Join fpWomen’s Groups for their upcoming fall semester bible studies beginning Wednesday mornings from 10AM-12PM on September 23rd and Thursday evenings from 6:30PM-8:30PM beginning September 24th at the Pellissippi Campus.

Wednesday Morning Studies:

Seamless By: Angie Smith – Led by Megan Mullins – Room 215

In seven sessions, Seamless covers the people, places, and promises of the Bible, tying them together into the greater story of Scripture. Participants will gain an overarching understanding of the fundamental layout and meaning of God’s Word. Each week of study features key information that ties all of scripture together into the seamless truth of the gospel message and is accompanied by maps, general Bible facts, and word studies.

Deeper Still By: Edna Ellison – Led by Brittney Gulmire – Room 233

Deeper Still is a six-week interactive Bible study for believers who seek to be a “deeper still Christian.” The author explores biblical principles and models for recognizing the path to maturity and moving toward a closer walk with God. Believers who desire to grow in the areas of wisdom and holiness—to live each day in the becoming, as well as the doing of the Christian life—will be challenged to go beyond the basics of Christianity to explore the biblical evidence of spiritual maturity in the Christian life.

Armor of God By: Priscilla Shirer – Led by Alyssa Patton – Room 209

All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you — unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny.

But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you’re tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, this study is for you.

To Live is Christ By: Beth Moore – Led by Kristin McLoughlin – Room 217

Participants will get to know the “Apostle to the Gentiles” in a new way and discover him to be a man who formed many close friendships with both men and women. He served faithfully and loved heartily. This study will challenge and encourage you with a new appreciation of servant-hood.

Why I Believe – Finding Answers to Life’s Most Difficult Questions By: Chip Ingram – Led By Phyllis Zuchneid – Room 223
What happens to you when you die? Do you move on to another life? Are you just dead? How can you be sure? Chip investigates life after death. This is a compelling, very encouraging look at what comes next.

Thursday Evening Studies:

Breath By: Beth Moore – Led by Jennifer Dickson – Theater 1

This six-week study, centered on DVD-based teaching from Beth Moore, Breath examines the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Its title is drawn from the words of John 20:22, which records that Jesus “breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.'”

Unglued By: Lysa TerKeurst – Led by Heather Allred – Room 217

Based on the book by the same name, the Unglued Bible study by Lysa TerKeurst aims to help women make their emotions work for them instead of against them. She does this by helping them understand how to resolve conflict and find peace in their most important relationships, identify what type of reactor they are, how to respond without regrets, and how to gain a sense of calm in circumstances out of your control.

Gospel Revolution By JD Greear- Led by Sue Skytta – Room 215

Gospel Revolution is an 8-session discipleship experience that leads group members to understand how to let the gospel work in their hearts the way religion never has or could.

The descriptions for each of the above studies were taken from www.lifeway.com

Click here to register for one of the above studies.

Childcare is available.

Wednesdays 10:00 AM childcare available
Pellissippi Campus Begins January 14

Move On: When Mercy Meets Your Mess by Vicki Courtney
Room 215 – by Kristin McLoughlin

Most people will live their entire lives attempting to clean up their messes on their own or will hide their messes under a multitude of modern-day fig leaves. Are you weary of hiding and pretending? If so, it’s time to find the courage to come clean about the mess you are. It’s time to lay your heart and soul bare before the Lord and say, “I’m not okay, and I need Your help.” Once you face your messes, God—in His sweet mercy—will help you get real, deal, and truly move on. So say goodbye to that person you’ve been pretending to be and celebrate the person God created you to be: a gloriously imperfect mess who is loved by a perfect and holy God.

Esther: It’s Tough Being A Woman by Beth Moore
Room 209 by Jennifer Dickson

Join in a very personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance as Beth peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives today. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther’s day, it’s tough today. This portion of God’s Word contains treasures to aid us in our hurried, harried, and pressured lives.

The Invisible War by Chip Ingram
Room 223 – Led by Phyllis Zuschneid

Beneath our tangible landscape lurks an invisible spiritual realm where unseen battles rage. It’s real. And it’s dangerous. If you’re prepared to remove the blinders and gaze into this unseen world, Chip Ingram is ready to take you there. Hang on to your seat. It’s going to be a journey inside the very folds of our Bibles, a journey that will teach us about our greatest foe, Satan, also known as Lucifer, Dragon, Serpent, and Son of the Morning Star.Although this lying thief comes to “steal, kill, and destroy,” God details in His Word the battle plan to uncover Satan’s cunning deceptions and to resist his sinister schemes. The cosmic conflict exploding all around us will have eternal implications, for us and those we love. This eight-part series by Chip Ingram will help you prepare to do spiritual battle with the enemy of your soul- and win! You’ll learn how to clothe yourself with God’s “spiritual armor” so you can be confident of your certain victory over the scheming enemy.

Starting Point – Find Your Place in the Story
Room 233 – Led by Sarah Krimmelbein

Find Your Place in the Story Welcome to Starting Point—a journey of discovering the broad arch of God’s story and where you fit into the narrative. Whether you are new to the Christian faith, simply curious about it, or reexamining it after time away from church, you’ll appreciate the accepting, conversational, small group environment. Come as you are, be who you are, and build enriching connections with fellow travelers as you explore who God is and what Christianity is really about. Starting Point is a natural, enjoyable, and potentially life-changing experience.

Thursday 6:30 PM  childcare available
Pellissippi Campus  Begins January 15

Cross Fit: Worth More than Rubies
Satelitte-1 – Led by Jennifer Dickson

What does a Christian Woman look like in today’s world? How do we embrace who God has created us to be in a world where we have lost our spiritual identity? How do women build spiritual muscle to be the Warrior Princess, a woman of virtue and integrity, we are called to be? Join us as we dig into what God’s Word says about being a woman who knows her identity in Christ. One who knows her head is crowned, her spiritual clothing is beyond compare, and her armor is vital. But most of all she knows her Creator designed her for a flawless purpose.

God’s Appointed Times – The 7 Feasts of Israel Then, Now, Future
Room 223 – Led by Phyllis Zuschneid and Susie Fillenworth

Israel’s feasts are more than just a series of cultural observances. These feasts are appointed by the Lord, and are owned by the Lord. He calls them “my feasts,” the timing and sequence of each designed to reveal to us a special story. Together the feasts form God’s prophetic calendar, outlining the work of history’s most important person – Jesus, the Messiah. This DVD study covers the feasts’ historical background, tradition, modern day Jewish observances, their relevance to the New Testament and to us today, and their prophetic significance as we look to the future. Four of the feasts occur during spring or early summer and were fulfilled by Jesus during the actual celebration of the feasts. The last three occur during the fall within a brief 15-day period. The prophecies of the fall feasts have yet to be fulfilled. Susie Fillenworth, a “completed” Jew, will be joining Phyllis in leading this study. “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of things that were to come, the reality, however, is found in Christ.” (Col. 2:16-17)

Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman
Room 215 – Led by Sue Skytta
You may think you are a Christian—but are you sure? Jesus’ call to follow him is more than an invitation to pray a prayer. It is a summons to lose your life and find new life and ultimate joy in him “What did Jesus really mean when he said, ‘Follow me’?” What if we really listened to Jesus’ words and heard what he is saying? He doesn’t want enthusiastic admirers. He wants Completely Committed Followers. When people truly engage with Jesus’ personal invitation to follow him, everything changes, for he is worthy of all our trust and affections.

 Stuck by Jennie Allen, Single Mom’s Bible Study
Room 217 – Led by Tina Bright, Wanda Ringheimer, Dianna Parker

God has a plan for the stuck spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us.

Click Here to Register for one of the above studies!

For more information about fpWomen’s Groups or any of the studies listed, contact Catherine Barnett, 865-382-4575, and she will make sure you have all the information needed.

fpWomen’s Groups would like to invite you to attend an Open House on Tuesday, March 18th from 6:30-8:00 PM. Come find our what fpWomen’s Groups Bible Studies are all about. Meet the leaders, preview the studies, enjoy some refreshments, and sign up to take part in upcoming studies. If you are unable to attend the Open House and you want to sign up for one of the studies below, please register here!

Tuesday Night Classes – 6:30 p.m.

Childcare is available by reservation on Tuesday nights. A minimum of 5 children are required in order to provide childcare. Please contact Kelsey Arnold, 251-2590, in fpGroups to reserve your child’s spot. 

Never Give Up – Relentless Determination to Overcome Life’s Challenges by Joyce Meyer

This video study is practical, powerful and straight to the point. Joyce delivers a message of hope, and inspiration through the lives of others who have made it happen despite insurmountable odds. As humans we are striving to be the best that we can be, but we all stumble and have days or weeks of doubt, problems, and setbacks, yet through it all we are reminded of the ever loving power and grace that God has available to each of us. This study reminds us that through Him we are able to “power through” and attain the prize on the other side. This class is 6 weeks, meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Room 223, and facilitated by Rhonda Lyles.

Starting Points Class –  With every journey there is always a Starting Point. Faith Promise wants to be at the Starting Point with you. Starting Point is an accepting, conversational environment where people learn about God’s story and their place in it. Starting Point helps participants explore the Bible and begin to understand key truths of the Christian faith. This class is 10 weeks and meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Room 217. Facilitated by Carolyn Gwaltney.

Unglued  by Lysa TerKeurst – This study will help you to understand and manage the raw emotions that are commonplace in a women’s life. According to Lysa, each time we feel a raw emotion coming to the surface, it’s an opportunity to either fall back into patterns that make us wallow in guilt or choose more wisely and make progress. This class is 6 weeks, meets on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Room 215, and facilitated by Cathy Owsley.

Wednesday Morning Classes – 10:00 a.m.

Gideon: Your weakness. God’s strength. by Priscilla Shirer. This study will encourage you to recognize your weakness as the key that the Lord gives you to unlock the full experience of His strength in your life. In what ways do you feel insufficient? Those places create the greatest opportunity to experience the sufficiency of God. Instead of ignoring, neglecting, or trying to escape your weaknesses, see them as the gifts that they are, given specifically and strategically by God to unlock the door of God’s strength. This 7 week class meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Room 217, and will be facilitated by Kristin McLoughlin.

Philippians – As we study Philippians, we discover Paul’s secret: that a life lived for the glory of God will overflow with joy. What a message for our hurting world! Join us on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Room 223 for this 6 week study led by Phyllis Zuchneid.

fp WOMEN’S GROUPS PURPOSE STATEMENT: fp Women’s Groups exist to help women become who God created them to be in order that they can fulfill their destiny. We will equip and encourage women to connect with other women, grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, and serve one another, our community, and the world.

OUR GOAL: CONNECT – GROW – SERVE

OUR MANIFESTO: “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” –Colossians 2:6-7

This Post was provided by Catherine Barnett.