Mid-Week Classes

Bible Study                                                                                      
Ramona Thompson                                                                        
This women’s bible study has attracted participants from within Annandale as well as other area churches. This fall, they will study the Acts of the Apostles. Focusing on the early church, participants will cover Paul’s missionary journey from Damascus to Rome and discuss the challenges faced by this nacient religious community

Prayer/Praise Breakfast & Bible Study                                       
Rudy Meekins                                                                                 
This group meets weekly to pray together, study the bible, and hear from various guest speakers. Previous speakers have included clergy, missionaries, and Christian world leaders. Participants study the bible and share in Christian fellowship with one another.

Korean Bible Study
Paul Shin                                                                                    
This class explores the intersection of scripture and Wesleyan doctrine. Topics in United Methodist history are also explored. Korean language.

1 Kings Men’s Bible Study
Bill Iwig                                                                                
This men’s group meet for breakfast, fellowship, encouragement, support and Bible Study two Saturday mornings a month at the Jukebox Diner.  They regularly provide financial support for the youth program and other programs at AUMC.  A few of the men also enjoyed their first retreat at the Richmond Hill retreat center in Richmond this spring.  They are currently using study materials contained in the Master Builders Bible for Men for their Bible study.  All men of the church are warmly invited.

Jesus in the Gospels
Karen Fleming
This class invites believers to look at Jesus in each of the four Gospels and examine the way each Gospel writer presents events and teachings and at the picture of Jesus that emerges in each of the Gospels. While distinct in format, this Bible study builds on the foundation and carries forward the ideals that shape Disciple—high-commitment, long-term, disciplined study that fosters community and builds toward transformation. Prerequisite: Disciple I ~ 30 weeks

Young Adult Bible Study                                                  
Michelle Mock/Todd Mitchell                                          
Using Matthew's Gospel as a starting point, this study explores how the new Testament writers and the early Christian community wrestled with the coming of Jesus--his life, actions, mission, death, and resurrection--and the implications of his arrival for their lives and their communities of faith. A short-term Disciple study, this class combines scripture, a short video featuring prominent biblical scholars, and group discussion. ~ 8 weeks

Topic TBD
Kathleen Haynes

Christian Believer              
Cynthia Johnson-Oliver
From the Disciple family of bible studies, this class explores the classical doctrines of the Christian faith. Participants will combine daily reading of scripture with the writings of early and modern church leaders, including Augustine, Aquinas, and the Wesleys. Participants will come to know the Christian faith with both the heart and mind with the notion that informed believing leads to committed discipleship. Prerequisite: Disciple I or other in-depth bible study.  ~ 30 weeks

Companions in Christ   
It is designed to create a setting where you can respond to God's call to an ever-deepening communion and transformation in Christ--as an individual, as a member of a small group, and as part of a congregation. The focus is on your experience of God and your discovery of spiritual practices that help you share more fully in the life of Christ. You will explore the potential of Christian community as an environment of grace and mutual guidance through the Spirit. You will grow closer to members of your small group as together you seek to know and respond to God's will. And your congregation will grow when you and your companions begin to bring what you learn into all areas of church life, from classes and meetings to worship and outreach

Disciple I                                                                                      
The DISCIPLE Bible Study program is designed to develop strong Christian local churches through the in-depth study of Scripture. Through DISCIPLE, persons are strengthened in their faith and guided into service and ministry. Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is the first of four in-depth studies. The class is divided between Old and New Testaments and takes participants from Genesis through Revelation and includes daily scripture reading, a short video featuring renowned biblical scholars, and group discussion. ~ 34 weeks.

Meet AUMC
Jim Driscoll                                                                                  
Led by the pastors, this class for persons considering church membership examines what it means to be a member, what is unique about United Methodism, the ministries of Annandale UMC, and how to find your place in the life of the congregation. The dates and times for this class will be posted in the bulletin.