New Covenant Church will offer a free areawide women's Bible study, "Nurture," by Lisa Bevere.

The seven-week DVD study will be each Monday at 6:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 5.

Women of all ages are invited.

To nurture is to give tender care and protection or to encourage to grow, develop, thrive and be successful. This describes what God's daughters so desperately need, and in the course, Ms. Bevere explains how women of all ages must awaken and restore their capacity to give and receive nurture.

For more information, phone Mary at 556-6131.

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The new Beth Moore 10- week Bible study, "Esther: It's Tough Being a Woman," will be on Tuesdays from Jan. 13 to March 23.

The study offers an in-depth and personal examination of the story of threat and deliverance. "Beth peels back the layers of history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives," said a study spokesman. "If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the study for you," she said. "Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's tough today."

The study is open to all women Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church or Tuesday nights from 6-8 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church.

Please reserve a study booklet by phoning Becky Hart at 556-6889 or Kaye Walters at 556-2004. The cost is $21 per participant, which includes the book and spiral binding.

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The Come Thirsty Class at First United Methodist Church will begin a study of the "Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross" by Dr. Arthur W. Pink on Sundays at 10 a.m. from Jan. 11. through Lent.

Books are available and can be reserved by phoning the church office at 556-5513 or Larry Hart at 556-6889.

Pink clearly illustrates the lessons that can be drawn from Christ's word-lessons on forgiveness, salvation, affection, anguish, suffering, victory and contentment, said a group spokesman. The book is useful for personal study.

Each chapter has its own seven-fold expression, and Pink organized the text under seven main headings.