Come join the discussion at 9:00 am Sunday mornings as we prepare for worship!
We are currently not offering any programs for children during this hour. Youth 16 and up are encouraged to attend.
To learn more about additional studies for men visit the Men’s Ministry page.
To learn more about additional studies for women visit the Women’s Ministry page.
Online tools for deeper study – Bible Study Tools
Current Studies
Starting September 12, 2021
No child care – 9-10 am Sundays
Youth 16 and up encouraged to attend Bible Classes
Nehemiah: A Case Study of a Fully Dedicated Person of God
September 12 – November 7 (9 weeks) | Module 2
Led by Bard Hebard. A classic work on how to have an impact for God was written about 425 B.C. It was written by a man who was involved in business and politics in the ancient Middle East. He not only possessed an exceptional philosophy of leadership, but he lived it out as well. His book bears his name: Nehemiah. What Nehemiah had to say about leadership speaks to the same issues we face today whether in the work place or the home. As we go through the book we will find timeless and valuable guidelines that will help us build essential characteristics so that we too can have a significant impact for God. (part of the Deeper Life Series)
Grace-Based Grandparenting
September 12 – November 14 (10 weeks) | Module 1
Led by Bill & Becky Doel with Don & Jan Wiens. Sign up by September 5 in order to receive materials. If you’re going to be a grandparent, why not be intentional? That’s not only where the real fun and joy is, but it’s also where you’ll find a pro-active, deeply relational way to make an earthly and eternal difference with your grandchildren. Grandparenting was God’s idea. And the good news is that he outlined a plan for how to be an effective one. He provided the ideal delivery system, four strategic roles for you to play, and a deeper heart connection for you to enjoy. In this 2 part video study by Dr. Tim Kimmel — Grace Based Grandparenting: Discover the Secrets to Heart Connection & Solving The Sticky Situations — we will equip you with a profound relational strategy that will empower you to touch your grandchildren’s lives for time and eternity. (part of the Deeper Life Series)
Romans 1-8: Exposure of God’s Excellence – Part 1
September 12 – December 19 (15 weeks) | Room 303
Led by John Wecks. What is the good news that we should be taking to our families and communities and the world? This towering epistle deserves our devotion to learning what we should be saying to people around us about life in the Body of Christ. Is our world under judgment? Why is the Christian life so difficult? Why do I feel defeated when I read the Bible? How can I successfully obey what God has commanded me to do? We will dive into Romans 1-8 to expose the gems in this book. Join us was we learn when the Holy Spirit prays for us and explore how we can be assured of our own salvation. (part of the Deeper Life Series)
Series Descriptions
Re-Discovery Series
Our Re-Discovery series classes are for you to meet our pastors and leaders, hear what we believe, know our vision for discipleship and discover along the way how God is prompting you to grow in your faith. The Discover Laurelwood class is an introduction to our church and what it looks like to be a disciple of Christ. The other classes will unpack each area of discipleship in greater depth. Each class not only shares our faith and vision, but also practical steps for spiritual growth.
Classes are offered periodically at the 9 a.m. hour as announced in the e-bulletin. While you may not take all the classes at once or in any particular order, we encourage you to plan on eventually attending them all as a way to get to know your church but also to get a clear vision for your own discipleship journey.
Re-Discovery Series Topics…
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SHAPE Designed to Glorify You will be guided to discover who God made you to be so that you might better serve God in meaningful involvement in church and in daily life.. In this class, you’ll learn about your spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality and experiences and discover more about how God has uniquely shaped and prepared you for service in our relationships, home, work, community and church. |
Bible Study We believe the Bible is the Word of God and the sole authority for all matters of faith and practice. This class will inspire and walk you through how to effectively study the Bible for yourself. |
Prayer We want our church to be a house of prayer. Find out what prayer is all about, why we take time to pray so often during our services, and get a chance to practice praying together. |
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Worship Laurelwood is a diverse, multi-generational community. This class gives you time to talk with Pastor Kevin about our church’s vision for worshiping together. |
Personal Reflection This class helps us discovery how to do a personal inventory and come clean before God and others. |
Stewardship Each one of us has time, talents and treasure: get a vision in this class for making the most of what God has entrusted to you. |
Deeper Life Series
God has a desire that you become stronger and spiritually more mature. The Deeper Life Series provides solid Bible exposition through various books of the Bible to move you deeper into the Lord and the LBC Discipleship Process. These Classes are designed to provide increasing spiritual stability and strength in your life as an adult at LBC. Special attention is given to the verse by verse explanation of what God is teaching within each paragraph of every section of the Bible Book. Then these truths are applied specifically and personally to your life situation. Subjects and topics are covered when they are raised by the order of the message found in the book being taught.
Each class is designed to “stand alone” so that an adult at Laurelwood can step in at any time to be fed from God’s Word. Sunday morning classes begin at 9 am, which corresponds to the same time as our Youth and Children’s Sunday School and nursery to assist those with kids. We invite you to join us as we go deeper into God’s Word together.
Other
Periodically we offer mid-week ministry classes and seminars.
Past Online Classes
Past Online Classes
These classes have concluded but are still available online to do at your own pace.
Upper Room Discourse
Words of Comfort For Troubled Hearts | 11 Sessions
Taught by John Wecks
As Jesus enjoyed a last supper with His disciples, He looked forward to centuries of the Church. The ‘upper room dialogue’ in John 14 -16 is stocked with concentrated spiritual truth ready to explode in the life of every believer. The Lord Jesus teaches about the power of His indwelling presence for living in a troubled world. His words wash over us, strengthens us, and give us a clear path through stress filled days in 2021.
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Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 11
Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 10
Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 9
Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 8
Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 7
Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 6
Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 5
Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 4
Upper Room Discourse | Words of Comfort for Troubled Hearts | Session 3
Revelation | 16 Weeks
Taught by John Wecks
In these uncertain times, be encouraged to work harder for the King every single day of your life. The revelation of Jesus Christ shows His glorious power to judge all the evil in God’s universe that makes life miserable for all of us today. Explore heaven’s worship themes with us. Learn the extent of God’s grace to protect His people from the devastating judgments God will pour out on those who shake their fist at God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Gain a clearer understanding of the overall plan of God for our world, the earth, and the universe. Learn what our priorities should be as we live today in our broken world filled with hurting people. Strengthen your confident expectation in what the Lord will do to make everything right.
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Daniel | 12 Weeks
Taught by John Wecks
Relax! God’s got this! He’s in charge of everything all the time including every single election to government offices whether by mail, by absentee ballot, or whatever means in whatever country. In this book we will thrill over the fact that God’s unwavering promises always come through in the smallest detail for the whole world and our own lives. We learn how to thrive in enemy territory. We will watch what happens when we trust the Lord in impossible situations. We will learn from Daniel, “a man highly esteemed by God” (9:23).
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2 Corinthians: The Thrill of Genuine Christianity
Taught by John Wecks
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Deuteronomy: Moses’ Finest Sermon
Taught by J. Carl Laney, Western Seminary Prof (Retired)
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Past Seminar Handbooks
Epicenter Day Conference Handbook 11-4-2017