Adult Church School at MPPC
Classes Offered this Winter


CHRISTIAN PARENTING 101:
Where:   in 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: in Grace Hall 226
The Academy of St. John's theme for this year is Dimensions of a Christian Life.  Jan 6-Feb 2 -- Dimensions of Biblical Study - Text: Selected portions of Matthew from the NRSV, Barclay, and Peterson translations. Facilitator:  Dr. James Gilbert

BIBLE BOOMERS: 
Where: in the Parlor
Oddball Books in the Bible.  We will focus on the lesser known works of the New Testament like Philemon (it's about a runaway slave), Titus (a friend of Paul's), Jude, James, 1 & 2 Peter, and others.  Facilitators:  David Bradford, Chris Starr, Butch Hills

NEW CLASS: 
Where: in the Fellowship Hall 3
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
By: John Ortberg  Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you and offer you his Holy Spirit power that will change your life forever, deepening your faith and trust in God.

COVENANT PEOPLE:
Where: in the Conference Room
Studying the PC(USA) curriculum, The Present Word.  This winter, the study is "God’s Call To The Christian Community," a study of Luke.  Facilitators:  Doris Benke,  Cathy Kleber,  Kay Browne,  Patti Horton, Al & Mary Ruth Aiken, John All

GENESIS: 
Where: in Grace Hall 220
Using the PC(USA) curriculum, We Believe, created specifically for Presbyterians by Presbyterians, focuses on our Reformed heritage. In different ways, each age level includes content from Reformed creeds, confessions, catechisms and statements of faith. Facilitators:  Julian McGill, Glenn Bradley  
  
LIVING THE QUESTIONS:
Where:  in Library, Seabrook 209
Ever feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian Right or the Secular Left? Saving Jesus is a revolutionary small group exploration of Jesus Christ for the third millennium. Some topics explored will be: Jesus through the Ages; Who was Jesus?; What can we know about Jesus & How?; The World into Which Jesus was Born; Jesus' birth: Incarnation, and more. Facilitators:  Tom Herrington & other staff

MUSTARD SEEDS:
Where:  in 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:  Avis Griffith & others

MEN'S STUDY GROUP:
Where:  in Scout Hut
Come and learn about one of the bible's most interesting and influential people, while enjoying discussions with other Christian men.  Contact Will Whitsett by email or phone at 971-1482 for more information. Facilitators:  Will Whitsett and others

SEEKERS & SOWERS:
Where:  in Grace Hall 222
Seekers and Sowers is a "traditional" bible study class, currently studying Luke.  We will have an Advent focus before Christmas and will follow our Luke readings with the book of Acts. Group Leaders:  Bill Marsh, Russell Horres, Paul Nodtvedt, John Hughes Cooper, Alice Burress, and Julia Royall

Service Times

Sunday Morning Worship
8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 am

Church School
9:45 am for all ages

Lectionary and Scripture readings for the week.



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