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with Rev. Linda McCarty
August 14, 2025
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sun01feb11:15 pm12:15 pm11:15 pm - 12:15 pm(GMT-06:00) 10 Keys to Unlocking the Bible
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“Unlocking the Bible” by Colin Smith Sunday 11:15 AM GIFT Hour Series The whole Bible is one story. It
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“Unlocking the Bible” by Colin Smith
Sunday 11:15 AM GIFT Hour Series
The whole Bible is one story. It begins in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, with the Creator and His new creation, the garden of Eden. The Bible ends in the last book of the Bible, Revelation, in a city, the new Jerusalem. All the way through, the Bible points us to Jesus Christ as our Savior. Colin presents the big picture of the Bible story—like a high-altitude flight over a range of mountains, you will receive a glimpse of the Bible’s highest peaks.
You won’t be told what to believe but will discover what the Bible teaches. These lessons are basic and easy to understand.
Regardless of you level of Bible knowledge, we hope that you will join us.
This series will give you a place to better understand the Bible. Key 1 was presented on October 12th
Dates for the 10 Key Series:
November 23 Key 2 “The Law”
November 30 Snow Day – Church closed
December 7 Key 3 “The Sacrifice”
December 21 Key 4 “The Invitation”
January 4 Key 5 “The Manager”
January 11 Key 6 “The Cross”
January 18 Key 7 “The Tomb”
January 25 Key 8 “The Spirit”
February 1 Key 9 “ The Fight”
February 8 Key 10 “The City
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sun01feb11:15 pm11:15 pm11:15 pm - 11:15 pm(GMT-06:00) 10 Keys to Unlocking the Bible
Event Details
“Unlocking the Bible” by Colin Smith Sunday 11:15 AM GIFT Hour Series The whole Bible is one story. It
Event Details
“Unlocking the Bible” by Colin Smith
Sunday 11:15 AM GIFT Hour Series
The whole Bible is one story. It begins in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, with the Creator and His new creation, the garden of Eden. The Bible ends in the last book of the Bible, Revelation, in a city, the new Jerusalem. All the way through, the Bible points us to Jesus Christ as our Savior. Colin presents the big picture of the Bible story—like a high-altitude flight over a range of mountains, you will receive a glimpse of the Bible’s highest peaks.
You won’t be told what to believe but will discover what the Bible teaches. These lessons are basic and easy to understand.
Regardless of you level of Bible knowledge, we hope that you will join us.
This series will give you a place to better understand the Bible. Key 1 was presented on October 12th
Dates for the 10 Key Series:
November 23 Key 2 “The Law”
November 30 Snow Day – Church closed
December 7 Key 3 “The Sacrifice”
December 21 Key 4 “The Invitation”
January 4 Key 5 “The Manager”
January 11 Key 6 “The Cross”
January 18 Key 7 “The Tomb”
January 25 Key 8 “The Spirit”
February 1 Key 9 “ The Fight”
February 8 Key 10 “The City
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mon02feb10:00 am11:00 am10:00 am - 11:00 am(GMT-06:00) Chair Yoga
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Explore the benefits of gentle stretching and strengthening right from your chair. No experience necessary. Just wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and you’re ready to go. A
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Explore the benefits of gentle stretching and strengthening right from your chair. No experience necessary. Just wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and you’re ready to go. A $10 donation per class is welcome, half of which will be donated to local mission work. This class is held on zoom.
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tue03feb2:00 pm3:30 pm2:00 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT-06:00) Bible 101
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Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bible 101 from 2pm – 3:30 pm. This is a class led
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Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bible 101 from 2pm – 3:30 pm. This is a class led by Rev. Chuck Mize and was started this summer after people expressed interest in an introductory study of the Bible. We will begin at the beginning. And no question is too simple, not even What does the word Bible mean? This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Bible from our own Pastor!
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sun01mar11:15 am12:15 pm11:15 am - 12:15 pm(GMT-06:00) Lenten Series GIFT Hour
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Lenten Gift Hours: Ray Vander Laan—That the World May Know Sunday 11:15 AM GIFT Hour SeriesNOW LOCATED in the Community Room
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Lenten Gift Hours: Ray Vander Laan—That the World May Know
Sunday 11:15 AM GIFT Hour Series
NOW LOCATED in the Community Room downstairs in the basement.
Ray’s preaching and teaching ministry is focused on understanding the Bible in light of the historical and cultural context in which God placed it. This perspective on the Bible highlights God’s call for His people to be a transforming influence on their culture. He uses research of the top scholars in the fields of archaeology, history, and Biblical study as tools to explore the Biblical text ever more deeply. His gifts, expertise, and calling are to link that cultural information and the Bible so that its message applies to our lives today in very practical ways.
Lenten Dates for this series:
March 1: Lamb of God—Mount of Olives
March 8: The Weight of the World—Capernaum and Gethsemane
March 15: The Last Passover
March 22: The Fifth Cup—Our Way of Hope
March 29: Roll Away the Stone—Garden Tomb
Please plan to attend these presentation—you will gain some new insights around Jesus and the last week of his life.
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tue03mar2:00 pm3:30 pm2:00 pm - 3:30 pm(GMT-06:00) Bible 101
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Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bible 101 from 2pm – 3:30 pm. This is a class led
Event Details
Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for Bible 101 from 2pm – 3:30 pm. This is a class led by Rev. Chuck Mize and was started this summer after people expressed interest in an introductory study of the Bible. We will begin at the beginning. And no question is too simple, not even What does the word Bible mean? This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Bible from our own Pastor!
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tue03mar6:30 pm8:00 pm6:30 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-06:00) Community Read - The Overstay
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Join us for a Community Read – The Overstory by Richard Powers. The Overstory is a powerful novel that explores the deep, often unseen connections
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Join us for a Community Read – The Overstory by Richard Powers. The Overstory is a powerful novel that explores the deep, often unseen connections between people, trees and the living world we share. This book weaves together the lives of diverse characters whose stories become intertwined with the lives of trees. It’s a moving, imaginative novel about connection, responsibility, hope and the quiet forces that shape our lives and our world.
WHEN
Tuesday, March 3
6:30–8:00 p.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• Welcoming, respectful discussion
• Diverse perspective encouraged
• Relaxed, thoughtful pace
WHO IS INVITED
• Church members, friends & neighbors
• Anyone curious about meaning,
connection and community
TO REGISTER OR ASK QUESTIONS
Contact Cheryl Warmann at (847) 670-1415 or rjpcsw@hotmail.com
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sat04apr10:00 am12:00 pm10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00) Egg and Scavenger Hunt
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Egg & Scavenger Hunt SATURDAY, APRIL 4 – 10AM-Noon RAIN OR SHINEso dress for the weather! All friends and neighbors welcome!
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Egg & Scavenger Hunt SATURDAY, APRIL 4 – 10AM-Noon
RAIN OR SHINEso dress for the weather! All friends and neighbors welcome!
RSVP by Friday, April 3
Use SignUp Genius link or email Jill@spcah.org
RSVP Here by clicking this link
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