Main Course - "Spiritual Warfare"
On March 30 we began a new main course on Sunday nights on the subject of Spiritual Warfare. The need for this subject was underscored for me as I learned about the weekly “online classroom” Oprah Winfrey has started. The course is a companion to her Book Club book “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose” by Eckhart Tolle. Believing this book will be read by many people and knowing something of its author, I purchased a copy to review. As I suspected, it is overt New Age teaching, and I believe it will be a prominent strategy of the devil in the days ahead. I believe it is an example of what Paul warned about in 1 Timothy 4:1, that in the last days people will be “paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons.” As Eastern Mysticism makes further inroads in the western world, I believe we are going to see far more overt demonic activity in America than ever before. I share this not to elicit fear, but to promote preparation. Not only are we in danger of ignoring Satan and his strategies, we can also succumb to imbalanced overreaction. As always, the Scriptures hold the answers.

For the rest of this spring, we’ll use Sunday nights to study and discuss what God’s Word has to say about the devil and his attacks. I’ll be writing the study in the same format as the Following God Bible studies, so that participants can dig into the Scriptures themselves. I’ll provide questions for guided discussion so we can interact together around the tables at 6:00 PM and learn from each other. At 7:00 Mike Bower, Kelly O’Rear and I have formed a teaching team to bring a complimentary message for the week’s study. Class meets in the Gymnasium.




Crown Ministry
Crown Financial Ministry provides Christians with biblically-based answers to questions regarding financial stewardship and responsibility. Class meets in Room 152 and pre-registration is required. Contact the Discipleship Ministry at 423.899.9186, x108.
Cost is $35 for couples and $25 for individuals.


Living Beyond My Wounds
Each of us has a story to tell. Each story is different, but there are common threads throughout. We ALL bear the marks of some painful and oftentimes unresolved wounds which prevent us from experiencing “the more abundant life” that Christ promised. This 26-week course requires pre-registration. Visit the Living Beyond My Wounds page or contact the Care Ministry at 423.899.9186, x105 for registration and additional details.
Cost: $15 per session (scholarships available upon need).


Mission Life
Mission Life is a must for those wanting to increase their understanding of world missions. It includes teaching on relevant subjects and visits from missionaries sharing their call, their cultural experiences, and the blessings and struggles of daily life on the field. The time together ends with prayer for our missionaries, the body of Christ worldwide, and thousands of unreached people groups. Class meets in Room 155 and is led by Larry Frick.


AWANA
Children’s SOD is available for children three years old through 6th grade.
Puggles - for 2s (3/31/04-10/1/04)
Cubbies - for 3s & 4s (3 by 9/30/07)
Sparks - K-2nd grade
T & T - 3rd-6th grade
For more information contact the Children’s Ministry office at 423.899.9186, x134.


High School - The Truth Project
See class description above. Class meets in Room 167 and is led by Chris Gaither.


Junior High - Wildlife
Come plug into a night designed especially for you. You will enjoy Bible study, active recreation, small groups, and food. This may be best 90 minutes of your entire week. Meets in the Student Ministry room (Room 140).