Adult Opportunities
TNT:
The TNT class meets in Cook Conference room at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday morning. This class is open to all adults. The class will study the book "Paul for Everyone: The Prison Letters" by N.T. Wright which covers Ephesians, Phillipians, Colossians, and Philemon.
Leaders: Lonnie Bixler, Ray Bell
Biblical Insights:
The Biblical Insights class meets from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning in Room H 103 next to Hunter Hall. We are a diverse class for adults of all ages, singles and couples, and our PURPOSE is to enjoy Christian fellowship and gain insights from Scripture that help us in daily living and Christian growth. This class will focus on the book of Luke this fall.
Leaders: King and Augusta Dixon, Mike Ellison
Commitment:
The Commitment Class meets in room 109 (formally the Bessie Todd classroom) at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday. This class is geared towards young adults, singles, and couples, but welcomes all adults. Each week will feature a "stand alone" lesson from THE THOUGHTFUL CHRISTIAN.
Leaders: William and Ivy Smith, Chris and Julie Edwards, Bill Childers
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Weekday Bible Study
Weekday Bible Study meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in Cook Conference room, September through May. The focus of this study this year will continue the analysis and study of the early church, beginning with chapter 10 in the book of Acts. Chapter 10 deals with the conversion of the Roman soldier Cornelius. This group welcomes all adults and is a group that not only comes together for Bible Study, but also for prayer concerns.
Leader: Ray Bell
Weight Loss God's Way
Weight Loss God's Way is a program by Dr. Frank Smoot that helps you "discover God's own plan for a safe and permanent weight loss without diets". It's a way to get lifelong control of your eating. This program looks at the total person; body, mind, and spirit. A support group for this program meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm in Cook Conference room. There is no weigh in or specific diet plan. All are welcome, whether you need to lose 10 pounds or 110 pounds.
Leader: Patti Wootton
Presbyterian Women
The Presbyterian Women are an active group of all ages here at First Presbyterian. There are four Circles that meet monthly (September - May) for Bible study and fellowship. The Circle members also participate in various service projects and social activities throughout the year. All women in the church are encouraged to find a circle that best fits their needs and schedules. All circles will study Confessing the Beatitudes ,by Margaret Aymer this year.
Circle 1: Meets the Monday after the 1st Sunday in the month at 3:30 p.m. in Cook Conference room.
Circle 2: Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon in Cook Conference room.
Circle 3: Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in members' homes.
Circle 4: Meets the first Sunday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Cook Conference room.
Men of the Church
The Men of the Church meet monthly for a time of fellowship and inspiration from guest speakers. These monthly meetings are typically held the first Sunday of each month (September-May) at 8:30 a.m. Men of all ages are encouraged to participate in this group.
The Men of the Church also participate in occasional service projects, including assisting the community blood drives, and are sponsors of Boy Scout Troop & Pack 339.