Join Us for the Lent 2012 Study!

Serving From the Heart

Finding Your Gifts and Talents for Service

You are invited to join a six-week study group this Lent to discover how God has uniquely designed you to serve God and others!

In this comprehensive study, you will discover your spiritual gifts, assess your talents and resources, identify your individuality, explore your dreams, and incorporate your experiences.

Choose from one of the study groups opportunities listed below.  Sign up by either clicking on the group, sending an email to Gina Dawson (ginad@faithworkshere.com), filling out a tear-off sheet on this Sunday's bulletin insert, or a sign-up sheet in fellowship hall after the worship services.

The cost of the participant guide is $13 and you do not need to purchase it ahead of time.  It will be given to you at your first group meeting.

If you do not plan on participating in a study group, but would like to work through the study on your own, you can purchase a participant guide in the Fellowship Hall after Worship beginning February 5th.

Serving From the Heart Study Group Opportunities

Click on the Group Date & Time to Sign Up Online

Sundays at 8:15am in the Faith Parlor

Led by Mary Nieter

Meets 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, and 3/25

Sundays at 11:00am in a room tbd

Led by Elizabeth Wright

Meets 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, and 3/25

Sundays at 11:00am in the Faith Parlor

Led by Gina Dawson

Meets 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, and 3/25

Mondays at 1:30pm in the Faith Parlor

Led by Rev. Dr. Kathryn Woodrow

Meets 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, and 3/26

Tuesdays at 7:00pm in Room 200

A Group for Young Adults (18 to 20-somethings)

Led by Kitty Jones

Meets 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, and 3/27

Thursdays at 10:00am at Asbury / Parkview Building in Gaithersburg

You do not need to be a resident of Asbury to participate in this group

Led by Rev. Laura Hamm Peterson

Meets 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, and 3/29

Classes & Groups

Even though we have already begun these classes, newcomers are always welcome. 

Lost Christianities: Christian Scriptures and the Battles Over Authentication

Sundays, 8:15am in the Parlor - This 24-session DVD course from The Teaching Company features Professor Bart Ehrman leading us through the diverse Christian groups and their scriptures prior to the "official" New Testament.  Some Christians held beliefs that today would be considered bizarre.  What did these writings say?  How could such outlandish ideas ever be considered Christian?  If such beliefs were common, why do they no longer exist?  These are just a few of the many provocative questions that arise from this study.  Join anytime - while each week has some buildup from previous weeks, they are rather self-contained.

Bible Stories for Grown-Ups:  The Gospel of John

Sundays, 9:30am in the Parlor - Join us as we continue our journey through the Gospel of John, which we began at the end of spring.  No homework and we go at our own pace, choosing together what book of the Bible to study.  Frequent recaps, so you can join anytime. 

From Jesus to Constantine:  A History of Early Christianity

Sundays, 11:00am in the Parlor - This 24-session DVD course from The Teaching Company features Professor Bart Ehrman leading us through the transformation of Christianity from its humble beginnings to becoming the official religion of the Roman Empire with the Emperor Constantine.  Join anytime - while each week has some buildup from previous weeks, they are rather self-contained.  You can even borrow the DVD for previous sessions.

Events

Throughout the year, the Christian Education Ministry Team sponsors various one-time learning events.  These include movie nights with discussion, book discussion, and interfaith panels. 

We have no one-time learning events planned at this time.  We anticipate having one or two events after Easter 2012.

Resources and Links

Soul Food Table - Visit our Christian Education table during Coffee Hour on Sunday mornings for resources for your Christian journey.

The Upper Room - Online daily devotional

MethodX: The Way of Christ - Developed by the Upper Room, this resource helps young adults grow deeper in their faith.  Even if you're not a young adult, there are great explanations of historic spiritual disciplines.