Bible Study
The educational ministry of St. Luke's encourages a thinking, nurturing climate for lifelong, challenging biblical inquiry into the Presbyterian/Reformed perspective of the Christian life. This perspective encourages:
» The desire to hear and respond to God's call
» Trusting in the grace of God while asking important questions
» Ordering and reshaping our lives as children of God, and
» Exhibiting God's reign by embodying the Good News
Children
Middle School
Sunday Morning Start Up...Sundays 9:30...In the Youth Loft Sunday mornings at 9:30, middle school students are using the Faith in Motion Series. The volumes for this year are Me, Myself and I am: Discovering My Identity in God, and In A Dilemma: Living Your Faith Through the Tough Stuff.
Wednesday Youth Connection (WYC)Take a much-needed break in your week and get re-charged at St. Luke's! WYC has it all: food, fun and, most importantly, a time to share your ups and downs with people who really care. We also take time to see what God has in store for us through scripture, prayer and one another.
Dinner is a 6:00p.m. in the Great Hall. Bible Study begins at 6:3o....6th graders participate in a Bible Study as part of our Feast Program, 7th and 8th graders are grouped together for Bible Study.
High School
Sunday Morning Start Up...Sundays 9:30...In the Youth LoftWe will be covering topics from the Thoughtful Christian website, including The Books that Didn't Make the Bible and Why?, The Gospel of Judas: Recent Discoveries, the Bible and Tradition, Is There Life After Death, and other great topics.
Wednesday Youth Connection (WYC)Take a much-needed break in your week and get re-charged at St. Luke's! WYC has it all: food, fun and, most importantly, a time to share your ups and downs with people who really care. We also take time to see what God has in store for us through scripture, prayer and one another.
Dinner is a 6:00p.m. in the Great Hall and Bible Study begins at 6:30!
Adult Continuing Academy Studies
This track represents the offerings that are not on Sunday morning but are part of the continuing Bible study opportunities at St. Luke's. Further details on each of the courses offered are available in the St. Luke's adult education course catalog, "Academy of Faith and Life."
Disciples Bible StudyThe Disciple Bible Study program is a life changing journey through the scriptures. The original courses are 34 week studies of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Small groups and a leader meet for two hours each week. Participants commit to daily preparation and weekly attendance at and participation in the group study sessions. Beginners need to start with Disciple I and any course may be selected thereafter.
For Spring 2012, we are also offering 2 Disciple short courses.
"Invitation to the Old Testament" will look at the witness of the Old Testament to hear God's call and purpose for God's people. This group will be facilitated by Paula Barbin on Thursday evenings, 7:00pm, January 19 - March 15.
"The Old Testament Upwrapped" will look at prominent passages from the Old Testament , exploring the Biblical story and its characters, along with the cultural and social situation they address, the methods by which they have been interpreted, and how we might understand them today. This group will be facilitated by Janie Hoag and Shannon Dill on Thursday mornings, 9:30 - 11:00am, January 26 - March 29
Contact Liz Catlett (
lizcatlett@slpres.org) at the church office for more information.
Click here to download the Disciple Brochure.Wednesday Night Bible Study Wednesday nights for adults include dinner, served family style, from 5:45-6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall, followed by Bible Study (roughly from 6:30-7:30 p.m.). The adult Bible studies and discussion group topics vary each season of FEAST, but there's always something to interest adults of all ages.
Men's Bible Study
The Men's Bible Study is a group of working and retired men who meet every Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. for fellowship and study. The Serendipity Bible for Groups is our reference although any Bible is an acceptable reference for our study. The group discussion ends promptly at 8:00 a.m. so those members who work are still able to arrive at work on time. Also, men who travel or are not able to attend every week are encouraged to join the group.
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women meet monthly for Bible study, fellowship, and a general meeting. Each Circle offers an opportunity - no matter who you are or where you are in life - to join in fellowship with other women, to know God and to learn ways to love your neighbor. Click here for more PW information.
