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This Week (05/20/2012)
Jim started class with a prayer and reading from Jesus Calling which fitted in with Reatha's lesson.
Bob lead us in the singing of hymns 378 and 377.
Harriette runs the San Diego Marathon for the 14th time 2 weeks from today. She has raised over $100,000 for charity doing this. (Their son Sydnor is going to Afghanistan for a year to serve as a Chaplain. leaving June 9.) Sign up for Wednesday June 13 6 p/m at Charlotte Cafe with $250! The 10 riders will meet at 9:15 a/m and leave Church at 9:30 a/m on May 26 Saturday for the Museum trip down town. Museum opens at 10 a/m, and Durward will be there with the tickets. Keep in mind it is Speed Week. (Note: parking next door in 7th Street Lot convenient; not sure how will be during Speed Week). Mary Katherine and Don R mentioned the Nova Voce concert later today (5/20)and the one last night. Links here 20120519 Nova Voce With Mary Katherine. Men in Christ BBQ tonight Sunday night ($7) for Mens Group at 6 p/m. Please make a note of the Adult Plus outing ($5) to Lake Norman to Rev and Anita McIntosh is June 13, Wednesday (same day as the Charlotte cafe social.) Melvin and Anita have been the host for this event for over 10 years and we thank them for their hospitality. Here is a link to pictures from 2002. Also there is an Adult plus day trip to Blowing Rock ($30) on August 15 (Wednesday). In answer to a question, Reatha said after this week she will take care of getting the cards discussed earlier.
Durward reports:C.S.Lewis wrote the novel THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, and now this great Christian work has found its way onstage. This wickedly funny and deeply inspiring adaptation will change the way you think about how demons and angels influence your everyday life. It will be presented in Charlotte for 3 performances at the Knight Theater. If we have 10 or more wanting to attend, Durward can get tickets for $36.25/per. That includes all fees and is for the 4pm performance on Sat, June 30th. Please call him to reserve spaces or ask questions.
The lesson was a continuation of the Study of Romans (8:1-11) - lesson #6, Living in the Spirit - led by Reatha Romans 8:1-11 (King James Version):
8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
The lesson next week: Ace will discuss Roger Williams book Simply Jesus. Here is a review on Amazon:
Simply put, I found "Simply Jesus" quite hard to put down. Author N. T. Wright has a way of making the book's chapters interesting, informative, clear and meaningful. For example:
1. He is great with metaphors, such as his repeated use of the 1991 "perfect storm" (the one that eventually became the topic for a successful book and movie).
2. He does a great job putting events in context. For example, through extensive citations of Old Testament passages, together with a description of the conditions of the Jews during the Roman occupation before Jesus arrived, he explains what the Jewish people were expecting from God.
3. Throughout the book Wright jumps around in time in a way that helps the reader connect events that sometimes occurred over centuries.
4. He writes in a way that helps the reader visualize important events as if watching a 3-D movie, such as when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey.
One last thing. Although the book is of m . . . .more
Last Week (05/13/2012) Jim and Nancy welcomed back from 4,000 mile trip to Nova Scotia. Jim started class with a prayer and a reading from the Jesus Calling book; "do not worry about tomorrow, this is not a suggestion, it is a command. . . ." Durward said we will leave Church at 9 a/m on May 26 for the Museum trip down town. Mary Katherine mentioned Nova Voce Women's Choral Concert next Saturday and Sunday at St Patrick Church in Dillworth ($15). Melody Makers at Adults Plus Wednesday 5/16 ($5) from Mathews at 10:30 . Men in Christ BBQ next Sunday night ($7). Lou and Martha led us in singing Hymns 314 (I come to the Garden_and He walks with me and he talks with me) and 348 (Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling).
Please make a not that the Adult Plus outing ($5) to Lake Norman to Rev and Anita McIntosh is June 13, Wednesday. Melvin and Anita have been the host for this event for over 10 years and we thank them for their hospitality. Here is a link to pictures from 2002. Also there is an Adult plus day trip to Blowing Rock ($30) on August 15 (Wednesday).
In discussing the nature of future lessons, Don H said various DVDs are available, and he wanted to try one with us today. It is 6 parts; we did part 1. Subject was "Embracing Emerging Christianity" by Phyllis Tickle. Each part consists of 15 minute discussion on subjects followed by small group discussion. After the lesson Don H asked what we thought of it and he encouraged us to give him feedback. One idea was to let the Curriculum Committee study and make a recommendation for use of DVDs. (NOTE TO DON HAMMER: please let me have any editing you want for these notes, thanks, don.)
Future Lessons Link to Lessons on Official Web Page
27th - TBA - led by Ace - Roger Williams book Simply Jesus
JUNE 3d - (bk) IS THERE A HEAVEN? - led by Durward
10th - (bk) THE SEARCH FOR MEANING, by Willimon, et al. - led by Sydnor
17th - Ethics - led by Chick
24th - TBA - led by Jim
JULY 1st - Annual Poetry Lesson - led by Bob and Don
8th - ???
15th - ???
22d - ???
29th - TBA - led by Sydnor
AUG 5th - TBA - led by Cal
Blog Pictures Audio: Today's Class (if over) or Messiah
http://www.donredding.com/audio/hymn000-messiah.MP3
This Week (05/20/2012)
Jim started class with a prayer and reading from Jesus Calling which fitted in with Reatha's lesson.
Bob lead us in the singing of hymns 378 and 377.
hymn378-20120520-0954-Amazing Grace.MP3 and
hymn377-20120520-0943-peace like a River.MP3
Harriette runs the San Diego Marathon for the 14th time 2 weeks from today. She has raised over $100,000 for charity doing this. (Their son Sydnor is going to Afghanistan for a year to serve as a Chaplain. leaving June 9.) Sign up for Wednesday June 13 6 p/m at Charlotte Cafe with $250! The 10 riders will meet at 9:15 a/m and leave Church at 9:30 a/m on May 26 Saturday for the Museum trip down town. Museum opens at 10 a/m, and Durward will be there with the tickets. Keep in mind it is Speed Week. (Note: parking next door in 7th Street Lot convenient; not sure how will be during Speed Week). Mary Katherine and Don R mentioned the Nova Voce concert later today (5/20)and the one last night. Links here 20120519 Nova Voce With Mary Katherine. Men in Christ BBQ tonight Sunday night ($7) for Mens Group at 6 p/m. Please make a note of the Adult Plus outing ($5) to Lake Norman to Rev and Anita McIntosh is June 13, Wednesday (same day as the Charlotte cafe social.) Melvin and Anita have been the host for this event for over 10 years and we thank them for their hospitality. Here is a link to pictures from 2002. Also there is an Adult plus day trip to Blowing Rock ($30) on August 15 (Wednesday). In answer to a question, Reatha said after this week she will take care of getting the cards discussed earlier.
Durward reports:C.S.Lewis wrote the novel THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, and now this great Christian work has found its way onstage. This wickedly funny and deeply inspiring adaptation will change the way you think about how demons and angels influence your everyday life. It will be presented in Charlotte for 3 performances at the Knight Theater. If we have 10 or more wanting to attend, Durward can get tickets for $36.25/per. That includes all fees and is for the 4pm performance on Sat, June 30th. Please call him to reserve spaces or ask questions.
The lesson was a continuation of the Study of Romans (8:1-11) - lesson #6, Living in the Spirit - led by Reatha Romans 8:1-11 (King James Version):
8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
The lesson next week: Ace will discuss Roger Williams book Simply Jesus. Here is a review on Amazon:
Simply put, I found "Simply Jesus" quite hard to put down. Author N. T. Wright has a way of making the book's chapters interesting, informative, clear and meaningful. For example:
1. He is great with metaphors, such as his repeated use of the 1991 "perfect storm" (the one that eventually became the topic for a successful book and movie).
2. He does a great job putting events in context. For example, through extensive citations of Old Testament passages, together with a description of the conditions of the Jews during the Roman occupation before Jesus arrived, he explains what the Jewish people were expecting from God.
3. Throughout the book Wright jumps around in time in a way that helps the reader connect events that sometimes occurred over centuries.
4. He writes in a way that helps the reader visualize important events as if watching a 3-D movie, such as when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey.
One last thing. Although the book is of m . . . .more
Last Week (05/13/2012) Jim and Nancy welcomed back from 4,000 mile trip to Nova Scotia. Jim started class with a prayer and a reading from the Jesus Calling book; "do not worry about tomorrow, this is not a suggestion, it is a command. . . ." Durward said we will leave Church at 9 a/m on May 26 for the Museum trip down town. Mary Katherine mentioned Nova Voce Women's Choral Concert next Saturday and Sunday at St Patrick Church in Dillworth ($15). Melody Makers at Adults Plus Wednesday 5/16 ($5) from Mathews at 10:30 . Men in Christ BBQ next Sunday night ($7). Lou and Martha led us in singing Hymns 314 (I come to the Garden_and He walks with me and he talks with me) and 348 (Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling).
Please make a not that the Adult Plus outing ($5) to Lake Norman to Rev and Anita McIntosh is June 13, Wednesday. Melvin and Anita have been the host for this event for over 10 years and we thank them for their hospitality. Here is a link to pictures from 2002. Also there is an Adult plus day trip to Blowing Rock ($30) on August 15 (Wednesday).
In discussing the nature of future lessons, Don H said various DVDs are available, and he wanted to try one with us today. It is 6 parts; we did part 1. Subject was "Embracing Emerging Christianity" by Phyllis Tickle. Each part consists of 15 minute discussion on subjects followed by small group discussion. After the lesson Don H asked what we thought of it and he encouraged us to give him feedback. One idea was to let the Curriculum Committee study and make a recommendation for use of DVDs. (NOTE TO DON HAMMER: please let me have any editing you want for these notes, thanks, don.)
Future Lessons Link to Lessons on Official Web Page
27th - TBA - led by Ace - Roger Williams book Simply Jesus
JUNE 3d - (bk) IS THERE A HEAVEN? - led by Durward
10th - (bk) THE SEARCH FOR MEANING, by Willimon, et al. - led by Sydnor
17th - Ethics - led by Chick
24th - TBA - led by Jim
JULY 1st - Annual Poetry Lesson - led by Bob and Don
8th - ???
15th - ???
22d - ???
29th - TBA - led by Sydnor
AUG 5th - TBA - led by Cal
