Fall is here! Has your church reserved a study from Discovery Place? It’s not too late to do so!
The following studies are not new, but come highly recommended, and we have multiple copies of all of these.
Christian: It’s Not What You Think, by Andy Stanley. What does it mean to be a Christian? Ask 100 people that question and you are likely to get 100 different answers. One reason people have such difficulty defining what a Christian should be is that the Bible never gives a definition. The followers of Jesus did not refer to themselves as Christians; it was a label placed on them from the outside. The early believers called themselves disciples, and the Bible is very clear in defining what a disciple looks like. In this eight-session DVD study, Andy Stanley challenges us to change the name and reputation of Christianity by becoming a group of followers characterized by one thing---Love. (8 sessions. Includes DVD and participant’s guide with notes to leaders in the back.)
All the Places to Go, How Will You Know? by John Ortberg. Very rarely in the Bible does God command someone to “stay.” He opens a door, and then He invites us to walk through it into the unknown. How we choose to respond will ultimately determine the lives we will lead and the people we will become. In this DVD curriculum, John Ortberg opens our eyes to the countless open doors God places before us and gives us the encouragement to embrace all the extraordinary opportunities that await. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, participant guide, and book.)
Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World, by Max Lucado. Do you feel weighed down with worry? Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Are irrational fears your constant companion? Could you use some calm? In this study, Max Lucado explores God’s promises in Philippians 4:4-8 and shows that while anxiety is part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate life. As you follow God’s prescription for worry -- celebrate His goodness, ask for help, leave your concerns with Him, meditate on good things -- you will experience His peace. You can stop letting anxiety rule your day and find true calm and contentment in Christ. (5 sessions. Includes DVD, study guide, and hardcover book.)
Fear of the Other: No Fear in Love, by William H. Willimon. Is there a distinctively Christian way to engage the “outsider” and “stranger”? This study helps small groups understand and respond to the good news of God’s command to love and embrace those considered Other by the surrounding culture and even many churches. These video conversations with author William H. Willimon will help your group identify the Other in their midst, train their fears by seeking information about and relationships with those they fear, renew their commitment to embracing the Other in obedience to God, and work to make their local church more welcoming of the Other. (5 sessions. Includes DVD, leader guide, and book.)
Restored: Finding Redemption in our Mess, by Tom Berlin. Look at Your Mess Through Christ’s Eyes. Using Scripture, stories, and personal affirmation, pastor and author Tom Berlin takes us on a journey from our own brokenness to redemption and restoration through Jesus. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, leader guide, and book. Available separately: Youth Study Book.)
A Grace-Full Life, by Jorge Acevedo & Wes Olds. God’s grace is like a big umbrella that covers us from the cradle to the grave. We all live under this grace. The question is: how do we experience it? In A Grace-Full Life, Jorge Acevedo and Wes Olds examine God’s Word and explore four distinct seasons in which we experience God’s grace along life’s journey, leading us to a better understanding and experience of the amazing grace of God that transforms us, those around us, and our world. (4 sessions. Includes DVD, leader guide, and book.)
It is very easy to place an order! Visit our website,
www.discovery-place.org, and place an order through our online catalog, or send me an e-mail at
discovery@susumc.org. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., so stop in if you’re in the area, or give me a call at 717-766-7968 during those hours. (Leave a phone message at other times.) I’d love to help you find the perfect resource for your church!
Serving Christ with you,
Joni Robison
