Sunday Evenings

Sunday Evenings

What are Discovery Courses?

We aspire to be a community of learners – people who know they haven’t ‘figured it out’ yet and are hungry to grow as people before God. Discovery Courses are all on Sunday nights from 6-7:45pm unless otherwise noted on the course description. They are offer great discussion and opportunities to learn and build community and are excellent for individuals or community groups to take together.

To help us, please register for the ones you wish to take by emailing register@lakeforest.org.

Spring 2008 - Bible/Theology Discovery

Lessons from the Past: Start Date - April 27

Take a peek at influential events in Church History with Rusty Andrews and discover where much of our theological thinking and preservation took place. See ways you can learn from their good and bad decisions and notice where some of our theology comes from God and others from cultural and historical situations. This class meets April 27, May 4, 11 and 18. There must be a minimum of 10 participants.

Eating a Bible Burger: Start Date - April 27

Sometimes reading the Bible is like eating a monster burger: it looks really tasty but it’s hard to get your hands around it. Start by cutting it in half and digesting one half at a time. In this course, Mitch White will help you get the big picture of the Old and New Testaments. At the end of the course, you will be able to see how it all works together, giving you better thinking about God. The course will meet April 27, May 4, 11 and 18. There must be a minimum of 10 participants.

Welcome 101: Start dates - March 30, May 11

This five week class, led by our Pastoral Staff on Sunday evenings from 6-7:45pm, is a great way to explore the Christian Faith and discover how to become a Ministry Partner (Member). It is recommended that you attend “Kick the Tires” before Welcome 101.

One Body, Many Parts: NEW CLASS, STARTS - MAY 11

1 Corinthians 12:27 tells us we are now “ the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it”. But sometimes it’s hard to know the role you play and your own unique giftedness. This class will be a powerful guide to understanding all God had in mind for you from His first thought of you. Learn about your Spiritual Gifts and explore your passions to find your “sweet spot” for maximum impact in your journey with Christ. Because classes build on one-another it’s important to be able to attend all weeks.This is a 3 week class meeting May 11, 18 & 25. There must be a minimum of 12 participants.

Love and Respect: Start date - April 20

Join Jim and Debbie Rees for this DVD series for married couples who would like to enhance their daily interaction by exploring new ways to talk through matters. You’ll learn why we react negatively toward one another, how to energize more positive discussion; and ways to love and respect your spouse even when they won’t. This course is for couples only and will run for 6 weeks beginning April 20.

Summer 2008 - Love Discovery

Plug into a local or foreign mission trip as individuals, a family or with your community group. Put to practice all of the things you’ve learned over the year. To find out more about all of the mission opportunities at LFC, go to the missio Dei section of this web site.

Fall 2007 - Life Discovery

Welcome 101 - October 14 - November 11

Kids101 - October 14 - November 11

Kids, come learn more about what it means to ‘be a Christian’, to know God and His word. Find out what it means to be ‘in community’ and learn about baptism and communion. At the conclusion of 101k kids have the opportunity to become a ministry partner of Lake Forest and be baptized.

LifeKeys - October 14 - November 18

Discover how you are wired and created to make an eternal impact! Lifekeys will be a powerful guide to uncovering your talents, spiritual gifts, passion, values, and personality - all that God made you to be from the moment He first thought of you. Learn how to find your “sweet spot” of maximum impact in service, work, and life. Led by Holly Worsley & Erica Catherman.

Strength Finders - October 21 & 28

For middle school and high school students and their parents - help your student discover his/her talents and learn to develop them into his/her greatest strengths. Discover your child’s unique giftedness and empower them to excel. Week one-parents only, week two parents & students. Led by Jonathan Catherman.

Negotiating the Matrix - November 11 & 18

Guiding your child through the technological world. Discover what terms like ‘my space’; ‘you tube’; and ‘facebook’ mean. Learn the good and the dangers of each and better ways to care for your kids. Led by Jack Cathy and Rusty Andrews

Preparing for a Miracle - December 2, 9 & 16

Mary, the mother of Jesus, prepared herself for the birth of the Savior. As we move closer to celebrating the greatest Birthday in the World, join Mitch White these 3 weeks to more purposely prepare your own hearts in the ways that Mary did.