FUMC Keller - News & Events

NEW STUDY BEGINNING MARCH 7, 2010
“INVITATION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT”
SUNDAY, MARCH 7 9:40 AM
Room 108 of the Family Life Center
Adults of all ages are invited to join us for this study of the Hebrew Scriptures as we explore the story of God and God’s calling of the people of Israel through the many “voices” of the biblical text. Are these ancient texts relevant to us today?

NEW STUDIES ON SUNDAY MORNINGS BEGINNING JANUARY 10, 2010

"Big Dummies of the Bible"
Sunday mornings at 11:00 in Hallelujah Center Room 9
Led John Byrd

Have you ever done something so dumb you wince at the thought of it? Well, you're not alone. The Bible is full of characters who made some shockingly dumb moves. In Big Dummies of the Bible, bestselling author Stephen Miller shows readers some shockingly dumb moves by men and women of the Bible. Yet thousands of years later, we're still making the same mistakes, and the results often turn out to be as grievous now as they were for these biblical characters. Miller teaches us how to avoid these mistakes and the inevitable accompanying pain and heartache. Adults of all ages, singles or couples, are invited to join the ROUNDTABLE discussion of this book.

This Too Shall Pass, A Study for Parents of Teens
Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM in the Hallelujah Center Room 7
Led by Pastor Robin
Did you ever wonder what was truly inside the head of a teenager? Why in the world do they act the way they do? Science has shown that there are atually physiological reasons for some of the actions of teens and that their brain continues to develop and change for decades. This class will explore what is inside the teenage brain and how this can help us as parents of teens.
We will then read and discuss This Too Shall Pass by Kel Groseclose. He offers encouragement for parents who sometimes doubt their teenager was created in the image of God. Through the use of humor, Groseclose makes suggestions to help parents learn to be more patient, to handle the sturggles gracefully, and to cherish the teen years for the special time that they are.

COMING IN JANUARY 2010

Childcare available by reservation for all studies. Register for these studies on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Invitation to the New Testament
Sundays 3:00 - 4:30 PM, beginning January 10
Choir Room
Led by Pastor Robin
Using Matthew's Gospel as a starting point, this 9-week study examines how the New Testament writers and the early Christian community wrestled with the implications of the story of Jesus for their lives and their communities of faith. Participants will be invited to study the story of Jesus from a fresh perspective to learn more about what it means to be the community of Jesus' followers today. You may register for the class by calling the church or by signing up on the bulletin borad outside the church office. For more information contact Pastor Robin at robins@kellerumc.org.

Brown Bag Women's Study - The Shack
Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 PM, beginning January 11
Family Life Center Room 110
Led by Pastor Robin
Women of all ages are invited to join us as we read and discuss The Shack by William Young. The Shack is a one of a kind invitation to journey to the very heart of God. This book wrestles with the timeless question, "Where is God in a world filled with unspeakable pain?" Many who have read this book have found it to be transformative.
Bring your lunch and invite a friend for a time of lively dicussions and though-provoking questions. Participants may purchase their books at one of the local bookstores or from Amazon. Our first class will be an introduction to the study and then we will begin reading the book together. For more information or to register for the class, contact Pastor Robin at robins@kellerumc.org.

Esther: It's Tough Being A Woman
Wednesday Evenings 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Hallelujah Center Room 1
OR Thursday Mornings 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Family Life Center Room 110
beginning January 13 & 14
Women of all ages are invited to join us for this Beth Moore study that peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the study for you. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's tough today. This portion of God's Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives. The teaching team for this study is Olivia McManus, Amy Brice, and Lynn Hernandez.

NEW! Crossroads: Young Adult Fellowship
If you are past your high school days, 18 years old through 20-something, you are invited to join this new ministry. Stay tuned for future gathering dates. For more info, contact Pastor Robin or Sean Edins at the church office.

Disciple Bible Study: Transformation, Not Information
Want to get to know others in our church family? Are you ready to dig deeper into the Bible? Disciple Bible Studies are a great way to connect with others and with God. Childcare is available by reservation. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board outside the church office.
Sundays 3:00-5:00 PM Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study led by Pastor Leslie. 34-week study of the Old and New Testaments. Begins August 30. Hallelujah Center Room 9.
Sundays 4:00-6:30 PM Disciple 3: Remember Who You Are. 32-week study of the Major and Minor Prophets and the Letters of Paul. Begins August 30. Hallelujah Center Room 1.
Sundays 3:00-5:00 PM Invitation to the Old Testament led by Pastor Robin. 9-week Disciple Bible study of the Hebrew Scriptures. Begins September 13. Music Room.
Mondays 12:00-2:00 PM Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study led by Pastor Leslie. 34-week study of the Old and New Testaments. Begins August 31. Family Life Center room 205.