CONNECT & ENCOUNTER GROUPS Connecting with Friends & Encountering God - Semester 2 January 8th - March 25th Each Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.   Preschool- Grade 1 Teachers: Mallika David & Annamae Boreland Through age appropriate learning activities and interactive stories, children will learn great lessons from the Bible. ................................................................................................................... Grades 2-4 Teacher: Vernon Mohan Through stories about Thomas, Mary and Martha, Peter, and Elijah kids will discover that God is our help in every situation. They will also discover that church, God's house, is where we learn about God - how to worship and obey Him, be more like Him and love others like He does. ................................................................................................................... Jr. High Grades 5-8 Teacher: Luba Elisha This winter, students will be learning what the Bible is, how it's put together, where to find the stories, and other important tools of use for the Word of God. This will be an interactive fun class you do not want to miss. ................................................................................................................... Sr. High Grades 9-12 Financial Peace University for Teens Teacher: Pastor Matthew Schmid We want to build lifelong confidence by providing sound, biblical principles for winning with money. Students will learn from Dave Ramsey's fun and entertaining study on personal finance. Generation Change empowers youth with the skills to spend and live wisely. ................................................................................................................... Adult Elective #1 Freedom in Christ Teacher: Rev. Connie Jefford Are you ready for true and lasting freedom? Becoming more like Christ is not an easy task. It is a lifelong endeavor that may seem overwhelming. Whether you have just begun your walk with Christ or you are just unsure how to move forward. Freedom in Christ will give you simple, practical guidance for weaving faith into every aspect of your life. Making Biblical truth your driving force will lead you to resolve personal and spiritual conflicts in order to experience true and lasting freedom. Join us for this life changing discipleship program by Neil Anderson and find a new found freedom in Christ. ................................................................................................................... Adult Elective #2 The Holy Spirit Teacher: Rev. Paul Johnston The Holy Spirit is the promise from the Father for all believers. By illuminating who He is, how we receive Him, why we speak in tongues, the gifts of the Holy Spirit and what He can do in our lives, this CE Group will remove much of the mystery surrounding this member of the Trinity. ................................................................................................................... Adult Elective #3 Minor Prophets Teacher: Rev. Brian Roberts Join with Rev. Brian Roberts in the Cafe Connect area for Minor Prophets. In this CE Group, you will be studying the historical background, important themes and the moving of God in the lives of the people of the past. ................................................................................................................... Adult Elective #4 The Gospel of John Teachers: Bill and Sue Tiernay In this CE group, you will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at the book that was written by the "disciple whom Jesus loved ".