What
causes a person to react with unrighteous anger when wronged? What's the difference
between the person who complains and one who finds contentment? What creates more
wrinkles than the best cream can remove? Can you fill in the blank? It's attitude.
Is it possible that God won't change our circumstance until we change our attitude.
Is it even a greater possibility that our attitude will change our circumstance?
Beginning
on April 11th, we will begin an exciting, energetic and changing video series
called, "Lord, Change My Attitude." With Bible in hand, James MacDonald
will walk us out of the wilderness attitudes of complaining, coveting, criticizing,
rebellion and doubt and into the attitudes of the Promise Land. Could your marriage
be renewed if your attitude was changed? Might your testimony for Christ shine
brighter if your attitude was brighter?
This
study will take place on Sunday evening at Odessa Bible Church beginning on April
11th. Class will be from 5:30-7:00 and books cost $15 per couple or person. Please
sign up early so we can be sure to purchase enough books. Sign
up by contacting Debra Lewis or this
next Sunday on the communications card.
LifeLine
Groups are the small group ministry of Odessa Bible Church. They form the core
of how we build relationships, make disciples and teach doctrinal truths. Through
these groups we can build a healthy, vibrant and fruity church. Whether we’re
studying Romans or learning how the latest blockbuster can be used to share the
Gospel, our desire is to produce fruit that is glorifying to God.
Imagine
being a 20 something young married sitting next to a Senior adult who just celebrated
his 60th anniversary. Do you think you might be able to learn something from each
other? Or being a Senior adult who feels that all your friends are sick and dying
and then coming to a class and getting to know a 30 something couple. Think just
maybe you might come away with some added energy? Or maybe a single adult who
has the opportunity to get to know a widow or widower. What an opportunity!
We
do and that is why at Odessa Bible we have classes full of all ages. In so doing,
older men are able to know the younger men. Older women are able to influence
younger women. We learn from each other and in so doing, the Body of Christ remains
united, healthy and growing.
This
type of learning is essential in the Christian experience. When we separate our
generations, the unintended consequence is a church that is age divided. Our desire
is to put both groups in one room and allow them to learn from and better understand
one another.
Are
you looking for a place where you can interrupt, question and chase any rabbit
trail of your liking? Then you will find it in the "Challengers" class.
Taught by Jim McCutcheon, this class is geared for dialogue. Often times they'll
start in John and end up in Isaiah simply because somebody had a question. Once
that question is asked the fun begins. You're free to challenge but be warned,
you might just be challenged yourself. Challenged to modify your habit, reorganize
your priorities or reconsider your thinking. With grace and love always at the
heart, any good examination of scripture will result in affirmation or conviction.
Do something unique this Sunday and visit the "Challengers" class.
Come and learn how deep and how wide the Savior's love is for you. Class meets
at 9:30 sharp. There is too much to cover to start late.
Who:
Anyone When: Sunday Mornings Time: 9:30-10:30 Teacher:
Jim McCutcheon
Murphy/Herndon
Class Time: 9:30am
Day: Sunday Morning
This
class is filled with discussion, laughter, prayer and fun. Craig Herndon and James
Murphy are great teachers and the discussion is lite but meaningful. They are
tackling the book of I Corinthians and having a great time discussing spiritual
gifts, marriage, love, and so much more. Join them this next week! We promise
no one will single you out, ask you to pray or read. They'll just enjoy your presence.
Who:
Anyone When: Sunday Mornings Time: 9:30-10:30 Teacher:
James Murphy and Craig Herndon
Structure
This
class is filled with discussion, laughter, prayer and fun. Craig Herndon and James
Murphy are great teachers and the discussion is lite but meaningful. They are
tackling the book of I Corinthians and having a great time discussing spiritual
gifts, marriage, love, and so much more. Join them this next week! We promise
no one will single you out, ask you to pray or read. They'll just enjoy your presence.