First Church of God

just for joy is non-denominational Bible study with women of all ages and stages of life...offering something for everyone looking to grow spiritually through God's Word. No matter where you are in your journey of faith, this is a place to meet new faces and invite your friends. Various options are offered each quarter throughout the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Just for Joy is a great place to connect to God and others.

just for kids On Wednesday mornings, Just for Joy offers the very special program: Just for Kids. Specially designed for nursery through Kindergarten, it is a great place for children to sing, learn a Bible lesson each week and wrap themselves in the hearts of the volunteer staff who love your kids! This program is offered free of charge to moms attending Just for Joy but space is limited so be sure to register your preschooler before the quarter begins.

WINTER 2012

Wednesday AM begins January 11 - March 28, 9:15-11:15am
Wednesday PM begins January 11 - April 25, 6:30-8pm
Saturday AM begins January 14  - March 10, 9-11am

Please register by January 8, 2012. Registration deadline for childcare is also Jan 8. (Walk-ins are not accepted for childcare.)

Marriage Study: A Marriage Study for Women | Wed AM | 9:15-11:15am

Through this intensely practical, God-focused study that is packed with Scripture, wives of all ages will be convicted in a positive and motivating way to examine their attitudes about love and marriage as they relate to truth in God's Word.Most marriage books, classes and seminars are designed for couples. What makes this study so unique is that it is designed for a woman to complete on her own regardless of the interest (or lack of interest) of her husband.But what one husband said was, "from my wife taking this marriage study it unwrapped the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. With Godly counsel straight from the Bible, she changed her attitude towards our marriage and towards me. Our communication is better, our companionship is sweeter, and our lives are walking more closely together into our future in God's hands. This study has radically enhanced our marriage!"

We can try and do it all – or – we can do what matters! In this unique video-based Bible study, Shaunti Feldhahn shows women how to have balance, peace, and joy by discovering God’s blueprint for our lives, based on the season of our lives. She identifies what that means by exploring our hearts, our relationships, our challenges, and the gifts and personalities God gave us. The “Life Ready Woman” will equip each women to: experience more of life with less regret, minimize stress, find clear direction about God’s priorities, bring Biblical balance to life, discover clarity in relationships-including with God and men, and develop a personal plan for life. This class will meet for 8 sessions.

In this examination of the "man after God's own heart," David will delight and disappoint you. You will want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. If you've ever experienced doubts, temptations, loss, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, this study is for you. This study will be offered by viewing the 60 minute DVD one week with a brief follow up discussion and then the following week using the 90 minute class time for homework discussion. This 10 week study will be done over the winter and spring session.

Life comes at us in such a way that it can leave us feeling inadequate and overwhelmed. We try so hard to find answers, companionship, satisfaction, and peace but no matter what we do, it is never enough. This study will take you through the book of Colossians as you learn that Jesus is enough, and all that is needed to get you through. This class will meet for 10 sessions.

James, Jesus' own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple with Beth Moore's study of James. And, in the process, learn how you can put your own faith into action. This class will meet for 8 sessions.