2019 Alpha
Kickoff on Feb 13th 2019 @ noon in the Horizon Auditorium
Category Archives: Bible Study
The Faithful: Women’s Bible Study
Study the heroes of the Old Testament on Wednesdays at 11:30, beginning January 16th
Contact Marilyn Devereaux-Ruffin to be added to the study!
1 Corinthians Study
The ancient Greek city of Corinth was destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC. It was rebuilt about 100 years later as a commercial complex and center for cult activity. The Apostle Paul visited there on his second missionary journey, planting a church with the help of Aquila and Pricilla. Many of the converts came from cultic backgrounds, leading to conflicting beliefs and practices.
Paul’s letters to the church in Corinth sought to address many of these issues, some of which are prevalent in today’s society, with the goal of producing a healthy church. Our study of 1 Corinthians will seek to unlock these Biblical truths and identify applications for today.
We plan to meet on Thursdays at 11:30 am. Contact Stuart Holland for additional information.
Catholic Faith Study (CFS): The Eucharist or the Lord’s Supper
Dear Friends,
The Catholic Faith Study (CFS) is beginning a 3-part series on the Eucharist, or the Lord’s Supper, as it is sometimes called. We will be studying the origins and the meaning of the Last Supper within the context of the Old Testament (OT) scriptures.
We will be studying how the “types” in the OT pointed to the reality in the New Testament. Types such as the Jewish Passover, the manna from heaven given to the Israelites in the desert and the “Bread of the Presence” (show bread) in the Temple. Join us on Thursdays beginning October 11th, then October 18thand 25th at 11:30PM. Skype connections are available to listen remotely, if you wish.
Contact Henry Avila (henry.j.avila@exxonmobil.com) to be added to our CFS distribution list or to be invited to this series only.
Audio recording of each session will be available soon after the class is held. Come back and check this CFS web page to find a link to the audio recordings if you wish to listen to the class.
People of all faiths are welcome!
The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist-Part 1
The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist-Part 2
The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist-Part 3
Salvation History – Adam to Moses
Catholic Faith Study Classes
Dear Friends,
We will be resuming our Catholic Faith Study Classes. Next in the series is “The Existence of God.” In this 3 part series we will discuss various points showing “evidence” for God’s existence that can be used to speak with those who have doubts about God or don’t believe in God. The class will also be offered as a Skype Meeting. If you are interested, please contact Henry J Avila to be added to the distribution list.
People of all faiths are welcome!
Below are the study notes will be used in class. Hope you can make it!
Catholic Faith Study (CFS) Series #5
The Catholic Faith Study (CFS) will begin Series #5 (in 2 parts) entitled “The Four Last Things: Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell”
In this series, we will cover the Church’s teachings regarding the death, the second coming, the nature of heaven and hell, and if we have time, a short explanation of Purgatory.
We will use the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and The Early Church Fathers to help us understand the aspects of these 4 subjects.
Join us on 2 consecutive Thursdays beginning August 9, 2018 at 11:30am to 12:30PM on Skype or in conference room EMHC/E3.4B.361. Then on Thursday, August 16, 2018 in room EMHC/E2.4B.361 and Skype.
Contact Henry Avila to be placed on the CFS distribution list or to receive a calendar invitation.
People of all faiths are welcome!
Did you miss the first session? Check out the audio file below
Part 2
Just Open the Door-A Women’s Study of Biblical Hospitality
Hospitality is one of the best ways to live out the two greatest commandments: loving God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself. But often we get caught up in perfecting our homes and conversations before we open our doors.
Over 7 sessions teach us how to look to Jesus as our model for hospitality. Discover how He lived a life full of interruptions, yet always welcomed people and invited them to follow Him.
Learn to replace cultural expectations with biblical hospitality to create a legacy of invitation and reflect Jesus through simple acts of service. Discover daily rhythms of kindness, generosity, and presence at home and on the go. Learn to view welcome as worship, and reflect Jesus through simple acts of service. Become a woman of influence through hidden hospitality. Create spaces of welcome in your heart, home, and beyond.
Location: EMHC and Skype – room will vary based on availability
Schedule: Wednesdays, September 5th through December 12 (not including November 21); 11:30-12:30
Contact Marilyn Devereaux-Ruffin to be added to the study!
BSF: People of the Promised Land, Part I
From Joshua to Solomon, God’s united people entered and flourished in the promised land.
This 30 week studies will begin, separately for both men and women, during the lunch hour beginning in September.
Beginning with Israel’s entrance into Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, People of the Promised Land I and II chart the ups and downs of the nation of Israel. People of the Promised Land I covers the united kingdom of Israel, from Joshua to Solomon.
We will study the books of Joshua, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 Kings 1-11 and overviews of Psalms and Proverbs.
Overview
Joshua: In the days after Moses, a new leader would guide God’s people faithfully and courageously into the land the Lord had promised.
Ruth: During the days of Judges, the people repeatedly turned their hearts away from the Lord. Yet amid the darkness, stories of grace, such as Ruth’s, resonate and foreshadow God’s great offer of mercy to the Gentiles.
The Last Judge and First King: Samuel was the last of Israel’s judges and God’s answer to a childless woman’s prayer. Amid the people’s rebellion, God called on Samuel to anoint Saul as Israel’s first king.
David: A great warrior as well as a beautiful poet, David became Israel’s anointed champion. More important, he would be the integral ancestor to the divine King to come, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Solomon: With God’s gift of wisdom, David’s son ruled a peaceful, prosperous nation. He had the great privilege of building the temple in Jerusalem. But Solomon’s wayward ways later in life would set the stage for the nation’s division to come. The subsequent divided kingdom will be covered in People of the Promised Land II.
People of the Promised Land, Part I Themes
Provision
By God’s design, Israel marched to conquer Canaan with no allies in battle. The Lord alone would give His people success.
Leadership
Whether conquering a new land or leading a diverse nation, God anoints leaders to guide His people in His will. The likes of Joshua and David show that great leadership requires faithfulness, prayer, courage and humility.
Holiness
God calls His people to be distinct from the ways and means of the world. God would show His people His desire for holiness for their good and His glory.
Faithfulness
Sin is infectious, and God’s people are not immune to rebellion as they turn to their own ways. Yet God remains faithful to His own. And through mercy and admonishment, He shepherds His people into a deeper relationship with Him.
“Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.”
Contact Stuart Holland to be added to the Men’s study and Sharon Snoddy to be added to the Women’s study
Learn more about BSF here -> https://resources.bsfinternational.org/
Summer Bible Study in the Gospel of Luke
Summer Bible Study in the Gospel of Luke
- Tue / Thu @ Hughes Landing 11:30am – 12:30pm
- Skype available for all sessions!
- Starts week of June 25thBring your lunch, your bible, and a notebook and pen
- Check out the Study Syllabus
Contact Brandon James for more info and a calendar invitation
Join us this summer for a 5-week study in the book of Luke. We’ll watch Luke videos from The Bible Project, then discuss the life of Jesus from epiphany and birth through his crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. We’ll also pray – so bring your requests and make ready to lift up your brothers and sisters!
Ekklesia is a community at Hughes Landing gathered around faith in Jesus. In addition to studying scripture together, we also pray for each other and for our workplace.
Catholic Faith Study: Sin, Redemption and the Meaning of Life
The Catholic Faith Study (CFS) will begin Series #3 (in 3 parts) entitled “Sin, Redemption and the Meaning of Life.”
In this series, we will cover God’s original plan of life and love for the human person. We will examine the questions that reside in the depths of the human heart . . . “Do I have a purpose?”, “Why do I have to suffer?”, “What is the meaning of life?”
In our class, we will learn that there are consequences to sin, but that God loved us so much that He did not want us to perish as a result of our darkened hearts. It is the hope of the resurrection that we await through Jesus Christ, our savior.
We will use the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other Church documents to help us understand the answer to these questions.
Join us on 3 consecutive Thursdays beginning June 14, 2018 at 11:30am to 12:30PM on Skype or a conference room that is TBD.
Contact Henry Avila to be place on a distribution list or for the conference room number.
People of all faiths are welcome!
Check out these audio files if you missed it!
