Fellowship around a meal will lift your spirits as well as feed
your body! We start serving at 6 pm. All you have to do is bring your appetite. The cost is $7 per adult, with family discounts
available. The catered food is extraordinarily good, varied, and hot. Meat dishes have included
wonderful baked chicken, succulent Swiss steak, and roast beef with fantastic roast beef gravy.
A variety of vegetables is always available. Desserts include hot peach cobbler ... with a near-divine
scoop of ice cream on top. The general agreement is this the best bargain in town for the quality of food
presented. Following the meal, you will have the opportunity to participate in an interesting, lively, and
informative study session. If you cannot make the meal ... come at 6:30 pm for our Wednesday
Study program!
Wednesday Night Studies (fall 2009 - spring 2010)
Starting at 6:30 pm
Rev. Charles Taylor, study leader
Charles Taylor conducting a Wednesday Night Live study session
Study 1
August 19, 26; September 2, 9
Creation, Chaos, Confusion and Call
(Genesis 1:1-12:29)
Genesis 1-11 begins with two very different and beautifully stylized stories of creation. From Genesis 3 forward,
however, it all comes undone and ends in Chapter 11 with chaos and confusion following the tower of Babel story.
But out of disaster comes the surprise of grace: God calls one family to become a nation that would be a blessing
to all families and all nations.
Study 2
September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11
The First Christmas
(Pre-Advent, Pre-Christmas)
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“The First Christmas,” by Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan, is an interpretive study about what the authors
claim “the Gospels really teach about Jesus’ birth.” The study will use the book and its nine chapters as a
Pre-Advent, Pre-Christmas guide to an inquiry into the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, and their meaning for
us today. Copies of the book will be available for a modest price.
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Study 3
November 18; December 2, 9, 16 (Note: November 25 – Thanksgiving Eve worship)
Reflections on Advent Texts
(from the lectionary for Lord’s Day worship and Advent hymns)
From “The Revised Common Lectionary for the Christian Year,” (Year C) come brief reflections on all of the texts
for Lord’s Day Worship during Advent. In support of the message of those texts will be a preview of hymns to be
sung during Advent. (Note: Advent Evening Prayer is set for December 2, 9, and 16, at 7:00 pm).
Study 4
January 13, 20, 27; February 3, 10 (Note: Wednesday, January 6 – Day of Epiphany worship)
The Bible: A Biography
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“The Bible: A Biography,” by Karen Armstrong, also author of “The History of God,” will be the study guide for an
in depth look at the Bible, its parts, how we got it and why it is significant as one of the books that changed
world history. Subjects will include Torah, the closing of the Old Testament canon, what a Gospel is, how the
Christian canon of the New Testament came to be, and other significant reflections on both testaments. The book
may be purchased for a reasonable price but is not required to participate in the course.
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Study 5
February 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24 (Note: February 17 – Ash Wednesday Worship)
Reflections on Lenten Texts
(from the lectionary for Lord’s Day worship and Lenten hymns)
From “The Revised Common Lectionary for the Christian Year,” (Year C) come brief reflections on all of the texts
for Lord’s Day Worship during Lent. In support of the message of these texts will be a preview of hymns to be
sung during Lent. (Note: Lenten Evening prayer is set for March 3, 10, 17 and 24, at 7:00 pm).
Study 6
April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12
What Happened After Easter and Pentecost?
(an overview of the Book of Acts and other early New Testament documents)
Early church history was apparently first recorded by Luke in his second volume following his Gospel. Luke’s goal
in writing that history is theological more than historical. This overview will be much more than a standard look
at the three missionary journeys by Paul and his cohorts. Vital issues shaped Acts, issues we are confronted with
even today.
Part of the May 12 session will be devoted to evaluation and planning. It might also be possible to look at issues
before the 2010 General Assembly set for July, 2010, in Minneapolis.
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