RYM

Faith & Works A Match Made in Heaven (or Hell?) If salvation is by grace through faith, is there really anything I have to do as a Christian? Do works play a part in our salvation? Do works serve any good purpose? Jesus’ brother, James, thought works were important. He said, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” (James 2:14) Can it? Can a faith that does not produce any works be true faith? You’re invited to this elective to explore if your faith is dead or alive!

Faith & Works A Match Made in Heaven (or Hell?) 

If salvation is by grace through faith, is there really anything I have to do as a Christian? Do works play a part in our salvation? Do works serve any good purpose? Jesus’ brother, James, thought works were important. He said, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” (James 2:14) Can it? Can a faith that does not produce any works be true faith? You’re invited to this elective to explore if your faith is dead or alive!

In Dependence

While for the first part of our lives we grow up mostly dependent upon our parents (or others) to meet our needs, as we get a little older we start reaching for independence. Something almost instinctive inside us longs for it and so much of our cultural and daily experience promotes it - independence. It’s in our history and part of what it means to “be an American”... for we celebrate our Declaration of Independence! To be sure, there is plenty of truth and health involved when you begin to grow into your own person and take responsibility for your life...your own thoughts, words, and deeds. However, as we do this we often begin to experience a great deal of stress and anxiety because we are all too aware of our weaknesses and limitations. In contrast, the Bible has a lot to say about our lives being marked with joy, peace, and purpose even though we are weak. Is it possible to become more independent and experience this joy and peace at the same time? Yes! Join us in this seminar as we consider how the quest for independence, without a proper understanding of what it means to be human, will actually restrict freedom, joy, and peace. For to be truly human we must remain dependent upon God through each and every day. Join us for some fun and encouraging content helping us better understand what it means to live in dependence! 

In Dependence

While for the first part of our lives we grow up mostly dependent upon our parents (or others) to meet our needs, as we get a little older we start reaching for independence. Something almost instinctive inside us longs for it and so much of our cultural and daily experience promotes it - independence. It’s in our history and part of what it means to “be an American”... for we celebrate our Declaration of Independence! To be sure, there is plenty of truth and health involved when you begin to grow into your own person and take responsibility for your life...your own thoughts, words, and deeds. However, as we do this we often begin to experience a great deal of stress and anxiety because we are all too aware of our weaknesses and limitations. In contrast, the Bible has a lot to say about our lives being marked with joy, peace, and purpose even though we are weak. Is it possible to become more independent and experience this joy and peace at the same time? Yes! Join us in this seminar as we consider how the quest for independence, without a proper understanding of what it means to be human, will actually restrict freedom, joy, and peace. For to be truly human we must remain dependent upon God through each and every day. Join us for some fun and encouraging content helping us better understand what it means to live in dependence! 

In Dependence

While for the first part of our lives we grow up mostly dependent upon our parents (or others) to meet our needs, as we get a little older we start reaching for independence. Something almost instinctive inside us longs for it and so much of our cultural and daily experience promotes it - independence. It’s in our history and part of what it means to “be an American”... for we celebrate our Declaration of Independence! To be sure, there is plenty of truth and health involved when you begin to grow into your own person and take responsibility for your life...your own thoughts, words, and deeds. However, as we do this we often begin to experience a great deal of stress and anxiety because we are all too aware of our weaknesses and limitations. In contrast, the Bible has a lot to say about our lives being marked with joy, peace, and purpose even though we are weak. Is it possible to become more independent and experience this joy and peace at the same time? Yes! Join us in this seminar as we consider how the quest for independence, without a proper understanding of what it means to be human, will actually restrict freedom, joy, and peace. For to be truly human we must remain dependent upon God through each and every day. Join us for some fun and encouraging content helping us better understand what it means to live in dependence! 

Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something!

We are always learning and being taught about what we believe about God and the Bible so let's explore in this class in very, very specific ways what Jesus would have us do. Where is it that the teaching of Jesus sends us and what are some of the actions all Christians are expected to do? This will be a class where we explore who we are to be (through action) in Christ!

Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something!

We are always learning and being taught about what we believe about God and the Bible so let's explore in this class in very, very specific ways what Jesus would have us do. Where is it that the teaching of Jesus sends us and what are some of the actions all Christians are expected to do? This will be a class where we explore who we are to be (through action) in Christ!

Don’t Just Stand There, Do Something!

We are always learning and being taught about what we believe about God and the Bible so let's explore in this class in very, very specific ways what Jesus would have us do. Where is it that the teaching of Jesus sends us and what are some of the actions all Christians are expected to do? This will be a class where we explore who we are to be (through action) in Christ!

Walking with God when Life Hurts

Life in a fallen world is…well…hard. You experience confusion, loss, or disappointment every single day. You get a stain on your favorite shirt, you fail the quiz, or you don’t make the team. And that’s just a “normal” day. What do you do when life gets real? What do say when your mom or dad loses their job? Where do you turn when you endure rejection or get made fun of again and again and again? How are you supposed to feel when your grandma dies? And where is God in the middle of all that stuff? Join us in this elective as we discuss the answers to these questions and look at the way that Jesus deals with sorrow, grief, and pain.