Aldersgate United Methodist Church - Classes and Studies for Adults

Classes and Studies for Adults

Feb-Mar

SUNDAY MORNING AT 9:45

POTPOURRI in Room 202, Facilitator: Ken Latta kwlatta@cox.net

Invitation to Genesis- All are welcome to join a new adult class beginning on Sunday, April 19 in room 202 at 9:45am. This is a short-term Bible study that approaches the book of Genesis not simply as a story of the beginning but as a story of beginnings from start to finish. The study is written by Peter Enns, a Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Hermeneutics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Glenside, Pennsylvania. This ten-week study includes a participant book outlining daily reading assignments for group preparations. If you have questions feel free to contact Ken Latta at KWLatta@cox.net

The Last Lecture, a book and DVD written by a father of three young children as he faced his death, will begin this coming Sunday, March 1st, in the Nurturing Family Life class. Class meets at 9:45 in room 132 (the Library). This class focuses on Nurturing Christian families as they face the challenges and rewards of raising a family in today's world. Topics range from discipline, faith building, dealing with elderly parents, death, childrearing from birth through teenage-hood, etc. Come join us!

Journey Through the Bible resumes this Sunday, March 1st, in Room 203 at 9:45. Discussing the biblical texts from many points of view and research, the class is making its way each week through the Word. Lively discussion and fellowship is a feature in this class. JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE in Room 203, Facilitator: Steve Rezendes 703-780-6937

The Heart of Christianity through summer at 9:45 am in Room 211. Lectures based on his book by Marcus Borg. We examine traditiional and emerging Christian visions of the Bible, God and Jesus, and explore personal and social responses to these visions. In September we will start a Faith and Reason series.

SEARCHERS in Room 211, Facilitators: Murice Kincannon, Bill Cleveland wcleveland@pobox.com

Paul and the Corinthians will be the topic of study in the Basics Class at 9:45 in Room 209, beginning March 1 and continuing through Lent. Come join in the discussion of this important book of the New Testament with a group that is known for great discussions and is represented by a wide range of ages and backgrounds.

SUNDAY MORNING at 11:15

The Bible Jesus Read FOUNDATIONS FORUM Class in Room 132,

Facilitator: Mac MacPherson, fleetwoodnhiggins@verizon.net

(Note: Room 122 is available during Saturday and Sunday worship service times for nursing mothers and parents of infants. It is equipped with nursing/rocking chairs, pillows, bassinettes and the makings for a cup of tea. This is in the same area as the nurseries in Shepherd Hall.)

Sunday Evenings

Jason Micheli Leading Sunday Evening Class: Six Characters Searching for Resurrection

Beginning Sunday evening, March 1, Rev. Micheli will lead a class examining six characters we meet in the Passion drama: Pontius Pilate, Barabbas, Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea, Pilate’s wife and Peter. Through close readings of scripture and discussion, each class will look at a different character and will explore how each of the characters that Jesus meets on the way to the Cross reveal something of the truth of our world and how Christ’s resurrection makes possible a new way of life. Class begins a 6:00 and will conclude at 7:30.

Wednesday Evenings

a mile in her shoes: women of the bible relate their stories to ours :

Wednesdays at 7:30 p.M.

Prayer group and study: 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday following church dinner; women of all ages welcome; meets in Room 212, Facilitator: Dana Wood dwoods1054@aol.com

Family and couples home group, meets weekly at 7:30 p.m. at Mark and Shari Van Buren’s home. Currently studying The Jesus Creed, with final session on March 4. Newcomers welcome. Childcare is an option. Call Mark or Shari 703-780-5769 for information.

FRIDAY MORNING

WOMEN’S BIBLE COFFEE FELLOWSHIP: Come join in a discussion of the book by Elizabeth George, Loving God with All Your Mind. Meets weekly in Room 202 on Fridays from 10 a.m.- noon; sessions will go throuth the end of April. Contact Ann Vernon for more information: annsvernon@gmail.com 703-360-3363.