Christian Education

Christian Education

Children Education: We have a Children's time in our Worship and also a Sunday School every Sunday at 10:30. Please see

Sunday School web page. Hope you can join us.

Adult Education: The Bible Study small group meets from 10:00 am - 11:30 am in the sanctuary each Wednesday. The group comes together for learning, fellowship, sharing, bonding, prayer and laughter. We are now studying 1 Peter which we started 4/10/13. We are using Dr. Wilsons online course as a supplement. Hope you can join us. No homework is required for this group, no previous Bible study experience is necessary, and newcomers and drop-ins are welcome. A contact person for more information would be Pastor Laurie via her email.

UMC Online Training Dates: April 17 - May 29 2013

Additional Information:

UMC Online Training Dates: April 17 - May 29

Registration open through Thursday, April 11

Start each course when it best fits your schedule and move at your own pace. Each course includes six weeks of instruction. A course facilitator will respond to your work and answer questions via forums.

A limited number of virtual seats are available and are first come, first serve. Seats will no longer be available after the course is full or after Thursday April 11.

Lifelong United Methodist?
New to United Methodism?

United Methodism 101 is designed for new church members and anyone else wanting to know more about our:

•	History
•	Structure
•	Beliefs
•	Ministries
•	Challenges

You may be surprised at all there is to discover about our denomination.

About the Course
The course includes four web-based lessons, each with many interactive features. Lessons take about 30 minutes to complete. Course preview.

Cost: $9.99 | Preview | Register

Dates: April 17 - May 29

Credit: Upon successful completion, learners are awarded .5 SACEM CEU.

Offline Option: You also may order United Methodism 101 CD (KIT). The same interactive course blends audio, video and written materials into a fast-moving learning experience. This kit is ideal for groups. Each kit includes five identical CDs and one leader's guide. Additional CDs may be purchased.

Turning Connectional Living
into Connectional Giving

•	Become a missional storyteller — describing the differences the church makes in the world and how giving makes that possible.
•	Learn what the apportioned and designated funds are — and the difference between them.
•	“Make the ask” in your congregation.

Free | Syllabus | Register

Dates: April 17 - May 29

Credit: Upon successful completion, learners are awarded 1 SACEM CEU.

New Groups:

Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study - Saturdays at 10:30 am

This group is meeting in a church member's home.

We are currently about a quarter of the way through this intensive, high-commitment small group Bible study which will have you reading 90% of the Bible in the course of 34 sessions. No previous Bible study experience is necessary. Cost is $50. Participants should also have an NRSV study Bible. Plan for approximately 30 minutes of homework each night during the weeks that the group meets; we are likely to take breaks for holidays and over the summer (exact schedule to be agreed upon by participants; it may take us 2 years to complete the course). For more information or to sign up, contact Pastor Laurie via her email.

Discovery Group

The Discovery Group will begin a new schedule in March, 2013, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 pm at Marylss and Andy Andreasen's Home, Larkfield.

They will begin a new topic in April, a study of the book Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in 12 Simple Words by Brian

McLaren. This is a very accessible -- almost deceptively simple -- book about prayer. New participants are especially
welcome to come on board at this time!

The book is widely available (in hardback and paperback, new and used) and costs around $12. To be part of a group order, please contact Pastor Laurie.

Contact Pastor Laurie via her email for questions.

Other Ongoing Small Groups:

Monday Book Club

Meets in the sanctuary on Mondays from 1 to 3 pm. No homework required; we simply take turns reading aloud through a book at a measured pace, discuss and enjoy fellowship. Some books cover spiritual topics; others lead us to reflect on world events or on the broader human condition. Drop-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Marian Jones via her email.

Men's Breakfast

Meets every Thursday morning from 8 am to 9 am at Omelette Express, 150 Windsor River Rd. A time of warm fellowship and "checking in" with other brothers in faith. We also spend time reading and reflecting on a devotional and Bible passage from The Upper Room, a daily devotional guide produced by The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship. Newcomers and drop-ins welcome; you'll find the guys in the back corner closest to Safeway. For more information, contact Jacob Meyer via his email.

Bible Study Group

See information above in Adult Education.