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Unit 1 We Remember Moses

Psalm 77:11, CEBBut I will remember the LORD’S deeds; yes, I will remember yourwondrous acts from times long past.

Unit 2 We Remember God’s People

Psalm 100:5, CEBBecause the LORD is good, his loyal love lasts forever; his faithfulness lastsgeneration after generation.

God is with me when I need help.

God is with me in times of change.

Fall 2012

Session 1: THE BASKET BOATExodus 1:8-14; Exodus 2:1-10

Session 6: IN THE WILDERNESSExodus 15:22–17:7

Session 3: MOSES AND THE PHARAOHExodus 5:1–13:9

Session 8: A HOUSE FOR GODExodus 25:1–31:15; 35:4–40:38

Session 2: GOD SPEAKS TO MOSESExodus 2:11-30 (11-12, 15-17); Exodus 3:1-20

Session 7: THE TEN COMMANDMENTSExodus 19:1–20:21

Session 4: CROSSING THE SEAExodus 13:17–14:29

Session 9: GOD CHOOSES JOSHUADeuteronomy 31:1-2, 7-8, 23; Joshua 1:1-9

Session 5: MIRIAM CELEBRATESExodus 15:1-21

Unit 1 Peaceable Kingdom

Isaiah 11:6, CEB And a little child will lead them.

Unit 2 Living in the Kingdom

Matthew 6:10, CEBBring in your kingdom so that your will is done on earth as it’s done in heaven.

God’s Son came into the world as a child to offer me peace.

Jesus teaches me how God wants me to live.

Session 1: ISAIAHIsaiah 11:6-9

Session 6: JOHN BAPTIZES JESUSMatthew 3:1-6, 13-17

Session 3: MARY AND JOSEPHLuke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-24

Session 8: BIRDS OF THE AIRMatthew 6:25-34

Session 2: ELIZABETH AND ZECHARIAHLuke 1:5-25, 57-63

Session 7: THE LORD’S PRAYERMatthew 6:5-13

Session 4: BIRTH/SHEPHERDSLuke 2:1-20

Session 9: THE GOLDEN RULEMatthew 7:12

Session 5: THE WISE MENMatthew 2:1-12

Unit 3 Stories of the Kingdom

Luke 10:27, CEBYou must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, withall your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.

Jesus teaches me what God’s kingdom is like.

Session 10: THE SOWER AND THE SEEDSLuke 8:4-15

Session 12: THE LOST SHEEPLuke 15:3-7

Session 11: GOOD SAMARITANLuke 10:25-37

Session 13: THE FORGIVING FATHERLuke 15:11-32

WINTER 2012–13

Session 11: CROSSING THE JORDANJoshua 3:1-17; 4:1-24

Session 12: JERICHO (THANKSGIVING)Joshua 6:1-27

Session 13: CHOOSE GODJoshua 24:1-28

Unit 3 We Remember God’s Promised LandI can choose to serve and obey God.

Session 10: SPIES IN CANAANJoshua 2:1-24

Joshua 24:24, CEBWe will serve the LORD our God and will obey him.

With Grow, Proclaim, Serve! your children will come to know the wonders of God’s love with

lessons that cover the Bible over a three-year period.This chart details the Bible stories covered in year one.

Ages 3–10

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H O M E R & C H A R L I C E F I N C KM U S I C L E C T U R E S H I P


Hannah Terry (left) joins partners in ministry, Lindsey and Daniel Heathcock.

BY HANNAH TERRY AND DANIEL AND LINDSEY HEATHCOCK


Sundays @ 6:00 pmDisciple i: Survey of Old and New TestamentsTravel through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation with daily Bible reading and class time that includes a DVD lesson and discussion.

■ Duration: 32 weeks, starting September 9 ■ Leader: Steve Ewing ■ Location: W203 ■ Cost: $40

Tuesdays @ 7:00 pmInvitation to RomansA short-term Bible study of the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans.

■ Duration: 8 weeks, starting September 11 ■ Leaders: Rev. Romonica Malone-Wardley ■ Location: 102 ■ Cost: $12

Wednesdays @ 7:00 amMen’s Breakfast and Bible StudyA study and fellowship time on the 101 Most Powerful Verses in the Bible.

■ Duration: throughout the year ■ Leader: Eric Brown ■ Location: Servery ■ Cost: free

Wednesdays @ 6:30 pmGenesis for YouthWednesday night Bible study for youth will begin at the beginning! Junior and senior high students are invited to walk through Genesis.

■ Duration: 13 weeks, starting September 5 ■ Leader: Cody Cruise ■ Location: H24 ■ Cost: free

Wednesdays @ noon or 7:00 pmGood Books That Grow Our DiscipleshipExplore two classic books of the Christian faith: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and Life Together: An Exploration of Christian Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

■ Duration: 9 weeks, starting September 12 ■ Leader: Rev. Tommy Williams ■ Location: 102 ■ Cost: $20 for the 2 books

Thursdays @ 9:15 am Community Bible StudyInterdenominational study on the Gospel of John hosted at Westbury UMC with corresponding children’s Bible study and childcare.

■ Duration: 34 weeks, starting September 6 ■ Leader: Contact Jana Kincannon ■ Location: Parlor ■ Cost: $35

TBD Covenant Discipleship GroupsAre you interested in a being a part of a home small group? Covenant Groups consist of committed Christian disciples who are praying and supporting one another along their faith journeys. Each group has a facilitator/host home and sets their own schedule once they assemble. In addition to the Bible, one core book will be Praying with John Wesley by David deSilva. You will be contacted with details should you express interest in being a part of a Covenant Group this fall.

Note: Childcare is available upon request for groups held at the church.

Name: ______________________________

Email: ______________________________

Phone: (_______) _____________________

Choose one or more small groups in which you plan to participate this fall:

❒ Sundays @ 6:00 pm (starts Sept. 9, $40) DISCIPLE I: Old and New Testaments

❒ Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm (starts Sept. 11, $12) Invitation to Romans

❒ Wednesdays @ 7:00 am (ongoing, free) Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study

❒ Wednesdays @ noon (starts Sept. 12, $20) Good Books That Grow Discipleship

❒ Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm (starts Sept. 5, free) Genesis for Youth

❒ Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm (starts Sept. 12, $20)

Good Books That Grow Discipleship

❒ Thursdays @ 9:15 am (starts Sept. 6, $35) Community Bible Study

❒ TBA (starts this fall, free) Covenant Discipleship Groups

Total amount due: __________

Please bring cash or a check (made out to Westbury UMC) to the church office, or remit payment to your group’s leader on or before the first day of class.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Paid by: ❒ Cash ❒ Check #_______

Date: _______

Fall 2012 Small Group Registration

Detach and return this form with payment to the church office or mail it to: Westbury UMC, 5200 Willowbend Blvd, Houston, TX 77096

Deadline: Sept. 2, 2012

Fall 2012 Small Groups

United Methodist Church Westbury



5200 Willowbend Blvd.Houston, Texas 77096-5298

Main Office: 713-723-0175WestburyUMC.org

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