Peace Lutheran Church
An Inspiration for Today. A Foundation for Tomorrow.
Adult Education
Daily Discipleship
The class will be focusing on
the Gospel lesson used in worship each weekend. It will be an
opportunity to explore the implications of the text and its impact on
our daily lives.
When: Sunday at 10 am
Location: Witness Room at PeaceEast
Contact: Judy Heineman at
jaheineman@aol.com
Book of Faith
This class will be studying the
Gospel of John, using the newly published Book of Faith Learning Study
Guides and, of course, our Bibles.
"There are four Gospels in the Bible that tell the good news of Jesus
Christ: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The first three are called the
Synoptic Gospels because they share the same view and similar or
overlapping stories. John's Gospel, however, is very different in
writing and approach. It opens with a cosmic approach that speaks of
Jesus' presence and relationship with God even before the beginning of
time and creation. The significance of the depth of this relationship is
an important theme that runs through the entire book. It also has a
deeper meaning for Jesus' disciples. Through him, they too are
intimately connected with God. Keeping this in mind, we will look for
the many ways in which it appears throughout this book of faith." (Book
of Faith, John, Session 1)
As we study and explore this Scripture, we will have ample opportunity
for conversation about how the text is speaking to us as individuals, in
our daily lives and in our congregational life. Know that you are
welcome to join this class at any time as we continue to study the Word
of God.
When: Sunday at 10 am
Location: PeaceEast Library
Contact: Jan Nelson at 479-636-9223 or
jan56@cox.net
Gospel Application Study
Jesus clearly taught that the kingdom of God is here for people to
experience in their lives right now. If that is true, why do we struggle
with each day? Did Jesus really mean each of us can experience the joy
of living with him right now? This class will address these questions
and many more. At the end of the class, each participant should be able
to:
- Define new ways that they feel Jesus is teaching them
- Clearly define the Kingdom of God/Heaven
- Clearly define the mission of Christ’s church
- Display a greater understanding of Jesus’ will for their lives
- Display a greater understanding of the spiritual disciplines, and how those disciplines can strengthen their relationship with Jesus
The method for achieving these objectives will be to discuss what Jesus
taught through the lens of
author N.T. Wright’s book Surprised By Joy. The class will discuss how
the Kingdom of God is actively present, though not yet available to us
in perfection. We will discuss what Jesus taught about the Kingdom and
how it can be applied to our lives today. Wright is one of the most
important Biblical scholars of this generation. He has spent much of his
career diving deep into the culture of those people who first heard
Jesus' message. By understanding intimately how those first Christians
understood Jesus' message, Wright gives us clear direction in applying
that teaching to our lives. "Wright convincingly argues that what we
believe about life after death directly affects what we believe about
life before death. For if God intends to renew the whole of creation -
and if this has already begun in Jesus' resurrection - the church cannot
stop at "saving souls" but must anticipate the eventual renewal by
working for God's Kingdom in the wider world, bringing healing hope in
the present life." (Wright, 2008, cover flap) Join us as we discuss how
we can apply what Jesus taught, helping God's Kingdom to come and His
will to be done in our lives, in our families, in our church, in our
community, and on Earth as it is in Heaven.
When: Sunday at 9:45 am
Location:
Room 203 at PeaceWest
Contact: Terry Allen
Growing in Christ
Growing in Christ at
PeaceWest is a study of the main Old Testament stories and how they show
Christ. We see how David the cornerstone of the Jewish Faith and other
heroes of the Old Testament were sinners, similar to us, but by
repenting and unquestionable faith in God they were forgiven.
When: Sunday at 9:45 am
Location: Room 202 at PeaceWest
Contact: Roy Burks
The Lunch Crew
Community Bible Study
The Lunch Crew Bible Study is a
way to gain insight into the original context of the authors of our
Biblical texts. It is estimated that culture makes a dramatic shift
every seven years. For example, our children have no idea what an
8-track cassette is or the joys of leaving the house after breakfast
each summer day knowing that your mom did not expect to see you until
dinner time. In order to understand much of the Bible, it is necessary
to understand what it was like to live when those words were written and
to hear the words as the original audience heard them; to hear music the
way they heard it, and enjoy the summer days the way they did. The
objective of this study is to teach some of the basic tools for
understanding the context of the book being studied. That context
includes the particular author’s style, how he wanted to pass on God’s
words, and the intention of God in recording the lessons the way that He
did. We also look at the societal context as well as discuss some of the
literary techniques of the time.
Bring your Bible, your hunger for biblical understanding, and your
hunger for a great Schlotsky’s sandwich! Resource handouts will be given
to participants in order to enhance the study as needed.
When: Monday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Schlotsky’s on Walnut St. in Rogers
Faith & Fellowship
Two courses are being offered.
Virginia Garbison will be teaching a Beth Moore Study of the Patriarchs.
Jan Nelson will be leading a Book of Faith study on the Gospel of John.
Everyone is welcome to choose between the two courses being offered. If
you want to learn more about the Book of Faith initiative by the ELCA,
you can check our their website at bookoffaith.org or elca.org/bookoffaith.
Childcare is available upon request.
When: Tuesdays at 9 am
Location: PeaceWest
Contact: Susie Poindexter at 479-271-2432
Thursday Morning Bible Study
The Thursday
Morning Bible Study is open to everyone. We are currently studying the
book of Romans. The goal of this Bible study is to better understand and
appreciate the Christian faith as described by Paul to the Romans. Bring
your Bible and your eagerness to learn and mature in your faith.
When: Thursday from 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Library at PeaceEast
Contact: Pastor Dick Jebsen at 479-381-6188
Men's
Bible Breakfast
The Men of Peace
meet for breakfast, fellowship, and Bible study each Saturday morning at
7:30 am at PeaceEast. All men are welcome to join us and welcome to
invite others!
When: Saturdays from 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Fellowship Hall at PeaceEast
Contact: Sterling Nelson at 479-636-2140