Psalm 119:162 "I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds great spoil." We are couples and singles aged 30 to 80 who desire to grow in our relationship with God and live lives pleasing to Him. Several of our men rotate leading our class in a discussion format, each taking a chapter. Folks are encouraged to participate in the discussion, but no one is required to do so -nor are the men automatically expected to lead the group.

We study books of the Bible as well as books that address the Christian life, and we meet periodically for additional fellow- ship times. We are currently learning about joy as we study Philippians using the MacArthur Bible Studies series. "The measure of your joy is how you react not to things the way you'd like them to be, but to things the way you wouldn't like them to be." John MacArthur

Psalm 90:12 is an inspiration to our group. "Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Both sharing and praying are important features of our group time. Discussion, rather than lecture is our method of enrichment. Much of the material in the Lifeway quarterly is foundational to the Bible doctrine we know and believe.

So, in our group discussion, we work at discovering the relevance of these truths to contemporary issues as they challenge our daily lives with the purpose that we may with honesty and understanding engage with our Creator and one an- other. We study to be ready to share the gospel of Jesus Christ whenever the opportunity exists.

A class for women of any age and marital status who want to respond to God's call for a deeper understanding of His Word and its relevance to daily life. Bible study, prayer, and nurturing relationships with other women make a dynamic combination. Members develop endearing friendships that meet the need for a place to belong, grow, serve, and live the abundant life in Christ.

We begin each Sunday by sharing prayer requests and praises and pray over them. Prayer is a vital part of our class mission. This is followed by our bible-based book study and discussion time.

On July 11, 2021 we began a book study entitled, "Listening to God" by Dr. Charles Stanley. Dr. Stanley presents a sound way to explore God's Word and hear His truths. He reveals how we can identify with passages of Scripture, reflect on their meaning, and then develop practical steps to apply what we have learned. This current book study should continue into the beginning of January 2022.

Your friends, your co-workers, your neighbors, your children, your grandchildren, your parents, perhaps, at times, even you, want to know—is it truly reasonable to believe the Christian faith? Historic Christian beliefs are under attack in every area, and under attack in some new and challenging ways. But these are exciting times for the equipped Christian. In recent years remarkable developments have dramatically strengthened the evidences and arguments for the truth of Christianity.

BUT—are you ready to give answers to those who want to know why you believe? In a one-year study, Persuasive Faith will help you to reason carefully, and equip you to answer challenges in areas such as science, history, atheism, Islam, philosophy, trustworthiness of the Bible, Jesus of Nazareth, miracles, the Resurrection, and more.

This class is mostly a teaching format, with opportunities for questions and discussion. You will be urged to participate and take notes. Limited outside reading at a level you find personally comfortable will be encouraged. We would love to have you grab your notebook and pen and join us.