By Beth Evers
What would you like to say you’ve accomplished ninety days from now? Certainly many of us have lists of things we’d like to finish by mid-April: clean out the garage, pay off our credit card debt, lose twenty pounds, make our first million dollars. Some of these goals are realistic; some are not. Imagine what it would feel like this April - when the trees are brilliant green and you’ve completed your income taxes - to also say that you have read the entire Bible.
If this idea intrigues you and you would like to know more about the exciting journey that will take us through the Bible - cover to cover from Genesis through Revelation - please join us for one of the upcoming orientation sessions for The Bible in 90 Days. These orientation sessions will help you learn how you will be guided through reading the Bible in just 90 days. They will also introduce you to the tools and resources that will help you on the journey.
We will offer five identical orientation sessions for The Bible in 90 Days:
* Sunday, Jan. 8 at 9:45 a.m. – for individuals who do not currently have a Sunday School class
* Sunday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m.
* Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 9:30 a.m. – for women only as part of the WMAA Bible Study program
* Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m.
* Thursday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m.
Over the next three months, groups will meet for accountability, discussion, and teaching at the times listed above, so we suggest you attend the orientation session at the day and time you might like to attend weekly group meetings. Please note it's also okay if you want to change days and times.
The Bible in 90 Days offers three books to help individuals read through the Scripture: the Participant's Guide (highly recommended, $8), an NIV Bible specifically formatted for The Bible in 90 Days (highly recommended, $15), and an Essential Bible Companion book that gives context and information for each book of the Bible (optional, $12). You will have the opportunity to purchase these materials at the orientation sessions (if you haven't already done so online).
If you would like more information about this program, please contact Rev. Ben Disney or Rev. Beth Evers. You may also register for the program and pay for your books online.
Now, fast forward to April 2012 again. Imagine how it will feel to know you have just read the entire Bible. Imagine how God might work in your life through that process. We hope these images will encourage you to join us for The Bible in 90 Days.
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