![]() ![]() ![]() The studies should be engaging and relevant to the young adults’ interests and needs. Look for flyers announcing each upcoming movie selection on this web site, in The Acorn newsletter, or in the Sunday worship service bulletin.When looking for Bible studies for young adults, there are five key points to consider: content, format, purpose, duration, and cost.Ĭontent is the most important factor when considering Bible studies for young adults. Because of the sophisticated nature of some of the films, you do need to be over 18 to participate. Each season has a unifying theme, but each movie stands alone – in other words, you don’t need to see the first two pictures to enjoy fully the third. The film seminar meets eight times a year – about once a month from September to May – on a Saturday evening from 6 p.m. Over the years we have seen motion pictures as diverse as classics like Casablanca (we talked about fidelity and betrayal) and High Noon (we found Jesus in the marshal), modern movies destined to become classics like The Book Thief (we talked about passing on our Christian values to our children) and No Country for Old Men (we encountered dispassionate, detached evil), and quirky films like The Big Lebowski (a movie all about the sin of sloth) and Shaun of the Dead (we celebrated transcendent friendship). The purpose of the seminar is to watch secular movies and then spend a little time talking about them, identifying a Christian theme or idea that each one contains and connecting it to Scripture, as well as discussing each film’s merits as a work of art. Their projects have varied from correspondence with shut-ins and reaching out to those in need to their annual wrapping of presents at Christmas for the Gifts of Love ministry.įilm Seminar – the Camp Chapel Film Seminar Series has been a ministry of this church since 2009. God’s grace has also provided a means of Christian support in time of need, a chance to compare solutions to everyday issues, to socialize, and simply to laugh and have fun together. Through the years, the Sisters have enriched their understanding of the Bible and God, grown tremendously in their faith, and have nurtured a loving camaraderie among themselves. The Circle of Sisters meets with the purpose of studying the Bible, developing friendships, and serving our Lord. These discussions often include personal experiences of the participants and provide opportunities for personal growth and understanding of how following God’s word can help improve the outcome of some of life’s problematic situations.Ĭircle of Sisters – a women’s Bible study group that meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month at 7:00 p.m. The Brothers read selected scripture and scripture-based studies and stories and/or watch DVDs then conduct discussions. The Band of Brothers meets regularly to study and discuss God’s Word as it relates to real life in order to help them become better Christians and therefore better fathers, husbands, brothers and friends. This group repeats the information from the Sunday Adult Group.īand of Brothers – a men’s Bible study group that meets on the first and third Wednesday each month at 7:00 p.m. Monday Morning Adult Group – meets Mondays at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Adult Group – meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. The topics change periodically and are advertised in our church newsletter (the Acorn) and in our church bulletin, both of which can be found on our website.Īt this time our on-going study groups include: These courses are offered at different times and days and continue through the year, usually from September through early June. ![]() Camp Chapel has a variety of options for adult Bible study.
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