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Coming Soon to a Church Near You!!!

Disciple Bible Study
September 2004 - May 2005
Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:30 pm

“Go therefore and make DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, TEACHING them to observe all that I commanded you. ~ Matthew 28:19

 I am so proud of the excitement that this church has expressed in taking Disciple Bible Study. We have had 26 people say that they are interested in taking this course this year. Some folks are still curious about what Disciple is and what this course will look like. So, let me address some of the most frequently asked question about Disciple. 

  1. How long is it? Disciple is a 34 weekly meeting will take about 2 to 2 ½ hours. That comes to about 76 ½ hours of meeting during the study. Wow! What a fellowship opportunity.
  2. How much work is involved? Let me be honest. It takes diligence and effort to do Disciple Bible Study. Roughly 70% of the Bible will be read during these 34 weeks. It takes daily reading and study time. Some people are faster readers, while others are slower. I think that success in reading comes through commitment, not speed. Once a week will not be enough to keep up. This study is designed to help the student learn the Bible, its themes, its message, and its call to ministry in the lives of disciples.
  3. When will we meet? Wednesday Nights 6:00 - 8:30 pm
  4. What will the meetings look like? Each week we will have prayer concerns, a short video segment from a respected teacher, small group discussions, and breaks.
  5. When do we start? September 1st and run through May. This allows for weeks off at Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Easter.
  6. How much does it cost? The cost of the course is $33, which covers the cost of the workbook. That comes to just under $1 for each lesson. Not bad, huh? Our church does not want cost to prevent someone from taking the course, so please call me if that is a concern.

 I have enjoyed teaching Disciple before and am even more excited about teaching it in this great church in this great town. Invite a friend! You don’t have to be a Methodist to take this course. Please, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call me.  I look forward to our work together. In the meantime, keep this vital ministry in your prayers and thoughts. See you there!

Pastor Jack

8-1-04