Adult Church School at MPPC
Classes Offered this Winter
CHRISTIAN PARENTING 101:
Where: Grace Hall 121/123
You want your children to know God, to understand His love and to go early During the Winter Quarter guest “expert” speakers will lead the class. Curriculum: Crafting Christlike Children, by Zeta Touchton-Lamberson Facilitators: Thomas & Alison Guerard (and guests!)
THE ACADEMY:
Where: Grace Hall 226
The Academy of Saint John is an intergenerational collection of believers at various stages of their faith journey. Some are single, some are married most are empty-nesters. Discussion leaders and facilitators are class members. Our 2009/2009 academic year consists of an 18 session fall/winter term and a 24 session winter/spring term. During the fall/winter term we will study: Jesus the New Way / The Church-State Dilema / Christian Responses to War / Meet John Calvin and The Parables of Jesus. Our study for the winter/spring term will consist of: Corinthians and Their Letter / What is the Soul? / About John and His Gospel / Mary Magdalene: Tradition and Gospel / Divine Inspiration and the Word of God / and The Letter of Galatia. Facilitator: Dr. James Gilbert
BIBLE BOOMERS:
Where: The Parlor
In Bible BOOMERS (an acronym that has long been forgotten) you will be equipped and engaged! Together we enjoy studying and discussing the meaning of Scripture (New & Old Testament) and finding relevance in it to our own lives and the culture in which we live. It's a Bible study on Sunday mornings led by 2.25 knowledgeable teachers. Our approach is academic and includes historical, cultural and theological contexts. We'll even help you brush up on your Greek. Just kidding... There is no entrance requirement and we recently suspended the hazing for newcomers. Actually, you don't have to know anything about the Bible to get invovled in BOOMERS! So ask yourself, are you a heady Presbyterian of any age? Are you looking for something more to fill your mind and heart beyond 5th grade Bible School stories? If so, join us every Sunday in the Parlor! Facilitators: David Bradford, Chris Starr, Butch Hills
COVENANT PEOPLE:
Where: Conference Room
Studying the PC(USA) curriculum, The Present Word. We are a mixed age group of men and women and welcome visitors to visit anytime. The summer quarter we are studying the Images of Christ as written in Hebrews, the Gospels and James. Facilitators: Doris Benke, Cathy Kleber, Kay Browne, Patti Horton, Al & Mary Ruth Aiken, Susan Mellichamp
GENESIS:
Where: Grace Hall 220
For summer 2008 we will study the PC(USA) curriculum, "The Present Word", created specifically for Presbyterians by Presbyterians and focused on Bible study generally in synchronization with the Lectionary. Starting fall 2008 we will begin study of various Christian Theology texts approved by the Session as the spirit moves us with no particular pattern of study. Come join us in our study and discussion as we seek to expand our knowledge of who God is and our response to Him. Facilitators: Julian McGill, Glenn Bradley
LIVING THE QUESTIONS:
Where: Library, Grace Hall 224
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 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. Facilitators: Tom Herrington & other staff
MUSTARD SEEDS:
Where: Fellowship Hall 1
Studies of various contemporary books have generated great discussions in this group of widely diverse folks. This crew is also known for some great social and family gatherings in addition to stimulating Church School conversations. Facilitator: Amy Harrell, Greg Nevers & others
MEN'S STUDY GROUP:
Where: Parlor
This men's bible study group meets at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday's and 7:00 a.m. on Friday's during the school year. They take off during the summer and will meet again in fall when school starts. Facilitators: Ralph Wetherell & Paul Nodtvedt
SEEKERS & SOWERS:
Where: Grace Hall 222
Seekers and Sowers is a "traditional" bible study class. We choose one book of the Bible and read it literally "word by word" in class. The format is group discussion, expanded by review of appropriate commentaries. We have no set pace or schedule, and lively discussion are typical. We share the "teacher" / discussion leadership spot among any members who would like to participate. Facilitators: Bill Marsh, Paul Nodtvedt, Russell & Mary Horres
GRAPEVINE:
Where: Seabrook 210
An offshoot of the Mustard Seeds, Grapevine is a team-facilitated study group that focuses on contemporary Christian books. We are a great collection of single and couples with young, older or no children. Our group's connection is the desire to support and expand our Christian faith in today's busy and trying times. We have thought provoking discussions in class, and we work as a group to support missions beyond our classroom. All are welcome. During Fall/Winter we will be studying "In The Rip of Grace" by Max Lucado. Facilitator: Diane Thompson
Service Times
Sunday Morning Worship8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 am
Church School
9:45 am for all ages
Lectionary and Scripture readings for the week.
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