FAITH THAT SEES THROUGH THE CULTURE
led by Pastor French every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall
God’s Word is filled with paradoxes. It’s tempting to see these paradoxes as either-or statements—one must be true and the other must be false. End of story. Case closed. But the paradoxes in the Word of God are different. They are both-and statements, at once seeming contradictory but both being wholly and completely true. As Christians, we live in this tension, embracing that two sides of the same coin can be true at the same time. We live in what is visible and invisible. We have the old man and the new man. We speak to those offered both an inclusive and an exclusive Gospel. We are citizens of both church and state. We live in the now and the not yet. We speak a Word that is both Law and Gospel. Faith That Sees through the Culture provides lenses to evaluate and bring clarity to these paradoxes. These lenses, when focused, aligned, and coordinated, open whole new vistas for faith to see more clearly and be lived out more effectively in our culture.
ABOVE ALL ELSE (NEW LUTHERAN / ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS)
led by Pastor Heckert every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in the conference room
This fall, Pr. Heckert uses the book Above All Else which covers the major doctrinal topics in Christian theology that offer a complete introduction to the Lutheran faith. This class is ideal for those new to Lutheranism and for all wishing to review the catechism.
ACTS: THE GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
led by Grace Gillespie every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in room P206 and via Zoom
This class will discover the nature and purpose of the church as God designed it, and evaluate our own church life in the light of this discovery. “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
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WOMEN'S EVENING BIBLE STUDY
led by Barbara Kirkpatrick every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room
The nine sessions will be completed by November 14, a week before Thanksgiving. We will be studying the Life of David (a LifeLight study). The study is from 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel with various passages added. The deadline for ordering a study guide (at a cost of $11.25) has passed. The fee for the study guide will need to be paid at the first session. Orders can be picked up at the office during office hours. Have questions? Contact Barbara.
WOMEN'S MORNING BIBLE STUDY
led by Eunice Maurer every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall
This group will meet weekly until November 8. We will be studying the book of Acts, Part 1 (a LifeLight study). The deadline for ordering a study guide (at a cost of $10.50) has passed. The fee for the study guide will need to be paid at the first session. Have questions? Contact Eunice.
PAX CHRISTI EVENING DEVOTIONS
led by Pastor Heckert every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
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COFFEE CLUB
led by Pastor French every Thursday at 7:00 a.m. in the conference room
Join Pastor for a cup of coffee, a piece of pastry, and a chapter-by-chapter informal study on the book of Isaiah.
MEN'S BIBLE BREAKFAST
led by Pastor Barton & Doug Schroeder every Friday at 7:00 a.m.
The Men’s Bible Breakfast group meets on Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. at The Downtowner restaurant in Market Square. More men are always welcome!
PODCAST WITH PASTOR BARTON
anytime
You can listen anytime to a weekly Bible study by Pastor Barton at lutheransermons.podbean.com. The current study is on Paul's letter to the Galatians. Other studies this year have been on Ruth, Habakkuk, and Jonah. There is also a weekly Preparing for Worship - a quick look at the upcoming Scripture readings for the week. There are old sermons available as well (just scroll back at the site for earlier lessons or materials). If you have any questions, contact Pastor Barton.