Old Mission Academy

Fall  2009

What is Old Mission Academy?
The Old Mission Academy is an assortment of adult classes to help us discover how faith and life come together as we grow in our faith journey. The academy this semester offers courses in the area of Bible, Theology, Finances, Art, and Prayer. We have also listed some Retreats and Seminar opportunities. The expectation is that as we grow and learn spiritually, we might deepen our walk with God and become better disciples of Jesus Christ.

How do I register?
You can register for Old Mission Academy classes by one of 3 ways:

1. Complete the registration form, which can be found on the back page of the orange booklets in the church office, attach the payment of the class or classes and return it to the church office by mail, or by dropping it in the offering plate during worship.
2. Call (913) 262-1040 and register with Karen Nyhart at ext. 102. Include all the information found on the registration form.
3. E-mail Karen Nyhart at karen@oldmission.org, including all of your registration information.
Scholarships are available if there is need in covering a course fee. We do not want the cost to keep anybody from taking a course!

Small Group Study Opportunities

Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study:  Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Starting Tuesday, August 25                       Facilitator: Linda Sisney

This 30 week study is a bible overview. Learn where familiar scriptures are located, who they were written to, who wrote them, and what was happening at the time they were written. We will meet 15 weeks in the Fall and 15 weeks in the Spring. (Disciple Series)
Fee: $36.00

Under the Tree of Life:                              Mondays 9:30-11:30am
Starting Monday, Sept. 14                         Facilitator: Diane Carolan

This 24 week study covers "The Writings" (Ruth, Lamentations, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Daniel, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, Song of Solomon, Psalms) for 12 weeks in the Fall, and John, I John, II John, Jude, James  and Revelations for 12 weeks starting again in Febuary. (Disciple Series)
Fee: $36.00

Moore For Women:            Wednesdays 9:15-11:30am/6:00-8:00pm
Daytime Study starts Wednesday, August 26
Evening Study starts Tuesday, August 25

Facilitators: Daytime- Shannon Villasenor
                  Evening- Amy Reed, Legan Moore, Brooke Santa

Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy, shows how individuals can live with integrity in today's self absorbed society. Join us in this 12 week study of prophecy and learn how to shine for Christ in our modern culture. Just as the prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures--to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats--today's believers face many of the same trials.

Nursery Provided

Fee: $18.00

Three Simple Rules for Christian Living:        Sundays 11:00am-Noon
Starts Sunday, August 30                                     Facilitator: Nathan Culley

This 6 week study provides extended reflection for adults on three principles of Christian life: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God. Each rule has a session to help you understand the rule and a session to help you explore ways to practice the rule.
Fee: None

Theological Studies

First Light Study: The Kingdom of Jesus         Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm
Starts Tuesday, Sept 8          Facilitators: Elizabeth Adams and Jim DeGoler

Why did Jesus happen when he happened?

Why were the titles of Caesar Augustus -- Divine, Son of God, God from God, Lord, Redeemer, Liberator and Savior of the World -- taken from a Roman Emperor on the Palatine hill and given to a Jewish peasent on the Palestine plain?

What were the priorities of Jesus' proclamation of the Kingdom?

These questions and more will be discussed in this 12 week DVD and web-based study of the historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God. The DVD features two of the world's leading Jesus scholars on location throughout Galilee and Jerusalem, John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg.
Fee: $10.00

A Grief Observed                                             Mondays  7:00-8:30pm
Starts Monday, Sept 7                                          Facilitator: Ben Krehbiel

C.S. Lewis' "A Grief Observed" is a short book that chronicles his journal entries in the days after the death of his wife, Joy Davidman. He reflects on the meaning of life and death, and the role faith plays in our lives. Undoubtedly you will gain a new perpective on life after reading this book. Most of C.S. Lewis' works were written from the 1930's through the early 1960's. He is also known for his "Chronicles of Narnia" series, "Mere Christianity", "The Screwtape Letters" and "The Great Divorce".

We will offer this class onsite at the church on Monday evenings in September (7, 14, 21, 28) at 7pm. We will also offer this class via online discussions on our website.
Fee: None

The Gift of Presence                               Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am
Starts Wednesday, Sept 9                                Facilitator: Dr. Butch Ritter

This 3 week study offers practical help to give confidence and skill in serving the broken hearted. With a central message on the importance of simply being there, this study combines practical "how-to's" with prayers, readings, and services. This study will give guidance in visiting those who are hurting, writing notes, finding scriptures and prayers to read, avoiding cliches, and thinking through the theology of God, humans and suffering.
Fee: None

The Way of Prayer                                            Sundays 5:00-7:00pm
Starts Sunday, Sept 20                                         Facilitator: Karen Nyhart

This study expands on our knowledge of prayer through a ten-week exploration of different forms of prayer practices. Through this exploration, small-group members embark on a journey of genuine discover--the discovery of different dimensions on God's grace and love. Prayer is explored through music, dance, gazing, silence or acts of service. The Way of Prayer teaches us how to respond to God's invitation into the divine Presence, and it brings a deeper sense of spiritual vitality and encouragement to seek out new ways to pray.
Fee: $10.00

Financial Studies

Financial Peace University                                Sundays 5:00-7:00pm
Starts Sunday, Sept 13                                      Facilitator: Justin Martinez

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is a life-changing 13-week program on personal finance. It is designed to empower people to manage their money better, eliminate debt and build wealth.

FPU will provide you not only with inspiration, but also with practical tools and techniques to put you on the path to financial peace and generosity. All material is biblically based and taught via entertaining video by best-selling author and radio host Dave Ramsey, and by small group interaction.
Fee: $100 per family and includes a complete kit of FPU materials.