Life is a journey, and Adult Ministries wants to meet you where you are along the way. Your spiritual health and maturity is a key focus with us, but we care about your whole person. Towards that end we offer groups and activities that cover a broad range of interests, from athletics classes to a recovery ministry, from singles and seniors groups to those that minister to young mothers. And much more besides.

In some of our groups the focus is inward, towards meeting the needs of group members. Other groups focus outward in service to others. No matter where you are on your life journey, we have a place for you.

Come in and explore. Find an area of interest and give us a try. We look forward to welcoming you . . . right where you are.

Click here to view our Adult Studies Book List!

SUMMER STUDIES

Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road:
Exploring the New Path Between Two Faiths by Paul-Gordon Chandler
Mondays, July 21-August 4, 7-8:30pm in Fellowship Hall Library
This book study invites anyone with an interest in the Muslim world to join us for what is sure to be lively and intelligent conversation about bridging the gap between Christians and Muslims today. Come explore what Philip Yancey, Eugene Peterson, David Neff (editor and VP of Christianity Today) along with other prominent evangelicals credit as an important and timely book. Led by Shari Monson, Lance Brown & Mary Pandiani.

Church History
Mondays, July 7-August 11
6:30-8pm, in Room 230

This 6-week video series, with discussion groups facilitated by Wendy Stahl, covers everything you wanted to know about Church history...but were afraid to ask. Getting acquainted with our Christian past is like sitting down with a dear aunt & uncle or grandparents and having them take you through a photo album of your family’s past. They’ll introduce you to characters, events and past experiences that shaped who you are. That discovery can’t help but thrill your soul and make you so grateful for your family—for both the wonderful moments and the tragic ones. Contact Wendy at 514.0925.

SUMMER PARENTING CLASSES

Parents of Teens—High schoolers
Alternate Wednesday evenings beginning July 2
Join other parents of high schoolers at Dave & Betsy Hunt’s home at 6:30pm. 4722 38th Street NW; 851-6447. Whether or not you were part of Parent’s Life this spring, this is a great way to continue building those relationships and sharing our stories.

Joyful Grandparenting
July 23, 12:30pm in Fellowship Hall
Join other grandparents for a potluck picnic (bring a child-friendly dish & recipe we may want to share with our grands). We’ll share ideas on how to invest in these precious kids. Suggested topics—local outings in Gig harbor area, sleepover fun ideas, starting your own special traditions, etc. Contact Bev Jackson at 853-3559.

Parenting in the Early Years: DVD Study with Les & Leslie Parrot

♥ Morgan & Annie Fanberg Group
Mondays, June 30-August 11 in Olalla
Contact Annie (253) 858-3508

♥ Brian & Carly Bannon Group
Wednesday evenings, July 9-August 13
Near downtown Gig Harbor
Contact Carly (253) 226-2530

♥ Lerch/Krilich Group
Thursday evenings @ Chapel Hill
July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 & 14
Tom & Tina Lerch and Chad & Julie Krilich
Contact Tina (253) 853-7124

Christian marriages fail at a rate equivalent to non-Christian marriages. But when couples take time to explore their relationships, particularly when they are not in crisis, the failure rate goes down dramatically. It is vital to work at marriage and be determined to make it fulfilling, intimate, and rich.

Couples Life was designed for couples young and old—married, engaged, or just thinking about it. It provides keys to help couples bring more joy into their relationships. Husbands and wives are shown in practical ways how they were designed to fit in relationship. Couples Life is for all couples, church-going or not.

Check back in Fall 2008 for class schedule.