MONDAY

Exploring Spirituality
     Led by Mary Ann Webster
     12:15-1:30 (Adult Classroom)

Using Eugene Peterson’s  Eat This Word, scripture is used as the beginning point to examine different spiritual practices such as meditation, lection divina, Ignatian prayer and Biblio-drama. 

Tom Rhodus’ class
     7:00-8:30 (Church Library)

TUESDAY

Brown Bag Bible Study
     Led by Effie McCullough and Peggy Carr
     11:00- noon (Power Room)

This women’s Bible study will focus on Jack Kuhatschek’s Galatians: Why God Accepts Us. The book will be available through the Saint Michael and All Angels Bookstore beginning in August 2007.

Education for Ministry
     Led by Dr. Elizabeth Lang
     6:30-9:15 (Library)

Every baptized person is called to ministry. EFM provides the theological education to carry out that ministry. EFM is a course of study, reflection and community. Participants commit to one year a time out of the four year curriculum of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Theology. Class discussion is a group process putting our own life stories, the culture, and the topic for the day into dialog. Group size is limited and a firm commitment to attendance is required. Course materials are $350.00 per year. Scholarship money is available. 

Couples Lectionary Bible Study
     Led by The Meaux and The Leacocks
     6:30-8:30 (Activities Room)

The scripture readings for the coming Sunday are the subject for lively discussion. Class size is limited to 10 couples in addition to the leaders. Please call Adult Ministry to reserve your space. 

St. Michael Reader’ Book Club
     Led by The Rev. Neal Hern
     7:00-8:00 (Adult Classroom)
     First Tuesdays of the month only

Join us for exciting discussion of a new book each month. Books for 2007 to date are: September, “Blue Water”; October “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” by J.  C.  Rowling; November, “Nineteen Minutes”; December, “The Lost Apostle” by Rena Pederson; January, “Our Documents: 100 Milestone Documents from the Oxford University press”. 

WEDNESDAY

Women’s Prayer Group
     Led by Shelly Vescovo
     7:30-8:30 a.m. (Adult Classroom)

Focusing on both group and individual prayers, the group will use Eugene Peterson’s “Traveling Light: Modern Meditations of St. Paul’s Letter of Freedom” as the initiation for discussion and prayers.

Men’s Lectionary Bible Study
     Led by The Reverend Rob Leacock
     7:00-8:00 (Activities Room)

The relevance of each Sunday’s Bible lessons to the daily lives of class members is the focus for this exciting discussion class. Come join us on the way to work and start your day with shared fellowship and faith. 

Imagining the Word Lectionary Bible Study
    Led by Karen Wiley
    9:30-10:30 a.m. (Adult Classroom)

“The Bible and the arts are inherently and historically linked. Since the fourth century in the Christian era, congregations have been guided by the lectionary’s imaginative and disciplined journey through the Bible. Through the use of these readings and the liturgy, music, colors, movements, and celebrations of the church year, the Bible and the arts can be brought together in a significant way. Imaging the Word is a resource providing visual arts, music, photography, prose, poetry, prayers, and commentary based on each Sunday’s lectionary readings.”

Women’s Bible Study
     Led by The Reverend Amy D. Meaux
     10:00-11:30 (Power Room)

Class members discuss books and scripture relevant to their daily lives in the context of family, friends, vocation and  avocation. 

THURSDAY

Men’s Lectionary Bible Study
     Coordinated by Bob Melvin
     7:00-8:00 a.m. (Activities Room)

During the three year cycle of the Sunday lessons almost all of Scripture is read. This discussion group forges life-long friendships while exploring what the Bible has to say about living a Christian life. Class discussion uses the Living the Good News Episcopal Lectionary curriculum as a conversation starter. 

Conversations on Sunday's Readings
    Led by Bob Penn
    7:30 - 8:30 a.m. (Power Room)

This men's Bible study group meets weekly throughout the year to have conversations about how the Bible readings for the coming Sunday relate to their lives.  No preparation is necessary.  Just come and bring your Bible.

Women’s Lectionary Bible Study
     Led by The Reverend Amy D. Meaux
     9:30-11:00 a.m. (Church Library)

The coming Sunday’s Bible lessons are the basis for lively discussion relating scripture to the issues women face daily in their vocations, their families, and their chosen areas of ministry. Bring your Bible and join the conversation.

Meeting Matthew’s Jesus
     Led by Joyce Hull and Charles Groves
     7:00-8:30pm (Church Library)

The Epistle for the coming lectionary year for the Episcopal church focuses on the gospel of Matthew. Using both video and the printed words of the Bible, this class will discuss the portrait of Jesus as told by Matthew. Experience the Sermon on the Mount, the birth and passion of Jesus, this profound teaching revealed in the parables, His miracles of healing and compassion. There is no homework for this class.

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