20/30/40 Decision Time!

After testing out a couple of different curriculums, we've decided to focus in on Infusion. We liked that it took a smaller chunk of the Bible each week. The tentative plan is to focus on a study for two weeks. In the Monday-->Saturday between the 1st and 2nd week, the class members will have a handout (about 5 pages) to read and reflect on for the 2nd week of each study. Unfortunately, the Infusion website is down right now. . . So. . . We'd wanted to spend about 6 weeks in Romans, but instead we spent two in Romans and now we are headed for the Gospels. (We had downloaded a couple of sample ones before their website cut out.) John E. will be leading in November. Thank you to the over one dozen people who have been a part of making 20/30/40 a success. There is always room for new people. With 2 week studies, it's always a great time to jump in! Please join us on Sunday at 10:10 in room 145.

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20/30/40

I found a great website. This cartoon seems to capture some of what we are doing in the 20/30/40 Sunday School class. As one member put it, "we are asking different questions than other people ask (about the Bible.) We are asking hard questions."

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20/30/40

We launched a new Sunday school class last week for people in their 20's, 30's and 40's. We had ten people the first week! Click here to see a video preview of the class.

The class is a "Bible to life" class. This means it is primarily focused on helping people learn to read and understand the Bible, and then apply it to everyday life. We are testing out several different curricula. The first two weeks we used The Thoughtful Christian's curriculum on Job. After we've evaluated that one we are going to test Infusion.

Please join us Sundays at 10:10 in room 135 as we grow in wisdom together.

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Guatemala Update

Two mission trips are planned for Guatemala in 2010. The first is in January, the second in March. The January trip hasd 20 participants and they will be doing medical care and construction on a Methodist retreat center. The first informational meeting about the March trip (11-22) was held on Sunday evening, Sept. 13 at 6:30 PM at church in Rm 145. This group will conduct a health fair, help deliver and install stoves and do day care for very young children, among other things in two villages near Chichicastananga. Please call Suzanne or Jim Greenleaf for further information or just attend the meeting to learn about the trip. Please pass the word.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

August 6
tailgate at church 5pm, game 7:05

Join your church in some tailgating fun on August 6. The Young Adults will provide grills, chips, condiments and ice. You are invited to bring your own meat and (nonalcoholic) drinks. Join us for some bean bag toss, games, and fun before we head over to the Honkers game. Rides will be available to shuttle you to and from the game. Look for the grills in the West parking lot starting at 5pm!

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Guatemala 2010- important date to know!

Guatemala 2010 is January 1-10, 2010.

The next date to know is August 1-- this is the deadline for submitting your contracts and $100 deposit to hold your spot. Airline prices are down right now, so we plan to begin holding spots. Please contact Amanda in the church office if you have questions.

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Follow Heather

Heather, a young adult from our church, is preparing for a two year mission trip. She will be serving as a nurse in Guatemala. She will be working with the same ministries we join with for our annual young adult mission trip. You can read more about Heather's journey at her blog. The blog for our mission trip can be found here.

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