"The Jesus I Never Knew"
Book Study
1/1-2/12

What happens when a respected Christian journalist decides to put his preconceptions aside and take a long look at the Jesus described in the Gospels? How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the 'new, rediscovered' Jesus---or even the Jesus we think we know so well? Philip Yancey offers a new and different perspective on the life of Christ and his work---his teachings, his miracles, his death and resurrection---and ultimately, who he was and why he came. From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers; a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith. The Jesus I Never Knew uncovers a Jesus who is brilliant, creative, challenging, fearless, compassionate, unpredictable, and ultimately satisfying. 'No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same,' says Yancey. 'Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don't do a better job of following him.'

"When God's People Pray"
Life Experience Study
1/8-2/12

God (through payer) can change lives and circumstances like nothing else can. What are the keys that unlock its power, that turn prayer from a mere activity into a vital link with God and all his resources? In When God's People Pray, Jim Cymbala, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, shows others the truths about prayer that God has used to turn his own church from a tiny, struggling inner-city congregation into a vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion, focus, and faith. This study features teachings by Jim Cymbala and video interviews of ordinary people who have received extraordinary answers to their prayers, these six sessions will are meant to remind you what prayer is all about.

Scripture Snapshot: 1 John
Scripture Study
2/5-3/4

Beginning Feb. 5th Pastor Scholz will be taking participants through a verse by verse study of 1 John. This brief book in Scripture talks about Gnosticism, a belief that at it's core teaches that 'spirit' is entirely good and 'matter' is entirely evil. How is Gnoticism still prevelant in our socity 2000 years later? What does Scripture have to say about Gnosticism? These questions and more will be answered in this five week study of 1 John.

Start Becoming a Good Samaritan Life Experience Study
2/19-4/1

'What does it take to 'love your neighbor' in a global community? Partnering with World Vision and the C2 Group, Zondervan presents a new DVD study, start> Becoming a Good Samaritan---an unprecedented initiative to help Christians live out Christ's love in world-changing ways right where they live. This groundbreaking training program helps small groups, families, entire churches, and organizations of every size explore the most pressing issues of our time---then start actually doing something about them. Join Luther Memorial in this great six week study!