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April
Mar 26th
Adult Christian Education News
Sunday Morning Adult Study Class—Upon our return from one week off on Easter Sunday from our Adult Study class, Cynthia Gaw be teaching the following classes.
April 15- The History of the University
We will explore the roots of the modern Western University in a Christian worldview. Perhaps a look at successes and failures in the past will help us redeem this important cultural institution for the Kingdom. Always on the frontline of the spiritual battle, let us not abandon this key position to secularists. For the sake of our culture and our kids, we will think about what a university education was and should be.
April 29- Jesus’ Questions #1- How do Questions Work?
We will explore the intellectual dynamics of questions and discuss possible answers to some we raise about Jesus’ interrogative style. Jesus could have told us so much, so why did he spend so much time asking questions? Why are we so much more comfortable in the role of teller than of asker? If we seek to imitate Christ, will we become good askers of probing questions? We will also examine the usefulness of questions as an apologetic tool.
May 6- Jesus’ Questions #2- Questions in Action
Following exegesis by Dick Keyes, we will look at many of Jesus’ questions in the gospels, and note how the interrogative mood deepens the response of the one questioned and improves the relationship with the questioner.
On May 13, 20, 27, and June 3 we will be viewing the Visual Bible International production of the Gospel of John narrated by Christopher Plummer (DVD) followed by discussion.
If you would like to recommend particular studies to the Adult Christian Education committee for consideration for our 2012-2013 Adult Study year, please contact Anne Spohnhauer.
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Adult Study—Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM in the library
Adult Study Classes 2011-2012
April 15-June 3
The History of the University, Jesus' Questions, DVD-Gospel of John
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If you are not currently participating in a small group, you might be interested in one of our ongoing small groups listed below!
Ongoing small groups:
- Men's Book Group—1st/3rd Monday 7-8 PM (Saved Without a Doubt, John MacArthur) at the church…see Walter Winfield
- Women's Group—Thursday 10:00-11:30 AM (Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster) in the church library…see Robin Scott
- Men's Group—Thursday at 6:30 AM at the Lebens' home…see Mick Lebens
- Monday Women’s Book Study…evening study and dinner at The Odyssey Café—Monday at 5:30 PM (New Testament in-depth study: Hebrews)…see Joanne Breffle or Anne Spohnhauer
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ACE Committee meetings are the second Sunday of the month. The next ACE meeting is on Sunday, April 15 (the second Sunday is Easter Sunday) shortly after church. If you are interested in the spiritual development of the adults in our congregation and would like to become a member of this committee, please contact Anne Spohnhauer.
February update
Feb 2nd
Congratulations to the Men's Ministry Team for putting on an outstanding inaugural Men's Breakfast last month. Rumor has it that the food (thanks, Pete and Dean), the speaker (thanks, Ray), the publicity (thanks, Marc), and the setup/cleanup (thanks, Jack) were first class! Over 30 men attended! So men, put the next breakfast on your calendars now: Saturday, March 10…and watch the Sunday morning bulletins for specifics about signing up and the guest speaker!
Sunday Morning Adult Study Class—Our current six-week study of Galatians based on Timothy Keller's materials has included lively discussions about the role of “works” with regard to salvation, great theological teaching about justification, and close looks at the image and significance of being adopted by God as sons and heirs. Join us for our last three sessions of this study. The Adult Study class meets at 8:30 AM in the library on Sunday mornings.
From February 26 through April 1 (the duration of the Lenten season), the adult study class will return to the Kerygma Hallelujah: Advent curriculum. We will focus on the biblical texts of the Messiah and the story they tell of the life and message of Christ.
Join us for our Sunday morning Adult Study offerings for the 2011-2012 year. You will find a nice selection of Bible studies, one New Testament book; the Kerygma Hallelujah study for Lent; and the Visual Bible International production of the Gospel of John narrated by Christopher Plummer (DVD) just to mention a few.
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Adult Study—Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM in the library
January 8-February 19
Timothy Keller's Galatians
February 26-April 1
Kerygma Hallelujah: Lent
April 15-June 3
DVD-Gospel of John and a variety of engaging short studies
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Ongoing small groups: If you are not currently participating in a small group, you might be interested in one of our ongoing small groups listed below!
Men's Book Group—1st/3rd Monday 7-8 PM (What Good is God, Phillip Yancy) at the church…see Walter Winfield
Women's Group—Thursday 10:00-11:30 AM (Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster) in the church library…see Robin Scott
Men's Group—Thursday at 6:00 AM at the Lebens' home…see Mick Lebens
Monday Women’s Book Study…evening study and dinner at The Odyssey Café—Monday at 5:30 PM (New Testament in-depth study: Hebrews)…see Joanne Breffle or Anne Spohnhauer
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ACE Committee meetings are the second Sunday of the month. The next ACE meeting is on Sunday, February 12 shortly after church. If you are interested in the spiritual development of the adults in our congregation and would like to become a member of this committee, please contact Anne Spohnhauer.
December
Dec 1st
Exciting news!…the newly formed Men's Ministry Team of these dynamite men, Ray Derby, Peter Gaw, Marc Ristow, Dean Woodruff, and Jack Pollock, is planning their inaugural quarterly Men's Breakfast for Saturday, January 14. Put this date on your calendar and join them for a delicious breakfast and inspirational speaker…check out more information about this event elsewhere in this month's Templetones.
Sunday Morning Adult Study Class—Think back to the last time you attended a performance or listened to a recording of Handel's Messiah…because of the magnificence of the music itself, we are often distracted from following the libretto or text used in this oratorio. For the four weeks of Advent, our class will focus on the biblical text of the Messiah beginning with Isaiah chapter 40. The Kerygma Hallelujah: Advent curriculum, which includes the London Symphony's recording, will provide us with historical contexts and encourage our personal reflection. We will conclude this study of the Messiah during six Sundays in Lent. The Adult Study class meets at 8:30 AM in the library on Sunday mornings.
Be on the look-out for the next time Ray Derby teaches a class; he just concluded an information-packed, three-Sunday study of the Old Testament book Micah…he is exceptionally well prepared, thorough, and knowledgeable!
The Women's Retreat on November 12 was delightful! We studied Matthew 25:1-13, the ten maidens and the bridegroom, and realized that this text, which on the surface reminds us that we need to be prepared and patient while waiting for the Lord to come (along with other long-awaited events), really speaks to us (the five prepared maidens) about the presence of the Holy Spirit (the oil) in our lives (lamps) who will hold the door to the banquet feast open for us. Thanks to the great organization and instructions of Nancy Hutchison, we made beautiful Advent wreaths! There are several bags of everything you need to make a wreath still in the fellowship hall…cost is $10. Our lunch and desserts were wonderful also. Thanks to all who diligently worked to make this happen and all who attended.
Join us for our Sunday morning Adult Study offerings for the 2011-2012 year. You will find a nice selection of Bible studies, one New Testament book; the Kerygma Hallelujah study for Advent and Lent; and the Visual Bible International production of the Gospel of John narrated by Christopher Plummer (DVD) just to mention a few.
Adult Study—Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM in the library
November 27-December 18
Kerygma Hallelujah: Advent
January 8-February 19
Timothy Keller's Galatians
February 26-April 1
Kerygma Hallelujah: Lent
April 15-June 3
DVD-Gospel of John and a variety of engaging short studies
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If you are not currently participating in a small group, you might be interested in one of our ongoing small groups listed below!
Ongoing small groups:
Men's Book Group—1st/3rd Monday 7-8 PM (Saved Without a Doubt, John Macarthur, beginning December 19) at the church…see Walter Winfield
Women's Group—Thursday 10:00-11:30 AM (Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster) in the library…see Robin Scott
Men's Group—Thursday at 6:30 AM …see Mick Lebens
Monday Women’s Book Study…evening study and dinner at The Odyssey Café—Monday at 5:30 PM (New Testament in-depth study: Hebrews)…see Joanne Breffle or Anne Spohnhauer
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ACE Committee meetings are the second Sunday of the month. The next ACE meeting is on Sunday, December 11 shortly after church. If you are interested in the spiritual development of the adults in our congregation and would like to become a member of this committee, please contact Anne Spohnhauer.
November update
Nov 2nd
Ladies…sign up Sunday after church for the November 12 ladies retreat! We will be making Advent wreaths and having several times of devotion dedicated to our spiritual preparation for the upcoming Christmas season. More information can be found on the opposite page.
Men…a Men's Ministry Team is forming for the purpose of planning men's retreats and various other activities. This subcommittee of ACE will meet as needed to plan the May men's retreat. If you are interested in serving on this team, please attend the brief Sunday, November 6 meeting in the library right after church.
Sunday Morning Adult Study Class…the three week November study will be a Bible study on Micah, the Old Testament book of prophesy. Our teacher will be Ray Derby who is always very well prepared, thorough, and thought provoking!
Join us for our Sunday morning Adult Study offerings for the 2011-2012 year. You will find a nice selection of Bible studies, one Old and one New Testament book; the Kerygma Hallelujah study for Advent and Lent; and the Visual Bible International production of the Gospel of John narrated by Christopher Plummer (DVD) just to mention a few.
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Adult Study Classes 2011-2012
November 6-November 20
Old Testament Prophet Introduction Micah—Ray Derby
November 27-December 18
Kerygma Hallelujah: Advent
January 8-February 19
Timothy Keller's Galatians
February 26-April 1
Kerygma Hallelujah: Lent
April 15-June 3
DVD-Gospel of John and a variety of engaging short studies
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If you are not currently participating in a small group, you might be interested in one of our ongoing small groups listed below!
Ongoing small groups:
Men's Book Group—1st/3rd Monday 7-8 PM (What Good is God, Phillip Yancy) at the church…see Walter Winfield
Women's Group—Thursday 10:00-11:30 AM in the church library…see Robin Scott
Men's Group—Thursday at 7:00 AM at the church…see Mic Lebens
Monday Women’s Book Study…evening study and dinner at The Odyssey Café—Monday at 5:30 PM ("Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven")…see Joanne Breffle or Anne Spohnhauer
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ACE Committee meetings are the second Sunday of the month. However, since the Women’s Retreat is on November 12, the November 13th ACE meeting will be canceled. If you are interested in the spiritual development of the adults in our congregation and would like to become a member of this committee, please contact Anne Spohnhauer.
Fall 2011
Oct 6th
Our church-wide Fall small group study of Max Lucado's book Fearless is underway! We have five small groups with about 65 small-group members in total. So far we have studied what it is in this world that causes us to fear, that we need not fear insignificance because we are hugely significant to God, and that we do not need to fear sin and shame because the grace of God through Jesus Christ has atoned for our sin and imputed righteousness to us that assuages our shame.
Ladies…we will be having a fall retreat that includes making an Advent wreath on November 12…mark your calendars!
Join us for our Sunday morning Adult Study offerings for the 2011-2012 year. You will find a nice selection of Bible studies, one Old and one New Testament book; the Kerygma Hallelujah study for Advent and Lent; and the Visual Bible International production of the Gospel of John narrated by Christopher Plummer (DVD) just to mention a few.
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Adult Study Classes 2011-2012
Below is our year-long Adult Study calendar.
September 11- October 23
- Church-wide small group study: Max Lucado Fearless
November 6-November 20
- Old Testament Prophet Introduction and Micah
November 27-December 18
- Kerygma Hallelujah: Advent
January 8-February 19
- Timothy Keller's Galatians
February 26-April 1
- Kerygma Hallelujah: Lent
April 15-June 3
- DVD-Gospel of John and a variety of engaging short studies
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Ongoing small groups:
If you are not currently participating in a small group, you might be interested in one of our ongoing small groups listed below!
Men's Book Group—1st/3rd Monday 7-8 PM (What Good is God, Phillip Yancy) at the church…see Walter Winfield
Women's Group—Thursday 10:00-11:30 AM (church-wide Fearless study) in the church library…see Robin Scott
Men's Group—Thursday at 7:00 AM at the church…see Mick Lebens
Monday Women’s Book Study…Monday at 5:30 PM evening study and dinner at The Odyssey Café—(church-wide Fearless study)…see Joanne Breffle or Anne Spohnhauer
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ACE Committee meetings are the second Sunday of the month. If you are interested in the spiritual development of the adults in our congregation and would like to become a member of this committee, please contact Anne Spohnhauer.