Learn to Follow Jesus

One of the challenges we have throughout our lives is learning to grow.  Whether it is in our professions, in our relationships, or who we choose to be as a person, it takes a commitment to learning and often, to change.  If there is any consolation, we are in good company!  The twelve disciples were in the same boat.  They weren't saints.  They weren't scholars.  Most weren't educated beyond their ability to earn a living.  They were everyday people you wouldn't notice on the street when they passed you by!  Yet, they learned to follow Jesus in an extraordinary way.  These 12 ordinary men sat at the feet of Jesus and learned some, often times, difficult concepts to understand.  And, it all began when Jesus asked them to drop what they were doing to, "Follow me."  At Suntree United Methodist Church, everyone is encouraged to learn.  Through study we too can experience what it takes to be effective followers of Jesus. Just like the many, many men and women throughout the centuries, we too are able to use our lives, our faith, our faults and our failings as we learn to follow Jesus.

Weekly Studies

Women Early Risers: A Small Group
Tuesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in Room 101, facilitated by Co-Senior Pastor Terri Hill

This women's reading group meets to pray for one another and reflect on devotional classics.  This group is open to new members joining at any time.  Current curriculum can be found in the Course Catalog.  Call the church (242-2585) to sign up.

Walking by Faith
Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in room 101, facilitated by Jan Janicki

This new Bible study is a 7-week course beginning January 13, 2009.  It is a study from a book written by Jennifer Rothschild who is physically blind and contrasts the evidences of walking by faith and walking by sight, encouraging participants to take risks, give God control, persevere through hardship, receive God's gifts, and be guided by truths rather than feelings as one seeks God.  Book cost: $12.  Pre-registration is needed.

Men's Prayer Breakfast
Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in room 103, facilitated by Pastor Clarence Van Ens

This group continues to read through the Gospels, always asking, "What does it say?", "What does it mean?", and "What does it mean to me?"  New members are welcome.

Precepts
Thursday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in room 104, facilitated by Mary Jane Dearmin

Precepts is open to all who have a desire to learn God's word.  The study process looks at the words, then applies that learning to scripture passages.  Current curriculum can be found in the Course Catalog.