DISCIPLE

DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. It focuses on the disciple as a learner, believer, follower, proclaimer, and servant while providing the fellowship of a small group for study, prayer, preparation, support and servanthood. At FUMCC, the DISCIPLE curriculum is offered for spiritual enrichment in a variety of ways. Core studies span 30-34 weeks and are typically scheduled to run from the beginning of September through the end of May but small groups and Sunday school classes may choose to schedule the sessions over a longer period, with longer breaks for special seasons of the year such as Advent or Lent. For more information, contact Rev. Alice Kunka at akunka@fumc-cary.org

DISCIPLE I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study – Monday mornings
This is the foundational 34-week group for DISCIPLE studies. Groups of 8-14 members commit to daily Scripture reading and meet once a week for two hours to discuss the reading assignments and reflect on how to become more faithful disciples of Christ. (more info)

Time: Mondays from 9:30-11:30 am Orientation September 12

Facilitators: Christine Law and Susan Finch

Location:Room 210

Time: Mondays from 9:30-11:30 am; Orientation September 12 from 9:30-10:30 am

DISCIPLE I Hybrid: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study – Pilot Group on Monday evenings
This is the foundational 34-week group for DISCIPLE studies. Participants will have the option of self-study or meeting online weekly. Each month, group members will meet for dinner fellowship and to discuss the reading assignments and reflect on how to become more faithful disciples of Christ. (more info)

Time: Online members meet on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. The second Monday of each month the whole group will meet from 6:30-9 pm at a designated group member’s home.

Facilitator: Alice Kunka

Location:Online and homes of members

Time: Orientation September 12, 6:30 at the home of Alice Kunka

DISCIPLE IV: Under the Tree of Life on Tuesday mornings

Under the Tree of Life is a thirty-two-week study that concentrates on the writings in the Old Testament – Ruth, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Lamentations, and Daniel. New Testament Scriptures include the Gospel of John; 1, 2, and 3 John; James; Jude; and Revelation.

Emphasis on the Psalms as Israel’s hymnbook and prayer book leads naturally to an emphasis on worship in the study. Present though the entire study is the sense of living toward completion, toward the climax of the message and the promise, extravagantly pictured in the Revelation. (more info)

Time: Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 pm beginning September 6

Facilitator: Ginny Struss

Location:Room 206

Other Disciple offerings at St. Francis UMC

FUMCC is collaborating with St. Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary so that their members and our members can be offered a wider choice of times and Disciple offerings. To register, contact Karen Palmer, coordinator at St. Francis UMC at kjpalmer@nc.rr.com.

Title	Description	Timing
Disciple I – Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study	34 weeks, 2 hours per session – survey study of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation; video and discussion format. Requires daily participant preparation; 8-12 participants	Sunday and Wednesday Evenings 6-8 pm. Projected starting date – Sept. 18.
Disciple III – Remember Who You Are	32 weeks, 2 hours per session – Prophets and Letters of Paul; video and discussion format; Requires daily participant preparation; 8-12 participants	Sunday Evenings 6-8 pm. Projected starting date – Sept. 18.