Eastertide Study – Sundays following worship
The Third Day: Living the Resurrection
by Tom Berlin
Beginning April 7, join us after worship in Room 21 for a six-week study of The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by United Methodist Bishop Tom Berlin. In The Third Day, Berlin uses his gifts of storytelling and understanding of the scriptures to connect us to the experiences of several individuals around Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than loss. We will join Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they feel the despair of losing Jesus and the surprise and joy that awaits them in the resurrection. This study traces events around these characters, along with Paul and the disciples at Emmaus, and how the resurrection transforms their lives.
Each session will be 45 to 60 minutes. To sign up for the study and to get a copy of the book, contact Terry Bolender at tbolender@kentmethodist.com. (Note: As a group we will negotiate the date for the final session of this study so that we do not meet on Mothers’ Day.
Philippians Study with Brian Grassley
Starting Sunday, April 21, from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Pastor Brian Grassley will lead a class, “The Joy of Knowing Jesus, A Study of Philippians from the Serendipity Bible,” beginning Sunday, April 21st. The class will meet for eight weekly sessions from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Let us know if you need child care. The class is limited to 15 participants. If you're interested, send an email to briangrassley@msn.com.
Young Adult Small Group
Pastor Jim and Sandra are hosting a 20-Somethings Young Adult Small Group at their home on Sundays at 6 p.m. Each week, we’ve averaged 15 Young Adults who come for dinner and then stay for conversation, learning, and fun with friends. This is a post-high school group for anyone who would like to meet other Christians, grow in faith, and share good food at the table. This group is open to everyone. Come join us. Bring your friends. Text Pastor Jim (206-715-1801) today to let him know that you’ll be there next week! In April, we have a movie night. Then, we’ll begin a Bible study of the power of resurrection to change our lives. Here’s our schedule… (general@kentmethodist.com.)
April 7th – Movie Night
April 14th – Mary Margdalene
April 21st – Simon Peter
April 28th - Thomas
Find Your Place in a Small Discipleship Group
Jesus showed us the importance of small groups – he was leading one 2,000 years ago. His small group consisted of 12 men (and women as well!). Jesus did life with the disciples. They interacted together so frequently that he referred to them as family.
A Small Discipleship Group is a group of people who come together regularly to care for one another, grow in faith together, and encourage one another. You will develop relationships with others who share a common goal of growing in relationship with Jesus and making disciples. Through a Small Discipleship Group, you will experience a grace-filled setting that balances intentional study and prayer with opportunities for fun, fellowship, and service. You are invited to join any of the groups listed, or if you would like to be part of a group that meets at another time, contact Terry Bolender for assistance in starting a new D-Group.
You’ll be encouraged to live out a life of discipleship by:
Loving God through worship and loving neighbors
Sharing your faith and your story with others in ways that bring others to Christ
Serving to build up others within the church and in our community
Growing in faith with others in the group
These Discipleship groups are ready to welcome you!
-
Second and Fourth Mondays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Their meetings are hybrid (in person at the charch nd on Zoom). Their study for the rest of this year will be The Big Picture—Seeing God's Dream for Your Life by Jevon and Nicole Caldwell-Gross.
-
Weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am in Room 21 at the church. We are studying Bad Girls of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them by Liz Curtis Higgs. New people are welcome at any time!
-
Wednesday every other week of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Room 21. The new study is The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin.
More Information
Call the church office at (253) 852-3900 or email us below to find the group that's right for you!