9:45 AM     Fellowship Hall      Aren Murray

"THE BEST QUESTION EVER"                                      11:00 AM     Room 1060    Tami & Don Poe

Nobody plans to make mistakes. They just happen. There's money we wish we hadn't spent, relationships we should have avoided, jobs we'd like to forget. The list is endless. But God promises something much better---and his Word provides a filter to successfully evaluate every opportunity, friendship, and decision in your life! People everywhere agree that their greatest regret could have been avoided had they asked the Best Question Ever and then acted on their conclusions. A time-tested truth that has immediate application, the Best Question Ever has the power to change the trajectory of your entire life. In The Best Question Ever, we learn the practical and lasting value of simply asking this question about our actions in all of life's arenas: What is the wise thing for me to do, in light of my past experience, my present circumstances, and my future hopes and dreams? This book probes for honesty - it pushes us to open our eyes to reality and helps us expose the little (and big) self-deceptions we have.
 

"BOUNDARIES"                                               11:00 AM   Room 2030A      Lauren & David Phinney

This study addresses specific issues that confront today's Christians. Issues such as: -Living a life out of control-Having people take advantage of us-Having trouble saying no-Being disappointed with God because of unanswered prayers, and many more vital areas of life. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. They impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances. Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions. Emotional boundaries help us deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others. Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator. Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle, isn't it? Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries they ask: -Can I set limits and still be a loving person? -What are legitimate boundaries? -What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries? -How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? -Aren't boundaries selfish? -Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries?
 

"REFRIGERATOR RIGHTS"                                       11:00 AM     Room 2030B      Kayla & Ty Cope

The term "refrigerator rights" refers to those who can, without asking permission, open the fridge in your home and make a sandwich—i.e. how many people you are really close to. Refrigerator Rights brings to light a few major issues in the U.S. For example: 40 million Americans move each year; our culture is increasingly isolationist; and the presence of a television in a home is actually more damaging than the content of the programs watched. The book reveals the combined negative effects of these cultural issues on community and the emotional well-being of people. International comparative research is continuing to show that lack of community leaves people with far less ability to cope with stress and depression. Also, the presences of televisions have isolating effects on people regardless of the country in which they live, or ethnicity. These cultural trends are having profound and destructive influence, even among Christians. For Christian readers (and non-religious people), the book maintains that community is necessary to their own emotional health. One revelation of Refrigerator Rights is research showing conclusively that connection in healthy community will greatly alleviate stress and depression.
 

GRADUATES and Young Professionals Class                
                      11:00 am      Room 1020   Teri & JC Thompson, Linda & John Gibson