Classes and Small Groups 

"The Chase"

Care Groups

Care Meals: Help keep our Care Meal Freezer stocked.  Meet as needed.

Dad's Group (Fridays, 6:30 - 8:00 a.m., @ Lueken's North, Sept.- May) Purpose of this group is to strengthen men's relationships with God, wife and children. Various scriptures are studied.

Living With Hope (Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. @ the church) Support group for women living with chronic illness

Young Families Social Events: This group is for parents of young children.  Events are planned periodically October - April.  Contact Mike & Kari Termont or Jim & Heather Stone for more information.

Singles 40+ Community Bible Study Group (1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month, 7:00 p.m. in the Family LIfe Center) Questions? Contact the church office.  Leader: Linda Orton

Common Interest Groups

Hockey (Fridays, 7:00 p.m. @ Nielson Arena) Hockey for all ages 15 and up.  Cost is $7.00 per time. Join at any time.  Meets late November through March or April.

Men's Basketball or Softball: Call the church for contact information and to see when they meet.

Women's Mission Circle (1st Monday of the month, 1:00 p.m. @ the church, April - Nov.) Prepare items for local and foreign mission groups.

A more detailed description of studies & small groups and contact information is available at the church.  Call 218-751-3699.

Fall CLASSES   Wednesdays (6:15 p.m. unless noted)

Class will meet September 14 - December 14.

  

The Book of Acts: Part II
Instructor: Eric Graham 

This study is a continuation into the second half of the Book of Acts.  “In one sense it is true to say that the Book of Acts is the most  important book in the New Testament.  It is the simple truth that if we did not possess the Book of Acts, we would have, apart from what we could glean or deduce from the letters of Paul, no information whatever about the early Church.”  William Barclay.  Join us for an in depth look into this book of the New Testament.

Financial Peace University ****(6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Instructors: Kevin & Wanda Rieger 

Financial Peace University is a 13 week program taught by Dave Ramsey.  This life-changing program teaches families and individuals how to handle their money through common-sense principles and small group accountability.  Cost for materials is $100.00.  See instructor for payment options.

Life Keys: Discover Who You Are (Sept. 14 - Nov. 16)
Instructors: Amy Strom, Roger Jarvi, Terry Fisher, Pastor Dean Nelson 

This dynamic class experience will empower you to discover WHO you are, WHY you are here, and WHAT you do best by looking at yourself through five distinct lenses (natural talents, spiritual gifts, personality type, values, and passions).  These lenses will help you identify where and how God is calling you to be engaged in the world around you based on your God-given uniqueness.  In order to discern where you can most effectively use all that God has given you, this process also encompasses career fit, hobbies, as well as serving at church for a comprehensive approach in living for God.  Each night we will take the opportunity to break into men’s and women’s discussion groups for our times of sharing.

Covenant 101 (Nov. 30 - Dec. 14)               Instructor: Pastor Dean Nelson 

If you are ready to join us by becoming a member, this class will help you do that.  Participants will learn about the history, beliefs, purpose and mission of our church and denomination.  You will understand how we practice communion, baptism, dedication, worship, ministry, governance and church membership.

Understanding Your Teenager
Instructor: Pastor Doug Giese 

Join other parents and explore what it means to be a parent of teenagers in today’s world.  We won’t be able to answer all your questions or solve all your problems,  but, we hope that you’ll pick up some ideas and insights and leave feeling encouraged, affirmed and a little more confident in your role as a parent.  Being a parent isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but it is certainly the most important!  Parents remain the most important and influential people in a young person’s life.  You can be assured that your efforts to become a better parent will pay off!  Please plan to attend this very important class.

World Views
Instructors: Joe Holt 

This is a study of basic world views: Theism, Deism, Naturalism, Nihilism, Existentialism, Eastern Pantheism, New Age and Post Modernism. We will look at the many important ways humans have tried to answer the basic question “what is the meaning of life?”  Each asks the same general questions about our existence: Why are we here?  What business are we to be about?  Then, what are the challenges we as humans face?  How are we to overcome them?  Sire’s book, The Universe Next Door, is now a classic readable text in it’s fifth edition.  Come explore the answers given by these dominant world prospectives to better understand the world around us, what people think and why they think it.

Sunday Class

(The Sunday morning class is at time indicated.)

Hermeneutics (Learning to Interpret the Bible)
Instructor: Joe Holt
(Sunday Mornings - 10:45 a.m.)

Hermeneutics greatly enhance your ability to understand what you are reading.  We will be using the classic text by Gordon Fee, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth.  This book is now in it’s third edition and updated with a chapter on narrative interpretation, or, reading the Bible as a story.  If you have an interest in learning to understand the Bible using a wide range of well loved, understandable methods (No, I’m not going to drag you through the Greek!), come study with us as we work through everything from parables to prophets.

Growth Groups/Bible Studies

Abigail Womens' Study (Thurs. 3:30 p.m. @ the church, Sept.-May): Will be starting Francis Chan's, Forgotten God. Newcomers welcome.

Bethel Women's Study (3rd Tuesday of month, @ the church,1:30 p.m.) Currently using Max Lucado's book, Life Lessions: Hebrews. New members welcome.

College Age Young Adult Small Group, (Day and Time to Be Announced)  This group is for college students and college age young adults.  The study, day and time will be determined after those interested have contacted the leaders.  Question or if interested in joining this group contact Jon & April Gustafson or Pastor Jim Murphy. 

Esther Women's Study (3rd Thursday of month, 1:30 p.m., April - Nov.) Currently using the Women of Faith book, Receiving God's Goodness, by Krista Kinde. 

Friday Morning Men's Small Group (6:30 - 7:45 a.m., @ Dunn Brothers Coffee Shop) This group meets year arund at the High School Commons area.  Currently studying I Thessalonians.

Joy Women's Study (Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. @ the church, Sept.- May) Studying Max Lucado's, Life Lessons: The Gospel of John.  New members welcome.

Men’s Morning Best Start (Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. @ Bemidji's Best Auto - 1006 Washington Ave. S) You are invited to Bemidji’s Best Auto on Tuesday mornings for fellowship and Bible study in the book of Romans. 

Priscilla Women's Study (Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. @ the church, Sept. - May) There are two groups that meet. One is using the Serendipity Bible as their study guide and is studying the book of Matthew.  The other studying the book of Romans.  Childcare is available - $2.50 per child.

Rebecca Women's Study (3rd Tuesday of the month, 4:00 p.m. @ the church, Sept. - May) Studying the book of Proverbs.  All women welcome.

Sarah Women's Study (3rd Tueday of the month, 5:30 p.m. @ various places, Sept. - May) Currently watching videos from Women of Faith, followed by discussion.  All women welcome.

Senior Adult Study (2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, 9:30 a.m. @ the church, Year Round) Studying the Book of Acts with instructor Eric Graham

Thursday Morning Men's Small Group (6:30 - 8:00 a.m. @ Dave Moffett's office - 5th & Beltrami) Currently they are chronologically going through the New Testament, and they occasionally read and review a book.

WOW [Women Of the Word] (2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. @ the church)  This study begins November 8.  They will be studying the book of Galatians.

Young Adult Small Group (Mondays, 7:30 p.m. @ Zacharias') This group will be using the book Staying Grounded (Restoring the Ancient Practices).  They will begin on September 19 and meet at the Zacharias' home.  Call the church office for contact information.

 A more detailed description of studies & small groups and contact information is available at the church.  Call 218-751-3699.