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Children & Youth Courses

Children’s Bible Study – Chosen Generation
(8–12 Yrs)

Equipping a generation for Christ through foundational teachings from the Bible, about God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, taught in a way which young people can receive the Word, hold onto the Word, apply the Word, and then proclaim the Word.

• Tuesdays / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
• Open Enrollment
• Textbooks: The Holy Bible (NIV translation)

R.E.A.L.I.T.Y. 101—Radicals Embracing an Anointed Lifestyle in their Youth (11 to 13 Yrs)

Lessons are taught based on a systematic study of both the Old and New Testaments. The objective is to build up the student's confidence in the truths about Scripture so that he or she can become imitators of Christ and be able to apply Biblical truths to every aspect of his or her daily life, resulting in a successful Christian life.

• Sundays / 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Open Enrollment
• Textbooks: Young Teen-Encounter

Solid R.O.C.K. Café – Radicals on Course to the Kingdom (13-18 Yrs)

A study in biblical teachings, which will show teens how to apply these biblical truths and principles in daily living.

• Thursdays / 7:30 – 8:30 pm
• Open Enrollment

Sunday School: Precepts for Daily Living
(3–18 Yrs)

The Sunday School enables participants to experience God's presence, build knowledge and skills for discipleship, receive and express support, and participate in service in Christ's name. Through age specific classes, Sunday School students will encounter prayer, praise and worship, Bible study and a variety of learning activities.

• Sundays / 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.
• Open Enrollment

Imani Institute

Rites of Passage (4-12 Yrs)

This program, offered by Hope’s Imani Institute, empowers African American youth to become whole, productive individuals who in the context of African African-American history and culture, journey to man and womanhood with purpose, hope, global preparation, and a future.

• Contact the Christian Education ministry for details.

Sons of Purpose & Daughters of Promise – Mentoring Ministry (11-18 Yrs)

This ministry provides life-learning skills designed to energize, equip, and enable our teen and pre-teen young men and ladies to achieve their full potential and to glorify God in all that they do.

• Sons of Purpose areas of focus are: Purpose, Unity, Resolution (Conflict), Preparation, Optimize (performance and opportunities), Spirituality, Esteem and Efficacy, and Teamwork.
• Daughters of Promise areas of focus are: Presence, Resolution (conflict), Optimizing (performance and opportunities), Mentoring, Innovation, Spirituality, Esteem and Efficacy, and Teamwork.

The Ministry includes group outings for fun, fellowship, and community service. Adult mentors are selected for each Mentee by the Ministry Leaders and united with the mentee via parent/guardian introductions and approval.

Sons of Purpose

• Wednesdays / 6:30 – 8:30 pm
• Open Enrollment

Daughters of Promise

• Second and Fourth Wednesdays / 6:30 – 8:30 pm
• Orientation: Wednesday, September 12 (for parents/guardians and girls)

Adults—Accountability Groups

Accountability groups are covenant Bible studies that require a strong dedication to daily reading and meditation, and the weekly group meetings. Participants are asked to commit to the full course study, ranging from 32 to 34 week. Pre-registration is required for these courses.

Christian Believer  (21 – Older Yrs)

Christian Believer is a 32 week course of study that aims to make available to people the substance of the Christian faith that the church has confessed as a way of connecting to God and living faithfully.

• Wednesdays / 7:00 – 9:00 pm
• September 2007 – May 2008 (32 weeks commitment)
• Orientation: September 12
• Class size limited to 15 participants; pre-registration is required
• Textbooks: Holy Bible, Christian Believer Study Manual (2nd Edition)
• Fee: $50.00

Disciple I

Becoming Disciples through Bible Study (21 – Older Yrs)
Becoming Disciples through Bible Study is the first in a series of studies emphasizing disciplined reading of scripture chronologically from Genesis to Revelation reading more than 70% of the Bible. It aims at transformation, not just information, through life application of the Word. DISCIPLE I Bible Study is summed up in Ephesians 4:12, “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”

• Wednesdays / 7:00 – 9:00 pm
• September 2007 – May 2008 (34 weeks commitment)
• Orientation: September 12
• Class size limited to 15 participants; pre-registration is required
• Textbooks: Holy Bible, DISCIPLE: Study Manual (2nd Edition); Spiritual Gift Inventory
• Fee: $40.00

Adults – Short Term Courses |

Training for Reigning

This class uses the life of King David as he went through the following four stages of his life until he became king: Bethlehem, faithful in all things; Adullam, faithful in need; Hebron, faithful in relationships; and Zion, faithful in ruling.

Virtually everyone will identify with David’s trail and temptations, but at each stage of David’s life, there is relevance to our own lives and to the trails we face within and without the church. This is a starkly frank, pull-no-punches class, covering some themes that are seldom discusses, but very necessary.

• Thursdays / 6:30 – 8:30 pm
• Contact the Christian Education ministry for the start date.

Adults – Long-term and Open Enrollment Courses |

Book by Book Overview of the Bible

This Bible study offers an overview of the entire Bible for all who are interested in studying God’s Word. Provides a working knowledge of the Bible including historical, cultural, and background information.

• Mondays / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
• Textbook:  Through the Bible in One Year by Alan Stringfellow

Holy Spirit Class

This class examines the Holy Spirit in-depth, and in a personal way. It also teaches about the power and authority that believers have under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and the associated manifestations of power that are given to the faithful. Special things could happen in this class.

• Sundays / 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.

Life Application of the Word

Study the Bible, chapter by chapter, and verse by verse while learning how to apply God’s principles to daily living. Through this in-depth study, we will see how God’s Word is revealed in our lives in preparation for discipleship.

• Wednesdays / Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Single Adult & Young Adult Bible Study

Acknowledge and appreciate the sacredness of being a Single/Young Adult yet not alone in the Christian context within a secular world. Highlight topics such as Christian dating, Single Parenting, Singleness and Sexuality, etc. This class is open to everyone.

• Mondays / 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Spiritual Disciplines

This Bible study is an in depth review of the books of the Bible. Each book is reviewed in an exegetical manner to provide you with a more accurate view of it.

• Tuesdays / 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday School

The Sunday School enables participants to experience God's presence, build knowledge and skills for discipleship, receive and express support, and participate in service in Christ's name. Through age specific classes, Sunday School students will encounter prayer, praise and worship, Bible study and a variety of learning activities.

• Sundays / 9:30 – 10:20 am
• Thursdays / Noon – 1:00 pm

Warriors for Christ

This men’s only Bible study is designed to provide the men with the spiritual focus, mindset and weapons to be warriors for our Lord Jesus Christ. Designed to bring men closer to Jesus Christ, help them grow in their individual roles as members of the Body of Christ, and empower them with the tools they need to be the leaders of their families. This class is open to adult men only.

• 1st and 2nd Fridays / 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Women of Hope

This is a topical Bible study for women only. The women explore the Bible identifying the challenges women encountered and the roles and responsibilities that God gave women. Helps women understand Jesus Christ and how to apply biblical principals to their daily walk with Christ.

• First and Second Fridays / 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Health & Welfare Courses|

First Place

First Place is a scripture based weight management course, which incorporates scripture memory verse, daily Bible study and prayer. This nine-step program is designed to help participants overcome weight issues. The course includes 10-week Bible study, registered dietician and outing. The outing is designed to encourage participants to make healthy selections when eating out. This class is for Adults.

• Dates: September 18 – December 18, 2007 (13 weeks)

• Tuesdays / 6:30 – 7:30 pm

• Nutritional Consultation: Tuesday, September 25, 2007

• Pre-requisite: Orientation and written physician’s approval is required for first time attendees.

• Textbook(s): Contact the Christian Education office for the title ($19.99) / New member kit ($99.99) (firstplace.org)

Nutrition Education Class

Are you challenged with diabetes, hypertension, heart disease? Not sure of what are healthy choices? Help is on the way! Find out the best things to eat and why during our nutrition education class presented by Beverly Camero, registered dietitian, St. John’s Health System.

• Date: Saturday, September 22, 2007 / 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Pre-registration September 9 – 16.

Protecting our Children, Youth & Vulnerable Persons

This course is designed to help churches promote safe and nurturing environments for all children, youth, and vulnerable persons who participate in church events. You’ll learn how to protect our children, youth, and vulnerable persons from abuse and neglect, while protecting yourself from false accusations of abuse. This class is for youth ( ages 16+) and Adults.

• Date: Saturday,  October 20, 2007 / 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
• Pre-requisite: Bring to training your completed application and three reference letters. Contact the Christian Education Ministry for these materials.

Academic Tutoring Program

The Academic Tutoring Program is a Christian Education Ministry that provides educational support for reading, math, science, liberal arts, and other subjects. The Program’s goal is to teach strategies that allow students to understand and overcome problems.

The program includes a parent/student orientation, evaluation of current understanding and performance in the expressed subject of concern, and guidance using the student’s school materials.

We offer tutoring in session Monday through Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Please contact the Christian Education ministry for an appointment. Phone: 248-356-1020 ext. 114