The average person has 70,000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us often feel like we're controlled by our emotions. Our lives would be much improved is we controlled them. In LIVING BEYOND YOUR FEELINGS, Joyce Meyer examines the gamut of feelings that human beings experience. She discusses the way that the brain processes and stores memories and thoughts, and then - emotion by emotion - she explains how we can manage our reactions to those emotions. By doing that, she gives you a toolbox for managing the way we react to the onslaught of feelings that can wreak havoc on our lives. In this book, Meyer blends the wisdom of the Bible with the latest psychological research and discusses: the 4 personality types and their influence on one's outlook, the impact of stress on physical and emotional health, the power of memories, the influence of words on emotions, anger & resentment, sadness, loss & grief, fear, guilt & regret, the power of replacing reactions with pro-actions, and the benefits of happiness.

Peacemaker Ministries - Coming Soon to a LIFE Center near you! Last year and earlier this year we had hundreds of individuals participate in small connect group Peacemaker Ministry training. We are once again very excited to be able to offer this training on how to respond to conflict in a Biblical manner. The Bible provides us with a simple, yet powerful system for resolving conflict. These principles are so simple that they can be used to resolve the most basic conflicts of daily life. The next training will be offered on Thursday nights beginning Sept. 29th and Sunday mornings beginning Oct. 2nd. Watch for registration information that will be released soon!

Classes for teens and pre-teens!

Youth (Grades 10, 11 & 12)
Teacher: Todd Brown / Above gym
This is a brand new class for high school students in grades 10 - 12. All students are highly encouraged to get involved in this class where topics will be discussed that are relevant to this age-group. Come prepared to be challenged in your walk with the Lord!

Junior High Class (Grades 7 - 9)
Teachers: Wayne and Lucinda Bankert / Breakout Room in the Gym
We are excited to offer a brand new class for those in grades 7 - 9. This is going to be a great, high-energy class that will be discipled using very innovative techniques that will leave the students wanting to return week-after-week! This is a must for all students!

Fine Arts Ministry with Linda Stuller Room E103
We are ready to begin another year of Fine Arts which is a wonderful discipleship tool designed to "help students discover, develop and deploy their ministry gifts." Beginning in September each year, students begin preparing their entries for the District and National Fine Arts Festivals. Look for more information in the coming weeks and how to get involved.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more information about any of these LIFE Center classes, please call the Church Office at (717) 359-4675.

Below are existing LIFE Center Classes that are available each week and pre-registration is NOT necessary:

“Acts 29” Teacher: Marie Hallameyer / Room E109
During this study you will find out more and more about the “power of the Holy Spirit” that is at work in your life! If you have ever had any questions about this topic this would be a great study to attend. Some of the topics include: Your Power In Christ / To Reign With Him / Our First Love / Love God - The Greatest Commandment / The Ministry of the Holy Spirit / Baptism Of The Holy Spirit / 9 Manifestations Of The Spirit - Overview / Speaking In Tongues Is For Power!

“Who you are in Christ”
Teacher: Steve Plank / Room E105
You will thoroughly enjoy this informal, discussion-based small group that, through topical studies, explore real situations. It will also assist you to see how the Word of God applies to situations, and helps it's students live the gospel as well as believe it. This would be a great study for teens and young adults figuring out how to live out their faith daily by being in the world but not of the world.

Warriors (Adult/Young Adult) Teacher: Tom Ellicott / Prayer Chapel
Sonshine Class (Senior Saints/All Ages) Teacher: Irene Harvey/Room E102
The above two classes will cover the following Units during the months of September, October and November:
Unit 1: Justice and Mercy (Minor Prophets) These themes tie the ministries of the Minor Prophets together. Underlying their messages is God’s just and merciful nature. These studies highlight key issues addressed by the Minor Prophets.
Unit 2: Priorities and Values. Everyone has priorities and values. The question for Christians is, “What are followers of Christ supposed to make their priorities and values?” Answering this question is what you will cover in this Unit.