 | ADULTS + HIGH SCHOOL
What does it take for lasting change to take root in your life? If you’ve ever tried, failed, and wondered why, you need How People Change. If you want to be better equipped to teach others to follow Jesus, then you need to consider this course. If you are a part of a Missional Community, you should consider taking this course as well. This class explains the biblical pattern for change in a clear, practical way you can apply to the challenges of daily life. You will see how God is at work to make you the person you were created to be, and that powerful, loving, redemptive relationship is at the heart of all positive change you experience.
11 AM
Bibl ical Parent ing12 WEEKS - STARTS SEPT 28 | ADULTS
One of our greatest desires is to equip one another to raise our kids in a way that lines up with Biblical principles. The world is full of opinions about what our kids need. Our hope is to bring clarity in the midst of many competing voices. The Biblical Parenting course is for parents, grandparents and for people who want to play an important part in the lives of young children.
6:00 PM
THURSDAY OFFERINGS
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Mentor ing & DiscipleshipOCTOBER 4, 11 & 18
The mission of our church is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this in a number of ways, but one of the most potent resources that any church could offer to its people is the opportunity to be mentored in the context of a relationship with another believer. This three-week crash course is an introduction to how discipleship and mentoring can happen in our context today. We’ll look at scripture together and hear from some couples and individuals who mentor younger believers at Faith Community Church today.
6:00 PM
Covenant MembershipTHURSDAY, JULY 9 & 16 | ADULTS
6:00 PM
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See Page 10 for a Mapof the Classrooms and Building.
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Grasping God’s WordNOVEMBER 1, 8, 15 & 22
Are you looking for simple tools to deepen your individual quiet time or group Bible study? In this 4-week course, we’ll learn to ask informed questions of a Biblical text through Inductive Bible Study. We’ll learn to look at Biblical passages in their original context and consider their relevance for us today. Together we’ll go deep into the truth of God’s Word by paying close attention to what’s on the surface.
9 AM
SHORT COURSES - SUNDAYS
Evangel ism Essent ia lsNOVEMBER 8, 15, & 22
This class is for anyone wishing to be better equipped to share their faith with others. During the first week, we will learn a simple gospel outline and hear some encouraging stories from some of our best evangelists at FCC. During the second week, we’ll spend time talking about how God draws people to faith in Christ.
Suggested Reading: “Out of the Salt-Shaker” by Becky Pippert, or “I Once Was Lost” by Don Everts and Doug Schaupp
9 AM
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Mentor ing & DiscipleshipOCTOBER 4, 11 & 18
The mission of our church is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ. We do this in a number of ways, but one of the most potent resources that any church could offer to its people is the opportunity to be mentored in the context of a relationship with another believer. This three-week crash course is an introduction to how discipleship and mentoring can happen in our context today. We’ll look at scripture together and hear from some couples and individuals who mentor younger believers at Faith Community Church today.
11 AM
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If you have any questions about our Middle School or High School LifeShaping program or curriculum, please contact:
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See Page 10 for a Mapof the Classrooms and Building.
11 AMABIDING IN JESUS
FALL & SPRING - STARTS SEPT 27 | 6TH GRADE
Abiding in Jesus challenges junior high students to know Jesus as the Savior and Satisfier of their souls. Inspired by John 15, youth are taught that abiding in Jesus leads to trusting Him in all life’s situations and bearing spiritual fruit in Him.
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11 AMTEACH ME YOUR WAYS
FALL & SPRING - STARTS SEPT 27 | 7TH GRADE
By studying salvation and the Sermon on the Mount, this study encourages students to surrender to Jesus in salvation and submit their minds, hearts, and wills to His way in obedience.
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11 AMYOUR WORD IS TRUTH
FALL & SPRING - STARTS SEPT 27 | 8TH GRADE
The goal of this study is that, through the work of the Holy Spirit, the authoritative Truth of the Bible might be understood and embraced so students may see and interpret all of life through the Truth of Scripture.
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MIDDLE SCHOOLLifeShapingMiddle School Classes are offered during the
11 AM Service ONLY
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LifeShaping
If you have any questions about our Middle School or High School LifeShaping program or curriculum, please contact:
HIGH SCHOOLLifeShapingHigh School Classes are offered during the
11 AM Service ONLY
APOLOGETICS
FALL & SPRING - STARTS SEPT 27 | 11TH & 12TH GRADERS
The Apologetics Course is designed to equip the church to “give a reason for the hope” within us with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Questions that students will be invited to wrestle with are the relationship between science and faith, the existence of God, human sexuality, the nature of truth, evil and suffering and the trustworthiness of the Bible. Our special burden with this course is to create a context for high school Juniors and Seniors to wrestle with these questions before they graduate.
11 AM
GOSPEL-CENTERED LIFE
FALL - STARTS SEPT 27 | 9TH & 10TH GRADERS
Gospel-Centered Life, takes a look into those spiritual disciplines that every Christian should be cultivating within his or her life. It starts by examining the importance of the Bible in the life of a Christian, as well as the need to interpret the Bible correctly. It then looks at life in obedience to God’s Word, particularly in the areas of prayer, fasting, hospitality, giving, and worship.
11 AM
FRESHMAN + SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR + SENIOR
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ROOM #2
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If you have any questions about our Kids LifeShaping program or curriculum, please contact:
Brigitte [email protected]
Kids LifeShaping
The ABC’s of Go d1st Using the alphabet as a framework for teaching the attributes of God, this study explores the delight that God has in Himself as the source, means and purpose of all things.
Fa ithful to Al l His Promises2nd God’s promises are gifts to the believer. The challenge of the Christian life is not to simply know the promises of God, but to place unshakable confidence in them. This study teaches children that God’s character is trustworthy; therefore, His promises are true and reliable.
To Be L ike Jesus4&5thWhat is salvation? How does someone become a Christian? What does it mean to become like Jesus? This curriculum helps children answer these questions as we explain the purpose and promise of the Gospel message and the doctrine of sanctification—the process of becoming conformed to the likeness of Jesus.
All children ages K-5 begin each week with children’s worship time: singing songs, focusing on a message and praying together. Students then move into their classrooms where they focus on the “Desiring God” curriculum developed for their specific age group.
*All Kids Classes meet in the Community Room
He Ha s Spoken by His S onK The New Testament beautifully unfolds the wonder and power of Jesus Christ. This curriculum explores the greatness of God in Christ by noting key themes found chronologically throughout the New Testament.
In The Beginning. . .Jesus3rd What really happened with Jesus’ death on the cross? Why did Jesus die? Who did it? Embark on a chronological journey starting in Genesis and help children search for clues that foreshadow the coming of Jesus and reveal God’s redemptive plan, which is fulfilled in Jesus’ death and resurrection.
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Nursery (0-1 year): Infants & CrawlersThe caregiver to child ratio is 1 to 2 in this room and is from birth to walking. A separate room is available for sleeping babies and for use by nursing moms.
Nursery (1-2 years): ToddlersThe caregiver to child ratio is 1 to 4 in this room. It is intended for children who are walking well to 24 months. A variety of toys and activities are offered. Snacks are provided unless otherwise specified.
LifeShaping: 2-year-old ClassThe caregiver to child ratio is 1 to 7. This room provides free play, structured biblical curriculum, a related craft, snack time and large group activities. This is the child’s first taste of “teacher-guided” activity. We encourage learning to share and being kind to each other.
LifeShaping: 3-year-old ClassThe caregiver to child ratio is 1 to 7. This room provides free play, structured biblical curriculum, a related craft, snack time and large group games and activities. This class includes more teacher-guided structure.
LifeShaping 4- & 5-year-old ClassThrough teacher-guided curriculum using Bible stories, these children begin the journey of discovering who God is together! Classes meet Sunday during the 9 am and 11am worship services.
Children’s ChurchThis ministry is offered when there is no LifeShaping classes. It is for 4- and 5-year-olds in Rooms 14 & 15 and runs concurrently with the 11 a.m. worship service. The ministry is primarily in the summer months, but also on holidays when there is no LifeShaping class.
Contact:Karen [email protected]
EARLYCHILDHOODNURSERY, CARE, & LEARNING
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Map of Classrooms
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to learn more about our otherprograms and offerings at
777 Carmichael Rd.Hudson, WI 54016
Office & Training Center944 Carmichael Rd.Hudson, WI 54016
[email protected]: 715-386-4070
