Connect A Catalog of

Adult Classes

&

Small Groups

Formerly: School of Christian Living

First Edition

February through May, 2018

204 6th Avenue West Hendersonville, NC 28739

828.693.4275 fumchvlnc.org

24 Hours That Changed the World

No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this book Hamilton will help you experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death like never before. He retraces the day that changed human history in a style that speaks to both long-time Christians and those who are simply curious about the story of Christ’s crucifixion. Books will be available for $10 at the Welcome Desk. Class: Wednesdays, February 21 through March 21 Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Location: Room 203 (Library, 2nd floor) Facilitators: Randy and Terre Eberly Registration: Not Required, Drop In Anytime Class Limit: No Childcare: Send request to tammy@hvlfumc.org

Passages (Sundays, 10:00 AM, Room 304) Deborah Kirkman/828.290.5641/deborah@hvlfumc.org A class for women that focuses on applying scripture to where individ-uals are in life. Members share their spiritual journey together as they seek to know Christ in their day-to-day lives.

Roots and Wings (Sundays, 10:30AM, Room 303) Royal Corbin/828.698.9849/rfcorbin@morrisbb.net A class for all ages that emphasizes discussion and sharing of thoughts and feelings about our spiritual journey. Members study scripture, contemporary topics, and living out faith.

Roots and Wings Too (Sundays, 10:30AM, Room 301) Rae Foster/828.808.7973/raefoster@att.net This class provides a second study option for the Roots and Wings Class and functions as part of it. Roots and Wings Too is a small group discussion-based class with emphasis on spiritual development.

Roy Johnson Class (Sundays, 9:45AM, Room 102) Jeff Johnson/828.620.0153 A men’s class that shares fellowship and Bible study from a rotating group of teachers.

The Middle (Sundays, 10:10AM, Room 402) Jan Winters/jjmmwinter@gmail.com Open to parents, singles, or couples of children, tweens, and teens. Class is video based with active group discussions.

Two or More/Friendship (Sundays, 9:45AM, Room 401) Tim and Sally Jones/828.685.8460/2jns@bellsouth.net A diverse class of men and women who study the Adult Bible Study Quarterly.

Lydia Circle, United Methodist Women (2nd Monday, 3-4:30PM, Room 113) Esther Circle, United Methodist Women (3rd Tuesday, 10:15-11:45AM, Room 214) These women meet for fellowship and study. They also support a wide range of missions. United Methodist Women groups can be found world-wide.

Small Groups

Alma Lee Cheves Class (Sundays, 9:45AM, Room 201) Louisa Goebel/mlgoebel@bellsouth.net A class for women that follows the Quarterly Adult Bible Study. Leaders rotate and members divide into small groups which support one another.

Blessings (Sundays, 10:10AM, Room 113) Amy Elkins/828.692.9800/amyselkins@gmail.com A class for women that shares in contemporary studies, fellowship and mission outreach.

Conversations (Thursdays, 10:30-12, Room 113) Sandy Dublynn/sdublynn@bellsouth.net These women meet for study and discussion weekly.

Emmaus Reunion Groups These groups are for men and women who have attended the Walk to Emmaus. Pilgrims are encouraged to be a part of a small group after their walk. To find out more about men’s groups, contact Royal Corbin/rfcorbin@morrisbb.net/828.698.9849. To learn more about women’s groups, contact Robin Corbin/rrcorbin@morrisbb.net.

Men’s Basketball (Tuesdays, 6:30PM, Barber CLC) These men gather for basketball and fellowship weekly. Everyone is welcome.

Open Door Class (Sundays, 9:45AM, Room 403) Janet Hendricks/828.692.8645/Susan Thomas/210.834.5771 Open to all adults, this class studies scripture using contemporary theological authors. The class is discussion based and various members volunteer to lead lessons.

Singles Group (monthly) Stephen Webb/slwebb90@att.net This group meets once a month at a local restaurant for fellowship.

Praying In Color: Drawing a New Path to God Do you struggle with prayer? Do you search for words, feel distracted, or find it difficult to calm your restless body? Or maybe you're a word-weary prayer who tends to live in your head? If you'd like a new way to pray, then Pray In Color with us! We'll breathe, brainstorm, doodle, and discern new connections through shapes, colors, and simple words. Let your hands, eyes, and heart draw you closer to God and others as we explore this playful, meditative prayer practice. (No artistic skills necessary, but a love of color helps.) Books will be available for $12 at the Welcome Desk. Class: Wednesdays, February 21, 28 and March 7 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Roy Johnson Room Facilitators: Rev. Jean Goodwin, Deana Johnson and Trish Hendershot Registration: Not Required, Drop In Anytime Class Limit: No Childcare: Available

Colossians This letter to the Colossian Christians is one of the letters Paul wrote from prison. Paul wanted to guide these new Christians so they would not be led astray by false teachings from the outside world. Some of the issues these Colossians faced are similar to what we experience as Christians today. As a basis for our class, I will be using material from William Barclay's book "The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians." This book is not required and there will be handouts given for each class. This will be a four-session study where we look at a chapter each week.

Class: Wednesdays, February 28 through March 21 Time: 4:00-5:00 PM Location: Room 113 (Conference Room, 1st floor) Facilitator: Tim Mendelsohn Registration: Required. Register by February 21 Class Limit: 15 Childcare: Send request to tammy@hvlfumc.org

Classes which REQUIRE registration: Colossians February 28-March 21 4:00-5:00PM

Colossians February 28-March 21 6:30-7:30PM

John: The Gospel of Light and Life April 4-25 4:00-5:00PM

Register at the Welcome Desk OR online at www.fumchvlnc.org [click on scrolling banner or look for Ministries>Adults]

Classes which DO NOT require registration: 24 Hours That Changed the World February 21-March 21 4:00-5:00PM

Praying in Color February 21, 28 and March 7 6:30-7:30PM

The Life and Theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer April 4-April 25 6:30-7:30PM

Connecting and Serving April 22 12:15-1:30PM

Spiritual Living May 6 12:15-1:30PM

The Shortest Book in the Bible: Philemon May 9 6:30-7:30PM

Visio Divina 101 May 9 6:00-7:30PM

Drop in anytime to any of these classes.

Childcare is provided on Wednesday nights during The Gathering from 6:30-7:30PM with NO pre-registration needed. If you need childcare for a class which is scheduled for a time other than Wednesday from 6:30-7:30PM, contact Tammy Heatherly directly by email at tammy@hvlfumc.org and provide the following:

Date/Time of Class Name(s) and Age(s) of Child(ren)

Grief Rite

Open to anyone in the community, Grief Rite is a six week Bible study for persons who are grieving OR those desiring to support those who are grieving (relatives, friends, and neighbors). It is hard to lose someone who holds an important place in our lives. However, we all will experience such loss in our lifetime—some of us several such losses. Each loss is different because our relationship with each person is different. The scriptures offer us help with grieving through examples taken from the lives of Bible characters. Grief Rite is not a counseling experience and there is no homework. Simply a place to learn how God offers us help through his word. If you are interested in this class, contact Sue Cobb 828.698.4912.

Class: TBA Time: TBA Location: TBA Facilitator: Sue Cobb Registration: N/A Class Limit: N/A Childcare: Send request to tammy@hvlfumc.org

Colossians This letter to the Colossian Christians is one of the letters Paul wrote from prison. Paul wanted to guide these new Christians so they would not be led astray by false teachings from the outside world. Some of the issues these Colossians faced are similar to what we experience as Christians today. As a basis for our class, I will be using material from William Barclay's book "The Letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians." This book is not required and there will be handouts given for each class. This will be a four-session study where we look at a chapter each week.

Class: Wednesdays, February 28 through March 21 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Location: Room 113 (Conference Room, 1st floor) Facilitator: Tim Mendelsohn Registration: Required. Register by February 21 Class Limit: 15 Childcare: Available

John: The Gospel of Light and Life

The Gospel of John is the most deeply spiritual of the four gospels. This writing is filled with rich images and profound truths, but John notes that his aim in writing the gospel is that readers will not only believe in Jesus Christ, but that they “may have life in his name.” You’ll follow the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus through the Gospel of John and understand the context of some of the best-known verses in the New Testament. Books will be available for $13 at the Welcome Desk. Class: Wednesdays, April 4 through 25 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Library Facilitator: Beth Biron Registration: Required. Register by March 28 Class Limit: 15 Childcare: Send request to tammy@hvlfumc.org

Visio Divina 101

Visio Divina, or divine seeing, is a prayer of looking with our eyes and seeing with our heart the divine in all that is. This way to pray is experienced in four sequential steps: behold, unfold, receive, and rejoice. Through the practice of this prayer style we grow closer to God. In this workshop we will learn what Visio Divina is, its history, and how it is practiced. We will close with a guided meditation of this beautiful way to prayer.

Class: Wednesday, May 9 Time: 6:00-7:30 PM Location: Chapel Facilitator: Karen Appleby Registration: Not Required Class Limit: No Childcare: Available

The Shortest Book in the Bible: Philemon

This single session will explore Paul’s letter to Philemon. Paul composed this letter while in prison to a Christian living in Colossae. Come explore this short, but meaningful letter.

Class: Wednesday, May 9 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Location: Alma Lee Cheves (Room 202) Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Mark Ralls Registration: Not Required Class Limit: No Childcare: Available

The Life and Theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Protestant theologian, an anti-Nazi dissident and a man of exceptional personal courage. Rejecting the idea of “comfortable Christianity,” he believed Christians should not retreat from the world, but should act in it. Mere weeks prior to Germany’s surrender, Bonhoeffer was executed for his ties to a plot to assassinate Adolph Hitler. Join us as we learn more about this man and his extraordinary faith journey. Class: Wednesday, April 4 through April 25 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Location: Alma Lee Cheves (Room 202) Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Mark Ralls Registration: Not Required, Drop In Anytime Class Limit: No Childcare: Available

Connecting and Serving

This class provides an overview of our best strategies for cultivating deep and authentic connections among our church family. We will walk through our social media presence, including the App “Churchlife” which places an interactive, constantly updated church directory at our fingertips; myFUMC, which allows access to a plethora of church information; and The Link, FUMC’s guide to service opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, we will discuss why service and befriending all brothers and sisters are central to the DNA of FUMC. “Faith, by itself, if not accompanied by service, is dead.” James 2:17 Class: Sunday, April 22 Time: 12:15 - 1:30 PM Location: Gettman Room Facilitators: Dee West, Karen Appleby, Jennifer Gompf Registration: Not Required Class Limit: No Childcare: Send request to tammy@hvlfumc.org

Spiritual Living

This class provides connections for bridging our faith to continuing growth. As we travel with others in our church family on the spiritual journey, there are strategies and resources to help us on our way. We will share ways to access these opportunities and information, including discovering your spiritual type, disciplines and experiences to learn, what classes, workshops, and retreats are offered throughout the year, how to participate in worship, outreach and seasonal offerings to grow spiritually and draw closer to God. We will also provide a tool for discovering your spiritual gifts. This resource uses our individual experiences, abilities, personality and heart.

Class: Sunday, May 6 Time: 12:15-1:30 PM Location: Gettman Room Facilitators: Dee West, Karen Appleby, and Jennifer Gompf Registration: Not Required Class Limit: No Childcare: Send request to tammy@hvlfumc.org