SEASONS: ADULT EDUCATION ~WINTER
During each part of the year we desire to provide adult education for disciple making. We offer a variety of options so you can best select the class for you depending upon your own season of life—whether it has to do with the joy of simply walking through the Bible, or pursuing manhood issues, or parenting or handling the daily routine of managing your resources. Perhaps you just want to try out a starter small group or take some first steps as a follower of Christ. Whatever your season, we are here for you.
WINTER
Classes meet January 8 - April 1
Ephesians sets forth the believer’s position in Christ and the eternal riches we have in Him. We continue to discover the wealth that will not vanish, the wealth that can change lives, and the wealth that gives us a renewed perspective on life.We are taking our time on this journey!
Location: The Journey
Faith Weavers Parent Class
Parents Only… especially those
with children age 2 through 4th grade
This is a class designed to equip parents with
the skills to have real-life conversations with their kids (age 2 through 4th
grade) about their faith. Parents are taught the same main point as their
children so they can re-enforce this truth as they disciple their children
during the week.
Cost: manual $10
Facilitated by Wes & Rebecca Nosek
Location: The Journey
Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount
In this sermon (Matthew 5-7) Jesus reveals His “kingdom agenda” by teaching
His disciples how to live a life that is pleasing to our Heavenly Father. Jesus
said the true disciple is “the one who does the will of the Father” (Matthew
7:21). How does your walk with Jesus reflect “the will of the Father”? We will
examine the answer to this question as we walk through these verses
together.
Facilitated by Ron Kordus
Location: The Gathering Place
Who is Oakwood?
So you’ve been attending Oakwood for a while now, and are curious to know
what Oakwood’s all about…why we do what we do, how we focus on loving and
following Jesus both inside and outside the church, and what
disciplemaking means around here. This one-time gathering takes a look at God’s
call on Oakwood Church, our vision and values, and where we’re headed
together.
Only offered January 8 & March 11 during both 9:00
& 10:30 am
Facilitated by Elizabeth Cole
Location: The Conference Room
S.H.A.P.E.
You have been uniquely shaped by God for a reason. You are to live a life beyond
yourself, influencing others as the Holy Spirit does His work in and through
you. This course is designed to help you understand your shape and to
liberate and empower you to do your part in advancing God’s kingdom on
earth.
6 sessions only
January 15 – February
19
Note: S.H.A.P.E. may be offered during the
10:30 am hour February 26 through April 1 depending upon course request via
the communication card in the bulletin.
Facilitated by Tracy and Becci Terrill
Location: The Meadows
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Forty men from Oakwood watched the movie Courageous on November 2. This 8-week study is the follow-up to the movie, addressing biblical truths for a godly family, redeeming your history, and walking with integrity. (It is also being offered on Wednesday mornings & evenings here at Oakwood).
Cost: $8 manual
Facilitated by Men’s Ministries
Location: The Northwoods
[The second round of this study begins February 12]
Dave Ramsey DVD series
This high energy 13 week program is based upon Scriptural financial principles that will help you to dump debt, establish an emergency fund, and put together a financial plan that really works. FPU has proven beneficial for those who are in financial upheaval as well as for those who are not. Over the past few years nearly 200 of us have taken this course. It’s your turn!
[Cost: $100 per couple (limited scholarships available)]
Facilitated by Phil Sparks
How to Avoid Messing Up Your Life With Wrong Beliefs
What you believe about the fundamentals of our faith really matters! Our beliefs affect how we approach and interpret life's events. This affects how we feel when “life happens” to us. What we feel affects how we act. This, in turn, affects our relationships with others and our quality of life. So… getting our beliefs right has a direct relationship on our well-being and our satisfaction with life. The EFCA has prayerfully assembled our core beliefs into 10 statements, which articulate our positions on the tenets of faith. Getting these right will make your life better! Getting them wrong can really mess you up!
Please pre-register for this class!
[Optional cost: $25 for the book, Evangelical Convictions; the book is not required]
Facilitated by Chuck Lovell and Terry Breunig
Location: The Journey
Sermon-Based Small Group Starter
Interested in trying out a small group here at Oakwood, but wanting to simply
test the waters first? A new small group will be launched Sunday, February 5. It
will last for 8-weeks concluding on Sunday, March 25. At that time, the group
will decide to continue whether or not to continue to meet in homes. New starter groups will be launched each season.
Facilitated by TBD
Location: The Meadows
30 Steps to Following Christ
[Offered upon request using the communication card in the
bulletin]
Are you new to the faith or desiring a refresher course in
the basics? The Bible is filled with sound principles for life as a follower of
Christ. We will examine words and topics such as salvation, obedience,
forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, and trusting God. The goal of this class is not to
teach you truth, but to help you discover it for yourself right from God’s Word.
Grief Share and Divorce Care
Classes are available and provided as needed. Please call the church office at
(262) 367-1212 to let us know of your interest so we can best schedule according
to your needs.
Oakwood Membership Class
Prerequisites: regular attendance at Oakwood for at least six months;
participation in “Who is Oakwood?” class. Highly recommended: completion of
S.H.A.P.E.
Join us for both weeks of extended time exploring
Oakwood’s roots and how membership makes a
difference at Oakwood. We’ll
look at bedrock beliefs of our denomination–the Evangelical Free Church of
America, our structure, the privileges of being a member, and the disciplemaking
lifestyle. Child care is available.
February 26 and March
4
10:30 am – 1:30 pm (includes lunch)
Facilitated by The Elder/Staff Team
Location: The Meadows