Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
Thanks to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, our salvation is the Lord’s doing. It’s all of grace – an unmerited gift of God – to those who receive Jesus as Lord. Having rescued us, Jesus calls us to be transformed into His likeness by “the renewing of our minds.” Doing that requires study, reflection, and the application of God’s Word to our lives in community with other followers of Jesus. At SPC, Study Groups, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Retreats, Youth Bible Classes and Fellowships, Children’s Ministries, and Ministry Teams are some of the places where that kind of transformation take place.
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SUNDAY MORNING STUDY GROUPS • 9:45 to 10:45
SUNDAY MORNING MIXERS • ROOM 206
June 17 & July 29 • Hot coffee and cool juice, sweet pastries and fresh fruit, name tags and name games, ice-breakers and warm introductions, a chance to meet people you don’t yet know and time to go deeper with those you do. A real good Sunday to invite a friend.
GOD AT THE MOVIES • ROOM 206
An exploration of God and Biblical themes as portrayed in popular American movies. Each class will include film clips, a brief talk about the movie’s representation of topics (i.e. grace, revenge, hope, destiny, and eternal life), large group interaction, and small group discussion. To prepare for each Sunday morning session, students will be asked to watch and think about our movie of the week either on their own, with a few friends, or with a crowd from the class. Each film will be shown at 8:00 PM in Room 206 the Friday before it is taught. There will be no trailers, so please arrive early enough to get a snack and a good seat.
- May 13 • Introduction to God at the Movies
- May 20 • Watching Movies
- May 27 • Stranger Than Fiction: God and Your Story
- June 3 • Les Miserables: God and Grace
- June 10 • Signs: God and Destiny
- June 24 • K-Pax: God and Incarnation
- July 1 • The Mission: God and Pacifism
- July 8 • The Apostle: God and His Servants
- July 15 • Groundhog Day: God and Getting It Right
- July 22 • The Count of Monte Cristo: God and Revenge
- August 5 • Star Wars IV: God and Hope
- August 12 • The Emperor’s Club: God and Virtue
- August 19 • Bella: God and the Value of Life
- August 26 • Contact: God and Eternal Life
GIVE ME AN ANSWER • ROOM 102
Digging deeper with the topics and the bible texts behind this summer’s sermon series through guided personal study, probing questions, and group discussions.
- May 13 • Introduction and the Experience of Heaven / Revelation 21
- May 20 • What Did Jesus Say About Marriage? / Matthew 19:1-12
- May 27 • Can I Be an Optimist n a Broken World? / Romans 8:28-39
- June 3 • War: What is It Good For? / Psalm 144
- June 10 • Should We Expect Miracles Today? / John 14:10–14
- June 17 • Why Should I Care About What I Watch? • 1 Cori 6:12 & 13
- June 24 • What About Those Who Have Never Heard About Jesus? /Romans 2:16
- July 1 • Why Should I Study the Bible? / 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17
- July 8 • What is My Responsibility to the Government? / Romans 13:1-7
- July 15 • What Do We Do About Homosexuality? / Romans 1:18 – 2:5
- July 22 • How Good Do We Have to Be to Get to Heaven? /Mark 10:13-31
- July 29 • Isn’t What Happens in My Bedroom My Business? / John 8:1-11
- August 5 • Does God Want All, Some, or None of My Money? /Matt 19:21
- August 12 • Why Do Christians Fight Among Themselves? / 1 Cor 3:1
- August 19 • Where is This ‘Second Coming’ of Jesus? / 2 Peter 3:1-14
- August 26 • What About Being Single? / 1 Corinthians 7:25-32
- September 2 • Why Should We Love Church? / Hebrews 10:24 & 25
THE COVENANT STORY • SPC CAFÉ
A continuing survey of the complete Bible on a two year cycle. This study is suitable for people who are new to the Bible’s story as well as those who have long experience with it. We are teaching Joshua, Judges, 1 Kings and 2 Kings this summer.
THE PRAYER GROUP• ROOM 106
A quiet time and place to join others in prayer for individual, church, regional, national, and world concerns.
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WOMEN’S & MEN’S MINISTRIES
Providing SPC’s adults and their friends with opportunities for discipleship, fellowship, accountability, prayer, and mutual care.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
To provide as safe and secure an environment as possible, all adults serving in Youth Ministry at SPC are screened and serve in groups. Parents are encouraged to participate in or occasionally observe our Youth Ministry Teams in action. To register your teens for participation in Youth Ministries at SPC click here for a Youth Ministry Participation Agreement. Please complete the forms and submit them to Zac Collins or the church office at your earliest convenience. Join the Youth Ministry Team or register your teens for participation by contacting Zac Collins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at SPC.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
To provide as safe and secure an environment as possible, all adults serving in Children Ministry at SPC are screened and serve in groups. Parents are encouraged to participate in or occasionally observe our Children’s Ministry Teams in action. To register your children for participation in Children Ministries at SPC click here for a Cat Club Participation Agreement. Please complete the forms and submit them to Zac Collins or the church office at your earliest convenience. Join the Children’s Ministry Team or register your children for participation by contacting Zac Collins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at SPC.
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MINISTRY TEAMS
One of the best ways to see your faith is God grow is to serve Him in ministry to others. God creates each of us with unique passions, abilities, and availability. He shapes and develops our passions and abilities with experience. And He loves it when we serve Him and one another sacrificially. SPC Ministry Teams offer you a place to do just that. These teams also offer opportunities for learning, friendship, prayer, and accountability. Contact Michael Bryant or Ministry Team Leaders to learn more and join a team.
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- Shalom Richmond • Room 206
An experiential study of race, poverty, and the Kingdom of God in our city. Tim Keller’s “Generous Justice” will be a companion study throughout the course.
