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For most of us as we approach the Bible, we are lost, confused, or angry. Its size makes it intimidating. Its foreignness can make it bizarre. Its claims makes it problematic.

It tells a story, but so often we get lost in the weeds. It’s comforting, yet peculiar; helpful, yet baffling; inspiring, yet terrifying. The Bible doesn’t allow us to sit easily with the way things are.

Together we’ll go on an 8-week journey following the major story arc of the Bible, unpacking its radical story and discussing its claims. No question can’t be asked as we enter into a conversation about the Story of God.

If you’re a skeptic, I want to encourage you to come so that you can at least know what you’re rejecting, rather than the caricature often presented in modern media. If you’re curious about Christianity, this will help get you to the heart of its story and claims. If you’re a Christian but feel lost when reading Scripture, this will give you handles to grasp the story.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Class will take place in the Friendship A of the FYF Center. See the Campus Map for location.

Join us for our 2018 spring revival – Costly Grace – with Rev. Ron Adkins, April 29-May 2. This is our annual event where we set time apart as the Body of Christ to allow the Holy Spirit to refresh, renew, and revive. Nursery care (0-4 yrs) will be available each evening by our wonderful volunteers! Bring your family and friends for this exciting time of seeking God together as the body of Christ!

Costly Grace

In this unique time in history, when we have access to more information faster than ever before, knowledge and information are not necessarily making things better. While our world is in turmoil, Christianity has been marginalized and seems to have an ever decreasing impact on society. Why is this?

One reason is, in the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, we have cheapened God’s grace. Cheap grace is the enjoyment of all the benefits of God’s grace without the price of repentance, forgiveness, or submission to God. Bonhoeffer’s response would be “costly grace,” which is the grace that Jesus Christ offered in the Gospels – grace that demands a response.

Schedule of Events

About Our Speaker

Ron Adkins is an ordained elder with The Evangelical Church (2005) where he has served as pastor of two churches in Ohio (2008-2016) and currently as East Central Conference Superintendent, overseeing churches in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. He is also a preaching/teaching fellow with The Francis Asbury Society while working on his M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in Historical Theology through the London School of Theology in partnership with Asbury Theological Seminary.

Ron received a B.A. degree in Bible from Ohio Christian University (formerly Circleville Bible College) with a concentration in Psychology and Human Relations, an M.Div. in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Church History from Wesley Biblical Seminary, and an S.T.M. (Master of Sacred Theology) degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in the Gospels from Trinity Lutheran Seminary.

Ron has served as an assistant professor of Bible and Theology at Ohio Christian University from 2004 to 2008 and is an adjunct professor of Biblical Studies for Arrowhead Bible College.

Ron and his wife, Jan, were married in 2000 and have four children.

Register Online!

Wouldn’t it be amazing to travel back in time and witness epic events in history? Imagine the thrill of meeting great heroes of the faith like Abraham, Moses, or Gideon. Or the fun of experiencing life in ancient cultures like Rome. Or the fascination of watching famous inventors make discoveries that change the world.

Now imagine traveling through time and meeting the most important man ever—a man who was not just a man, but also God. One who turned the world upside-down. One who existed outside of time. At Time Lab, we’ll do just that!

Location:
Evangelical Methodist Church
820 Okisko Rd.
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

When: July 16-18 (9am-12:00pm). Includes a special event on Wednesday evening!
Cost: FREE
Contact: Marcy White

Children ages 4 through 5th grade are welcome to attend!

Hunting for more this Easter? Discover more at EMC!

This Easter, when the eggs are found and the baskets are unwrapped, will you feel satisfied or still be searching? Join us at Evangelical Methodist Church for a celebration full of joy and meaning. Your whole family will enjoy the great music, fun for the kids, and a message that will bring direction and encouragement to your faith journey. Come find what’s missing in your Easter!

Immediately following the 10:15 morning worship service we will host a fun, free Easter egg hunt sure to be lots of fun for children and families! Come join us for a full morning of worship and celebration.

Complete Easter Schedule

• Sunrise Service & Pancake Breakfast: 6am
• Morning Worship Service: 10:15am
• Easter Egg Hunt: 11:45am

Preschool registration is now open for the 2018-19 school year! You may access the online enrollment form by clicking here. Each enrollment form requires a non-refundable $75 enrollment fee which can be paid via our secure online giving page. For questions, please call Erika Myers at 252-264-2254, ext. 208 or contact her by email.