| 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 - Gospel of Mark Last Message - "Sent to Condemn Sin in the Flesh" - Romans 8:1-11 (December 14, 2008) Current Evening Worship Series - To Be Determined in January Last Message - "Joy from the Desert'" - Isaiah 35 (December 7, 2008) 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 4), Micah (age 3), and Xander (just born). On February 1, 2007, their third child, Carissa, died at 8 days. 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! 1) Overview of the Gospels (Section 1) - Ken Strickland 3) Overview of the Gospels (Section 2) - Rebecca Ramsey (Women only) (Classes for December - February) Wednesday Night Bible Study At the same time as Pioneer Clubs from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Men - Study in Genesis from The Father of Israel by John MacArthur (Perry Carter, Leader) Women - Study in the Psalms from Stepping Up by Beth Moore (Rebecca Ramsey, Leader Women's Daytime Bible Study Tuesday Mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 AM led by Carolyn Carter (Suspended until January) Do be on the lookout for fellowship activities, prayer or studies available informally, including: Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 20, Christmas Play Saturday, December 20 |
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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) |
