2025 Fall GROW Sunday School Class

Class: Behold & Believe

Teachers: Belle, Janet, Kelly

Room B207-208 from 11:10 am-12:30 pm

Class Description and Class Schedule:

https://https://store.thegospelcoalition.org/product/9781433590191/behold-and-believe-paperback/pd/444769?event=CPOF

Behold & Believe: A Bible Study on the "I AM" Statements of Jesus by Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel. Crossway. 2024.

  

Seeing is believing. If we want to know who Jesus is and why he is important to our lives, we need to take a closer look at what he said about himself. Jesus describes himself as the bread of life, the light of the world, the good shepherd, and more. His bold words invite us to behold him—and then to trust him. Whether you’ve never read the Bible, have followed Jesus for years, or find yourself somewhere in between, this 7-week Bible study from Courtney Doctor and Joanna Kimbrel explores the question, Who is Jesus? Using the “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John, readers will learn how to observe, interpret, apply, and reflect on key Bible verses about Jesus’s identity. Class discussion questions and video lessons will help women to see Jesus, trust him alone for salvation, and proclaim his goodness to others.   

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Sunday Sept 21	Behold & Believe	Overview of Gospel of John	John
Sunday, Sept 28	Behold & Believe	I Am the Bread of Life – Melissa Kruger (37 mins.)	John 6:22-59
Sunday, Oct 5	Behold & Believe	I AM the Light of the World - Jen Wilkin (50 mins.)	John 8:12-30
Sunday, Oct 12	Behold & Believe	I AM the Door- Vanessa Hawkins (42 mins.)	John 10:1-10
Sunday, Oct 19	Behold & Believe	I AM the Good Shepherd – Courtney Doctor (37 mins.)	John 10:11-18
Sunday, Oct 26	Behold & Believe	I AM the Resurrection and the Life – Nancy Guthrie (45 mins)	John 11:17-44
Sunday Nov 2	Behold & Believe	I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life – Ruth Chou Simons (37 mins.)	John 14:1-14
Sunday, Nov 9	Behold & Believe	I AM the True Vine- David Platt (48 minutes)
Sunday, Nov 16	Sharing & Prayer
Sunday, Nov 23- No Class

On behalf of the Patchwork Sisters Ministry

2025 Spring Brunch Fellowship

You are invited to our Spring Brunch Fellowship on Saturday, May 10 from 10 am- 12:30 pm @ fellowship hall We will have a time of worship and special sharing from our sister, EeLing Hodges. We will also be making Scripture Bracelets to send to Midori’s Ministry for the girls under her care in Rwanda. The bracelets will be sent together with our annual Christmas care package. Some of you may have made the bracelets during our retreat in September last year, so we will need your help with the “coaching and assembly”. If time permits, you are welcome to make a bracelet for yourself or as a gift to bless someone. All materials to make the bracelets will be provided. We would love for you to bring your favorite Brunch (Breakfast/Lunch) food to the table to share. Please invite your neighbors, friends and daughters (teens, collegians, young adults) to join us.

Questions? Contact Pam or Janet

2025 Spring GROW Class

 Spring 2025 GROW Class:  

Psalms and Prayer

Teachers: Janet Chen and Kelly Ong

Room B207-208 from 11:10 am-12:30 pm

Class Description and Class Schedule:

https://www.christianbook.com/a-journey-through-lent-community-kit/pd/444769?event=CPOF

A Journey Through Lent (Psalms Bible Study) by Timothy Keller - DVD Study  

Lent is a time in which we anticipate the victory of the light and life of Christ over the darkness of sin and death. It corresponds to Jesus' time in the wilderness. This 7-week sermon series and study guide are from select Psalms which help us in times of self-examination, difficulty, and dryness and invite us to make our hearts ready for remembering anew Jesus' death and resurrection.  Designed to supplement the DVD sermon series, A Spiritual Journey Through Lent, the first 20 class members will receive the 40-day devotional that will take you on a journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter. It begins by reminding us of the reality of our broken humanity, but as days grow brighter, brings us to experience with greater abundance the reality of God's redeeming grace.

https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-studies/BibleStudy_QsaboutPrayer.pdf

 "Questions About Prayer" - A Bible study that digs deep into prayer, essential for our relationship with God. Encounter the importance of prayer and recognize hindrances to our prayer life. Find encouragement that God hears and answers your prayers, and discover how to find comfort when it seems He is not answering.

Sunday March 2	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer of Confession – Timothy Keller (38 mins.)	Psalm 32
Sunday, March 9	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer of Seeking – David Bisgrove (39 mins.)	Psalm 34
Sunday, March 16	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer of Thirst – Timothy Keller (42 mins.)	Psalm 42-43
Sunday, March 23	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer of Rest – Timothy Keller (39 mins.)	Psalm 91
Sunday, March 30	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer for the World – Timothy Keller (37 mins.)	Psalm 98
Sunday, April 6	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer for the King – Timothy Keller (41 mins)	Psalm 110
Sunday April 13	A Journey Through Lent	Prayer for Security – Timothy Keller (33 mins.)	Psalm 16
Sunday, April 20		No Class- Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 27	Questions  About Prayer	What is prayer?
Sunday, May 4	Questions About Prayer	What is the purpose of prayer?
Sunday, May 11		No Class- Mother's Day
Sunday, May 18	Questions About Prayer	Does God hear my prayers?
Sunday, May 25		No Class- Memorial Day/ Church Family Camp

On behalf of the Patchwork Sisters Ministry

2024 Fall Sunday School GROW class

Dear Patchwork Sisters, 

You are encouraged to attend GROW class from 11:10 am- 12:30 pm after worship service from Sep 8 - Nov 24. 

This fall, we will be offering an all women class (continuing our study of Saul in 1 Samuel in the spring by) studying David in 2 Samuel.. The first class will be next Sunday September 8, meeting in B207-208.

David is known as Israel's greatest king, but he was not a superhero. He had to fight many battles to establish his throne, and when he did become king, he committed murder, adultery, and brought disaster on his family.  He was a man after God's own heart. David depended on God's grace for forgiveness when he stumbled - the same grace that is available to us today.   

A copy of the study guide is encouraged, but not required. 

2024 Fall Retreat

 Dear Sisters,

We are having a Patchwork Sisters’ Retreat from September 13 – 15, 2024 at Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale AZ.

Registration starts Sunday July 21.  Please sign up in the breezeway or contact Amy Lee.

2024 Spring Brunch Fellowship

 

Dear Patchwork Sisters,

Please join us for our Patchwork Sisters’

Spring Brunch Fellowship.

Date: March 9, 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Venue: GPCCC Fellowship Hall

Let’s come together for for a sweet time

of fellowship and prepare our hearts for Lent

as Sister Janet shares a devotional

with us. You are welcome to bring food to

share if you like.

Please invite your neighbors and friends to

join us. We look forward to see you! ❤️

Blessings,

Pam Bakas

on behalf of Patchwork Sisters

2024 Spring Sunday School GROW class

 

Hope to see you in class!

 

When: Sundays from 11:10 am- 12:30 pm in B207/208

Topic: 1 Samuel by John MacArthur

Teacher: Sheng Peng

Discussion Group Leaders: Belle Capel, Janet Chen, Kelly Ong, Robin Stanton 

No HW will be required for the class.  If you would like to purchase a copy of the study guide and complete the homework assignments on your own, you can purchase it via; 

$5.99 Kindle

https://www.amazon.com/Samuel-Lives-MacArthur-Bible-Studies-ebook/dp/B011JACGDS/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

$9.69 (retail $12.99)

https://www.christianbook.com/1-samuel-john-macarthur-study-guides/john-macarthur/9780718034726/pd/034726?event=ESRCG

Material:  1 Samuel: The lives of Samuel and Saul – By John MacArthur

References: 

Dale Ralph Davis. (2000). 1 Samuel: looking on the heart. Christian Focus. 

MacArthur, J. (2016). 1 Samuel the lives of Samuel and Saul. 

Thomas Nelson. J. Vernon McGee. (1997). Thru the Bible Vol. 12: History of Israel (1 and 2 Samuel). Thomas Nelson. Nielson, J. (2021). 1 Samuel: A King After God’s Own Heart, A 13-Lesson Study.