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Fall 2008 Courses

Classes run September 14th through November 23rd

unless noted otherwise

Guests are always Welcome. Drop in and say Hello.

8:00 a.m. Early morning risers

Scripture and Man's Vision of Heaven and Hell [Room 205]

Leader: Elizabeth Holdridge

Track: Christian Classics

Continuing from the Spring, using the Bible and the writings of Jonathan Edwards and R.C. Sproul, the class will study the topics of heaven and hell. If you want accurate information on how scripture addresses mankind’s fate, this is your class! (Class generally meets every Sunday through the year.)

9:30 a.m.	Midmorning Fuel
	The Present Word Bible Study [Room 206]
	Leaders: Darla Shehadeh and John Coburn
	Track: Biblical Literacy
	For those seeking a better understanding of Bible content, the Fall class will focus on the Birth of a New Community: the beginnings of the Christian community, its expansion, and the hurdles it faced. (Class generally meets every Sunday through the year.)

	The Bible as a Whole: Isaiah [Room 205]
	Leaders: Sue Farrand, Stuart Hayes, and Rob McClelland
	Track: Biblical Literacy
	Using the NIV Study Bible to understand the foundation of the Christian faith in the Old Testament, lively and discerning discussions will provide the opportunity to determine personal direction from a study of Isaiah and have a better understanding of the history and foreshadowing of Christ.

NEW	The Christian Citizen: Salt and Light in a Democracy [Room 202]
	Leaders: Steve Olin and Carolyn Hayes
	Track: Contemporary Issues
	Citing several sources, including "The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America" by Jim Wallis (Sojourners), the class will explore the responsibility of Christians as citizens in the US political system and society. (Class now starts at 9:15 AM).

NEW	A Spacious Faith: Opening the Language of the Creeds to the 21st Century [Room 36]
	Leader: Ann Staal
	Track: Practical Christianity/Spiritual Formation
	Those seeking a special Bible study opportunity will benefit from studying the ancient church creeds with an emphasis on better articulating and living our personal faith and hope with an eye toward community and inter-faith dialogue.

11:00 a.m.	At the Eleventh-hour
NEW	Making Marriage Work [Room Library]
	Leaders: Rev. Norm Gordon and Carl Byrd
	Track: Family Matters
	Designed by relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott, this 4-part DVD series on overcoming the struggles, conflicts, and misconceptions about marriage shows twenty couples sharing their deepest struggles, conflicts and misconceptions about marriage. The series includes Biblical and practical tips to cultivate a healthy and happy marriage. Kids Praise Team for children ages 5-12 in rooms 30-31.

Adult Education Contact

Want to teach, participate, or share suggestions and experiences?

E-mail Doreen Turczyn-Toles.

	Announcements
	Announcements
	é Fall Schedule: Classes start 9/14 at: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am é Adult Ed Fall Rally: September 7th Where: Lindsay Hall Class Sign-up: 9a-1p Meet: the Facilitators Interactive Presentations: 9:30-10:00

Some of our Class Materials

Heaven & Hell by Jonathan Edwards

The Bible As A Whole

The Present Word

The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis

Making Marriage Work by the Drs. Parrott