The Big Rock of:   Discipleship

Adult Discipleship Opportunities

At English Lutheran Church, our vision is to help you become a fully devoted disciple of Jesus who will know, worship, and obey God. We want our adults to experience healthy relationships through small groups that will release God’s transforming power in your life.

Adult Education groups are part of God‘s strategy for personal renewal and Sprit-led outreach to the community and world. A small group is a great place to experience new friendships, prayer support, and help in discovering your spiritual gifts and call.

Sunday Forum
Sunday, 9:45-10:30am, Stoffel Lounge
April 6th – Ministry Fair
April 13th – No Forum, Fellowship Hour
April 20th – NOOMA: Noise
April 27th – NOOMA: Rain

NOOMA... We can get anything we want, from anywhere in the world, whenever we want it. That‘s how it is and that‘s how we want it to be. Still, our lives aren‘t any different than other generations before us. Our time is. Each NOOMA discussion touches on issues that we care about and want to talk about. It‘s amazing the discussion that comes from this program. Each topic promises to prompt questions, lead to much discussion, yet leaves you with unanswered questions. This is NOT a series – each week is a different topic. For more information or a preview, go to www.nooma.com. You won‘t want to miss this!

 

Seeker’s Bible Study
Thursdays, 9:30-11:00am, Stoffel Lounge

In April we begin an 8-week study of the prophet Isaiah. Guest speakers to include:
April 3rd and 10th – Pastor Solyst
April 17th and 24th – Pastor Pupillo

The best learning takes place in fellowship, in a community of Christian brothers and sisters, with whom you can talk, question, ponder, debate, and open your heart to sacred Scrip-tures. The Seekers Bible Study group meets on Thursday morning at 9:30 in Bertha Stoffel Lounge to do just that. Please join us.
Lead by: Janet Melby

 

Fayze’s Bible Study
Thursday’s, 7:00-8:00am, Fayze’s Restaurant

Get your Thursday off to a great start with a good breakfast and casual Christian fellowship. A discussion of the Bible readings for the coming Sunday.

 

Men’s Monday Morning Bible Study
Monday, 6:30-7:30am, English Lutheran’s Narthex
April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th

Discussion of the book ―"The Last Word: Scripture and the Authority of God – Getting Beyond the Bible Wars" by N.T. Wright

Leader: Robert Bendiksen

 

Women’s Circles

Naomi-Ruth Circle: TBA (Always the 3rd Monday of the month)
Contact: Ruth Anderson at 783-3422

Mary Circle: Mar. 25 th, 7:00pm (Always the 4th Tuesday of the month)
Contact: Sharon Odahl at 781-1923

 

Prayer Vigil for Peace & Justice
3rd Thursday of the month at 5:15pm, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

This prayer vigil program was initiated by Bishop Emeritus H. George Anderson of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Dec. 2000. English Lutheran began the following month and has been involved on a monthly basis since. The prayer vigil consists of praying for all involved in conflict, for education regarding the problem, and for advocacy for peace.

Contact Person: Marla Engbloom

 

Upcoming Bible Studies

Rev. Dennis Johnson, Teaching Pastor, kicks off the 2008 adult education program with several different classes. Call the church office or sign up at the Welcome Center to register for any of these classes.


The Lutheran Course 101
Wednesday, 6:00-6:50pm, Room 113

April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd

First, the "101" course will focus on Martin Luther and the Lutheran perspective on the Christian Faith. In this course we will examine not only the life of Luther and his in-fluence on 16th century Europe, but also the impact he has had upon our current understanding of what we believe and why we be-lieve it. Included will be examina-tions of key concepts like Law & Gospel, the Sacraments, Sin and Salvation, Justification by Grace, how to understand and interpret the Scriptures, a plan for sharing our Christian faith with others, and many other related topics

 

Study of St. Peter and St. Paul
Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm, Stoffel Lounge

April 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th
This intermediate level class will be a study on the ministry of the two great pillars of early Christianity—St. Peter and St. Paul. Utilizing lecture, video, and group discussion, we will examine how these two saints brought the Christian message from Jerusalem to the greater part of Asia Minor and Europe. The course itself will be based upon information presented in Luke‘s second New Testament book—the Book of Acts.

 

Caring Ministries

Mark Shaw, Pastor of Caring Ministries, will be available on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 for ELC members. If you would like to consult with him, for any reason, please feel free to call and make an appointment. Pastor Shaw does not keep office hours, but you may leave a voicemail for him at 784-8876 x 207 and he will return your call.