Fall 2023 Bible Studies

SUNDAY WOMEN’S COMMUNITY:

The Gospel of Luke

Sunday, September 10, 2023 – May 19, 2024 | 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. |Room 607-610 | In Person and Online

Leaders: Tonja Brice, Laurie Graffo, Sherrie Rodriguez

The Gospel of Luke gives us a beautiful portrait of our compassionate Savior, Jesus Christ. The book covers the life of Jesus and all He began to do and teach until the day he was taken up to heaven. Luke’s portrayal of Jesus reveals the love and mercy of Christ to all people – no matter their station in life. Join us as we explore key insights we can share with everyone.

WEEKDAY COMMUNITY CLASSES:

Is the End Near?

Tuesday, September 12 – October 17, 2023 | 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. | Room 244 | Cost $15 | In Person and Online

Leader: Linda Raymond, Sandi Myers, Wendy Mobley

Unpack complicated Biblical prophecy, know Jesus more intimately, and see the grander scope of God’s redemptive end-times plan as you dive into God’s Word.

Jesus gave His longest answer to this question, “Is the end near?” on the Mount of Olives. We will take a deep dive into the words of Matthew 24 and 25 in the sessions of this study guide companion to Dr. Youssef’s book ‘Is the End Near?‘

Please join us as we begin our Tuesday mornings experiencing the joy of the Word of God together and building a warm fellowship with some wonderful women. Everyone is welcome.

A Study of Isaiah

Tuesday, September 12 – November 14, 2023 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Room 237 | Cost $15 | In Person

Leader: Vicki Gillespie

The Book of Isaiah carries one of the greatest mysteries of the coming Messiah – that He would be both the suffering servant and the victorious King. This dual mission has created misunderstanding, confusion, and controversy throughout history.

In order read Isaiah’s prophecies correctly, we will let Scripture interpret Scripture by looking to their fulfillment in the words and life of the Messiah. As we study Isaiah 40-66, we will compare Isaiah’s prophecies and their specific fulfillments in the New Testament accounts of Jesus’ life, ministry, and His future coming as the victorious King in Revelation.

May God grant us to see new and rich blessings in our understanding of the Father’s magnificent plan throughout history for our redemption. Won’t you join us?

1 Peter PRECEPT UPON PRECEPT

Tuesday, September 12 – November 14, 2023 |10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Room 229 | Cost $20 | In Person

Leader: Anne Hayes

Learn how to stand firm when tested – Are you prepared for suffering? Will trials and persecutions reveal your faith and bring glory to God? Listen to what Peter says to believers enduring tribulations.

A Focus on Christ Through the Book of Matthew

Tuesday, September 19 – November 14, 2023 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | Room 616 | Cost $15 | In Person

Leader: Charlotte Travis

Why is God’s Kingdom above all others? The answer lies in its King. The King of Kings left His throne in heaven to be born as a Man to die on the cross to save a wayward people. We will travel verse-by-verse through Matthew to watch, hear, and learn from this King. We can’t know the answer to “What would Jesus do?” unless we get to know Him through Bible study and prayer and seek to follow Him. Lord, help us to be true witnesses of the glory of Your gospel!

A Study of Hebrews

Thursday, September 14 – November 19, 2023 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Room 201| Cost $15 | In Person

Leader: Maureen Broggi and Kathy Kelley

Join us as we study the book of Hebrews. We will contrast the Old and New Covenants, seeing Christ as preeminent above any Old Testament laws, priests, rituals, or sacrifices. Guided by the writer of Hebrews, we will see that because of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, He is the perfect sacrifice and our High Priest, granting the believer unlimited access to God. Throughout our study, we will use resources from John Macarthur and Nancy Guthrie to apply the ancient principles from Hebrews to our lives in the twenty-first century. We will spend time in corporate worship and prayer each week before moving into study and group discussion of God’s word. We invite you to join this lively and lovely meeting of women who strive to grow together in faith!

Highlights of the Old Testament: History – Joy of Living
(Morning & Evening Classes Offered)

Thursday, September 14, 2023 – January 25, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.| Room 237| Cost $15| In Person and Online

Leader: Denise Nyberg

History offers a brief overview of each of the Old Testament books from Genesis through Esther-it’s general message, how it fits with other books of the Bible, and what it reveals about God’s character and His great plan.

This study covers the five books of law (the Pentateuch – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) as well as 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. God reveals His holiness, righteousness, justice, mercy, and love. The class format includes daily homework, group discussion, and informative teaching.

Come with an open heart and mind; you will increasingly deepen your knowledge of Him who loved us and sent His Son to save us.

Mom2Mom – Desperate: Hope for the Mom who Needs to Breathe

Leader: Connie Musselman

“I just can’t be a mother today.” These words have been whispered to God in quiet desperation by mothers who love their children to the depths of their souls but struggle with motherhood’s difficulty.

This fall, we will study the book, “Desperate” by Sally Clarkson. It is the story of one young mother’s trials and one experienced mentor’s priceless exhortations. It is not a book about despair, but rather life-giving encouragement, help, and answers to some of your wrenchingly honest questions. For nine weeks this fall, we will fill in the blanks on these three sections of the study: “THE DREAM LIFE…ALTERED,” “GETTING REAL ABOUT MAMA-HOOD,” and “THE REDEEMING.”

Mom to Mom is an intergenerational discipling ministry intended to come alongside mothers desiring to grow in:

Their knowledge of God’s Word.
Their ability to apply God’s Word to their lives.
Their ability to apply God’s Word in their parenting.

Each session will include 45 minutes of teaching and 45 minutes of small-group interaction with fellow moms that will encourage, challenge, and build lifelong relationships.

PRAYER:

Pray for Revival Prayer Group

Tuesdays, Ongoing | 12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Room 242 | In Person

Leader: Julie Van Gorp

Our heart as a prayer group is to pray for revival in the church, our nation, and our world. We use the headlines and daily news that otherwise might overwhelm and depress us as a launching pad for our prayers; we apply God’s Word to those situations and intercede that God’s will be done in and through them. Women of any age and life stage, whether members of COTA or visitors, who desire God’s glory and His will, are welcome to join us.

Single Hearts Prayer Group

First Saturday of each month beginning in September | 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Room 204 | In Person

Leader: Annissa Leung

Join other single women in a small group setting to embrace prayer as an essential part of life and be able to witness how God is working in every situation of life through the power of prayer.

POP UPS:

The Grace of Repentance

Saturday, September 23, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | In Person

Leader: Muriel Cash | $5

“Repentance is a grace of God’s Spirit, whereby a sinner is inwardly humbled and outwardly reformed.” Thomas Watson, “The Doctrine of Repentance”

“Repentance is a spiritual medicine made up of six special ingredients:

Sight of sin
Sorrow for sin
Confession of sin
Shame for sin
Hatred for sin
Turning from sin

If any one ingredient is left out, it loses its virtue.” (From Chapter 2, The Nature of True Repentance)

Light brunch will be served.

Revelation: Beauty and Hope during Confusing Times

Saturday, October 28, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Commons | In Person | Cost $5

Leader: Jeanine Dungan

The biggest challenge in reading Revelation is not understanding it. The biggest challenge is opening ourselves up to adjust our lives to the divine instruction God gives us through John. Join Jeanine Dungan as she cuts through the confusion to see the beauty, hope, and help Revelation presents for us in these trying days.

SAVE THE DATES:

Women’s Ministry Christmas Candlelight Dinner

Friday, December 1, 2023

The church is located at 3585 Northside Parkway, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30327. Click here for more driving directions.