Sunday:
Seekers of His Heart meets from 10:00-11:00 am in the Bible House Lounge. Leaders are Carolyn Opderbeck and Ermetta Olson. Please contact Carolyn Opderbeck at rcopdrbk@optonline.net for online options and to register for this class.
Fall semester begins Sunday, September 13th and the class will be studying Godliness: Character that honors God.
“The Bible leaves us no doubt about the kind of character that pleases God. We will study the character traits that form the foundation for living a godly life. We will depend on God’s Word to transform us so that we reflect His glory. Join us and meet men and women of the Bible who were determined to do what was pleasing to God and did not give in to cultural pressure, fear, or difficulties, some of whom you may have overlooked!”
Tuesday:
Women of the Word meets from 9:30-11:30 am in the Lower Chapel. Therese Hausler leads this Inductive Bible Study. Please contact Therese Hausler at theresehausler@yahoo.com for online options and to register for this class.
Fall semester begins Tuesday, September 15th and the class will be studying the book of John. You can order a workbook here.
The class will start with John Part 1 “The Word Became Flesh” (NASB)
“How well do you know the Son of God? Are you convinced that what He said about Himself is true? From beginning to end, John reveals Jesus as the Son of God.
Ladies in Touch meets from 7:00-8:30 pm in The Chapel. Rosette Almoyan leads this class. Please contact Rosette at rosettealmoyan@hotmail.com for online options and to register for this class.
Fall semester begins Tuesday, September 15th and the class will continue their study of Rebekah Lyons book “Rhythms of Renewal”
You can purchase the book here.
“Daily struggles with anxiety and stress make it difficult to receive God's peace. Rhythms of Renewal will help you trade your anxiety for the vibrant life you were meant to live through four profound rhythms: rest, restore, connect, and create. With encouraging stories and practical steps, Rebekah Lyons will help you begin an intentional, lifelong journey toward sustained emotional, relational, and spiritual health.”
Wednesday:
Women of the Way meets from 9:15-11:15 am in The Chapel. Jeannine Galenkamp leads this class.
Fall semester begins Wednesday, September 16th and the class will be studying “The Amazing Life of Jesus Christ”. This Bible study is a chronological arrangement of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It is a 24-week study of in-depth discussions and daily personal application questions, deepening your understanding of Jesus’ life and purpose on earth. Study a different attribute of Jesus for each lesson – Good Shepard, Light of the World, King of Kings, Suffering servant, and more. You can contact Linda Ibach at lindai@hawthornegospel.org for a workbook and to register for this class.
Daughters of the King meets from 9:30-11:30 am in the Lower Chapel. This class will begin meeting in October. Please check back for updates on meeting times and the name of their study.
Thursday:
Deep Roots meets from 9:30-11:30 am in The Chapel. Peggy Goitz and Heidi Sirinides lead this class. Please contact Peggy at peggygoitz@gmail.com for online options and to register for this class.
Fall semester begins on, Thursday, September 17th with a “Welcome Back” time of fellowship and orientation at 9:45 am in The Chapel. On this day they will have a devotional or discussion and then on September 24th the class will continue Jen Wilkins study of Hebrews. This group will spend 10 weeks studying Hebrews and will start on lesson 6 where they left off in March.
In this verse-by-verse study of the Book of Hebrews, Jen Wilkin explores how God “provided something better for us” in the person of Jesus Christ (Heb. 11:40). Through stories of Old Testament heroes and practices, the author of Hebrews demonstrates how the new covenant is superior to the old and how Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of every promise. Explore familiar verses in the context of the entire Bible, learning how to place your hope and faith in Christ alone.
You can purchase the workbook here.
Women of the Way meets from 7:00-8:30 pm in The Chapel. Jeannine Galenkamp leads this class.
Fall semester begins Thursday, September 17th and the class will be studying “The Amazing Life of Jesus Christ”. This Bible study is a chronological arrangement of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It is a 24-week study of in-depth discussions and daily personal application questions, deepening you understanding of Jesus’ life and purpose on earth. Study a different attribute of Jesus for each lesson – Good Shepard, Light of the World, King of Kings, Suffering servant, and more. You can contact Linda Ibach at lindai@hawthornegospel.org for a workbook and to register for this class.
Friday:
Friends in Faith is a home-based Bible study that meets at 4:00 pm every other week. Elaine Miyamoto leads this study.
This group is currently meeting online through zoom and you can contact Elaine at elainem2021@gmail.com for the link to join them. They are studying “Missing Pieces” by Jennifer Rothschild
“Does God care? Is He fair? Is He even there? Although you may know all the right answers, they don’t always feel right. Explore these and other questions in this realistic look at the messy, mysterious uncertainties of faith. God’s ways don’t always make sense, but He is trustworthy. Come close to Him. Trust Him more than your feelings. God will reveal Himself and fill in your missing pieces.”
You can purchase the workbook here.
***DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY? THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE TO YOU TO STUDY WITH A SMALL GROUP OR ALONE. THERE ARE DVDS AND LEADERS GUIDES. CHECK IT OUT! ***
Moms in Prayer (MIP)
If you are interested in praying for your children or grandchildren, please contact Karen Verhoog at NewJersey@momsinprayer.org. MIP at HGC is working on days and times they will be meeting together and would love for you to join them!