Wednesday Bible Studies

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY/LUNCH
WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 16 AT NOON (Fellowship Hall)

Every week, we enjoy some home-cooking as we wrestle with the Scriptures. Good conversation, laughter and questions are always welcome. This fall we are turning to the Old Testament, specifically to the Book of Job. In our survey we will explore God's sovereignty, the limits of our theology and the problem of suffering in the world. That's a lot for lunch, but our men like challenges. Still, don't let the subject matter overwhelm. A desire to learn is all that our participants need. If you would like to join us, please contact Pastor James or just show up. Meetings end at 1:30 pm. Leader: James Hodsden

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 16 AT NOON (Library)

During the first half hour we eat a brown-bag lunch, catch up on each others’ lives and share the Hugs List. Bible study begins at 12:30 with prayer. Currently we are reading the book of Acts. Members of the group take turns reading a portion of the scripture. Since many of us have different translations of the Bible, we often begin our discussion by talking about what words may be different or where emphasis varies. We also share commentary that may be included
in our various Bibles. The historical context of scripture is often helpful in understanding passages that may seem strange to us in our modern world. We usually end the discussion of a passage by looking at the ways in which what has been read relates to our lives today. Although we read through the books from beginning to end, occasional visitors would have no difficulty dropping in on the group and sharing in that day’s discussion. We end our meetings at 1:30 pm. Leader: Elaine Giese