Adult Education 2006

Adult Education

Goals of Adult Education Council

To encourage more adults to grow in their faith by participation in regular study of scripture and other pertinent materials
To encourage more adults to participate in Adult Education Classes
To help adults find meaning for their lives
To help adults understand the church's place in the community
To help adults commit to their individual ministry in the world
To help adults become more knowledgeable, articulate, and active in living out their faith
To expand our understanding of mission
To provide opportunities to better understand our Presbyterian roots, confessions, etc.

Fall 2006 - Adult Education Opportunities

Sunday Mornings

Sunday Morning at 9:45

Beginning the Spiritual Journey of Parenthood

Leaders: John Neff and Pam Garwacki

Location: Library

Especially for parents of our younger/preschool-aged children

This informal Sunday school class will provide parents with opportunities to discuss questions that arise about religion, faith, our beliefs, and how our children’s beliefs are formed as they grow from infancy to adulthood. These are difficult issues for adults to discuss, much less explain to our younger children. Discussion of various ideas may assist parents in their own spiritual journey of parenthood, as well as the formation of their child’s relationship with God.

“Something Greater than the Temple is Here” Jesus and the Kingdom of God

Leader: Kevin Clemence Location: Adult Ed Rm

This class will explore some of the social, economic, and political conditions of first century Palestine which provide the historical context to Jesus’ powerful message of the Kingdom of God. Drawing from stories in the Gospel of Mark, we will look deeper and see how the teachings and actions of Jesus were designed to challenge and transform all three areas, placing God and His Kingdom first, restoring the faith in the Covenant, and reaching into the darkest corners of despair to heal.

Bible 101

Leader: Dennis Evans Location: Conference Room

This class is an overview of the Bible and church: the Creation, the Fall; Noah, Abraham, Moses, the Judges, the Kings, the Temple, Prophets, Prophecies, Jesus, the Apostles, the Church. All of these events and people have been used by God as direction signs for us. An overview of the whole Bible will help us place the people and events in a framework that lets us see how they apply to us today. Understanding this framework helps beginning Bible students understand the ”big picture” God has for us and helps those who know Bible stories to place them in overall perspective. Many different learning aids will be used so we will be able to use the Bible it like a direction signs on a map, which are often labeled “You Are Here!” The Bible lets us know where we are, where we should be going and why.

Sunday Evenings

Prayer/Study

The Prayer/Study group meets on the first and third Sunday evenings at 7:30. It will begin the new year on Sunday, Sept. 17 and will choose their study book for the year at that meeting. They usually study a book that helps them grow spiritually, and they spend time in prayer at each meeting. Doris Kobe has additional information.

Weekday Evening Classes

Faith & Reason, a television series several years ago that featured the sermons of Dr. D. L. Dykes, who was active in the civil rights movement, is the basis for a six week course moderated by Jim Bridger on Thursday evenings, from 7:00 to 8:30. This class begins on September 14. During each session, there is a panel discussion of snippets from Dr. Dykes sermons with topics such as “What Made Jesus Jesus?” “The Bible: Fact or Fiction?” Was Jesus Really Raised from the Dead?” “Are There Dangerous Religious Doctrines?” If you like to think and talk about religious topics and you like to explore basic Christian ideas, this may be the class for you. An expanded description is in the box on the Adult Education section of the information kiosk.

Alpha is ten thought-provoking weekly sessions with video talks on such fundamental questions as “Who is Jesus?” “Why and How Do I Pray?” and “Does God Heal Today?” followed by a group discussion. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 and is led by Skip and Peggy Oates. This class begins on September 14. Participants are encouraged to bring food to enjoy during the video part of the class. IF you need child care please contact the CCPC Church Office at 302-262-6008 by SUNDAY, September 10.

Financial Peace University is a class that uses materials developed by Dave Ramsey to help participants build wealth and security to manage their financial well-being. You may learn more about this class at www//daveramsey.com. This class will be led by Becky Bond on Tuesday evenings beginning September 24. An Orientation meeting will be held on Sunday morning, September 10 at 9:30 and 12:30 and on Tuesday evening, September 12 at 7:00. The classes begin on September 26.

Tuesday Mornings

Health and Healing

Health and Healing meets from 9:00 to 11:30 for a series of activities: laughter, exercise, study and worship. It is led by Doris and Jack Kobe. They will have their last summer monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 19. They will pick their study book for the coming year at that time Weekly meetings will begin on Tuesday, October 3.

9:00-9:30 - Sharing of funny happenings or stories for a time of laughter

9:30-10:00 - Exercise to a video tape or take a walk

10:00-10:15 - Share refreshments and chit chat with others

10:15-10:55 - Study time.

11:00-11:30 - worship using the Healing Service from the Presbyterian Book of Worship and offering individual prayer and laying on of hands for those who so desire. Rev. Brassard will conduct the service and offer anointing with oil once monthly.

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