Koinonia

Fall 2007

Koinonia Small Group Ministry offers Christian community by connecting people relationally in small groups for the purpose of seeking and growing in Christ, loving and supporting one another, preparing for and committing to study, and building up the body of Christ -- all for the glory of God. Call Ron Gilreath, Associate Pastor, for more information about Koinonia Small Groups, 404.255.2211, ext. 225.

Theology & Harry Potter

Meeting Time: Mondays, 7:00 till 8:30 pm, Oct. 1 – Nov. 12
Where: Session Room
Study Facilitator: Julia Lehmann, 404.255.2211, ext. 212

Think the Harry Potter books are just about witches and wizards, dragons and magical creatures? Or perhaps just about a boy’s struggle to make his way in the world and survive high school? Harry Potter fans know that the seven books and five movies are about all of that and so much more. good versus evil, the ultimate power of love, real friendship, the cost of fighting for what is right and good are all themes running throughout the series. If you’ve read the books – or looking for a reason to read them – join Julia for this adventure. It’s important to read the assigned book before each session. For books 1 – 5 watching the DVD or seeing the movie will be adequate. Two complete sets of the books will be available on a lending library basis for those who’ve not finished the series or need to brush up. For more information and to register, call Julia. The schedule is as follows: Oct. 1 The Sorcerer’s Stone

Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?

Meeting Time: Fridays, 12 noon till 1:30, Sept. 21 – Oct. 26

Where: Session Room

Study Facilitator: Ron Gilreath, 404.255.2211, ext. 225

Using the book and video of the same title by noted author Philip Yancey, this six-week exploration of prayer will probe such topics as: Why pray? How do we pray? Does prayer change anything? Call Ron for more information and to register.

Women’s Bible Study
Meeting Time: Most Thursdays during the school year, 9:30 till 11:30 am
Where: Kirk Center
Study Facilitator: Margaret Schafer, 404.705.8562

This small group is an opportunity for women of all ages to join together for fellowship, prayer, and Bible study. This fall members of the group will have a choice of study, either Faithful Witnesses: An Evangelism Training Course for Presbyterians by Richard Armstrong or Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Men’s Bible Study
Meeting Time: Most Wednesdays during the school year, 7:30 till 9:00 pm

Where: Chapel
Study Coordinator: Gil Hastings, 770.393.0461

This is an opportunity for men to gather for Bible study and informal conversation around issues that are particularly relevant to the challenge of living as Christian men in today’s world. This group will begin the year with a study of Faithful Witnesses by Richard Armstrong.

Disciple Bible Study
Meeting Time: Most Mondays during the school year, 10:00 till 12 noon
Where: Session Room
Study Facilitator: Ron Gilreath, 404.255.2211, ext. 225

Have you been intending to read more of the Bible, but just haven’t gotten around to it? Why not join our Disciple Bible Study group this year. Disciple is a great resource for reading the Bible in a disciplined, prayerful, informed way. Just call Ron for more information.

Sunday Koinonia Opportunities – Fall, 2007

Companions in Christ
Meeting Time: Most Sundays during the school year, 9:30 till 10:45 am
Where: Activities Building, Room 209
Study Coordinator: Elizabeth Earhart, 770.393.8247

This Koinonia small group offers persons an opportunity to grow in their relationship with Christ and with one another through Bible study, prayer, fellowship and mission. The study focus this fall will be Life From the Upside by Ellsworth Kalas and Faithful Witnesses by Richard Armstrong.