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.

Community Outreach at Feed My Starving Children

You are invited to join Patchwork Sisters ministry at Feed My Starving Children next Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 12- 2 pm. 

# of spots reserved: 30 

- open to children, youth, collegians, and friends

Address:  1345 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85210

(Alma School & Southern, just north of 60)

Soup and Fleece Blanket Fellowship

 

Dear Patchwork Sisters,

Praise God for the cooler weather finally! 

We are so ready for “Soup and Fleece”!

Please join us for our annual Soup and

Fleece Blanket Fellowship coming up

in a few weeks.

Date: November 18, 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: GPCCC Fellowship Hall

You are welcome to invite your family, friends 

and neighbors to join us for this event. 

Materials needed to make the blanket:

No-Sew Fleece kit

Fabric scissors

Blue painters tape

* We will have extra fleece kits available for those of 

you who may not have time to buy your fleece.

We will be deciding on where to donate the blankets 

this year. If you know of any non-profit organizations 

where we can donate the blankets, please let us know. 

We will take your suggestion into consideration.

You are welcome to bring food to share if

you like. Here are some suggestions:

* a pot of soup

* appetizers, finger food etc.

* desserts, pastries, cake, fruits, snacks etc.

We look forward to see more of you this year.

It will be a wonderful time of fellowship!

Thank You! ❤️

Blessings,

Pam Bakas 

on behalf of Patchwork Sisters