Description: In the movie COURAGEOUS, we see the men gather regularly outside of work to better understand God's calling on their lives. The Courageous Living Bible Study is a dynamic study that helps lead men toward living more courageously in four key areas: responsibility, priorities, legacy, and faith. All men are invited to attend.
Meets: Sunday mornings 9:15 AM-10:15 AM
Where: Eden Church Classroom A
Contact: Pastor Mike Marx MMarx(at)eden-ucc.org or 618-656-4330
Description: This Adult Sunday School class is studying the Holy Spirit in the Bible using a book and DVD called When God's Spirit Moves, by Jim Cymbala and Dean Merrill. The class time includes a video lesson and class discussion questions. Everyone is welcome and you can join the class any time.
Meets: Sunday mornings 9:15 AM-10:15 AM
Where: Eden Church Parlor
Contact: Elizabeth Marx ElizabethBMarx(at)gmail.com or 270-993-0052
Jeff & Sue Eddinger jed1949a(at)yahoo.com
Description: This class is studying Christianity in comparison to other religions of the world. Everyone is welcome and you can join the class any time. This new class has been postponed until the sanctuary repair work is completed in March.
Meets: Sunday mornings 9:15 AM-10:15 AM
Where: Eden Church Fellowship Hall
Contact: Pastor John Roberts JRoberts(at)eden-ucc.org or 618-656-4330
Description: Scripture based lessons on topics such as An Awesome God; The Power of Prayer; Harnessing Our Emotions for a Clear Path; Three Stumbling Blocks on Our Journey; Dealing with Sin; Are You Worthy?; Do You Worry?; Achieving Goals: The Roadmap of Our Journey; Faith - The Abundance (Happiness) Formula; The Love of Christ; and God is Working on Us.
Meets: Sunday mornings 9:15 AM-10:15 AM
Where: Eden Church Leather Lounge Classroom
Contact: Errick Cameron camfam01(at)sbcglobal.net 618-692-0971
Description: Are you are a parent who desires help and encouragement in teaching your child about worship and how to be a part of a worship service? This class is for parents/care givers who desire to deepen their own worship experience, better encourage their child to connect with God during worship, strengthen their family bonds through worship, and build relationships with other parents who are trying to do the same. We will be using the book Parenting in the Pew: Guiding Your Children into the Joy of Worship by Robbie F. Castleman.
Classes begin January 8, 2012.
Meets: Sunday mornings 9:15 AM-10:15 AM
Where: Eden Church Classroom D
Contact: Erin Swank ESwank(at)eden-ucc.org 618-656-4330
Description: In this exciting, interactive DVD series based on Lysa TerKeurst's popular book What Happens When Women Say Yes to God, women personally explore God's joy and purpose for their lives through insightful questions and steps, special verses, and examples from the DVD's six sections.
Classes begin January 8, 2012.
Meets: Sunday mornings 9:15 AM-10:15 AM
Where: Eden Church Classrooms B & C (2nd Floor of Administrative Building)
Contact: Mindy McSparin 618-692-8280
Description: This group began from a desire to help new members feel welcome and become established in the Eden Family. It combines Bible study with social activities. Pastor Mike is teaching a study of the Christian spiritual life using the book Devotional Classics edited by Richard J. Foster and James Bryan Smith. The activities are varied and include:
The current membership ranges from their 50's to 70's, but all are welcome!
Meets: Third or Fourth Sundays
Where: Bible Study at Eden. Other activities in various locations.
Contact: Carol Wetzel 618-656-0888
Description: We invite you to join the middle school girl's Bible Study. The group is a place for girls to develop and strengthen their relationship with God and to discuss many of the distractions and struggles that girls face today. We are using scripture from the Bible and a study book to help us along. Please take the time to consider and pray about this opportunity.
Meets: Mondays 4-5 PM
Where: Eden Church Youth Room
Contact: Erin Swank 656-4330 eswank(at)eden-ucc.org
Description: This group meets weekly to study a book of the Bible, applying what is learned to our own lives. We are now engaged in a study of the book of Genesis. Men of all ages (college through retirees) are welcome. Breakfast is brought by class members and is self-served, including juice and coffee.
Genesis study classes are online in text and audio formats here.
Meets: Wednesdays at 6:30 AM
Where: Eden Fellowship Hall
Contact: Pastor John Roberts 656-4330 jroberts(at)eden-ucc.org
Description: Bible Basics; Creation; Cain & Abel; The Flood; The Covenant; Abraham; Issac; Jacob & Esau; Joseph; Moses; Passover; Prophets; Sacrifices; Law & Commands; Judges; Kings. God's Word has so much to offer us. Do you know how many years the Bible took to write? What does the word "Bible" mean? Please join us as we rediscover the wonderful message contained in the Bible. We invite you to a weekly study on the stories from the Bible. Each lesson is new, so you can join the group at any time.
Starts: September 14, 2011
Meets: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: Eden Church Classroom D
Contact: Cyndy Schiber cyndyschiber(at)hotmail.com
Description: Our study will be an in depth focus on understanding the character of God and simply knowing Him more. If you are interested in strengthening your relationship with God, then this is the study for you! The tool for this Bible study is a book entitled Knowing God by J. I. Packer.
Starts: September 14, 2011
Meets: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: Eden Church Leather Fellowship Lounge Classroom
Contact: Jake Gosselin jgosselin(at)eden-ucc.org 618-656-4330
Description: You may know the stories of interpreting the king's dream, the lion's den and the fiery furnace, but do you know why Daniel is important in your life today? Daniel is known as the "beloved prophet". His visions lay the foundation for understanding the promised return of Jesus Christ. Dr. David Jeremiah shares Daniel's important life lessons, prophecies of the earthly kingdoms which are now history and prophecy of the heavenly kingdom - yet to come.
Starts: September 14, 2011
Meets: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM
Where: Eden Church Classrooms B&C
Contact: Darrell Duewer dduewer(at)charter.net
Description: Bible Study Fellowship International (BSF) is an eight year in-depth Bible study that meets once per week for nine months each year.
Meets: Thursdays 9-11 AM
Where: Off-site
Contact: Sue Eddinger at 618-377-8762 jed1949a@yahoo.com or click
BSF International for more information. Additional BSF groups meet on other days and times throughout the St. Louis and Metro East area.
Description: We are currently studying a resource based on the movie Fireproof. Probably the longest running Bible Study of Eden Church is the Adult Bible Study which currently meets on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at Eden Village. We have chosen the name of Faith Builders because of our continued quest to expand and develop a closer relationship with God. Our curriculum in the last few years has consisted of reading and discussing Max Lucado’s books. Max is a prolific author and master story teller who has helped us understand many of the themes of the Bible. That is not to say that we don’t question some of his thoughts, but we have been challenged to think more deeply and to become closer to God. Besides studying, we pray, share our lives, and laugh a lot. Our next unit of study will be the video Fireproof. We will view the video and have a Bible study and discussion based upon the focus of the video. This unit of study will begin March 31, 2011. We welcome any new members.
Meets: Thursdays at 1:30 pm
Where: Eden Village, 300 South Station Road, Glen Carbon, Illinois
Contact: Alice Wetzel 254-5977; or Vicki Klopmeier 977-8821
Description: This group meets bi-weekly. It's made up of women (many with preschoolers and young children) who are interested in fellowship and Bible study. We meet two Fridays a month, and we usually look at the upcoming month to determine which days will work for the greatest number of members. We meet in the Eden Leather Lounge from 12:30 - 2. Some people leave by 1:30 to return to work - the rest of us finish if we need to or chat for a few minutes. We are now studying the New Testament book of Hebrews.
Meets: Alternate Fridays during the lunch hour
Where: Eden Church Leather Lounge
Contact: Mindy McSparin 692-8280