Milestones Classes
Milestones is a framework for adult discipleship designed to equip people through 6 and 12-week courses held throughout the week. Classes that provide specific discipleship in the following areas: Bible Book Study, Engaging the World (Missions), General Interest, Life Stages, Special Situations in Life, and Spiritual Maturity.
Cypress Prayer
Sessions: 1 & 2
Every Wed, Jan 13–May 5 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 101
F: Leeanne Rogers
Join us on Wednesday evenings as we pray for revival, our community, our city, our state, our nation, and our world.
Elijah by Priscilla Shirer (Women)
ISBN: 978-1087715421
Session: 2
Every Wed, Mar 24–Apr 28 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 110/111
F: Teena Haines
Priscilla Shirer journeys through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine and how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now.
Ethnos: How to Love Your Neighbor Well by Malcolm Marshall
Session: 2 (Mar 26–Apr 28)
Every Wed, Mar 26–Apr 28 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 104
F: Various
Unconscious bias can only be undone by proactively engaging others who are not like you, and we’re creating margin for this to happen. Come be a part of helping to foster healthy and helpful dialogue so that each of us can increase our cultural competency, grow in empathy, and develop tools for productive engagement.
Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst (Women)
ISBN: 978 - 0310104865
Session: 1
Every Wed, Jan 13–Mar 3 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 108
F: Jennifer Griffith
Have you ever wrestled through the journey of feeling stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? Discover what the Bible really says about forgiveness and the peace that comes from living it out right now.
Intentional Parenting by Doug & Cathy Fields
Session: 1
Every Wed, Jan 13–May 3 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 104
F: Hannah Morris and Renee Johnson We will be studying 10 ways to be an exceptional parent in a quick-fix world. Intentional parenting is a way to raise children to become healthy, independent young adults.
PLACE
Sessions: 1 & 2
Every Wed, Jan 13–Feb 17 / Mar 24–Apr 28 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 103
F: Brandon Towle
God designed YOU for a Unique Purpose, which is exclusively yours (Psalm 139:13–14 & Ephesians 2:10). Join us to learn how your personality, experience, and spiritual gifting all contribute to living on mission for Christ in the local church, your vocation, and community. Serving aligned with your calling is life-giving and will maximize your Kingdom impact. Prior to class, please complete the online assessment at HoustonsFirst.org with the code HFBC-Cypress.
Matchless by Angie Smith (Women)
ISBN: 978 -1535952309
Session: 1
Every Tue, Jan 12–Mar 2 @ 9:30–11:30a — Rm 110
F: Amy Robertson
We live in a world where there’s a lot of confusion about Jesus. Too often people want to shape Him and His message to fit their personal needs or agendas. So how can we know the truth? This study unfolds the story of our matchless Savior——His mission, miracles, and message.
Matchless by Angie Smith (Women)
ISBN: 978 -1535952309
Session: 1
Every Wed, Jan 13–Mar 3 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 110/111
F: Teena Haines
We live in a world where there’s a lot of confusion about Jesus. Too often people want to shape Him and His message to fit their personal needs or agendas. So how can we know the truth? This study unfolds the story of our matchless Savior——His mission, miracles, and message.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) — 2020–2021
Session: 1 & 2
Every 2nd & 4th Monday, Sep 14–May 10 @ 9:30a–12p — Rm 110/111
F: Kelsey Kolkhorst
MOPS international encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. Registration fee applies.
COST $31.95: MOPS International fee to join.
NEW! Children's Programming
We are excited to announce an option for those of you doing at-home learning with your children this year. Parents of school-age children (grades k-5) can register to participate in a Learning Pod which is a supervised class where they can work on schoolwork while their parent attends MOPS or Women’s Bible Study. Children must have independent work to do during class. Children’s programming for ages birth – PreK will not change and registration is required for all children’s programming.
Navigating Your Finances Gods Way
Session: 2
Every Wed, Mar 24–May 7 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 105
F: Jeff Dice
Questions about money are a part of our lives no matter the phase of life or circumstance in which we find ourselves. The Navigating Your Finances God’s Way Study is designed to unpack Scripture in a powerful and practical way that creates a foundation for life-changing application. This 12-week study takes time and commitment as we cover saving, generosity, investing, debt, and the many spiritual aspects of finances. We invite you to invest your time in a way that can bless your life for years to come. Materials cost $39 for individuals and $49 for a couple, plus the cost of the pre-reading assignment Your Money Counts. To get a terrific jump start, we recommend that you read Your Money Counts by Howard Dayton, so you are all set for the fall!
Note: Materials will need to be purchased prior to the start of the first class.
Precepts: Sermon on the Mount by Kay Arthur (Women)
Session: 1
Every Tue, Jan 12–Mar 23 @ 9:30–11:30a — Rm 104
F: Simone Fleming
Uncompromised faith has eternal AND present-day rewards. Let’s dig into how Jesus called His children to walk in faith and experience His peace and a fruitful life in a study on the Sermon on the Mount.
Note: a workbook will need to be purchased prior to the start of the first class.
Roots (Women)
Session: 1
Every Tue, Jan 12–Mar 2 @ 9:30–11:30a — Rm 108
F: Jobie Breaux
The Bible compares our lives to seed-bearing trees which need strong ROOTS for support and nourishment. Join us as we DIG UP truth in God’s word, PLANT it deep into our hearts, and build a ROOT system to overcome unforgiveness, past wounds, and topple self-protecting walls.
Roots (Women)
Session: 2
Every Wed, Mar 24–Apr 28 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 108
F: Jobie Breaux
The Bible compares our lives to seed-bearing trees which need strong ROOTS for support and nourishment. Join us as we DIG UP truth in God’s word, PLANT it deep into our hearts, and build a ROOT system to overcome unforgiveness, past wounds, and topple self-protecting walls.
The Faithful — Heroes of the Old Testament (Women)
Session: 1
Every Tue, Jan 12–Feb 16 @ 6–7:30p — Toney Construction Services
F: Connie Hamilton
Discover how God uses the lives of ordinary people for His glory and the good of His people. Strengthen your faith as you study the lives of five Old Testament figures who all chose to obey God no matter the circumstances.
The Unseen Realm by Michael S. Heiser
Session: 1
Every Wed, Jan 20–Mar 24 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 112
F: Jon Prebish
We take a look at passages in the Bible that previously seemed odd or peripheral and illuminate their importance to understanding the supernatural worldview of the biblical writers. If it’s in the Bible, and it’s weird, it’s important! Join us for an Unfiltered Look at what the Bible really says about the Unseen World.