COMBINED CLASSES at 9:30am in the Auditorium:
August 29: Ray Guy
September 5: Ray Guy
Jeromy Hunter
Room A2
RISE stands for Recovery Intersecting Spiritual Experience.
This semester, we will continue our conversations about
following Jesus and living out our faith authentically. All are welcome - even if this Spring is your first time to attend a class - we’d love to have you!
Jono Blackwell
Library - 701
In his book, My Search for Prayers Satan Hates, Steve Hemphill
writes “The battle between the Kingdom of Light and the
kingdom of darkness is fought through prayers. When we pray,
things happen in the unseen. Satan’s plans against us are
thwarted through prayer. Disease and pain are affected by
prayer. Death is delayed through prayer. Prayer in the seen
literally affects the events in the unseen and the plans of the
King. Satan wants you to neglect prayer and doubt it’s power
because it’s so powerful...the disciples asked [Jesus] to teach
them to pray because they understood that connection
between prayer and true power. It’s very real.”
During our time together, we will discuss how our perspective on spiritual warfare influences our approach to prayer and how we can use prayer to harness a power that only God has to offer in order to push back against the attacks of the evil one.
Jerry Morgan
Room 603
Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Jesus healed many afflictions and
diseases. Raised Lazarus from the dead. Cast out demons. But
of all the things his disciples witnessed, they ask him to teach
them to pray. In response to that question, he gave them a
prayer. Join us as we dig deep into the meaning of this prayer
and the transformation that can come from the understanding
and practice of the Lord’s Prayer.
Kyle Wade
Hali Project Room - 401
am not sure I believe in this whole ‘christianity’ thing anymore.
Seriously, am I really supposed to believe a Jew from the middle
east was God and he resurrected from the dead to save me
from my sins? Isn’t that a bit naïve in a 21st century world
where science has disproved Christianity? Besides, look at all
the hurt the church has caused through the centuries. Am I
really supposed to believe the Bible with all the anti-women,
anti-gay, paternal, slavery-endorsing mess you read in there? If
your God is so good, why is this world such a mess and if he is
so loving, why would he send anyone to hell?
These are just a few of the questions I hear on a regular basis from friends who are wrestling with faith. Some of these friends would call themselves atheist or agnostic. Others would simply say they don’t care anymore. Yet, many are with those who have grown up in the church and come to realize they just have never really wrestled with the questions that our kids are sure to encounter. I think we need a safe place to engage these questions. Come join us.
Kyle Wade
Room 506
Each week a team from SW prays over the church. Our desire is
to put God at the center of our lives and invite Him to use this
body to bring Him Glory. We meet on Sundays. The first Sunday
of the month we meet from 2:00-4:00pm for an extended time
of prayer and learning. Every remaining Sunday, we meet at
8:30am to pray. We would love to have you join us!
Sundays, 12:00-1:00pm
Library - 701
This group is for the family and friends of those currently or
formerly struggling with substance abuse. This is a great
opportunity to find a supportive community as we learn to love
well.
Jeromy & Jamie Hunter
Wednesdays
6:30-8:00 - Room A-2
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery
program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of
any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community
and freedom from the issues that are controlling our lives.
Elise Hairston
Wednesdays, Sept 8-Oct 27
6:30-8:00 - Room 601
Elijah emerged as the voice of unapologetic truth during a time
of national crisis and moral decline. His ministry was marked by
tenacious faith and holy fire—the same kind you will need in
order to remain steadfast in our current culture. Join trusted
Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer for a fresh look at Elijah and the
difficult choices of obedience that kept him anchored,
sharpened his faith, broadened his impact, and invited heaven’s
fire to fall. We will be using Priscilla’s book, which you may
purchase from us for $15. Please register for this class here.
Ryan Porche
Wednesdays, Sept 8-Oct 20
6:30-7:30pm - Room 603
We want to build a life that matters, but often what matters is
hard to see. For most of us, we are overwhelmed by too many
demands - creating fertile ground for resentment. Am I
becoming the man I want to be? How does our faith help us
navigate the seasons of life? Want to know what the seven
questions are? Come join our conversation!
Brad & Karen Thompson
Wednesdays
7:00pm - Hali Project Room
Designed for developmentally delayed adults, Zacchaeus’
Place is our Wednesday night gathering where each week we
have a Bible lesson, we sing happy birthday to anyone celebrating, and we have a prayer time that is second to none
at Southwest. These days, we’re meeting at Snack Pak to serve
together in the fight against hunger. If you’d like to experience
the joy found in this class along with making some new friends,
we would love to have you join us!
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
12:00-1:00pm - Library - 701
This recovery group is open for anyone currently or formerly
struggling with substance abuse. It is a safe place to find
supportive community on the road to recovery.
Scott Walker
Thursdays
7:00-8:00pm - Library - 701
Every Thursday, we have an open recovery meeting with a
speaker and a chip ceremony. This event is open for anyone
struggling with an addiction of any kind.
Birth - Kindergarten: free childcare available on Wednesday evenings: 6:30-8:00, Sept 8 - Nov 17, in Kids Village
1st - 4th Grade: class on Wednesday evenings: 6:30-7:30 (can stay until 8:00), Sept 8 - Nov 17, in Club 513