Rev. Wayne Hennen will be leading a new small group that many in the community may be interested in.  The video lesson series is called “Boundaries” and is based on a revised book by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. 

“Do you have trouble saying no? Can you set limits and still be a loving person? Are you in control of your life? What are legitimate boundaries? Do people take advantage of you? How do you answer someone who wants your time, love, energy, and money?

“Christians often focus so much on being loving and giving that they forget their own limits and limitations.  Have you ever found yourself wondering:

• Can I set limits and still be a loving person?
• How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?
• Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries?”

In this book and lesson series, “Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you biblically based answers to these and other tough questions to these and other tough questions, and show you how to set healthy boundaries with your parents, spouses, children, friends, coworkers, and even yourself.

“Boundaries are personal property lines that define who you are and who you are not, and influence all areas of your life.

• Physical boundaries help you determine who may touch you and under what circumstances.
• Mental boundaries give you the freedom to have your own thoughts and opinions.
• Emotional boundaries help you deal with your own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others.
• Spiritual boundaries help you distinguish God's will from your own and give you renewed awe for your Creator.

“You'll discover firsthand how sound boundaries give you the freedom to walk as the loving, giving, fulfilled individual God created you to be.”

Our schedule will be as follows:

What Is a Boundary?                                        August 8

Understanding Boundaries                                August 15

The Laws of Boundaries, Part 1                         August 22

The Laws of Boundaries, Part 2                         August 29

Myths about Boundaries                                   September 12

Boundary Conflicts, Part 1                                September 19

Boundary Conflicts, Part 2                                September 26

Boundary Successes, Part 1                              October 3

Boundary Successes, Part 2                              October 17

Pastor Wayne feels this is an important concept as he uses this concept in his pastoral and professional counseling.  He sees this as a principle that can radically reduce people's stress level and help them to have resources for their priorities.

To register for the course, please call the Albion Church of the Nazarene office at 814-756-4741 or register by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The classes will be held at the Church.