Here is Blacknall’s February Newsletter 2010.

Blacknall members Kathy Gattis and Sarah Leverette will lead an 11-week study using Beth Moore’s Jesus the One and Only, based on the gospel of Luke. The group meets Sunday afternoons from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at Blacknall (Jan 31-April 25). Cost is $15 for the workbook (check to BMPC). To register, contact Margaret Frothingham (286-5586).

IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS?

Blacknall is excited to be hosting…

THE ALPHA COURSE -Winter 2010 

Various Nights in Various Neighborhood Homes

Kick-Off Night is during the week of January 10 

Please join us for dinner to learn more about Alpha, and consider joining us for its 10-week session of dinners, talks, and discussions.

The first night isn’t a commitment.  It’s simply a chance to see if Alpha might be for you.  Bring a friend, and learn more about this course for exploring what faith means to our everyday lives.

The 10-week session will begin during the week of January 17, 2010 and will run every week through the week of March 25, 2010

Alpha is a hospitality-based course that brings people together to explore the meaning of life and Christian faith in a relaxed, friendly setting. Guests share a home-cooked meal, friendship, watch a video, and participate in small group discussion.

To register :

To find out more :  go to the Alpha 2010 page

Watch this video !

Sunday Morning Adult Classes: Fall 2009

Sunday school classes for adults meet between the 2 services. Classes begin between 9:45 and 10 am and are not separated by age–all are welcome to attend any class. Visitors are welcome to come and “taste” a class.

Go to Sunday Adult Classes.

Welcome incoming and returning undergraduate students! Each fall Blacknall looks forward to welcoming new and returning students to our life together in Christ.  We are glad that you have come to college in the Durham area, and would love to have the privilege of walking alongside you as you walk with Christ.  Our two college ministry interns are Amanda Leahy and Evan Cate, second year students at Duke Divinity School.

Each week we will gather for worship (8.30 or 11:00 a.m.) and at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor for discussion centered around the Scriptures or a particular topic of interest.  We will even provide coffee, juice, and various breakfast treats!  Please feel free to come and bring friends!  Other college-aged events will be posted in the bulletin, on the website, or on the Facebook group called Blacknall Undergraduate Fellowship.  If you are interested and would like to learn more, check out one of these places, or feel free to shoot Amanda or Evan an e-mail.  We look forward to getting to know you and growing together in Christ this year.

Women’s Bible Study spring semester begins this Thursday, January 14. Join us on Thursday mornings as we are lead by Janise Matyas Smith, Margot Starbuck Hausmann, and Amy Rowell through a book by Marjorie Thompson entitled Soul Feast. The book examines the most basic practices of faith and spiritual discipline, the very essence of learning greater intimacy and freedom in our relationship with God.  We will begin in the fellowship hall at 9:15 a.m. to register, distribute books, socialize/eat, and meet your small group.  Registration fee is $20.00. Childcare provided for preschool age children

Small groups provide a great opportunity for people to develop more intimate relationships with God and one another through fellowship, study, prayer, and sharing life together. A variety of groups, some including childcare, are currently meeting and would love to have you join them. New groups and leaders are also welcome. For more info, visit the small groups website or send us an email.

The Blacknall Audio Team is looking for a few good men & women – helpers are needed to run the sound system. Is it your turn at BAT? Speak to Dave Stuntz.