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Sunday Mornings |
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Dialogue Wesley Room
Rotational Leadership
Ongoing
Wesley Room
9:00 am
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Join us for lively
discussion and open dialogue as we seek to deepen the understanding
of faith and religion through books and multimedia exploration of a
wide range of topics. All adults desiring an open and
respectful discussion of controversial topics are welcome.
This on-going adult
Sunday School class is currently reading Three Cups of Tea:
One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time
by Greg Mortenson.
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"Three
Cups of Tea is one of the most remarkable adventure
stories of our time. Greg Mortenson’s dangerous and
difficult quest to build schools in the wildest parts of
Pakistan and Afghanistan is not only a thrilling read,
it’s proof that one ordinary person, with the right
combination of character and determination, really can
change the world.” -Tom Brokaw |
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Living the Question 2.0
Call to Covenant
Gerry Harrison
Pastor of Adult Discipleship Room 210 9:00 am |
In September we will complete this 21-week series of Biblical and
theological questions of faith using 20 minute video segments and
print materials. Issues addressed include: A Kingdom Without
Walls, Social Justice, Incarnation: Divinely Human, Prayer: Intimacy
with God, Compassion: The Heart of Jesus’ Ministry, Creative
Transformation, and Embracing Mystery. Newcomers are
welcome.
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The Jesus Series, The Coming of Jesus
Pastor Steve Zekoff
Executive Pastor
Walnut Room
9:00 am
Starts Sep 7 |
This 8-week series helps learners gain a
deeper understanding of Jesus through a look at the setting into
which he was born. Events included are: the Old Testament prophecies
of a Messiah, Jesus' birth foretold to Zechariah, Mary's visit to
Elizabeth, Joseph visited by the angel, the appearance by the
shepherds and then the Magi, the Temple rituals for the newborn baby
boy, and the flight to Egypt and return to Nazareth.
The class also explores some of the traditions
that deal with Jesus' "hidden" years and will describe the physical,
cultural, and religious surroundings in which Jesus was raised.
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Saving Jesus Gerry Harrison
Pastor of Adult Discipleship Room 210 9:00 am Starts Oct 12
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This material, a follow-up to Living the Question 2.0, provides
opportunity to further explore what the scripture really says about
Jesus, and how we have understood and mis-understood this story
through the years.
Introduction: Jesus through the Ages
Who was Jesus?
What Can We Know About Jesus (and How)?
The World into Which Jesus was Born
Jesus' Birth: Incarnation, Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom Tradition
Jesus' Program: The Kingdom of God
Jesus' Ministry of Compassion
Killing Jesus, Part One: Who Killed Jesus?
Killing Jesus, Part Two: The Atonement
The Resurrection of Christ
Why Jesus is Worth Saving
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The Jesus Series, The Kingdom Sayings of Jesus
Pastor Steve Zekoff
Executive Pastor
Walnut Room
9:00 am
Starts Nov 2
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This 7-week series will explore the historical, social, and
religious contexts for the kingdom teachings of Jesus, how Jesus
understood these contexts, and how he applied them to the presence
and activity of God. The study invites contemporary engagement with
the kingdom teachings and helps learners explore ways to participate
in the establishment of the God’s kingdom today and in the future.
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Invitation to Genesis Gerry Harrison
Pastor of Adult Discipleship Wesley Room 10:00 to 12:00
Starts Sep 7 |
If you want to take a deeper look at
scriptures, you are welcome to this 10-week Disciple class as we
examine the book of Genesis in depth. Books are in the church office
on the book cart.
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Israel and Palestine Richard Whitaker
Christian Education Director
Wesley Room
10:30 to 11:30
Starts Nov 2
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"The desired peace in the Middle East will come
sooner rather than later as more and more people in our churches,
towns and cities, schools and universities, and the corridors and
offices of our government representatives learn what actually is
happening in lands we call holy" - Reverend Alex Awad
The above quote is taken from the United
Methodist Women School of Christian Mission study entitled Israel -
Palestine and engages participants to follow the history of the
conflict from ancient to current times.
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Get Connected: Steps to
Membership
A Series of Classes to Explore your Church and Faith |
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