The DISCIPLE Bible Study program can:

• Deepen Faith • Vitalize Worship
  
• Activate Leadership • Encourage Stewardship
  
• Create Fellowship • Increase Membership
• Transform Lives

Bible Study Aimed At Transformation -
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DISCIPLE I: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY

DISCIPLE I: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY
Youth Edition

A 34-week study that moves through the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. There is a Youth version of this study, which is written on a more appropriate level for high school youth. The hoped-for results of the program are to develop biblically nourished persons committed to live as disciples.

DISCIPLE II: INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

A 32-week study of Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts prepared for adult and youth graduates of DISCIPLE I: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. This study emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately.

DISCIPLE III: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE

A 32-week study of The Prophets and The Letters of Paul available to adult and youth who are graduates of DISCIPLE I: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. It calls clergy and laity to disciplined Bible study that will result in a ministering community nourished by Scripture.

DISCIPLE IV: UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE

A 32-week study of Old Testament Writings and the Gospel of John; 1,2,3 John; James; Jude and Revelation in the New Testament. This phase of Disciple is available to adult and youth graduates of DISCIPLE I: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. It continues to call clergy and laity to serious, disciplined Bible study that will result in development of biblically nourished servant-leaders.

DISCIPLE Bible Studies
at Plymouth Park UMC
aims at transformation
not just information

DISCIPLE Bible Study classes will begin meeting at Plymouth Park United Methodist Church in September for a nine-month disciplined and indepth examination of both the Old and New Testament scriptures.

Based on the model of Jesus and the 12 disciples, the small groups with one or more co-leaders follow a time-tested schedule of daily personal reading and prayer, along with a weekly class that includes a video segment presented by popular Bible scholars.

Two DISCIPLE classes are being offered this fall:

DISCIPLE I for Adults — 10 a.m., Tuesdays for 34 weeks beginning August 19, 2008. Course Leader: Dr. Bill La Barr.   Register

DISCIPLE III (must have taken DISCIPLE I) — 4 p.m. Sundays for 32 weeks beginning August 24, 2008. Course Co-Leaders: Dr. Bill la Barr & Dr. Joan La Barr.   Register

With the Bible as the primary text, the two-hour sessions consist of a twenty-minute video presentation along with group dialogue. A daily commitment of 30-45 minutes of personal Bible study is required of each participant. The cost is $30 and includes a workbook and resource materials. Seasonal breaks are arranged during the holidays. You may register either using the form provided in the church bulletin or the links above.