Contact Us: | E-mail | Map & Directions | Pastors | Staff | Online Donation/Payment |

Adult Christian Education Classes

(See also Adult Sunday School Classes)

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY CLASSES The goal of these studies is more than information about the Bible; the goal is transformation in the lives of the participants. Each class reads and discusses assigned Biblical passages, hears from scholars via video, prays together, enjoys fellowship and is challenged to let the experiences form them into active disciples of Christ. Participants covenant together to be faithful in their preparation and attendance. Students are asked to pay for materials; some scholarship help is available.
All Disciple classes are preceded with Orientation on Sunday, Sept. 11th at 7:00 p.m.
Disciple: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study  (Disciple I)	This class presents an overview of the Bible and serves as a pre-requisite for all other Disciple long-term studies.	Sundays (35 sessions) 6:00 p.m. Begins Sept. 18	Room 17/18
Disciple: Into the Word, Into the World (Disciple II)	This study takes in-depth looks as the biblical books of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts.	Tuesdays (32 sessions) 1:30 p.m. Begins Sept. 20	Room 17/18
Disciple: Under the Tree of Life (Disciple IV)	This study examines the Old Testaments writings and the New Testament books of John and Revelation.	Mondays (32 sessions) 6:00 p.m. Begins Sept. 19	Room 8/9

Winter and Lent ~ 2012

These opportunities are part of an ongoing program called P.L.A.C.E.  ( Plan for Life-long Adult Christian Education )

Class/Group	Date	Time	Place
Mom-to-Mom Parenting expert Dr. Kevin Leman will give insight and teach you how to listen so kids will talk, and speak so they will listen.	2nd and 4th Thursdays, beginning Sept. 8 (through May)	6:30 p.m.	Room 20
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) resumes after a summer break, with a study of Active Parenting. Click link for more details.	1st and 3rd Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 4 (through May)	9:30 a.m	Room 17/18
David: Seeking a Heart Like His This women's study by Beth Moore will examine the life of the biblical King David. Workbook fee: $15	Mondays, Jan. 9 - March 26	9:30 a.m.	Room 17/18
Pilgrim's Progress This class will view and discuss the modern film adaptation of Bunyan's classic tale that speaks of the hazards and hopes of the Christian life and the triumphant glory that awaits faithful followers of the King of Kings.	Wednesdays, Jan. 11 - Feb. 15	10:00 a.m.	Library
Lessons for a Sacred Time: Conversations with a Hospice Chaplain	Saturday, Feb. 4	9:00 - 11:00 a.m.	Fellowship Hall
The Impact of HIV on Women in Pima County Hear about life's ups and downs from women living with HIV for five years or more. Learn of their daily struggles and how they cope with the stigma of HIV.	Sunday, Feb. 5	9:45 a.m.	Library
Exploring Membership Adults interested in exploring membership at St. Mark's will be led through discussions of United Methodist and St. Mark's history, beliefs about God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, and how to live and minister as a disciple of Christ.	Sundays, Feb. 5 - 26	11:00 a.m.	Conference Room
Body Recall This class series presents a program of chair exercises promoting movement and strength for all ages and genders. First class is free; $3.00 per class session thereafter.	Tuesdays & Thursdays, Feb. 9 - March 20	10:30 a.m.	Fellowship Hall
Invitation to the New Testament This short-term study from the Disciple Bible Study series offers participants an opportunity to gain a broad perspective on the books of the Bible’s New Testament.	Mondays, Feb. 13 - April 2	6:30 p.m.	Room 8/9
Prayer Begins with Relationship This study will help us discover that the heart of prayer is based on a relationship and communication with God, not so much on how, when or where we pray.	Wednesdays, Feb. 22 - March 28	10:00 a.m.	Library
24 Hours That Changed the World In this video journey through the last hours of Christ's life, we will travel through the Holy Land with Rev. Adam Hamilton to visit the sites where the events happened.	Sundays, Feb. 26 - April 15	9:45 a.m.	Conference Room
Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture A DVD-based study, presented by world-renowned biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann, will help participants to explore faith by discovering how the Old Testament prophets spoke to their world (and ours) -- a world of "power, money and violence."	Sundays, Feb. 26 - April 1	9:30 a.m.	Library
Final Words from the Cross Rev. Adam Hamilton, well-known United Methodist pastor and author, examines (on DVD) Christ's dying hours and his final words, as seen and heard by those persons who stood near the cross.	Wednesdays, Feb. 29 - April 11	7:15 p.m.	Church Library

 

For additional information, please contact our church office at 520.297.2062 or e-mail us.