Adult Bible Information Classes (BIC)

     Adults wanting to learn more about our congregation and those interested in membership at Grace are encouraged to attend our Super Saturday Classes. Super Saturdays meet from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. The series of four Super Saturdays are scheduled twice each year (January - April and September - December) one Saturday per month for four consecutive months.
    The next series of classes will begin September 18, 2010.  The next 3 classes will be held October 16, November 20 and December 11.

Sept. 12 New class will begin:
“Christian Decision Making”
Pastor Clark  

     This study leads class members to trust that God loves them for Jesus' sake and to be confident that God will guide their steps. Lessons explore scriptural principles and examine people in the Bible who have made wise and sometimes foolish decisions. The study covers these eight lessons.  

1.    What Shall I Do?
2.    Absolute Right or Wrong
3.    Decisions and Adiaphora
4.    I Would Like to Know the Future
5.    God’s Word builds Maturity, which Enables Us to Make God-pleasing Decisions
6.    Be Willing to Follow Where God Leads
7.    Don’t Fear When Unclear
8.  Freedom, not a Blueprint

 

Tuesday 2 pm; Sept. 7 start
“Law and Gospel”
Pastor Clark

     This course leads members to know a basic scriptural truth and distinctive teaching of the Lutheran church--law and gospel. What is the law? What is the gospel? How do these teachings affect my eternal life and my earthly life? This is an ideal course for those who have just finished Super Saturday class.

 The study covers the following seven lessons:

1. God's Word Contains Law and Gospel
2. Law and Gospel -- Perfect Opposites
3. The Nature of the Law
4. The Nature of the Gospel
5. Christian Liberty
6. How the Christian Uses the Law
7. Good Works

Wednesday 7 pm; Sept. 8 Start
“Lifestyle Witnessing”
Pastor Daylo 

     This study will help Christians think about their roles as bearers of God's good news. The study leads one through the subject of evangelism, giving encouragement and practical advice along the way. The Bible study provides many opportunities for discussion.

The study covers the following eight lessons:  

1. Begin with God's Word
2. Seize Opportunities
3. Create Opportunities
4. Witness with the Teaching of Election in Mind
5. Get Ready to Speak
6. Adapt
7. Let the Church Help
8. Speak the Gospel: It's Our God

Friday 10 am; Sept. 3 Start  (Please note change to Sept. 10)
“Genesis”
Pastor Siegler 

     This study will provide you with an overview of the themes of Genesis, with questions to encourage discussion and application.

The study covers the following eight lessons:

1. God Reveals Himself -- We Glorify Him (Creation)
2. Sin's Consequence -- Sin's Cure (The Fall)
3. God's Response to Sin: Justice and Mercy (The Flood)
4. Making a Big Name (The Tower of Babel)
5. God Strengthens Us for the Battle Within (Abraham, Part 1)
6. In the World, but Not of It (Abraham, Part 2)
7. Spiritual Victory through Personal Defeat (Jacob)
8. Turning the Other Cheek (Joseph)