United Methodists have historically been steeped in small group Bible studies. The United Methodist church began, first in England and second in the American Colonies, through home-based 'classes' engaged in the in-depth study of Scripture, devoted prayer, and community service.
We here at the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange carry on our Methodist heritage with a firm belief in the necessity of an ongoing growth in our personal relationship with Christ. One of the vital components of this ever-closer walk with our Lord is accomplished through small-group, Bible study programs.
There will be any one of a variety of styles of Bible study underway at any given point in time: short-term lecture based studies, printed material led studies covering some weeks or months, topical team-based approaches, and longer term Bible studies covering up to nearly a year in length. One of our more popular and effective Bible study programs builds upon a series of sequential 9-month modules, overall covering a multi-year period.
Whatever your interest or need in regards to learning more of the meaning and purpose of God's Word for your life, discovering the reality and necessity of Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and enabling you to come to a place of consistent balance, peace, and joy in this life, we believe we will have that small-group study made available for you at some point throughout the year.
Please check out the Bible Study groups, both large and small, that are offered for you and your family both now and in the months to come.
EXPLORER'S BIBLE STUDY
Women of all denominations are invited to join us as we study God's Word each week for thirty(30) weeks. Our method of study is a four step process. Each week you will:
1. Read assigned scripture and answer the questions provided.
2. Discuss your answers with your discussion group.
3. Attend a lecture (a full expostion of the assigned scripture) given by the lead teacher.
4. Read written notes which solidify the principles learned in the lesson.
Classes run from September through May on Wednesdays; 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. in the chapel at First United Methodist Church, LaGrange, Georgia. The cost of the course materials is $20 per every ten weeks, and scholarships are available. The study for the 2010-2011 year is Matthew. For more information call: Linda Scott at 706-884-7550.
