BLOOM, an acronym for Biblically Living Out Our Mission, is a word picture of how a simple bud, having drawn rich nutrients from the soil through a well established root system, matures and gradually opens to reveal the beautiful flower within. This flower not only reflects the beauty of its Creator but provides fragrance, nutrients, and seed for others to enjoy. As we feast upon the Word of God and draw from its truths, we are transformed into His likeness by the renewing of our minds to reflect His glory. It is this transformation that allows us to live out the mission that Christ has given each one of us.
BLOOM will resume September 14 at 9:00 am. If you are interested in joining these women, here is a taste of what the next study will be.
"Fear is like an invisible prison, it holds you captive, influencing your choices and perceptions about life, God and other people. Can you image what your life would be like without fear? With so much going wrong in the world it can seem hard to picture. In Fearless, Max Lucado shows you how life can be lived with confidence and joy, when you replace your fear with faith. Join BLOOM Tuesday mornings this fall as Julie Selinger leads, and let this inspiring and timely message encourage your heart today!"
Monday Evening Bible Study
Join us as we meet every Monday evening starting September 13, 2010 (excluding holidays) at 7:00 pm for an 11 week study by Beth Moore. The first meeting is located at Airdrie Alliance Church Network in the Library (room 221).
Explore with Beth, the life of the apostle John who must have thought that he had seen everything. Having been with Jesus all the years of His ministry, John witnessed more miracles than he could count, saw more displays of power than he could comprehend, and experienced more love than he could fathom. John was there when Jesus turned the water to wine, offered Living Water to the woman at the well, yielded to His Father's will in the garden of Gethsemane, and gave His life on a Roman cross. And one unforgettable morning young John outran Peter to his Savior's empty tomb.
Yet God had more in store for the Son of Thunder. As the other disciples were martyred one by one, John remained to write his sublime Gospel proclaiming Jesus' identity as the eternal Word of God. In his three letters John left a legacy of divine love to ignite the passion of future believers. And while exiled on Patmos, John recorded His risen Lord's glorious revelation of victory and hope.
"Every disciple and early follower of Christ left a legacy for future believers. John's legacy was love. Perhaps like no other disciple, John understood that relationship is the point. Every command of Christ and call to obedience is to enhance relationship and place the recipient in a posture the Giver can bless. This study is about finding our way to the heart of Jesus and reclining so closely that our pulse begins to throb in tandem, loving what He loves and hating what He hates"
Beth Moore
For questions regarding the study please contact Michelle MacLean at 403.945.1676 or by email.
B.L.O.O.M.-Biblically Living Out Our Mission
