July 13, 2011
WEST MAIN INSTITUTE OF BIBLE STUDIES
Training people to communicate the gospel to the world.
West Main Institute of Bible Studies is a Satellite School of the Sunset International Bible Institute in Lubbock, Texas. The satellite school will provide an opportunity for in-depth Bible study in the Medford area. It will provide the opportunity for greater spiritual growth for Christians who are hungering and thirsting after a greater Bible knowledge. The school can provide a person that is seeking to know more about God and the Bible to know God. The goal of the school is to help local congregations increase the fruitfulness of their ministries and train today’s bible teachers, parents and others with tools needed to address the 21st century problems and opportunities.
West Main Institute of Bible Studies will conduct classes beginning September 8 through July 12 of 2012. There will be thirty-six class sessions during this time period. The courses that are taught are either twelve or twenty-four lessons in length. We will have breaks at Thanksgiving and for three weeks in December. Two courses will be covered during each class period and students may attend the class of their choice.
Classes will meet on Thursday evenings from 7-9:00 p.m. in the upstairs ladies classroom. Class topics are: Bible History I, Distinctive Nature of the Church, Historical Christian Evidences, Bible History II, Timothy and Titus.
The cost varies depending upon whether you want to audit the course or get a degree. It is approximately $10.00 for the study guide. (Please see the Bible Studies guide for more information on price, course times, and classes. The guide is located at the information desk in the courtyard.)
All students must complete a Student and Course application to attend WMIBS. Student applications, course applications and student guides are available at the information desk in the courtyard. All applications need to be received by August 19. Applications are also available online at http://www.extensionschool.com
If you need more information, please contact Dan Beeks.
EVENING SERVICE
We will have evening services this Sunday, July 17 with a fingerfood fellowship following services. Please come prepared to learn new songs, listen to Terry’s lesson on the Ten Commandments, and enjoy games and fellowship following services. Please bring lots of your favorite foods to share.
COFFEE SERVERS are needed for the months of August - October. If you can help, please sign up on the list posted by the stairs. This is a great way to meet new people!
BABY CARD SHOWER - Please remember to give or mail your cards to Diane Liles before July 24 for Nick and Danielle Morgan. They are expecting a baby girl, named Jaeden Marie in August. Diane will be taking the cards to them when she travels to be with Danielle for the birth of Jaeden.
NURSERY HELP is needed for July 31 and September 4. If you can help, please contact Diane Liles.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Sharon Englert is recovering from surgery at Hearthstone Care Facility, Room 59. She is doing well and will be there for month while she receives antibiotic treatment....For Ethan Jostad, a nine-year old boy who is in New York receiving treatment for cancer....Mandy Breithaupt asks for your prayers for her daughter, Vicki, as she begins her chemo treatments this week...For Omar, the young boy in San Felipe, Mexico, who was hit by a car in March - for his continued healing and treatment to help him walk again and to improve his speech...Jenny Way asks your prayers for her loved ones near and far to be healthy and happy....For our camp this week - that all of campers and staff will be safe and that God will be powerful in the lives of our campers as they learn God’s word this week...For Doris Sutherlin and Mel Hamilton as they continue healing....For our President, military men and women and their families.
LADIES PRAYER RETREAT
Ladies, mark your calendar for a Prayer Retreat, August 5 and 6. Our topic will be “Living Room Intimacy” and will be Friday night and Saturday morning. We will have five sessions discussing the different aspects of prayer. More information to come or contact Crystal Holm.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 20: Service Projects
July 23-29: Pump
August 3: Service Project (Community BBQ at Park)
August 5-6: Ladies Prayer Retreat
August 21: 2nd Annual Encampment at Emigrant Lake
August 27: Clothing and School Giveaway
