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Christian Education for Adults

Mount Zion provides adults with a full range of opportunities to expand their knowledge and faith through education. Review our 2009 - 2010 class catalog (pdf format).

It is anticipated that additional courses, particularly small group classes, will be formed throughout the year. We encourage everyone to take advantage of as many of these classes as possible. In addition, we welcome suggestions or recommendations for Christian education opportunities. Through study and gathering in fellowship with other Christians, we learn what it takes to become better disciples for Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, or would like to express interest in any of these Adult Education opportunities, please contact Pastor Malcolm, the listed leader or POC, or Sam Hergert.

Sam Hergert, 301-854-3802, samary13730@comcast.net
Chair, Adult Education Committee


Ongoing Classes

The Pioneer Class
The Pioneer Class concentrates on studying specific books of the Bible. This Fall they will be continuing a study of the Book of Ruth.

Location: Conference Room 1
Sundays at 9:40 AM
POC: Mike Jacobson, 301-596-9461, mjacobson@nasifund.org

Parenting Class
The Parenting Class covers a variety of subjects and issues on Christian parenting, instilling models of faith and values.

Location: Conference Room 2
Sundays at 9:40 AM
POC: Scott Johnson, 410-309-5850, judynscott@verizon.net

Advent Studies
November 29– December 30 2009
Classes to be announced at a later date


Financial Peace University

The impact of a weak economy is felt throughout our lives and those of our friends and neighbors. This opportunity is offered to help members of our community and the church congregation alike better cope with our current economic situation. The course provides participants with easy to use tools that help clarify financial decision making. Over 650,000 families have completed this 13 week program. THe average participating family sees a reduction in debt of 5,300.00 and saves 2,700.00 for a total turn around of about 8,000.00 during the period of instruction.

The course will help you modify spending behavior through encouragement, accountability and support. Personal finance is 80 percent behavior and only 20 percent head knowledge. Course material:
• Teaches financial responsibility with easy baby steps
• Helps eliminate debt using the Debt Snowball method
• Offers accountability and continued support with lifetime membership
• Trains participants to spend every dollar on paper with the zero-based budget planner
•  Empowers people struggling with financial hardships by establishing a plan to take control of their finances

The course costs are $99.00 per family for our non-profit course offering, which is more than half of the normal tuition. The course fee covers a lifetime membership; class workbook; 13 lessons on CD; Dave Ramsey's book Financial Peace Revisited; budgeting forms and examples; Software; a cash management system; two debit card holders; and access to an on-line resource center that brings you the latest tips and information. Note: You do not need to use a computer at all to take advantage of the course.
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Course Schedule:

October 2009
11 - Super Saving
18 - Relating with Money
25 - Cash Flow Planning

November 2009
1 - Dumping Debt
8 - Credit Sharks in Suits
15 - Buyer Beware
22 - Clause and Effect

December 2009
6 - That's Not Good Enough!
13 - Of Mice and Mutual Funds
20 - From Fruition to Tuition

January 2010
10 - Working in Your Strengths
17 - Real Estate and Mortgages
24 - The Great Misunderstanding

Scheduled Courses

Winter 2009/2010
RELIGIONS AND SCIENCE: PATHWAYS TO TRUTH

A video series from the Wesley Ministry Network, based on the best-selling book, The Language of God, by Francis S. Collins, Director of the Human Genome Project.

Join more than a dozen world experts as they consider how religion and science might coexist and even complement one another in the 21st Century. There are nine DVD-based lessons:
1. Introduction - Francis S. Collins
2. Friends or Foes?
The Story of a Complex Relationship - David Wilkinson
3. Truth in Science and Religion - Philip Clayton
4. God and Nature - Keith Ward
5. Creation and Evolution - Darrel Falk
6. What Does it Mean to Be Human? - Warren Brown
7. The God of Hope and the End of the World - John Polkinghorne
8. Religion, Science, and Ethics: New Frontiers - Ted Peters
9. Creation Care – Beth Norcross, Bruce Birch, Denise Dombkowski- Hopkins, Kendall Soulen & Susan Willhauck

Spring 2010
HUNGER FOR HEALING: The Twelve Steps as a Classic Model for Christian Spiritual Growth

A Hunger for Healing puts into practice the Christian principles of healing and growth.



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