What We're Reading!
Small Wonders
by Barbara Kingsolver
In her new essay collection, Barbara Kingsolver brings out of one of history's darker moments an extended love song to the world we still have. From its opening parable gleaned from recent news about a lost child saved in an astonishing way, the book moves on to consider a world of surprising and hopeful prospects ranging from an inventive conservation scheme in a remote jungle to a backyard flock of chickens tended by her young daughter.
Sponsored by the United Methodist Women. The discussion will be held October 8th at 7:00 pm in the Church Library. Everyone is welcome to attend, not just St. Mark's members! Call the Church Office to reserve your book.
Monthly Church Calendar Upcoming Events
August 2008 As of 08/14/2008
IU STUDENTS FREE SUNDAY LUNCH & DISCUSSION
WILL START BACK UP ON AUGUST 31, 2008
Sunday Morning Worship Our Pastors
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Senior Pastor
Children's Church 9:30 a.m Associate Pastor
Children 11:00 a.m. Devotionals
Adults 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Upper Room Online
Sunday Fellowship and Coffee Find a Bible Verse
10:30-11:00 a.m.
ST. MARK'S NURSERY SCHOOL SHORT-TERM CLASSES
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BIBLE STUDY-YEAR ONE
Disciple Bible Study is designed for serious adult learners who want to know the background and content of the total Bible. A multi-year resource, the first year is titled “Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study”, which is an introduction to all the books of the Bible in 32 sessions. Later years look at particular books in depth.
This first year will be presented in three briefer, independent segments of 10 to 12 weeks; however the first segment is foundational and is necessary for participation in any other part of the program as they are offered.
Bob Epps will facilitate the 2008-2009 study on Wednesdays, 7:15-9:15 pm, room 10, beginning on September 17. The first segment will end on December 10. Two other segments will be offered in 2009, beginning in January.
Weekly participation requires 2 to 3 hours of reading in the Bible itself and an hour of textbook/workbook reading (both at home at the learner’s schedule), plus a 2 hour class session at the Church. The learning group will be limited to 15 persons.
Each class session includes a video lecture by a noted scholar and various techniques of classroom instruction and participation.
The only cost for “Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study” is $33 for the student workbook. It will contain the whole year’s material, so can be retained for later use in 2009 and after.
St. Mark’s is offering this first year to members of the congregation and to any others interested in the study. Registration and workbook purchase can be done by contacting the church office at 332-5788 or by a note in the “Adult Education” mailbox at the church. Further information is available from Bob at 876-3157.