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Explorers


 

an adult sunday school class of various ages

 

 


 

 

The Explorer's mission is to expand the Kingdom of God one person at a time by filling the "empty chair."  (We add an extra chair to each group session to remind us of our mission.)

 

 

The current curriculum is the Message of Paul series:  taking on tough issues.

 

 

 


The Message of Paul series
taking on tough issues
 
A Study of Integrity based on 1 Corinthians

Paul wrote a tough letter to a tough audience - quarreling believers at the church in Corinth.  Taking on Tough Issues practically addresses important themes for living together in a life of integrity.  Engage in lively discussions as a group on real-life issues such as cliques in the church, wisdom, power plays, marriage, sexual immorality, discipline, worship, spiritual gifts, love, and our hope in the resurrection.
 

 

 


 
Each group session, enhanced through PowerPoint presentation, consists of "Ice-Breaker" questions, Bible study, and caring time:
 
 
Ice-Breaker   Questions designed to warm the group and to build understanding about the other group members.
 
 
 
Bible Study   The heart of the session is the reading and examination of the Bible.  The bible study questions are open, discover questions that lead to further inquiry.  Reference notes are provided to give everyone a "level playing field."  The emphasis is on understanding what the Bible says and applying the truth to real life.  The questions for each session build.
 
 
Caring Time   All study should point us to actions.  Each session ends with prayer and direction in caring for the needs of the group members.

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