Bible Study, And Conversations That Challenge Christians

White Lick offers a Monday Bible Study Series and Wednesday night open to the community. Each study meets for about an hour, 1-2 PM or 7—8:00 pm. Each series lasts about 6-10 weeks depending on the material being studied. Sometimes discussions do not align with chapters. There may be a short break in between studies in the series.

White Lick also offers Conversations That Challenge Christians once a month at 11:30, following worship.

We also offer assorted workshops and retreats throughout the year. The community is invited to attend these workshops for a time of renewal and growth. Come enjoy fellowship and food, important conversation, and opportunities to grow in the faith together. The handouts and other resources both in Hendricks County and outside of the county are posted on the Resources Page.

MONDAY BIBLE STUDY SERIES

  • What: Bible Study

  • When: 1:00 PM: Zoom

    “From Jesus to Constantine, A history of Early Christianity” by Dr. Bart Ehrman

Lenten Bible Study - “The Message of Jesus” by Adam Hamilton led by Pastor Ruth 

  • 9:00 am Sundays: March 9 -April 13

  • 7:00 pm Wednesdays on Zoom: March 12-April 16

Bible on Training Wheels: TBD

  • What: Bible study for those who want to know Biblical foundations, historical background, how to read the Bible, who wrote the Bible, have felt they don’t know the Bible well enough to participate or anyone who wants to know more about the bible.

  • SUNDAY STUDY SERIES:
    When: TBD -     9:00-10:15 in person,
    Led by Rev. Ruth Chadwick Moore

  • WEDNESDAY STUDY SERIES
    When: TBD -     7:00 PM Zoom,
    Led by Rev. Ruth Chadwick Moore

Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast - 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:00 am. Come for the coffee and pancakes; stay for a lively discussion!

CONVERSATIONS THAT CHALLENGE CHRISTIANS SERIES

  • What: Conversations that Challenge Christians: Shock, Awe, Wrath

  • When: February 23 - 11:30 following Worship

  • The new Administration in Washington promised a “Shock and Awe” start and have not disappointed.  Change is always difficult, and radical change generally brings enormous resistance.  Many citizens have “checked out”, preferring to ignore and not engage in any way.  The pre-election period was energy-draining; and, some of us have not recovered whether our candidate(s) won or lost.   

    Perhaps you are angry with the new approaches to the structures and systems in government in which you have a vested interest. Perhaps some of the new policies are in opposition to your values and beliefs. Such unresolved anger can lead to wrath.  Taking a chapter from Elizabeth Oldfield’s book “Fully Alive, Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times”, we will explore conflict which at its extreme creates a fight or flight response resulting in wrath and confrontation.  What would Jesus do? Are Jesus’ methods to deal with shock and awe still applicable to today’s issues?

  • When: March 30 - “Lighting your Lamp”. 

    Since January the changes in the federal and state governmental systems have impacted all of us.  In February’s session “Shock, Awe and Wrath” we discussed how the rapidity of change has caused so many of us to just give up in exhaustion.  Jesus was not a stranger to seeing people just give up, but in his Sermon on the Mount he acknowledged how easy it is to lose our “saltiness”.  In Matthew 5, Jesus identified the problem: 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled underfoot.

    In March, Conversations will look at ways to keep the lights on which is the second half of the “Salt and Light” message from Jesus. In Matthew 5 Jesus states:  14“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” 

     

    Regardless of how tough it may be, Jesus is challenging us to keep going.  In what ways can you be a beacon of light for the issues you care about within the bounds of your time, talent, and treasure?  It can be as simple as supporting the ministries of our church, to writing letters for “Bread for the World”, combatting disinformation, or being a more proactive voice within the community.  We are the hands and feet of Jesus so doing something is a discipleship commitment.  Regain your saltiness and be a light to those who really need help. Collectively, we can make a difference. 

  • When: April 27 - “Jesus and John Wayne, How Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation”.  By Kristin Kobes du Mez.  Mark Moore is going to lead this study.  He and I have discussed, and he has full charge to teach the book as he feels comfortable.  Whether he finds a Beatitude to fit the study is his choice.  Hopefully, he will find some Salt and Light actions for those who participate.  I will encourage the Conversations group to buy the book and begin reading, especially if they plan to read the Lenten book and participate in Ruth’s classes.