Christian Community at ExxonMobil

You are invited to join Alpha, a 12 week program that provides a fun and relaxed way to explore the meaning of life and find out more about the Christian faith.

Alpha 2019 Kickoff: Finding faith that empowers your life, could be your greatest adventure! Got Questions about life? Try Alpha.

Alpha Course: Alpha is for anyone who’s curious and is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. Over 29 million people have tried Alpha in 169 countries, and it has been translated into 112 different languages. The Alpha Course will be held weekly from February 13 – May 15, 2019, from 12 noon – 1 pm CT in HC and HL after a kickoff on February 13. Each week, there will be free lunch (only at HC), a 30 min video and informal small group discussion. You can attend one, many, or all sessions. Alpha is a place where you can be yourself, you can say what you think and challenge everything. No question is too complex or too simple. What your point of view is, it’s as important as anyone’s.

All are welcome! No registration required.

To stay up to date on the session locations, join our Yammer group.

Tentative Alpha Schedule

Date	Topic	HL Location	HC Location
Feb 13	Is there more to life than this?	W.10.N122	Horizon
Feb 20	Who is Jesus?	W.06.N122	E4.1A.276-326
Feb 27	Why did Jesus die?	E.06.N122	Horizon
Mar 6	How can we have faith?	W.06.N122	Horizon
Mar 13	Why and how do I pray?	W.08.N122	Horizon
Mar 20	Why & how should I read the Bible?	W.06.N122	W4.1A.285-335
Mar 27	How does God guide us?	W.10.N122	Horizon
Apr 3	How can I resist evil?	W.08.N122	Horizon
Apr 6 (tentative)	Alpha Day Away (offsite) – The Holy Spirit	TBD	TBD
Apr 10	Why & how should we tell others?	W.08.N122	Horizon
Apr 17	Does God heal today?	W.08.N122	Horizon
April 24	What about the church?	W.08.N122	Horizon
May 1	How can I make the most of the rest of my life?	W.08.N122	Horizon
May 8	Celebration!	W.08.N122	S1.1A.455

Borrowing from best-selling studies by Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Lisa Harper, Kelly Minter and Jennifer Rothschild, explore crucial moments in the lives of five Old Testament figures – Queen Esther, Gideon, Hosea, Malachi and Nehemiah.

Strengthen your faith as you walk alongside these larger-than-life figures who all chose to obey God no matter the circumstances.

Wednesdays, January 16, 2019 through April 10, 2019

Contact Marilyn Devereaux-Ruffin to be added to the 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.

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 11^th, then October 18^thand 25^th 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

Part 1 Audio File

The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist-Part 2

Part 2 Audio File

The Catholic Doctrine of the Eucharist-Part 3

Part 3 Audio File

Salvation History – Adam to Moses

 

 

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!

The Existence of God

 

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 1

Part 2

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!

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 25^thBring your lunch, your bible, and a notebook and pen
• Check out the Study Syllabus

Contact Brandon James for more info and a calendar invitation

goto/ekklesia

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.

 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!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3