Saginaw United Methodist Church - Saginaw, Texas.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Programs for Adults:
 
There are a variety of long-term and short-term educational and ministry opportunities for adults including Sunday School.  Please go to the Sunday school menu for additional information about our classes. 
 
Bible Study:
 
Ongoing In Depth Bible Studies include the Disciple Series:  
 
Disciple 1 - Becoming Disciples through Bible Study - Over the course of 34 weeks, Disciple covers the entire Bible (Old and New Testaments) following the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem.
 
Disciple 2 - Into the Word - This 32 week study offers a deeper examination of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts, emphasizing the rhythm of coming to God and going for God; approaching all the experiences of life as opportunities for faithful witness and service.
 
Disciple 3 - Remember Who You Are - By closer study of the Old Testament Prophets and the Letters of Paul, this 32 week study examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God.  Participants will find common themes, including calls  to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community. 
 
Disciple 4 - Under the Tree of Life - The phrase “under the tree of life” conveys the promise of finding shelter, security, and rest in God’s love. In this 32 week study of the Old Testament Writings, the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, James and Jude, and Revelation - participants will see the entire process of living toward final rest and reward, A focus on Psalms lead naturally to the emphasis on worship in this study.
 
Christian Believer: Knowing God with Hear and Mind is a study that focuses on classical teaching of Christian faith - presenting, explaining, and interpreting them in a way that participants can understand, through the use of words, symbols and hymns.  Over a 30week period, participants will examine writings of ancient and modern Christian commentators, and view video presentations by leading Bible scholars.
 
Methodism 101:
 
Methodism 101 is a short term study of the history, mission and structure of the United Methodist Church.  These class's usually meet in the Spring in conjunction with the Confirmation Class.
 
Do all the good you can,
 
By all the means you can,
 
In all the ways you can,
 
To all the people you can,
 
As long as ever you can.
 
Do not grow weary of doing good.  2 Thessalonians 3:13
 
The one who does good is of God.  3 John 11
 
John Wesley - the Father of Methodism