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“Soul Keeping” Study This Summer; All Women and Men Welcome

 
A Bible study is coming this summer (starting July 2 and 3) based on John Ortberg’s book “Soul Keeping.” Lisa Garrett is facilitating the study on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the church and on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. off campus.
 

The soul is not “a theological and abstract subject.” The soul is the coolest, eeriest, most mysterious, evocative, crucial, sacred, eternal, life-directing, fragile, indestructible, controversial, expensive dimension of your existence. Jesus said it’s worth more than the world.
 
The book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ChristianBook.com. Find links on these sites for this specific book on John Ortberg’s web site.
 
Women and men are invited to participate in this study. Please contact Lisa Garrett for more details.
 
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Crazy Love Study Starts January 26

 
George and Bonny Jenista are leading a study of Francis Chan's book “Crazy Love” this winter. 
 

The study is starting Sunday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 224. The study will last for several weeks. “Crazy Love” looks at how God is Love. Have you ever wondered how you're missing it? It’s crazy if you think about it. The God of the Universe - the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. For more details, contact George or Bonny.
 
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Place to Belong: "Forgiveness" Study Thursdays in February

 
Place to Belong is a women’s study and fellowship group for those experiencing worship alone. The group meets Thursday nights at the church at 7:00 p.m. During the month of February, the group will be studying the book “Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go” by Adam Hamilton. There is nothing more crippling than holding on to anger. Anger, more than any other emotion, has the power to consume all aspects of our lives, distort our sense of purpose, and destroy our relationship with God. In this study, learn about the invaluable spiritual asset called forgiveness. For more details, contact Bette West.
 
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"Crazy Love" Study: 4:00 p.m. on Sundays, January 19-February 23

 
George and Bonny Jenista are leading a study of Francis Chan's book "Crazy Love" starting Sunday, January 19 and going through February 23.
 

The study meets Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. in Room 224. This study looks at how God is Love. Have you ever wondered how you're missing it? It’s crazy if you think about it. The God of the Universe - the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. For more details, contact George or Bonny.
 
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Crazy Love Study Starts January 19

 
George and Bonny Jenista are leading a study of Francis Chan's book "Crazy Love" starting Sunday, January 19 and going through February 23.
 

The study meets Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. in Room 224. This study looks at how God is Love. Have you ever wondered how you're missing it? It’s crazy if you think about it. The God of the Universe - the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. For more details, contact George or Bonny.
 
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WoW Book Club: potluck and movie on June 5

 
The WoW Book Club will have its last meeting of the spring on Wednesday, June 5 in Room 231 (the Parlor). The group will have a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m. then move to the media room downstairs to watch "The Grapes of Wrath." Regular meetings will resume in September. Hope you can come! Please contact Susan Stevenson if you will be able to come.
 
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Young Professionals: studying John Ortberg book

 
The Young Professionals group is studying John Ortberg's book "Overcoming Your Shadow Mission." The group meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 222.
 
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WoW Book Club: "The Grapes of Wrath"

 
The WoW Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 8 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. They will be discussing "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. Come join us as we discuss this famous classic. You may contact Susan Stevenson for more details.
 
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WoW Book Club: April 10

 
The next meeting of the WoW Book Club is Wednesday, April 10 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. The group will discuss "The Empire of the Summer Moon" by S.C. Gwynne. It should be very interesting as we discuss some of the Comanche history in our area! Please contact Susan Stevenson if you have any questions.
 
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WoW Book Club: Wednesday morning, March 13

 
The WoW Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Mar. 13 at 11:20 a.m. (10 minutes earlier than usual) in Room 220. They will discuss "Secret Kept" by Tatiana de Rosnay. Then they will adjourn to the Sanctuary to enjoy the Lenten Noon-day Recital followed by the luncheon in the Family Life Center. It should be a great meeting! For more information about the WoW Book Club, contact Susan Stevenson.
 
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WoW Book Club: February 13

 
The WoW Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. They will discuss "Lost in Shangri-La" by Mitchell Zuckoff. For more information about the WoW Book Club, please contact Susan Stevenson.
 

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WoW Book Club: January 9

 
The WOW Book Club will have its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. We will be discussing "Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale" by Lynda Rutledge.
 

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WoW Book Club: January 9

 
The WOW Book Club will have its first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. We will be discussing "Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale" by Lynda Rutledge.
 

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WoW Book Club: Advent Noon-day Recital on Dec. 5

 
The WoW Book Club (formerly known as WMAA Book Club) is attending a special event in December in lieu of having its customary book discussion. Join them as they attend the first of this year's Advent Noon-day Recitals on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Noon in the Sanctuary. Afterward, the group will go through the meal line but return to Room 220 to enjoy lunch together as a group.
 
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WMAA Book Club: November 7

 
The WMAA Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. The group will discuss "The Fiction Class" by Susan Breen.
 
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Young Professionals studying "Blue Like Jazz" on Tuesday nights

 
Young Professionals group is studying Donald Miller's book "Blue Like Jazz" on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Room 222.
 
In Donald Miller's early years, he was vaguely familiar with a distant God. But when he came to know Jesus Christ, he pursued the Christian life with great zeal. Within a few years he had a successful ministry that ultimately left him feeling empty, burned out, and, once again, far away from God. In this intimate, soul-searching account, Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God.
 
This study is for anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture; for anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real; and for anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life. "Blue Like Jazz" is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption.
 
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WMAA Book Club meeting Oct. 3

 
The next meeting of WMAA Book Club is Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. The group will discuss "Once Upon a Time There Was You" by Elizabeth Berg. Everyone is welcome.
 
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Young Professionals: Cousins BBQ Sept. 11; "Blue Like Jazz" study starts Sept. 18

 
The Young Professionals group will meet at Cousins BBQ (5125 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, 76132) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11. RSVP with Nichelle Jaeger.
 
On Sept. 18, the group will begin a study of Donald Miller's "Blue Like Jazz" at 7 p.m. in Room 222.
 
In Donald Miller's early years, he was vaguely familiar with a distant God. But when he came to know Jesus Christ, he pursued the Christian life with great zeal. Within a few years he had a successful ministry that ultimately left him feeling empty, burned out, and, once again, far away from God. In this intimate, soul-searching account, Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God.
 
This study is for anyone wondering if the Christian faith is still relevant in a postmodern culture; for anyone thirsting for a genuine encounter with a God who is real; and for anyone yearning for a renewed sense of passion in life. "Blue Like Jazz" is a fresh and original perspective on life, love, and redemption.
 
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WMAA Book Club starting back up after summer off

 
The WMAA Book Club will have its first meeting of the fall on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. We will be discussing "The King's Speech" by Mark Loque and Peter Conradi.
 
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WMAA Book Club meeting June 6; potluck and movie

 
The WMAA Book Club is meeting on Wednesday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 220. We will have a potluck lunch. After lunch we will go to the movie theater to watch "Sarah’s Key." Please join us!
 
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