| In the Great Commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you." At Arcadia we take this commission seriously and offer several opportunities to teach the Word (all that Jesus commanded) and make disciples (train others to follow Jesus). Here are some of these opportunities: Preaching the Word Current Morning Worship Series - Hebrews Last Message - "Sacrifices that Please God" - Hebrews 13:15-17 (February 5, 2012) Current Evening Worship Series - Revelation Last Message - "Made to Worship Christ" - Revelation 1:4-8 (February 5, 2012) Our Pastor John M. Irwin has a B.A. in history from Sterling College and an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary. He was licensed to preach by Westminster Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America and called by Arcadia in November, 1999. Ordained as a teaching elder in 2000, John has been at Arcadia for over 8 years now. Rev. Irwin met our own Jennifer (Strickland) Irwin when she came back from mission work in Belize and Niger. After marrying in 2002, John and Jennifer now have 3 children, Elena (age 8), Micah (age 7), and Xander (age 3). On February 1, 2007, their third child, Carissa, died at 8 days and they lost twin boys, Ezekiel and Zacchaeus in June, 2010. Pastor John and Jennifer hope to adopt some more children soon. Adult Sunday School We have recently revised our Adult Sunday School program and are excited about the new opportunities to disciple, teach and train adults in the Word and for understanding how to apply the Bible to our lives. We have an ambitious 10 Year Plan which will cover each section of the Bible, our Confession of Faith, and still leave room for some practical courses on dealing with life as a Christian. Come join us and learn together! Classes for December - February 1) Women's Class - Overview of Old Testament Wisdom Literature by Rebecca Ramsey 2) Mixed Classes - Overview of Old Testament Wisdom Literature by Ken Strickland 3) Mixed Classes - Overview of Old Testament Wisdom Literature by Stephen Orr Summer Wednesday Night Bible Study At the same time as Pioneer Clubs from 6:30 - 8:00 PM during the fall, winter and spring months. This summer we are meeting at 7 PM for about an hour and studying the book of Jeremiah with reference to the study by Philip Ryken entitled Courage to Stand. Women's Daytime Bible Study Coming soon! Do be on the lookout for fellowship activities, prayer or studies available informally, including: Pioneer Clubs Hayride and Dinner, October 5 Reformation Service, Evening October 30 |
| The Irwin Family |
Discipleship Opportunities
Preaching and Teaching Ministry
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| Interested in our pastor's teaching? Write for one of his booklets. Available are ... Does My Bible Speak Good English? The Great Human Disaster and Its Radical Consequence (4 Volumes on Genesis 3) The Call of Faith Ten to One Odds; Is Gambling Counter to God's Law? The Sovereignty of God in the Proclamation of the Gospel (2 Volumes on Acts 16) Herod Antipas: A Wannabe King Who Wanted to See Jesus for All the Wrong Reasons |
