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Revelation
Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Glad Tidings, Room 114
Bob Wails 610-929-5095    Ann Boyd  610-375-8724
Revelation in the Greek means unveiling or disclosure. It lets us know that the book brings into effect the truth about Jesus and the events not revealed in earlier prophecies, at the same time the Book is not meant for the general public it is meant for us his servants, those who are fully committed to serving Him.       Requirements: None                 Childcare: Yes

Book of Romans
Sundays 9:30 a.m.
Glad Tidings, Room 210
Paul Long  610-927-9451
The Gospel & God's righteousness, holiness and sanctification.  Struggle and confession.  Deliverance and redemption. 
Requirements:  Bible and self
Childcare: Yes

Preparing for Israel
Sunday, 7:45 am
GT
Cyndi Scharadin 610-775-2594
For all those going to Israel this year, come as we learn more about the Jewish people and the land of Israel.  This class is to help to prepare us to not only see Israel of the past but also of the present and the future.  Requirements:  Purchase book.  Childcare:  No

Sign Language in Worship
Mondays @ 5:00 pm  and  Wednesdays @ 5:00 pm
Room 205
Ann Atkins 610-670-8193
Understand the basic history of sign language and how to incorporate this into worship.  Use this beautiful language for the glory and honor of the Lord and not as performance.  Basic worship signs learned.
Requirements:  Book wil be made available for purchase
Childcare:  Call in advance

Vegetarian Lifestyle
Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Jayne Booth  610-670-7504   Lois Theisinger  610-670-6254
73 Grandview Blvd  Wyomissing Hills
A Biblical strategy for nutrition and health. What you eat does make a difference in the way you look and the way you feel. Health is your greatest wealth! Class will involve vegetarian cooking, book discussion, food, and fellowship, and is open to new and returning members. Limit: 12 people.  Requirements: $10 per person and  Purchase of Book “Winning the Battle for the Body” by Douglas D. Polk. Pen Paper & Folder for handouts.  Childcare: No.

Homeschool Group
Tuesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
GT
April Cline 610-670-4583
A group to get together to support each other during the school year for homeschooled parents. Childcare: No

Home Fellowship & Bible Study
Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Terry/Judy Loeper 
38 Hartz Store Rd  Mohnton  610-856-5037
Join our small group to experience this intense study “Experiencing the Heart of Jesus” (Max Lucado ISBN # 0-7852-4991-5) Explore with us Jesus’ habits, emotions, passions, and personality as we search the scriptures, pray, fellowship, and rejoice in Him. 
Requirements: Workbook. Childcare: No 

Home Fellowship & Bible Study Group
2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 pm
Mike & Ana Dascalescu - Leader:  Gary Burnisky
1543 Friedensburg Rd Reading  610-779-1324
“Breaking Through to Spiritual Maturity. “  God Desires us to grow in spiritual maturity and walk in  spiritual freedom. To do so we must recognize and respond to our opposition. God has provided both the authority and protection we need to successfully persue spiritual growth and claim spiritual freedom. This course will help us recognize our identity in Christ & exercise our authority over the kingdom of darkness in His name.
Requirements: None. Childcare: No. Class is currently full.

"Believing God" Small Group
Wednesday Room 210 7:00 pm
Katherine Atkinson, 610-463-5633
Come out and join us as we explore God's Word together with Beth Moore in a video curriculum entitled "Believing God".  The purpose of this group is to examine what it means to believe God rather than only believing in Him.  For the mature believer, it will enhance what you already believe; for the newer believer it will strengthen you faith walk with God.  Discussion follows the video.  Childcare: Yes

Building Bridges
Bridging the Gap for Parenting Relationships
Wednesday 7:00p.m.
McCarthy/EJ Brennaman Building
Melanie Holland  610-331-9572 or email @ info@drivengeneration.org
Does the generation gap between you and your teen feel more like the Grand Canyon? Or maybe things are going well, but you want your relationship to be even better. If so, Driven Ministries is pleased to offer a 12-week course divided into two 6-week sessions. We will be looking at a variety of different topics on the parent/teen relationship. We will discuss things such as: how to understand one another, healthy biblical parenting responses, opening communication lines, accepting and forgiving one another, and much more. Requirement: Book: (1st Week) “ Let me tell you what your teens are telling me”  (2nd week). “Sticking with Your Teen” $10.            
Childcare: Yes via Children’s Ministry.   

Treasures of Truth                                                                          
Thursday 7pm - 9pm
Room 210                                                                               
Mary Boyer 610-582-7678                                                  
Group will continue with the 12 week study  “Jesus the One and only” By Beth Moore.  Coinciding with this study, the group will also be reading “In His Steps” by Charles Sheldon and will be following the WWJD question: What Would Jesus Do?  We’ll encourage one another to not do anything without first asking ourselves. “What would Jesus do?” and do our best to follow His answer.  Requirements: Purchase of Book.  Childcare: No.

Miserable Jobs
Thursday 7:00 pm
GT
Mike Addison 484-336-4416 or Gwen Didden 610-507-9631
Have you ever felt that you were stuck in a job that you hate? Is that how you feel right now? If so, Miserable Jobs can help! We provide support, friendly conversation, teaching, prayer and life lessons to help you handle those tuff times. We are also that ear to listen and that shoulder to cry on. So if you are in that tuff place, come join Miserable Jobs.  

Works in Progress
Alternating Fridays  7:00 p.m.
Keith/Tami Sepke
1 Scenic Dr. Hamburg  610-562-5947
Eph. 2:10  “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”  Join us for spirit led Bible study & fellowship as we continue through God’s word.            
Requirements: Bible. Childcare: Yes. 

Home Fellowship & Bible Study
Alternating Fridays 7:00 p.m.
Chris & Denise Eckert 
2201 Fairview St West Lawn  610-670-0171       
To all those who are hurting, to those who have had enough and to all who are undeserving. That covers all of us. Help is here! Hold fast, He came to save the day. One thing greater than our strength is his grace. Join us for a time of God honoring worship, interactive and relevant study on the Life of Christ, and intimate time of prayer and refreshments.

Bridge of Hope Mentoring Group
Karen Troutman  610-927-0166
Bridge of Hope is a national organization that brings together professional staff and trained church-based mentoring groups to empower homeless and at-risk single mothers to attain:  permanent housing, financial self-sufficiency, life-changing friendships and growth and wholeness.  There is some interest among our church family n establishing a Bridge of Hope mentoring group at Glad Tidings.  If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Karen Troutman for information.  (Note:  This group will only move forward if we have the necessary number of committed participants.  Training and on-going support from the local Bridge of Hope chapter is part of the group experience). 
Requirements:  Weekly contact with the individual being mentored (via phone and/or visits); monthly meetings with local Bridge of Hope staff; 8 hours of training
Childcare:  No