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LENTEN STUDY led by Dan McCoig begins February 18.  The study is entitled Learning Forgiveness, a six-week study written by Marjorie Thompson, author of Soulfeast.  The study meets each Thursday, February 18 through March 25, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Graham Room.  Participants are invited to bring their lunch.  Participant handouts may be downloaded below.  Simply click on one of the underlined links.

Feb 18 | Who Needs Forgiveness

Feb 25 | The Need for Self-Examination

Mar 4 | On Enemies and Honesty

Mar 11 | On God's Love and Judgment

Mar 18 | The Call to Forgive

Mar 25 | Forgiveness and Reconciliation

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Sunday mornings

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

September 20, 2009 through May 30, 2010


Calvinism in the 21st Century 

Loudoun Hall West

Rich Reifsnyder, leader

A multi-week exploration of Calvinist Christian thought and practice for the new century.


The Thoughtful Christian:

NEW BOOK STUDY:  The Reason for God:  Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Tim Keller.
A 15-week study of Rev. Keller's bestselling book, Feb 7 through May 16.  Keller is the founding and current pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.  In his book, Keller addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion.
Donegal House North
Dan McCoig, leader


Sycamore Class

The Sycamore Class is taking a hiatus.  Members of the class will be attending the Calvinism in the 21st Century Class [see above].


McFaden Men’s Bible Class

Room #223

Alan Morrison, leader

A year-long study of biblical covenant communities in Joshua, Judges, Ezra, Nehemiah, Mark, 1 and 2 Peter, Matthew, Jonah, Ruth, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and Philippians.


New Members Class

Bob Lizer and Beth Kane, leaders

Spring Class:  February 28 through Apr 18

Graham Room

A nine-week introduction to the life, work, and ministry of First Presbyterian Church, offered once in the fall and again in the spring, for persons interested in exploring active membership in the congregation.


Weekday Bible Studies

Traveling Light by Max Lucado.

A mid-week Bible study for women.

Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Graham Room

Courtney Warner and Maren Spray, leaders

Childcare provided, contact Maren at maren@firstchurch-winchester.org

 

Disciple I

Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study

Donegal House North

Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Rich Reifsnyder, leader

Disciple I is a 34-week survey of the Bible involving daily readings from the Bible and weekly small group gatherings for discussion and further study.

 

Jesus in the Gospels

Donegal House North

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Dan McCoig, leader

The overarching aim of this 29-week study, is to deepen discipleship through better understanding of the biblical texts and their message.  The study helps group members understand that Jesus is rooted in Judaism and the Scriptures of Judaism and that Christianity and the New Testament are rooted in the Scriptures of Judaism—our Old Testament.