Cooper School of Discipleship - Current Courses
Cooper School 2012 Spring Classes
Brown Bag Book Club
Join this thoughtful, multigenerational women’s book club that meets once a week and reads a wide range of spiritually inspired books. Lively discussions and fellowship are always a part of the experience. Join the book club any time. Come and bring your lunch! Current and upcoming books include: Leap Over a Wall by Eugene Paterson; Just Choose Happiness by Nell Mohney; and Just Like Jesus by Max Lucado.
When: Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m., ongoing
Leader: Linda Taylor
Course Fee: None, but you buy your own book (usually $15.00 or less)
Registration not required
Disciple I, The Old Testament
This 16-week course is an introduction to the Old Testament through an in-depth study beginning with the creation stories in Genesis and ending with the people waiting for a Savior. Participants will experience not only the word of God, but also see ways in which they can become better disciples as they live out their faith journey.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 17-May 8
Leader: Carol French and Teal Lang
Course Fee: $18.00
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Lunch with Mark
The portrait of Jesus we find in Mark is one of a powerful man, confident in his choices, but thoroughly trusting in God even as he faces persecution and ultimately death. Those who struggle in their discipleship are comforted to read in Mark’s gospel how even Jesus’ followers so often fail to understand the depth and breadth of Jesus’ power and authority. Mark’s words are an encouragement to uncertain disciples of all ages. Share lunch together and discuss this Gospel of encouragement in this six-week study.
When: Sundays, noon-1:30 p.m., Feb. 5-Mar. 7
Leader: Rev. Dick Wilson
Course Fee: Donation for lunch
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Christian Yoga
A proper Christian life involves care not only for the soul, but also for the body so that we may honor our Creator. In this 13-week gentle yoga class, stretch and tone with deep breathing as well as learn relaxation techniques to release stress. No experience required. All levels are welcome. Enrollment is for the entire series, not individual classes; course fee is due at first class. Additional days of the week will be added as need arises.
Evening Classes
When: Winter Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jan. 4-Mar. 7
Spring Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mar. 21-May 3
Course Fee: $80
Morning Classes
When: Winter Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Jan. 5-Mar. 8
Spring Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Mar. 28, April 11, 25 and May 9, Thursdays, April 5, 19, and May 13, 17
Course Fee: $64
If you sign up for both Wednesdays and Thursdays, you'll be doing yoga once a week. You can register for just Thursdays if Wednesdays don't work for you and vice-versa.
Leader: Cherry Fowler
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Parables: Stories for Life in God's World
Step into an in-depth exploration of the parables of Jesus and their varied meanings, and discover applications for a life of faith today. In this 7-session Kerygma series study, participants will discover fresh perspectives in these timeless words, to enrich faith and deepen discipleship.
When: Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., Feb. 1-Mar. 14
Leaders: Tricia Carroll
Course Fee: $16
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Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
Did you know that there are over 800 scriptures regarding personal finance? Financial Peace University teaches stewardship - how to manage 100% of what God has given. Through this 13-week course taught by Dave Ramsey via DVD, congregation members are equipped with a biblically-based accountability of managing their resources.
When: Sundays, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 22-April 22
Leaders: TBD
Course Fee: Cost of kit per family
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Gospeled Lives, a Lenten study
An encounter with the living Christ demands a response. In Gospeled Lives, John Indermark shares the lives of those who heard Jesus speak a word about their life in stories from the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. During these six weeks, we will use daily devotional readings followed by a weekly group meeting to see how our lives are gospeled today.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 29-April 4
Leader: Rev. Dick Wilson
Course Fee: $15
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