Helping men and women grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and in fellowship with other believers is the focus of our adult ministries here at La Pine Community Church. We offer a number of ways to reach this goal: Small groups, discipleship, men’s ministry, women’s ministry, seniors’ ministry and Sunday school.
Pastor Loy is teaching from Revelation during the Sunday School hour - all adults are encouraged to join him! Also, on Tuesday afternoon Bible study he is going through Philemon.
We will be having a Women's Bible Study on Wednesday afternoons - this will coencide with the children's After School Adventure! Please contact the church if you are interested!
When Paul wrote his good friend and fellow-laborer Timothy, he gave him very simple and clear instructions:
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:1-2)
Discipleship is the backbone of Christianity. It is teaching the basics, the boot camp for Christians who want to grow in their faith. It involves commitment, but the rewards are exciting and eternal.
Through discipleship you can discover the absolute wonder and joy of developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our foundational tool for discipleship is a workbook written by Pastor Ed Underwood, of Church of the Open Door, called, Beginning in Grace.
What the Bible teaches about a relationship with God: six basic truths for every seeker. This six-lesson introduction to Christianity is designed to launch you into a life of eternal significance.
Lesson 1: How to have a relationship with God. This is an in-depth look at how to receive God’s life. What is eternal life? How can I know I have eternal life? What does it mean to have a relationship with God?
Lesson 2: The purpose of your relationship with God. Once you enter a relationship with God, what does He want you to do? This study looks at some of the exciting options available to the child of God. God had something in mind when He gave you eternal life. What is it?
Lesson 3: Deepening your relationship with God. What does it mean to be intimate with Jesus Christ? How can I have a deep and meaningful relationship with the Son of God? You will find out that Jesus wants to be your best Friend!
Lesson 4: Relating to others in Christ. As you grow in your relationship with Christ, other relationships become more rich and rewarding. This is a survey of what the Bible says about our relationships with family, friends, coworkers, schoolmates, and those we meet in everyday life.
Lesson 5: Telling others how to have a relationship with Christ. You can’t keep the Good News of the Gospel to yourself. Learn how to tell others about the free gift of salvation with confidence.
Lesson 6: Relating to your new family in Christ. The most significant expression of new life in Christ is through the local church. This explains how to get involved in serving Christ in meaningful and exciting ways in the local church.
For more information on Beginning in Grace, email Pastor Loy
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