2012 Winter Adult Classes
New classes this fall.
Training of the Twelve
Led by Bill Nix
What lessons and teaching methods did Jesus use to train the Twelve Apostles and His other disciples? We know he invested about three years of time and effort to equip the Apostles to lead when he would no longer be with them. His use of word pictures, parables, questions, and answers, object lessons, and Scripture were all important in preparing the Apostles and other Disciples at that time and they are just as important for instructing Disciples like us in this time and place. Come joining us in studying Christ’s training of the Twelve – together we can learn more about being Christ’s Disciples today.
Undercroft
Feasting on the Word
Led by Michelle Porter, Tom Lewis, Rick Brehm, Bruce Harvey
How does my faith formation and my worship integrate with my knowledge and experience of the world? Feasting on the Word materials will engage adults in a deeper exploration of Biblical texts. Christian faith will be enhanced when the Scriptures read and proclaimed in worship are reinforced and expanded on what they have been considering in their educational time. Education and worship can be mutually supportive in helping God’s Word in Scripture come alive in the Sunday morning experience. Come join us for this exciting journey as we explore the lectionary text together.
Middle House, 1st floor, back room
Parenting 101 & Beyond
Led by Carol Houchin, Roberta Karch, Donna Hudgins, John & Barbara Howe
How do parents raise children in the faith? Sacred Parenting series – book, DVD and participant’s guide – will be the jumping off point for parents. “This is not a ‘how to’ book of discussing how parents can change their kids, Sacred Parenting turns the tables and demonstrates how God uses our kids to change us.” Come join this exciting study. Through class discussions parents will be able to explore many issues, ask questions and seek answers with other parents who are not experts but have raised children to adulthood
Middle House, 1st floor, front room.
Searching for God
Led by Amy Talmadge, Karen Johnson, Nancy Stubbs
If you have ever found yourself exactly where you felt God wanted you to be, this is the class for you. If you’ve ever found yourself searching for where God wanted you to be, this is the class for you, too! We will use Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith, as our text for our class during the Winter/Spring semester. We will need the help of class members to lead the discussions. This is not mandatory, but it’s a great opportunity to share what God does in awesome and unexpected ways. Please join us!
Church House, 1st floor
