Fall Classes 2008 - Revised
BASIC TRAINING
Foundations 1
Sundays, October 19th – November 9th; and November 16th – December 7th at 9:45 AM, in Seminar D.
This four-week class gives the foundational understanding of how to grow in your faith as a Christian. It is highly recommended to new believers or anyone desiring a better understanding of the essential elements for the Christian Life and walk. Contact Nico Mendez at 463-0103 ext. 113.
Baptism Class
Sunday, November 16th at 11:45 AM, in Seminar C for adults & Room 338 for 9-11 yrs. old
Baptism is a key component to the believer’s relationship with Christ. This class helps you to better understand the “whys and whats” of Baptism and prepares you for Baptism at WOL. This class is required for everyone who is interested in being baptized on Sunday, November 23rd at 1:30 PM. No pre-registration for the class required, just show up. You will sign up for the baptism in the class.
CORE CLASSES
Ministry and Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Sundays, November 2nd - December 14th at 9:45 AM, Seminar B, or October 12th – November 23rd at 11:45 AM, in Seminar B.
This seven-week class is designed to give you a Biblical understanding of the Holy Spirit and His work in the church today. This class will help you discover, develop, and deploy your spiritual gifts in your area of giftedness. Cost $5/materials. Contact Renee LaPointe at 463-0103 ext. 147.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Marriage Enrichment Class
Sundays, 9:45 AM, in Seminar E
Do you desire to enrich and strengthen your marriage? Then this ongoing class is for you. This interactive class uses prayer, book/DVD studies and various teachers to help you grow more in love with your beloved. This Fall we will be doing a study on Blended (Step) Families taught by Glen Totten. No pre-registration is required for this class, just show up.
Men‘s Bible Study
Tuesdays, at 5:30 – 7:30 AM, in the North Venue
Bible Study for men. Join us for a great time of worship, prayer, and a time of teaching.
Heart to Heart Women’s Ministry Small Groups
Tuesday evenings, September 30th – May 5th at 6:45 – 9:00 PM, in the North Venue
Wednesday mornings, October 1st – May 6th at 9:00 – 11:00 AM, in the Chapel
Through worship, teaching, and small group discussion in the Book of Romans, we’ll knit our hearts to the Lord and to each other. Childcare available.
Contact Teresa Sinner 909-215-9542 or email tsinner@charter.net.
Spanish Mid-Week Bible Study
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM, in Seminar B
Come get connected, grow, discover and share your gifts with other Spanish-speaking believers. Contact Jorge Chacon 463-0103 ext. 802.
MINISTRY TRAINING
Ministry Team II Training
Sundays, November 2nd – December 14th at 9:45 AM, in Seminar C
This class picks up where Ministry Team I leaves off and is designed for those wanting a deeper understanding of Physical Healing, Inner-Healing and Deliverance. Ministry Team I is a prerequisite for this class and it is required for those desiring to participate in one of our advanced healing ministries. Contact JoAnne Flynn at 463-0103 ext. 176.
SMALL GROUP TRAINING
Group Link “Until the Whole World Hears” Small Group Selection Night
Thursday, October 2nd or Tuesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM, in the Courtyard and Worship Center
Group Link is the connecting point into a Small Group at Water of Life. Join us for an evening to meet small group leaders and others joining your small group. You will select for yourself a group with a meeting day and location that matches your specific desires.
Contact Sheila Bolka at 463-0103 ext. 149 to RSVP.
New Small Group Leader Training
Sunday, December 14th at 9:45 -1:15 PM, in Seminar A
This class covers the vision, purpose and resources needed as a small group leader at Water of Life. It is for the new leaders of “Until the Whole World Hears” small groups and also those interested in leading a small group in the future. Contact Sheila Bolka at (909)463-0103 ext. 149 to RSVP.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Boundaries for Men and Women
Monday evenings, October 6th – November 17th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, in the Dining Hall
Property lines show where you should stop mowing your lawn and where your neighbor should start mowing his. Boundaries in relationships clarify to yourself and others where your limits are in order to reduce stress and avoid chaotic relationships. Contact Kris Anderson at 262-1768.
C.L.E.A.N. Waters
Thursdays at 7:00 - 8:00 PM, in the 2-Story Conf. Rm.
This on-going group supports men through accountability regarding sexual purity so victory and a deeper life in Christ can be experienced. Just show up or contact Ozzie Garcia at 730-3242 or Ric Quevedo at 230-8702.
Celebrate Recovery
Friday evenings in the North Venue
6:00 PM - Dinner (Dining Hall), 7:00 PM - Main Meeting, 8:00 PM – Open Share Groups and Newcomers 101, 9:00 PM – Solid Rock Café (Dining Hall). Do you struggle with life’s, hurts’, habits’ and hang-ups’? Then this ministry is for you. Join us for a time of fellowship and celebration of God’s healing power using the “8 Recovery Principles.” For those who have addictive behaviors and for those who love them. Contact Nico Mendez at 463-0103 ext. 113.
DivorceCare
Are you divorced or separated? Come find healing and help through this support group in a private home. Wednesdays, call Wayne/Kathy Tesoriero at 899-5878 or Thursdays, call Danny/Robin Burton at 899-8128.
GriefShare Class
This class is designed to help those who are recovering from the loss and hurt experienced from losing someone close. During this thirteen-week support group you will learn how to walk the journey of grief and be supported on the way. It is a safe place where hurting people can find hope. Cost is $14 for the workbook. Contact JoAnne Flynn 463-0103 ext. 176.
Love Does No Harm Support Group
This support group is designed to bring healing and restoration for women who have experienced abuse in relationships. Please pre-register by calling JoAnne Flynn at 463-0103 ext. 176.
Men and Their Anger Small Group
Wednesdays, September 24th – November 5th at 7:00 PM, in Seminar A.
A men’s group on managing and resolving your anger. Taught by Nico Mendez.
To register call JoAnne Flynn at 463-0103 ext. 176.
MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers
Thursday or Friday Mornings 8:45 – 11:00 AM, in the Dining Hall
This group meets the 1st, 3rd & 5th weeks of the month, beginning mid October to nurture and provide support, care and friendships for mothers with children age 0 - kindergarten. Each meeting incorporates a combination of breakfast, teaching, prayer, crafts and time with other moms in your same season of life. Contact Sarah Welch 484-3565 or sarahmops@verizon.net.
Step-Families Class
Sundays, November 2nd – December 14th at 9:45 AM, in Seminar E
Who wants to be put in a blender? Our class goal is not to blend two broken families, but to build a new family bonded together in the love of Christ. We understand the past baggage, the wounds, the difficult dynamics and the unique challenges your step-family faces. Come and learn the strategies and steps to build a successful step-family into a family bonded together in Christ. This seven week course is taught by Glen Totten. Contact JoAnne Flynn at 463-0103 ext. 176.
Women and Their Anger Small Group
Wednesdays, September 17th – October 29th at 7:00 PM, in Seminar E.
A women’s group on managing and resolving your anger. Taught by Glen Totten.
To register call JoAnne Flynn at 463-0103 ext. 176.
The Wounded Heart
This twelve-week group supports and brings healing to women who have experienced incest, rape, date rape, molestation, or childhood sexual abuse. Call Genevieve Shenton at 463-0103 ext. 118.
Unequally Yoked: Women
Wednesdays, 7:15 PM, in 2-Story Conf. Rm.
Unequally Yoked Women is a small group Bible Study/support group for women of all ages who are married to non-believers. Contact Julia Melatis at 319-7011 cell phone or work e-mail jmelatis@ci.claremont.ca.us
PRAYER GROUPS
Intercessory Prayer Time
Sundays 8:15 AM, in the 2-Story Conf. Rm.
This group meets every Sunday morning to intercede for our church, pastors, services, ministries and for God’s Kingdom in our community.
Intercessory Prayer Group
Mondays, 7:00 PM, in the South Venue
This group is for intercessors that have a deep calling to go after the Kingdom of God in fervent and effective prayer. Our time is focused on extravagant worship and God directed prayer for our church pastors, community, country and to the needs He shows us each week.
Praying Prodigals Home
Thursdays, 6:45 PM, in the Guest Reception Room
This group is for those who have loved ones that currently are not walking with the Lord. As a group we come together for a time of strategic prayer for the prodigal people in our lives. Contact Kathy at 224-5968 or Carol at 260-8561.
ADVANCED TRAINING
Precept Class – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Tuesdays, October 28th – December 9th at 7:00 - 9:15 PM, in Seminar A
A seven-week inductive study of II Kings 21-25, II Chronicles 33-36, and Zephaniah using Precept (Kay Arthur) Bible Study materials. Contact Barbara Bowlby at 945-2292.
KINGS COLLEGE & SEMINARY CLASSES
Orientation/Registration: Sunday, September 21st at 2:00 PM, in Seminar E
Biblical Counseling: Professor Dale Buffington
Monday evenings, September 22nd – November 24th at 7:00 – 9:45 PM
An introduction to the biblical principles and precepts to Christian counseling. Presents a biblically oriented approach to helping people.
The Book of Hebrews: Professor Jan Spencer
Tuesday evenings, September 23rd – November 25th at 7:00 – 9:45 PM
A journey through this significant writing to New Testament Jews on the sufficiency of the Priesthood of Jesus Christ.
The Parables of Jesus: Insights from Jesus’ Jewish Heritage: Professor David Edery
Saturdays, September 27th – November 29th at 9:00 – 11:45 AM
A study of the parables in the Gospels in view of the setting and context of Jesus and the evangelists. Investigates the textual and spiritual significance of each.
2 Weekend Intensive Modules:
The Ministry of Healing: Dr. Paul Chappell and Dr. Donnie Eddings
October 3rd - 4th, 10th - 11th
This course examines the biblical and theological aspects of our new covenant relationship with God, the role of the Holy Spirit as the seal of our new covenant, and how to live as people of a covenantal community.
Teaching the Bible: Dr. Linda Pyun and Dr. Wess Pinkham
October 24th - 25th, October 31st – November 1st
A practical study in teaching the Bible that includes creating lesson plans for specific age groups and evaluation teaching methods and techniques. Includes educational theory as well as demonstrations in the classroom and local church setting.
