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Table Of Contents

In This Issue:

So, You’ve Been Wondering .............................................................. Page 4

UNASHAMED 2013 Class Electives.................................................Pages 5-7

Why Encounter? ............................................................................. Page 8

Spotlight: Meet Alyssa Rogers ........................................................ Page 8

Spotlight: Meet Claire Smart ......................................................... Page 9

Spotlight: Meet Steve McArthy ......................................................Page 10

Spotlight: Meet Todd Hagemeier ....................................................Page 10

Register For A Class .....................................................................Page 12

If you’ve been receiving cards in the mail or seen these signs around Hazel Dell, you may be wondering, “What’s going on?” It’s about fearlessness. No longer do you have

to wonder what the Bible is about. We are going to give you tools to chisel out how God’s truth and love is expressed through His Word and what that can do to change EVERYTHING.

It’s simple: We believe U Can understand the Bible. We also know that right now at HDCC, some can, some can’t, but with coaching and assistance, ALL can understand the Bible! We want you to be unashamed of your ability to understand the Bible because we believe life is better, more fulfilling, and ultimately much more successful when we follow God’s will for our lives. “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15)

A great place to begin your quest to understanding God’s Word is our Wednesday Encounter program that starts on Sept. 11. Our studies will help if you want to learn how to study the Bible, if you are looking for a refresher course on the message of the entire Bible or if you are interested in taking a next step by focusing on a specific topic of the Bible. We even have studies geared toward improving your marriage or parenting skills. And every elective is built with the goal of

equipping you to handle the Bible as a workman skillfully handles the tools of the trade.

So if you are looking for a place that will help you understand and live out the life-changing truths of the Bible, Wednesday Encounter is the place to begin. In this publication, you can learn more about the new studies that begin Sept. 11. There is no reason for you to feel ashamed of your ability to understand the Bible. Let us help you become unashamed because you know how to read, understand, and live God’s Word.

Serving Him and you,

David Smith, Discipleship Pastor

“It’s simple: We believe U Can und e r stand

the Bible.”

“There is no reason for you to feel ashamed of your ability to understand the Bible.”

So, You’ve Been Wondering...

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UNASHAMED 2013 Class Electives

Real Women, Real Struggles, Real Faith

Women’s Study

Rejections and insecurity...lasting contentment...

dealing with confrontation...finding our identity...

By focusing on the lives of 12 women in the Bible,

we’ll discover how we can handle these and many

other modern-day struggles. Video teaching from

well-known speakers such as Lysa Terkurst and

Elisa Morgan plus group discussions will help us

apply the biblical principles to our daily lives.

Leader: Janet Smith

Letters To Strangers

A Study of I & II Peter

The one who walked with Jesus throughout

his entire ministry and who preached the

sermon that initiated the beginning of the

church sends a couple of letters to those of

us who are “strangers in this world” (I Peter

1:1). In these letters he has much to say about

the Christian life and the expectations

that God has for us as we live it, and the

encouragement to be on top of our game in this

world because the Lord is certain to return.

Leader: Mark Wright, Senior Pastor

God & You: The Whole Story

An Overview of the Entire Bible

The Bible is intimidating to many, but is simple

to understand. From Genesis to Revelation, the

Bible is God’s story and our story told in two acts

and filled with amazing events and inspirational

people. This class will help you connect

Biblical people, places, and events in a way that

will help you understand the whole story. This

study will also be presented Sunday mornings in

the Kingdom ABF class at 11 a.m. in Modular B.

Leader: David Smith, Discipleship Pastor

Raising Godly Children In An UnGodly

World

Parenting Study

We all want to establish a strong biblical

foundation for our kids, especially in a

culture where many leave the church as they

leave home. Come look at God’s word as we learn

to apply biblical principles to establish a

legacy that can impact the generations to come.

Leaders: Toby and Jen Kelly

UNASHAMED 2013 Class Electives

Life Of Christ

A Look At Christ’s Life Through The Gospels

Studying any one of the four Gospels will

strengthen our faith and understanding

of Jesus. When we combine all four Gospels

into one study, we see the most detailed

account of Jesus given to man, and hear the

most harmonious song of Christ as sung by

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Please join us

as we take a unique look at the life of Christ.

Leader: Jon Vance, Small Groups and Evangelism Ministry Associate

HDCC Choir

Worship Arts

Are you a talented vocalist? Do you have a

passion or love of singing? You’re welcome

to join the choir. We will be practicing

every Wednesday evening from 6:20 to 7:30

in the choir room, just left of the stage. We

welcome singers of all experience levels.

Come and prepare music for worship services

on Sundays and be a part of a great community!

Leader: Joel Phillips, Worship Arts MinisterPhoto Credit: Mindy Riley

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UNASHAMED 2013 Class Electives

The Real Man Card

Men’s Ministry

Have you ever had someone ask you to turn

in your man card? Maybe you did something

less “manly” and your reputation of be-

ing a “real man” was at risk. How did it make

you feel to be called out on it? And what

does a “real man card” look like anyway?

Leader: Scott Mitchell

How To Study The Bible: 12 Bible Study

Methods

The Bible is God’s inspired Word given to us to

guide us in our daily living. We are instructed

to study the Bible, but whether as new Christians

or experienced believers, we sometimes just do

not know how to effectively do it. This class will

present different study methods, along with

evidence demonstrating the Bible’s accuracy,

so you can get the most out of your study time.

Leader: Ron Pitzer

Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like

Spaghetti

Marriage Ministry

This study, by Bill and Pam Farrel, is sure to get

you and your spouse laughing as you continue

your journey to understanding each other. We

seek to find an understanding of how each other

works on a different level. This study will give

you insight to better communication and a better

marriage union. Join us to learn more about how we

can communicate through our gender differences.

Leaders: Bob and Becky Beer

Why Encounter?

As people of Hazel Dell Christian Church, we’ve come together to sharpen each other, to grow together as disciples of Christ, and to grow in our individual lives. We believe this creates a community of believers who are impacted in

every area of their lives, not just on Sunday mornings. Wednesday night Encounter has made that impact for people in Hamilton County. It’s a way to dive deeper, to get connected with community, and to grow in our faith and relationship with Jesus. For these reasons, we want to introduce you to some people whose lives have been impacted by Encounter. Each of us has a beautiful story to tell and these are no different. We hope you are blessed and encouraged by each of them.

Spotlight: Meet Alyssa Rogers

Alyssa has been attending HDCC since August 2011. She is 25 years old and has been married to her best

friend Brian for almost three years. Alyssa is a self proclaimed military brat who’s used to moving around the country. Ironically, she’s never ventured west of Indiana....not even on vacation. Alyssa is obsessed with Michael Jackson and claims it’s a worldwide fact!

What attracted you to Wednesday night Encounter?“I had been participating in an Adult Bible

Fellowship class on Sunday mornings. I saw

all of the benefits from attending that class:

building great relationships, being opened up

to insightful perspectives, gaining a better

understanding of God’s word, and having a

sense of feeling closer to the Lord. I knew that

if I felt this invigorated after being a part

of the ABF class, Wednesday night Encounter

could only be just as beneficial...and by

golly, it has far exceeded my expectations.”

How has Encounter benefitted your life?“I love that I am given the opportunity to choose

from a few studies so I can find something I’m

truly interested in. I feel like there is always

at least one instructor who has tapped into my

life prior to setting the curriculum because

there never fails to be a class that pertains to

something going on in my life at that moment. As

a result, I have been able to use what I’ve learned

and execute it within my current situation, as

well as future circumstances. Additionally, the

insight from the other class members has always

helped me get a better understanding of God’s

Word. Being fairly new in exploring my faith

and getting closer to God, I really appreciate

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Spotlight: Meet Claire Smart

the thoughts and perspectives of others.”

Would you recommend Wednesday nights to others?“Yes! Yes! YES!”

What generation of people do you think could directly benefit from Encounter?“EVERYONE! There are people of all ages and spiritual backgounds in these

classes. I think that is what makes them so beneficial. Everyone always has

room to grow and can learn from someone else’s experiences...old or young!”

Do you feel Encounter is a connector between life and church?“I definitely do! Going to Wednesday Encounter allows for a more intimate atmosphere

when studying God’s Word. It also allows for those participating to relate more with

the other church members that they may never meet by just attending Sunday services.

Building these relationships are beneficial both inside and outside of church.”

Spotlight Continued...

Claire Smart is married to David (pictured above) and mother of four, ages 16, 13, 10, and 6. Claire

and her family have been coming to HDCC since 2010. About a month after they moved to the area, they found HDCC and have been attending ever since.

What attracted you to Wednesday night Encounter?“We always look for things we can do

together as a family. We have four kids

that span 10 years. There was something

offered for everyone on Wednesday nights.”

How has Encounter benefitted your life?“Wednesday nights are a good mid-week

boost for me. I can’t come too far off track

in three days! There never seems to be time

to fellowship on Sundays. The meal on

Wednesday nights gives us that opportunity.

Our kids get the opportunity to engage with

others, lead classes, serve, and learn.”

What is your favorite part of the night?“There is a place for every age and

stage. The Bible teaching from David

Smith is great. We love discussing what

everyone learned on the way home as well.”

Would you recommend Wednesday nights to others?“Definitely!”

Spotlight: Meet Steve McArthy

Steve and his wife Tina and twin sons, Kyle and Chris, have been attending HDCC since September 2010 and

became members in 2011. All four members of his family accepted Christ as their Savior and were baptized in the same month!

What attracted you to Wednesday night Encounter?

“We were seeking fellowship and

more involvement with the members

of Hazel Dell and thought Wednesday

night Encounter offered a good

chance to make friends and learn

valuable faith-based life lessons.

We view it as an opportunity to gain

knowledge and grow spiritually with

others who share the same interest.”

Would you recommend Wednesday nights to others?“An enthusiastic YES! Encounter has

something to offer for all ages. It’s an

opportunity to break up our work week

and refocus on our faith. It’s also a

great occasion to meet up with friends

and other like-minded individuals

for faith-based study and fellowship.

Our 17-year-old twin sons have made

friends and learned valuable life lessons

from participating in the Wednesday

night “Life Groups” for teenagers.

Busy people can come directly from

work. There is something for everyone.”

Spotlight: Meet Todd Hagemeier

Todd Hagemeier, his wife Kristy, and their two sons have been coming to HDCC for about five years. Todd is the eighth-grade

football coach at Westfield Middle School.

How has Encounter benefiited your life?“The biggest area I have benefitted from is hearing

from others within the class I have been with and

how they have used their faith to help others.”

What is your favorite part of the night?“The lemonade. Just kidding...My favorite part

of Wednesday nights is when I see a guy from a

class I’m in and he checks up on me or I ask how

he’s doing. I have also helped in the kitchen and

cleaning up the tables from dinner. When I do this,

I feel like I am filling a need our church has.”

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6:30 Beginning September 11!

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