MIDDLE SCHOOL DIG (Grades 6-8, 9:00-10:15 AM, Youth Room)
Teacher: Pastor Jim Murphy & Program Director Mike Bechtold
Subject: CHRIST
Jesus is the central focus and figure of the Bible. The Bible predicts His coming thousands of years before His birth, tells of His life and ministry, recounts His death, details His burial, announces His triumphant resurrection, and shows the remarkable changes in the lives of His followers. Knowing Jesus is the beginning and the end of the Christian faith. Through this yearlong study, your students will come face to face with Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
CONFIRMATION (8TH GRADE & 9th GRADE
OVERVIEW
Confirmation is a great opportunity for students to dig deeper into the Word and explore the truths of God's promises in the Old Testament (1st year) and the New Testament (2nd year) in a more structured, intentional way. There are three primary objectives of Confirmation:
1. Help students come to a good understanding of the flow and major themes and principles of the entire Bible.
2. Help students affirm in their own hearts that they do, indeed, believe and trust in the Word of God as their guide to life and in Jesus Christ as their Lord.
3. Help the Church and its leadership be able to confirm that there is evidence of a genuine faith relationship with Jesus Christ in the lives of these students.
FIRST YEAR CONFIRMATION (8TH GRADE, 9:00-10:15 AM, Cafe)
Teacher: Gale Struthers
Subject: Old Testament
An experienced instructor of Old Testament Studies by day, secret CIA agent by night (just kidding), Gale loves kids, loves the Word, and is excited for the opportunity to share the joy of discovering the Old Testament with First Year Confirmation students!
SECOND YEAR CONFIRMATION (9TH GRADE, 10:45AM-12:00PM, Cafe)
Teacher: Dean Nelson
Subject: New Testament & Beyond
The Pastor of Congregational Life by day, a sly practical joker by night (not kidding!), Dean loves teaching Confirmation! He's been teaching this class for over ten years and really enjoys seeing students come to life in their faith as they learn and grow in the Word!
Our Mission for DIG...
Is to build Biblical intelligence into the lives and minds of our students and shape their heart & soul by teaching them strong biblical study skills, fluency in the books and themes of the Bible, core elements of the Christian Faith, and various topics related to the Christian life.
Our Objectives for DIG are...
1. Literacy in the Historical Flow and Major Themes of the Bible
2. Soundness in Understanding the Essentials of Biblical Faith
3. Intelligence in Biblical Thinking and Study
4. Sensitivity to and Discernment of Other Views and Perspectives
2009-2010 Calendar for Confirmation
Sept 2: Orientation, 8:00PM
Sept 20: First Day of Classes
Oct 23-25: Retreat, Cost $50
Oct 18: No Class (MEA Break)
Nov 22: Meeting for 2nd Year Students, Parents, and Mentors
Nov 29: No Class (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 27 - Jan 2: Christmas Break
Jan 3: Begin Meeting with Mentors
Mar 21: Begin Spring Term
Apr 4: No Class (Easter Break)
Apr 18: Meet with Elders
Apr 21: Rehearsal
Apr 25: Confirmation Sunday
May 17: Last day of Classes