Adult Education & Fellowship
From Bible studies for women, to weekly men's lunch, as well as topical studies for couples or parents and informative forums on critical issues. Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer provides a variety of ways for adults to study God's Word and it's meaning for our lives.
Road Ditch Clean-upA
group of volunteers gather twice a year to walk and pick up litter
along the
LCOOR two-mile stretch of Highway 20. In
addition to helping beautify the roadway, they gather after completing
their
work for a light meal and fellowship. Join us Monday, August 22nd;
6:00pm at the
church. [Rain
date:
Tuesday, August 23rd]
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Meals on Wheels
LCOOR
members deliver meals to home-bound community
members as a service ministry every 10 weeks. Contact
the church office if you are able to help
out with this small
but vital ministry opportunity.
Our
commitments this fall are the weeks of September 6-9 and November 14-18
beginning at 11am.
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Women of the
ELCA Fall Retreat & Workshop
When: Saturday,
September 10th
Where: NeSoDak
Bible Camp
Program: Introduction
to the new Gather
Bible Study Plan to meet at the church by 8am to carpool up to camp. More information on this event will be in the September newsletter. |
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Check out the Calendar for the current Adult Education / Fellowship Offerings.
Why Attend Adult Ed. / Fellowship Events
There are several great reasons for attending adult educational events. Here are just a few...
Deepening your personal relationship with God. Attending adult educational events will give you the opportunity to know God on a deeper level through the Word.
Growing in faith and relationship with others. As you hear the faith stories of those around you, your faith grows. There is also an opportunity to get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Growing in your faith and knowledge benefits your children. When your children ask questions about Jesus, God and faith, you will be better prepared to answer them. Also, as your children witness you going to classs it stresses the importance of religious education beyond Confirmation.
If you have not ever been to an adult education event, ask a friend to join you! This may help ease the tension of going into something unfamiliar.
Reflecting on
Worship
Discussion
groups will meet at 9:30am beginning
September 11th
in the Gathering Area and Great Hall and
7:45pm
beginning September 14th
in the Gathering Area.
Confirmed adults
will have the opportunity to
gather around discussion questions based on worship.
These
conversations will then assist you in
your transition between worship and the rest of your week and help to
make
sense of God in the world. |
‘Bible
101’
Beginning
Tuesday, September 13th
at 6:30pm.
This basic
Bible
information
study, led by Paula Orthaus, is
for
those wanting to gain in Biblical knowledge. Childcare
is available for a donation. |
Discussion Based Bible Studieswill
be lead by
Jack Holmquest at 9:30am beginning Sunday, September 11th. These
studies will be anywhere from 4 to 8
week sessions – something you can attend as your schedule
allows. |
‘Looking Ahead
– with the
Lessons’
Wednesday
mornings at 10:00am –is a time to come together with one of
the
Pastors to
study and reflect on the scripture passages that will be used in
worship the
following weekend. |
4th Thursday Book Club GroupThis group will begin meeting at 10:00am in the Youth Room on Thursday, September 22nd. The first book to be read and reviewed will be: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen. Written with wry humor and huge personality—and tackling faith, love, family, and aging—this book is an immensely moving memoir of healing, certain to touch anyone who has ever had to look homeward in order to move ahead. The group will decide on future books to be read. Contact Maylou Austin (886-4910) or the church office (886-2696) for more information. |
Men’s Power
Lunch Group
Wednesdays
at 12:15pm starting on September 14th.
This
will be a time to share a light
lunch while reflecting on God’s word during the lunch hour. Pastor
Sam Hatlestad will be the group
coordinator with other men stepping up to feed the troops.
Men
of all ages are invited to check this
group out. |
60+ Group
This group of ‘young-at-heart people’ meets once a month – usually at the church and usually on the third Monday at 12 noon for a time of sharing a potluck meal followed by a program. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to pass, a friend and come enjoy conversation, food, enlightening and entertaining programs.
September –October – Travel through
November – PACH/Hunger in
December – Sing a Song of Christmas
Women’s
Circles & Bible Study
To Follow and to Serve: The Gospel of Mark is this years Bible study for our women’s circle groups. Gather, formerly known as Lutheran Woman Today, is the basis for this study. You are invited to attend any of the circles for Bible study and fellowship beginning in September. Here is the schedule that each circle follows:
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BeFrienders are available at
Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. These
trained and caring individuals will meet with you and be the listening
ear that
you or someone you know, just might need. All
conversations are private and confidential. |
Prayer
Chain
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Caring
Committee |
Prayer Shawl Group |
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Great Hall Walkers |
Quilting |
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September
= Blankets and Soap October
= Quilts and Project Comfort |
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