MidWeek
MidWeek at Double Oak is a semester-based ministry designed for all ages to help people grow in spiritual maturity and live in spiritual community. During our MidWeek semesters we begin with an evening meal in our Commons and Worship Room (5:30 pm -6:10 pm) for the family. You can see the weekly menu (and click to RSVP) below.
During MidWeek Spring & Fall Semesters adult discipleship classes will meet on Wednesday nights. Our MidWeek classes are built around seven spiritual foundations found in the life of a disciple of Jesus, discovery classes to help people connect with Christ and our church family, men and women’s gender based studies, andshort term classes focusing on spiritual growth, leadership development, and hot topics.
While adult classes are meeting, there are also studies specifically designed for Preschool (birth-PreK), Kids (K-5th), Middle School (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th). Click on the links provided below for more information on their schedules.
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MEAL RSVP
RSVP opens the Thursday prior and closes the Sunday prior to the meal. Registration will show as FULL if the deadline for RSVP has passed.
Adult MidWeek
FALL semester | term 2 - OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 19
WEDNESDAYS | 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
God’s Unfolding Story | C-12 | LED BY Steve Diehl
As Christians interact with God’s Word, we find again and again that it is always fresh, always challenging, and always bigger than we thought it was the last time we studied. This Bible Overview course is designed to encourage growing believers, wherever they are in their journey toward authentic discipleship, to recognize one story that leads to Jesus, from creation to the cross and eternity. Following the DOCC New Testament reading plan, we will discuss key passages and our response to them. We will relate scripture to scripture and use brief character studies, keyword studies, and timelines to build a unified view of God’s story. Along the way, we’ll be encouraged to share the story with greater confidence
A 260-Day Bible Reading Plan for Busy Believers - Robby and Kandi Gallaty, available for the discounted price of $10.
The Art Cries Out | Café’ | LED BY TOM CASH
This study examines the intersection of faith and art, exploring how biblical themes, stories, and characters have been represented in visual art throughout history. Beginning with the time of the early church, we will travel chronologically through the medieval and renaissance periods as we learn about the cultural and theological contexts behind the various artworks and reflect on how these visual interpretations deepen our understanding of Scripture. Through guided discussions and personal insights, this study fosters a rich and imaginative engagement with the Bible.
Live no Lies | C-14 | JOHN BECK
In this class we will examine the effects of our thought life/heart on spiritual formation with emphasis on the daily choices made regarding the information we access. We will discuss relevant biblical references, we will read and discuss some of the ideas in John Mark Comer’s, “Live No Lies,” and examine the profound effects of our daily choices over time. Above all, Spiritual Formation is the sum of our daily choices over a lifetime and the visible demonstrations of who we are becoming. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”—Romans 12:2. “…the ideas that we believe in our minds and then let into our bodies give shape to the trajectory of our souls…they shape how we live and who we become.” —John Mark Comer, Live No Lies
Live No Lies – John Mark Comer - Book available for the discounted price of $10.
GOD’S DESIGN FOR Marriage
MEN’S GROUP | C-21 | LED BY Bobby Wilson
WOMEN’S GROUP |C-13 | LED BY Lolly Wilson
This study is for people who have been married a long time, newlyweds, and engaged couples. It is also useful for singles desiring to learn what God says about marriage. We will cover a variety of topics, including the roles of the wife and husband in marriage, biblical examples of godly men and women, communication, love, the sexual relationship, the permanence of marriage, forgiveness, finances, and parenting. This study includes a workbook to guide you through each lesson. Our goal and prayer are that you discover the truths in God’s word for yourself. God will change your life and marriage if you apply the principles you learn from Him. We know this is true because we experienced this in our marriage 40 years ago! Plan to spend about 2-2.5 hours a week on the lesson. Bobby and Lolly Wilson are the leaders for this class. Men and women will meet separately, and the MidWeek class will be a discussion based on the lesson you do at home. It is okay for only one spouse to participate. For more information, contact Lolly Wilson at 205-240-3967.
God’s Design for Marriage Participant Guide is available for the discounted price of $10.
Christology 101 - Journey to the Cradle | C-23| LED BY WILL COLLINS
Join us for an exploration of Christ’s early life and ministry in Journey to the Cradle. This is the first session of a two-part Christology study and is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding of Jesus’ divine identity and early ministry. Journey to the Cradle will trace the prophetic anticipation and birth of Christ, along with formative moments in Jesus’ life and ministry on earth. We will study various life events and happenings from the call of the first disciples all the way up to Passion Week. Through scripture, study and discussion, we’ll see how the journey to the cradle, the beginning of Christ’s life on earth, is not part of the larger unfolding plan for redemption.
MAN CHURCH | C-26 | LED BY MARK BERTHIAUME
Men, join us for a great time of discipleship and connection! The standard of Christian living we are to pursue is the Spirit-driven example set by the early Church. The book of Acts paints a powerful picture of the difference the Holy Spirit makes. The bold lives of influence lived by the Apostles and the other New Testament Christians were a far cry for the oftentimes weak faith they demonstrated pre-Pentecost. Part of why we have the book of Acts is for us to be challenged by the impactful faith of the people we read about. We will follow The Man Church: The STANDARD Curriculum. The Standard equips men’s small groups to explore the difference the Holy Spirit makes in our lives: Boldness, Awe, Suffering, Oneness, Peace, Evangelism, Obedience, A New Goal. This study incorporates Rick Burgess video resources in addition to Bible Study and interactive conversation.
Divorce Care | Annex | LED BYBud & Mary Ussery
If you or someone you know is walking through separation or divorce, you are not alone. Divorce Care is a safe place to process, heal, and experience God’s restoration. Our DivorceCare leaders, Bud and Mary Ussery have been married 22 years, blending two families into ONE Christ-centered home. Mary says, “It hasn’t been easy, marriage is hard, and blending families can be even harder, but by God’s grace, we’ve raised four kids successfully to become thriving adults and are still raising one. We’ve personally taken Divorce Care twice before marrying and led it once as a couple, so we know the difference this ministry can make.” Statistics show 41% of first marriages end in divorce, 60% of second marriages, and 73% of third marriages—reminding us how critical it is to find hope and healing in Christ.
