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ADULTS, HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, ELEMENTARY & NURSERY
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One thing that will strike you as you read the Bible is how often it talks
about the importance of our minds, of knowledge and of seeking
wisdom. God is a thinking, reasoning, rational God, and we share
that trait as people who bear His image. Ideas matter. What we think
about shapes what we believe, and what we believe will ultimately
shape who we become.
Genuine transformation can only happen at the heart level, but
our minds are the gateway to our hearts. This is why we are invited
throughout the Bible to “set our minds on things above” (Col. 3:2). The
truth matters. The truth is what sets people free. There’s a reason that
Satan is first and foremost a great Liar.
LifeShaping at FCC is our opportunity to train our minds, and therefore
our hearts, in the Truth—across the entire spectrum of Christian
maturity and across every life stage and need. This happens through
classroom discussion and interaction with our peers, personal study
during the week, and equipping one another to care for each other
in community. It is not simply a transfer of information. We teach to
transform hearts through study. Our goal is to be shaping our lives to
look more like Jesus.
Please consider joining us in one of the many opportunites that we
have available. Join us as we pursue Christ-likeness together.
“But that is not the way you learned Christ! – assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” Ephesians 4:20-24
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Tim PrincePastor for Missional Community
Welcome to LifeShaping!Our goal in this more structured discipleship envirionment is equip Faith Community Church to grow as disciples and to disciple others outside of the classroom.
Our primary classes run on Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 am, but at times we will seek to extend our training to other days and locations in order to help equip our community.
If you are new to LifeShaping, we hope that this guide is helpful for you. If you are a seasoned participant, we hope that this serves you as an encouragement that we are pursuing Jesus Christ and His Kingdom Mission.
Tim Prince is leading our efforts to enhance FCC’s Sunday education hour as a place for both growth and training that reaches every age spectrum. FCC desires for this structured learning to help us love Jesus better, and help empower us to go out into our community with the love of Christ.
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FALL DURING AWANA | ADULTS
CLASS GUIDE
CONFERENCEROOM
WEDNESDAY!THE MEANING OF MARRIAGE
As we continue to highlight the family, it comes in order that a healthy biblical marriage is foundational. Keller’s book teaches us to face the complexities of commitment with the wisdom of God.
Look for more information in the Sunday Worship Folder
LOCATION: FCC Conference Room, 777 Carmichael Rd.
This class is being hosted during Awana to help make our training accessible as we
partner with families in ministry.
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INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
FALL - STARTS SEPT 28 | ADULTS + HIGH SCHOOL
This class is designed to introduce you to inductive Bible study. The goal is that by the end of the class, you would know how to pick up a passage of Scripture and discover its meaning. This class will be an excellent introduction to the Scriptures for anyone who is new to Bible study and will equip you to be a better student of God’s Word.
9 AM
BIBLICAL PARENTING
12 WEEKS - STARTS SEPT 28 | ADULTS
One of our greatest desires as a church is to equip one another to raise our kids in a way that lines up with Biblical principles. The world is full of opinions about what our kids need. Our hope is to bring clarity in the midst of many competing voices. The Biblical Parenting course is for parents, grandparents and for people who want to play an important part in the lives of young children.
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See Page 9 for a Mapof the Classrooms and Building.
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GOD’S STORY - THE OLD TESTAMENT
FALL - STARTS SEPT 28 | HIGH SCHOOL
For grades 9-12, this is a study that helps students understand that Christ fulfilled the Old Testament’s teachings. The Gospel Project for Students helps teens develop a bigger perspective of Scripture and how the gospel of Jesus Christ ties it all together. Every week, in every passage, students will encounter the gospel through the in-depth study of biblical theology, missions, and the grand narrative of Scripture.
11 AM
HOW PEOPLE CHANGE
FALL - STARTS SEPT 28 | ADULTS + HIGH SCHOOL
What does it take for lasting change to take root in your life? If you’ve ever tried, failed, and wondered why, you need How People Change. If you want to be better equipped to teach others to follow Jesus, then you need to consider this course. If you are a part of a Missional Community, you should consider taking this course as well. This class explains the biblical pattern for change in a clear, practical way you can apply to the challenges of daily life. You will see how God is at work to make you the person you were created to be, and that powerful, loving, redemptive relationship is at the heart of all positive change you experience.
11 AM
DOCTRINES OF GRACE
FALL - STARTS SEPT 28 | ADULTS
A study of the biblical texts that reveal Scripture’s view of the human condition, and of the grace extended by God, in the context of redemption. The class follows the outline of the five points of Calvinism to illuminate the biblical distinctions. Hopefully, you will be humbled as you gain an understanding of the hopelessness of the human condition and stunned, and moved to worship, by the merciful initiative taken by a sovereign God.
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If you have any questions about our Middle School or High School LifeShaping program or curriculum, please contact:
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See Page 9 for a Mapof the Classrooms and Building.
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FALL & SPRING - STARTS SEPT 28 | COMBINED 6TH & 7TH
Abiding in Jesus challenges junior high students to know Jesus as the Savior and Satisfier of their souls. Inspired by John 15, youth are taught that abiding in Jesus leads to trusting Him in all life’s situations and bearing spiritual fruit in Him.
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11 AMTEACH ME YOUR WAYS
FALL & SPRING - STARTS SEPT 28 | 8TH GRADE
By studying salvation and the Sermon on the Mount, this study encourages students to surrender to Jesus in salvation and submit their minds, hearts, and wills to His way in obedience.
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MIDDLE SCHOOLLifeShapingMiddle School Classes are offered during the
11 AM Service ONLY
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If you have any questions about our Kids LifeShaping program or curriculum, please contact:
Brigitte [email protected]
Kids LifeShaping
The ABC’s of Go d1st Using the alphabet as a framework for teaching the attributes of God, this study explores the delight that God has in Himself as the source, means and purpose of all things.
Fa ithful to Al l His Promises2nd God’s promises are gifts to the believer. The challenge of the Christian life is not to simply know the promises of God, but to place unshakable confidence in them. This study teaches children that God’s character is trustworthy; therefore, His promises are true and reliable.
Fight the Go o d Fight4&5thChristians must be fighters: that is, fighters in the battle for faith! This study identifies various battlegrounds of temptation, and equips children with strategies for fighting against sin. They are encouraged to fuel their faith in God by remembering that strength, help, and victory are assured in Christ.
All children ages K-5 begin each week with children’s worship time: singing songs, focusing on a message and praying together. Students then move into their classrooms where they focus on the “Desiring God” curriculum developed for their specific age group.
*All Kids Classes meet in the Community Room
He Ha s Spoken by His S onK The New Testament beautifully unfolds the wonder and power of Jesus Christ. This curriculum explores the greatness of God in Christ by noting key themes found chronologically throughout the New Testament.
How Maj estic is Your Name3rd The names of God are wonderful revelations of His majestic character. This study presents the Hebrew names of God in the Old Testament and the names of Christ and the Holy Spirit in the New Testament.
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Nursery (0-1 year): Infants & CrawlersThe caregiver to child ratio is 1 to 2 in this room and is for children from birth to walking. A separate room is available for sleeping babies and for use by nursing moms.
Nursery (1-2 years): ToddlersThe caregiver to child ratio is 1 to 4 in this room. It is intended for children who are walking well to 24 months. A variety of toys and activities are offered. Snacks are provided unless otherwise specified.
Lifeshaping: 2-year-old ClassThe caregiver to child ratio is 1 to 7. This room provides free play, structured biblical curriculum, related craft, snack time and large group games and activities. This is the young child’s first taste of “teacher-guided activity.” We encourage learning to share and being kind to each other!
Lifeshaping: 3-year-old ClassThe teacher to child ratio is 1 to 7. This room provides free play, structured biblical curriculum, related craft, snack time and large group games and activities. Learning how to play with others is important. This class includes more teacher-guided structure.
Lifeshaping 4- & 5-year-old ClassThrough teacher-guided “Desiring God” curriculum, these children begin the journey of discovering who God is together! Classes meet Sunday during 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services throughout the school year.
Children’s ChurchThis ministry is offered when there is no Lifeshaping classes. It is for 4- and 5-year-olds in Rooms 14 & 15 and runs concurrently with the 11 a.m. worship service. The ministry is primarily in the summer months, but also on holidays when there is no Lifeshaping class.
Contact:Karen [email protected]
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Kindergarten
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4th & 5th GradeBoys
4th & 5th GradeGirls
Map of Classrooms
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Our Vision is to see Christ...Tranforming Individuals and Families
Renewing Neighborhoods and the ValleyEmpowering Local and Global Missional Leaders
Visit us atWWW.FCCHUDSON.COMto learn more about our other
programs and offerings at
777 Carmichael Rd.Hudson, WI 54016
Office & Training Center944 Carmichael Rd.
Hudson, WI 54016
[email protected]: 715-386-4070