PARENTING 101
Learning How to Raise Incredible Teenagers

Are you a mother of a middle schooler or high schooler, or will you be one soon?  Now is the time to get prepared with the many issues you will face in parenting a teenager by signing up for Operation SPIRIT's Parenting 101 class to be held at CBC. This is an eight week class and includes a very enlightening 30-minute video each week followed by discussion.  Topics include:  Four things parents can do today to protect their teens;  Signs and symptoms of an unhealthy teen;  Why schools cannot raise kids;  Managing the internet;  and Seven common traps parents fall into.  Childcare is provided, so all moms can come and learn.  Call Rachael Roy at 243-0673 with questions.

Childcare provided

GREAT TRUTHS OF THE BIBLE

This is an exciting adventure into the Word of God.  You will learn about the basic doctrines of our faith.  This is very important for every believer to know.  This study is intended for the lay person to learn more about the Scriptures and build confidence in the truth of all Scripture.  You will also grow spiritually by consuming the "meat of the Word".  This study will be done in multiple sessions, but you can attend as many as you like.

SHARING CHRIST WITH WOMEN

"How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"  (Romans 10:15).  Have you ever desired to share your faith with boldness?  Have you ever wondered what unbelievers are thinking?  If so, this class is for you!  Based on the Scriptures contained in 2 Corinthians 3-5, this study will challenge you that you are adequate for the task of sharing Christ that God has called you to!  This study will also deal with the practical side of how to share your faith, how to pray for the lost, and how to lead others into having an authentic relationship with Christ.

Childcare must be registered for by Sunday, March 2, 2008

Boundaries
by:  Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Dr. Henry Cloud writes: "God created us to be free, and to act responsibly with our freedom.  He wanted us to be in control of ourselves, and to have a good existence.  He was behind that idea all along.  But as we all know, we misused our freedom and as a result, lost it.  And the big fruit of this loss of freedom was the loss of self-control. We have felt the results of that ever since in a wide variety of misery.  Consider a few of the alternatives to self-control:  Controlling relationships where people try to control each other, faith that is practiced out of guilt and drudgery instead of freedom and love, the replacement of love as a motivator with guild, anger and fear instead, the inability to gain control of our own behavior and solve problems in our lives.  These are to name a few.  So, it is now no wonder why the need for Boundaries was felt so deeply.  It talked about something so dear to the heart of God that He says it was one of the motivators for the sacrifice of Christ Himself:  "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.  Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Gal. 5:1).  Jesus died to set us free:  from sin, from the devil, from the world around us."

This study is based on this book that has sold over 2 million copies.  If you find yourself living a life that seems out of control, having people take advantage of you, having trouble saying no or hearing no, being disappointed with God because of unanswered prayers, this study will help you grow to be who the Bible says you are to be and how God designed you to be.  This is a life-changing 9-week study where you will learn healthy, godly boundaries!  Included will be a book, workbook, participant's guide, and DVDs.  You will view a DVD, have discussion, do in-class activities or responses to the video, and do several hours of homework each week.

Childcare must be registered for by February 19, 2008

CHILDCARE
Children must be registered so we can hire childcare workers.  Please be appreciative of these
caregivers who are lovingly watching over your little ones.