Text Box: JESUS AND THE GOSPELS Professor Luke Timothy Johnson Beginning January 13, 2008 10:45 A.M. North Classroom off the Fellowship Hall January 13, 2008 marks the beginning of a course on Jesus and the Gospels. The complete course not only examines the four Gospels of the New Testament, but the many ancient works of the Gospels of Phillip, Thomas, James, and others. The first twelve sessions deal with the Historical Jesus and the reasons for a Gospel. It will also cover the material in the Gospel according to Mark. This is not necessarily a beginner class, but it provides an interesting place for a serious beginner to get off to a good start. Professor Luke Timothy Johnson (Ph.D., Yale University) is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Dr. Johnson will be the guest lecturer by way of a 25-30 minute DVD presentation. A class session outline book is available for $5.00 a person. These books must be ordered two weeks in advance. A copy of Dr. Johnson’s presentation is also available on CD for those who may miss a session and are committed to bringing the CD back within the week. After Dr. Johnson’s presentation, there will be a 15 to 20 minute session for questions and discussion lead by Dr. Durbin. Text Box: God and the Journey to Truth 9:00 A.M. Bible Study God and the Journey to Truth will be the topic of the 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning Bible Study that begins on JANUARY 6, 2008. Fran Walker will lead the class. This is a seven session program. The workbook will be provided without cost. The series is written by Serendipity House under their Foundation of the Faith Series. This Bible study is developed to support and guide Christians in their search for truth regardless of where they are in their own personal faith journey. So whether you are just beginning your Bible study or have been in Bible study for a long time, you will be welcomed and benefit from our time together in this study. Our first meeting on JANUARY 6th will be an introduction to the series. We meet in the classroom on the North side of the fellowship hall. Please contact FRAN WALKER if you have any questions regarding the class. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US. Text Box: THE 9 STEPS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM ~Author, Suze Orman Beginning January 13, 2008 10:45 A.M. (Classroom in the fellowship hall) The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, will be taught by our very own, Mary Barnes, who has worked in the banking industry for 45 years. This class will cover the basics of managing money to the deep psychological and even spiritual meaning it has in our lives, this personal finance study shows everyone, even complete novices, how to take control of their money. Well known author, Suze Orman is a certified financial planner, a retirement specialist and registered investment advisor. She begins with the insight that managing money is far more than a matter of picking the right investments or getting out of credit card debt. To get control of our finances, we must first get control of the feelings about money that arise from our earliest experiences with it. The study offers clear, easy-to-follow advice about the practical importance of understanding and utilizing investments, retirement plans, insurance, and credit. Find out what the author has to say about financial freedom and you! This is for any MAN or WOMAN who is interested in understanding finances and having control in our life. STOP in and see what this is all about. Any questions call POLLY TALLOS, C.E. Director