Wonderful Wednesdays!
Join us every Wednesday night!
Our goal is to offer Christian study and Christian fellowship small groups that meet diverse needs for all ages. Everyone is welcome!
Wonderful Wednesdays take place during the school year, with a Fall Session and a Spring Session. The current session runs September 8 – December 8, 2010
Schedule:
1:30 – Rev. Frey’s Bible Study (I & II Timothy)
5:00 – Small Groups
5:00 – Children’s Choir rehearsal
6:00 – Youth Bell Choir rehearsal
6:00 – Family Dinner in the Fellowship Hall (Adults $5; kids are FREE)
7:00 – Classes for all ages
Small Groups and Classes vary each session and may include:
Bible Study
Book Study (recent books include: “Living a Life that Matters”, “Catching Fireflies”, “Money Enough”, and “Revelations”)
Faith Study
Homework Helpers (helping youth get their homework done!)
Prayer Groups
Support Groups
Recreational Groups (Ping-Pong, Basketball, Volleyball, etc.)
Craft Groups (Card-Making with Cecilia Marquette)
Projection Booth “How To” (led by George Brandt)
Computer Learning Groups
Health Groups
Exercise Groups
Offerings for Fall 2010:
1:30 p.m. Bible Study: I & II Timothy; led by Rev. Frey
Rev. Frey will lead the Wednesday afternoon Bible Study beginning September 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room. This Fall, we will study the three New Testament books called, “The Pastoral Letters”: First & Second Timothy & Titus. These letters of instruction on Christian living will also be the themes for the Sunday morning sermons. We will use the “N.T. Wright ‘For Everyone’ Bible Study Guide” for the class. The book costs $5.00.
5:00 p.m. Book Study: “The Heart of Christianity” by Marcus Borg; led by Barry Lamkin
What does it mean to define oneself as a “Christian?” Does being a Christian require assent to a particular set of beliefs or doctrines? Is it a way of living characterized by certain behaviors? Is it doing certain things in this life as a reward for some future life or reward after death? Does being a Christian require a particular way of reading or understanding the Bible? And exactly how do we characterize God – is God a being “up there” somewhere, or is God among us, infused throughout creation yet distinct from creation? The book costs $12.00.
7:00 p.m. Judaism 101 – Alphabet From Aleph to Tav; led by Jeff Buchman
If you have ever been curious about the language of the Hebrew Bible and the source of many Christian prayers, then we have a course for you. From the absolute beginner to the curious scholar, we will learn to recognize the Hebrew alphabet and basic words in common Jewish blessings along with the translations. We will learn the letters of the alphabet, vowels, styles of writing, ancient Hebrew script, transliteration, and numerical values in an informal classroom-style discussion format. Led by last year’s “Spanish teacher”, Jeff Buchman.
7:00 p.m. “Prayer Beyond Words”; led by Tom Kerns
“Come and find the quiet center in the crowded life we lead”, so go the words to one of our beautiful hymns. In the “Sermon on the Mount” Jesus says something similar: “Whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret…” Matthew 6:62. This class on Centering Prayer will meet for eight Wednesdays in the “Upper Room #202”. For more information, contact Tom Kerns. No materials needed.
7:00 p.m. “Parenthood”, a 5-week Bill Hybels sermon series; led by Linda Corman
Parenthood. Nothing gives us more joy – or greater challenges. “Parenthood” helps you tackle the thorny issues parents face today to develop confidence and competence in your role as a parent. ONLY offered Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Nov. 3.
7:00 p.m. “Living the Questions 2.0”; led by Chuck Ausherman (also offered Sundays at 9:45 a.m.)
People know that at its core, Christianity has something good to offer the human race. At the same time, many have a sense that they are alone in being a “thinking” Christian and that “salvaging” Christianity is a hopeless task. What is needed is a safe environment where people have permission to ask the questions they’ve always wanted to ask but have been afraid to voice for fear of being thought a heretic.
Living the Questions is a 21-week DVD and web-based small group study exploring beyond the traditions and rote theologies in which so many people and local churches seem to be stuck. Ideal for Christian invitation, initiation and spiritual formation, Living the Questions will help seekers and “church alumni/ae” alike in discovering the significance of Christianity in the 21st Century and what a meaningful faith can look like in today’s world.
The format of each session includes a 20-minute video, followed by a general discussion of the topic. The 20-minute videos for each session include conversation, sermon clips, lecture and excerpts. The emphasis is on faith as a journey, not a destination.
For more information contact Chuck Ausherman or you may also want to visit www.livingthequestions.com