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Women's Ministries at Pine Knolls exist to inspire and equip women to be fully devoted followers of Christ and His mission through caring relationships and relevant ministries.

Ladies Fellowship Studies:

Studies will "kick-off" on Tuesday, January 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. (Childcare is provided for the daytime studies only)

• The Patriarchs - facilitated by Joyce Fuller
  This is the conclusion of the study that began last fall. If you were not able to participate in the fall study, we encourage you to join us now!
• Life Lessons Book of James (by Max Lucado) - facilitated by Nancy Messina. Together, we will work through this study with a look at this book of the Bible that's more about action on Monday than worship on Sunday.
• Sacred Marriage - facilitated by Vanessa Benson & Jan Benjamin. Using the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas is a powerful study about God's design for marriage. This study challenges us to be a blessing rather than seeking to be blessed.

Tuesday Evenings (no childcare provided)

• The Patriarchs - Facilitated by Doris Olmstead. This study is a continuation of the fall study. If you are interested in joining, please contact Doris by calling Pine Knolls.
• Facing Life's Uncertainties (a study on "Sara") - Facilitated by Shirley Nelson. This study will begin on Tuesday, January 24, at 7:00 p.m.

Women's Ministry also offers:

• Alliance Women Meet the second Saturday of each month at 9:30 at church. This group of women provide support for our missionaries.
• M.O.P.S. (Mother's of Preschoolers) is an internationally chartered organization designed to meet the social, spiritual, and intellectual needs of mothers of preschoolers in their varied roles as moms, wives, homemakers, and women. The program includes crafts, socializing, teaching, and small group discussions. The children enjoy their own program while Mom enjoys a morning designed especially for her! Nursery care is also available. MOPS meets the first and third Thursdays of each month (unless school break) September through June.
• Moms in Touch - this international prayer ministry meets once a week for one hour throughout the school year interceding for our children. Praying that our schools may be guided by biblical values and high moral standards.

For Men
A ministry designed to equip men in Pine Knolls to fulfill their calling to be godly men.

• Men's Fellowship Study - Meet on Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. here at Pine Knolls. There is also an evening Men's Fellowship Study that meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Pine Knolls.

Adult Christian Education

The Adult Christian Education program purposes to see God transform lives through the Spirit-filled teaching of His Word. We implement a three track, three year cycle of study that allows disciples to be exposed to the whole counsel of God. Emphasis is placed on applying biblical knowledge to everyday life. These classes also provide a place to connect with others and develop friendships.

Winter 2006 Adult Education Offerings:

• Saturday Night Special: That The World May Know - Think the Bible is outdated? Hard to understand? Not applicable to life in the 21st century? Do you want a deeper appreciation for the world that Jesus lived in? Moses? Abraham? Paul? Filmed on location in Israel, "That The World May Know: Faith Lessons" is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural religious and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray VanderLaan reveals keen insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers. These illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible understanding. Open to adults, teens and older children. Every class is self-contained so if you miss a class or several, no problem!

Facilitator: Dave Zwald
Times: Saturdays immediately following the service until 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. (following the worship service)
Dates: January 14-May 27 (20 weeks)
Location: The Potter's House - Room 1a/b
Time Required: No outside work
Material Fee: None

• Practicing Authentic Fellowship - How do you treat the people in your life? Do you seek their good and make sacrifices for their betterment? Or, do you simply tolerate them, or maybe even use and abuse them on occasion? Sadly these days, too many people (even in the church) are caught up in "Looking out for Number One."

In this "me first" generation, how do we go about ensuring respect in our interactions with others? How do we promote real fellowship as typified by the New Testament sense of koinonia? Jesus declared that, next to loving God, the second most important thing is to love our neighbor (Matthew 22:39). but, in this day and age, what does "loving our neighbor" look like? You'll find the answer, and even a way to make it a life style, in several New Testament passages that are known collectively as the "One Anothers."

Facilitator: Peter Whitten
Times: Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
Dates: Begins March 6 (6 weeks)
Location: The Potter's House
Time Required: Limited outside work
Material Fee: None

• Answers In Genesis - Where did God come from? Where did we come from? Where did the world come from? Why are we here? Those are questions that every human being struggles with at some time in their life. As Christians, we are called by God to be prepared to give a defense, in love, of our beliefs. Do you need some help? Finally, here is a curriculum to equip you to understand the world through biblical glasses, and to answer the questions our culture is asking about the authority and accuracy of the Bible. During the thirteen DVD lessons that are the foundation of this "apologetics power pack," you will discover why it is vital to provide logical answers with a solid understanding of what the Bible says about the relevance of Genesis, geology and astronomy. You will learn a solid creatin-based world view and that, contrary to popular belief, operational science runs counter to the idea of evolution and "millions of years." The facts of nature, rightly interpreted, provide an irrefutable case for the accuracy and trustworthiness of the book that claims to be the inspired word of the Creator Himself!

  Facilitator: John Brown
  Times: Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
  Dates: January 22-April 23 (13 weeks, no class on Easter)
  Location: The Potter's House
  Time Required: Minimal outside work
  Material Fee: $8.00 for "Answers"

• 50 Plus Class - Ah, the joys of growing older! The fifties and early sixties present unique joys and challenges such as becoming grandparents, empty nest issues, forming healthy relationships with adult children, caring for aging parents, finances for college and retirement, health and fitness, and more. We invite you to join others who are facing the same joys and challenges as you are in these areas. We will meet for 12 weeks to study God's Word together, to encourage, help, and pray for one another so that we might experience God's best during these years in which our roles and responsibilities are changing.

Facilitators: Pastor Jack & Pastor Bill
Time: Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
Dates: March 19-June 11
Location: The Potter's House

• Empowered By Praise - Empowered by Praise written by Michael Youssef is designed to draw us closer to God and His Glory through prayer and worship. This 13-week study will open our eyes to the blessing of praise, the challenges of praise, the elements of praise and the power of praise.

Facilitator: Johanna Benson
Time: Sundays 10:45 a.m.
Dates: March 5 (13 weeks)
Location: The Potter's House
Time Required: No outside work
Material Fee: Purchase price of book