Disciple is an intensive Bible study designed to help participants become
better disciples of Christ. It is Bible study aimed at transformation-not
just information.Classes usually begin the first week in September, end in
May, and are limited to 12 people per class. Class dates and times are
usually determined at an initial meeting. Four levels of study are available
at St. James.

DISCIPLE I: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDYA 34-week study that moves
through the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. The hoped-for
results of the program are to develop biblically nourished persons committed
to live as disciples.

DISCIPLE II: INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD A 32-week study of Genesis-Exodus
and Luke-Acts. This study emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going
for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately.

DISCIPLE III: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE A 32-week study of The Prophets and The
Letters of Paul. It calls clergy and laity to disciplined Bible study that
will result in a ministering community nourished by Scripture.

DISCIPLE IV: UNDER THE TREE OF LIFE A 32-week study of Old Testament
Writings and the Gospel of John; 1,2,3 John; James; Jude and Revelation in
the New Testament. It continues to call clergy and laity to serious,
disciplined Bible study that will result in development of biblically
nourished servant-leaders.
Disciple I is the prerequisite for all other Disciple classes. Disciple II,
III and IV do not have to be taken in sequence. Class for 2006-2007 Disciple
I Wednesday nights 6:00-7:30 PM in room 217 with Cal Seaquist as the
facilitator.

In 2007 there is the possibility of starting a disciple IV class in January.
Contact Dave Himmelsbach (769-7686), call the church office (548-1680) or
e-mail:sjumc1@sjumc.org or dshimmels@charter.net, if you are interested in
taking a class.