Memorial Presbyterian Church
Adult Christian Education Ministry 2012
"It's the Thing to Do"
This page updated on February 6, 2012
Welcome to the Adult Ministry opportunities at Memorial Presbyterian Church. Check out these new and ongoing opportunities. For more information about these or any other opportunities, please contact the Reverend Cathy Chang at cathyc@mempres.org or 989-835-6759.
SUNDAY MORNING
NEW TOPIC! Contemporary Issues: Participate in lively discussions about “What Do our Non-Christian Neighbors Believe?” on Sunday mornings at 9:00 in the Parlor. This group will finish their lessons on Islam, in preparation for Peace Weekend which happens Friday, February 10 through Sunday, February 12.
February 12: Wrap-up Discussion of Class Questions
Join us for the Congregational Dialogue Potluck on Sunday, February 12 with Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk who serves as President of the Islamic Organization of North America.
E100: This class is designed as both refresher course and introduction to the Bible. Over the next months, you are invited to informative lecture and discussion about New Testament. This class meets Sunday mornings at 9:45 in the Cherry Room.
WEEKDAYS
NEW GROUP! Read through New Testament: Join a small group that meets on the second and fourth Saturdays, February 11 and 25 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Colonial Room.
The reading plan can be found online atwww.navpress.com/uploadedfiles/5x5x5BRP.pdf. Contact Linda Kennett at 832-7928 orlbkennett@hotmail.comfor more information.
Spiritual Autobiography: Read a spiritual memoir and discuss it with small group of friends who seek to share and learn from one another. Our next discussion is Tuesday, February 21, 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Colonial Room. We will discuss“Dakota: A Spiritual Geography” by Kathleen Norris. Please contact Reverend Cathy Chang for “Spiritual Reading” guidelines. We hope that you can join us!
Weekly Bible Study: After a brief break, this group will continue to meet on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. in the Colonial Room with their study on the book of John. You are invited to join this Bible study even if you didn't participate in the fall. Contact Reverend Cathy Chang for Bible study book.
Women's Bible Study: Weekly Bible study based on lectionary passages often preached for the upcoming Sunday worship service, using "Seasons of the Spirit" curriculum. Meets Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Choir Room 208.
Presbyterian Women Horizons Bible Study: Using this year's "Confessing the Beatitudes" study, women are invited to meet on the third Wednesday of each month, at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor or at King's Daughters, the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Lenten Series 2012: Prayer Services with Communion and Study: Starting Ash Wednesday, February 22 through April 4, join us each Wednesday for prayer services including communion and study of Lenten themes: Prayers, Fasting, Study, Service, Sharing and Witness. Meet us in Fellowship Hall with brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m., then class from Noon to 1:00 p.m. This series is led by Pastors Robertson and Chang.
Join our Team: Your Adult Ministry Team (AMT) consists of a small group of people who create and evaluate wonderful opportunities for all adults. For 2012, we are excited about the following ideas: presentations about end-of-life issues; support for a Men’s Group; parenting seminar; and theologian-in-residence. Are you interested in any of these ideas? Consider joining the Adult Ministry to help TRANSFORM these ideas into reality! For more information, please contact Dave Molzahn, Chair, Jim Dempsey, Mary Ann Gilbert, George Gillette, David Kelley, John Smith or the Reverend Cathy Chang, Staff.
Join our Team: Your Adult Ministry Team (AMT) consists of a small group of people who create and evaluate wonderful opportunities for all adults. For 2012, we are excited about the following ideas: presentations about end-of-life issues; support for a Men’s Group; parenting seminar; and theologian-in-residence. Are you interested in any of these ideas? Consider joining the Adult Ministry to help TRANSFORM these ideas into reality! For more information, please contact Dave Molzahn, Chair, Jim Dempsey, Mary Ann Gilbert, George Gillette, David Kelley, John Smith or the Reverend Cathy Chang, Staff.
If you have questions or suggestions about Adult Ministry, please contact the Reverend Catherine Chang at cathyc@mempres.org or 835-6759.
New Members Class
The New Members class is tentatively scheduled for CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE in the Fellowship Hall.
This series is designed for those who are interested in knowing more about the Christian faith and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as well as for those interested in becoming member of Memorial Presbyterian Church. Please call the church office at 835-6759 if you are interested.