Adult Growth Opportunities
Staff Leader: Denise Robinson
Each semester (Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall) Trietsch offers Bible studies and other growth opportunities that range in length, format, and topic. Our studies are led by committed Christians with a passion for teaching the word of God in ways that make a difference in your life.
A scholarship fund has been set up for those than cannot afford to participate in studies or other GROW opportunities.
If you would like to contribute, send your tax-deductible donation to the Finance office marked Adult Discipleship Fund.
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Complete List of Studies |
Check out the details on each study below. Click on the title in this list or the image or title with the description to register and pay.
Childcare is available for each class –
make reservations to 972-539-8547, ext. 299 at least 48 hours in advance
(You may make one standing
reservation for an entire class.) |
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Planning is underway for great studies all the time. New studies are added periodically, so check back later for more information. Take a look below. If the class has online registration, you can click on the title below. Contact Denise Robinson at ext. 220 or deniser@tmumc.org.
Childcare is available for each with a 48 hour advance reservation to 972-539-8547, ext. 299.
 In addition to participating in a study this Spring, we hope you will join a small group in the church-wide study, "Outlive Your Life" by Max Lucado beginning January 29. There are still spots available in small groups or if you would like to do an independent study, contact Denise Robinson at deniser@tmumc.org to find out more. |
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Women's Bible Studies |
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 Becoming A Woman of Simplicity
Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.;
March 1 - May 17; Cost $10
Facilitated by Beverly Blasius; Room 110
(Class does not meet March 15)
This study looks into the Scriptures and offers practical, real-life counsel so you can experience the freedom necessary to live with the quiet confidence God intended. |
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 Enjoy! A Thirst-Quenching Look at Philippians
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - noon;
March 21 - May 2, 2012
Cost $15; Ministry Center
(Large group fellowship/video time followed by small group discussions)
God wants us to experience true joy, that inner sense of peace and contentment and satisfaction no matter what is going on around us. This six-week study based on Paul's Letter to the Philippians will help you experience joy as you change your perspective on your circumstances. |
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 Heaven (Randy Alcorn)
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.;
March 19 - May 7
Facilitated by Jan Deering; Cost $15
What is Heaven going to be like? What will we look like? What will we do? Won’t Heaven get boring? God has put eternity in our hearts. Now, Randy Alcorn brings eternity to light in a way that will surprise you, spark your imagination, and change how you live today. Come along on a quest to reclaim not only the biblical teaching but also the passionate expectation of Heaven’s Promise. |
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Ongoing Studies |
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Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m., Cost: Free; Join anytime; Led by Denise Robinson
The LIFE Journal provides daily readings from both the Old and New Testament. The journal asks one simple question after every reading: “How will I be different today because of what I have just read?” Our weekly gathering will provide us the opportunity to share what God is doing in our lives as well as provide accountability. This Bible study is for both men and women! |
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Fridays, 6-7 a.m.; Cost: Free; Join anytime; Led by John Allen
Men of all ages are welcome to join any time during the year the study group, The Quest for Authentic Spiritual Discernment. We will explore what it means to be a “man” in our own lives, our families, our businesses, and our community. In the changing face of the world we live in, the time is right for all of us to be engaged in study that will provide insights and guidance on how to live out the life principles revealed in Holy Scripture. The study, from 6 am to 7 am on Friday mornings, is designed to encourage and equip you in all facets of your life! This study is ongoing. |
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Other Study Opportunities |
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 Christian Witnessing
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.; Feb. 1 & 8; Free
One of the promises United Methodists make when they join the church is to uphold the church with their witness. But, how do you do it so that it is effective and not an affront to others? The class, led by Rev. Joe Shafer, will explore a variety of ways of witnessing. Each participant will be encouraged to discover the ways of witnessing that come natural for them. To register for the class, please call the church office, 972-539-8547. Childcare is available with a 48-hour notice by calling the church office, ext. 299.Contact Rev. Shafer at ext. 203 or joes@tmumc.org. |
 Connections Class
1st – 4th Sundays, Bi-Monthly, 9:30 a.m.; (See Dates Below) Cost is Free
To learn more about Trietsch and meet new people, join our bi-monthly Connections Class. Find out how to get connected to our family of faith. Whether you are planning to join Trietsch or are already a member, we encourage you to take this time to attend the Connections Class and find out more about the church. Ask questions and discover why membership is a vital part of the church. Meet new people and get to know some of our pastors. Classes are held the first three Sundays of a month at 9:30 a.m. in room 160 unless otherwise noted. The remaining classes this year are:
RSVP to Emily Evans, Connections Coordinator, at ext. 204 or emilye@tmumc.org. |
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 10 Great Dates
Sundays, 6:30 p.m., February 24 (6 weeks)
Cost $15
The Marriage Enrichment Ministry is sponsoring "Ten Great Dates" study beginning Friday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Couples can learn important skills and revitalize their marriages with this fun and unique approach. 'You will love growing together while going out together.' -John Gray Author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Remember back to your dating days---the excitement you felt? Now you can reclaim that same spark, connection, and creativity in your marriage through ten intentional, memory-making dates. This proven approach to relationship growth is low-key, purposeful, effective, easy, and fun , and will help you * Communicate better * Put the sizzle back in sex * Process anger and resolve conflicts * Develop spiritual intimacy * Appreciate your differences * Balance busy lifestyles * And much more!
The class is facilitied by Nancy and Steve Ferguson. Visit the Connection Center table February 12 & 19 to sign up. Contact Nancy Ferguson at nancyferguson1961@msn.com. |
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The Me I Want to Be:
Becoming God’s Best Version of You
Mondays, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.; April 2 (6 weeks) or
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m.; April 3 (6 weeks); Purchase Book in Mission Matters; Facilitated by Doug Meyer
If God has a vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? Author John Ortberg has some intriguing answers to that question, and he has organized his thoughts and God’s words into a straightforward and timely guide for living your best life in The Me I Want to Be. Ortberg first helps you gauge your spiritual health and measure the gap between where you are now and where God intends you to be. |
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Re-Ignite Parenting Seminar by Daniel Gowen
February 12, 5-7 p.m.; Free
The Trietsch Re-Ignite Youth Ministry is hosting a parenting Seminar for Parents of Teens by Daniel Gowen. Daniel Gowan is Director at Benchmark Counseling and offers private counseling in Plano, Texas. Daniel holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Amberton University. In addition, he holds a Master of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology at SMU. Daniel will help our parents understand the struggles and problems teenagers are facing today. It will be a time where he will be giving some great information and some helpful tips on how to help parents understand what the struggles and problems teens are having today. He will be giving some illustrations of people that he knows then there will be a great question and answer time to rap it up. It will be something that every parent needs to come to if you have a teenager or about to have a teenager. Daniel is going to be really great and you don’t want to miss this. For more information contact our Youth Minister Kris Melvin at krism@tmumc.org. |
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United Methodist Beliefs
Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30 p.m., March 7 – 28; Cost is Free
We are United Methodists. But what does that mean? What do we believe? How do we relate to the world? Find out the answers to these questions and more in our upcoming four-week class, United Methodist Beliefs. Contact the church office to register at 972-539-8547. For more information, contact Joe Shafter at joes@tmumc.org. |
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Studies Offered Later this Year |
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 Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace
Available Later this Year
This video-based series is a life-changing program that teaches how to take control of your finances and change the way you think about money. The 13-week course is educational, entertaining, and provides a different topic each week. Over 500,000 people have completed this course and have changed their financial position by an average of $8,000 in just 13 weeks. Achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace.
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 Crown Financial
Available Later this Year
Trietsch will offer the Crown Biblical Financial Study. Planning is underway for a date. This study teaches a life-transforming message about faithfully living by God’s financial principles. On an average, Crown participants: Reduce their personal debt by 38% & Increase their savings by 58%. Crown has taught more than 50 million people the life-transforming message of faithfully living by God’s financial principles. |
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To register for a study or class, click on the title you are interested in and complete the registration. If there is a cost for the materials, please pay with your online registration or come to the church office prior to the class beginning to purchase your materials.
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Contact Doug Meyer at dougm@tmumc.org or 972-539-8547, ext. 267.
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Short-term Studies (length: 4-9 weeks)
These studies are generally on a single book or theme in the Bible with an emphasis in diving deep into the subject matter in a brief time. These studies are excellent ways to test the waters of Bible study if you have not done so before or for a quick burst of energy if your spiritual life is waning.
Semester Studies (length: 10-13 weeks)
These studies can cover two or three books of the Bible or a number of themes in scripture or even dive deep into one subject and look at it from several angles. These studies can build great friendships with people you may not ever meet during a trip to church on Sunday.
School-Year Studies (length: 30-34 weeks)
These long-term studies usually cover the whole body of scripture in an effort to familiarize the participants with the whole of God’s story. These studies provide opportunities for groups to study together, do mission work together, and play together because of the long time commitment. Involvement in this type of study brings about life transformation that shapes how you serve, worship, and love God.
