Adult Faith Classes are small groups focused on learning the basics of the Christian faith as expressed in the Lutheran tradition. Small Groups Studies focus on a particular area of interest, including relationship building and interaction. Small Group experiences in Spiritual Formation focus on attending to the experience of God in our daily lives. Bible Study Classes focus on a book of the Bible or a specific theme revealed through Scripture. Advent Lutheran Church offers many opportunities for Christian Education throughout the week.
For more information about the any of the Adult Education classes being offered at this time, contact the Faith Development chairperson at faith@advent-lutheran.org or call the church office at 408-799-3551. If you have an idea for a future faith class or study, please print and fill out the Application for Adult Education Learning Opportunity Form form. This form can be submitted to the church office.
Congregational Conversations
on Sundays 9:30 AM
April 27
Parking lot repair and front beautification
May 4
Time and Talent opportunities, spiritual gifts
Go to these links for help in assessing gifts:
Advent's Spiritual Gifts page
Finding Your Spiritual Gifts--ELCA site
Which Gifts Do You Have?--ELCA site
Lutheran Course
Sunday evenings beginning April 20
This is a new and exciting course which will answer many questions many have thought of but never asked. The Lutheran Course includes seven sessions. Each session takes a classic piece of Lutheran doctrine and “breaks it open” through a large-group video presentation and small-group conversation and good humor. This is especially for people new to the Lutheran church as well as anyone who might enjoy the conversation.
Starting off with a meal at 6 pm is a great way to begin! Bring any food you would like to share in a potluck. Then a large group session with video and small group conversation follow, ending at 8 PM
For more information or to RSVP contact Pastor Warner at 779-3551 or pastorw@advent-lutheran.org.
The new Mid-Week Bible study will begin Tueaday 04-22-08 at the Church, from 10AM to 11:30 AM each week for nine weeks.
Psalms, the "Prayer Book of the Bible," is a very personal book. When we recall that it contains 43 individual lament and 21 individual praise Psalms, we can see the Holy Spirit who inspired it meant much of it for use by individuals as we approach the Heavenly Father one-on-one. Most times, the psalmists speak from deep emotions as they communicate their needs and joys to their Lord. The prayers portray the psalmists' deep and intimate relationship with God.
Luther on Psalms+
"I hold, however, that no finer book of examples...Of the saints has ever come, or can come, to earth than in the Psalms...For here we find not only what one or two saints have done, but what he has done who is the very head of the saints. We also find what all the saints still do, such as the attitude they take toward God, toward friends and enemies, and the way they conduct themselves amid all the dangers and sufferings. Beyond that there are contained here all sorts of divine and wholesome teachings and commandments.
The Psalms ought to be a precious and beloved, if for no other reason than this: it promises Christ's death and resurrection so clearly-and pictures His kingdom and the condition and nature of all Christendom-that it might well be called a "Little Bible."
Mary and Martha Circle
Women's Bible Study
2nd Wednesday of month
10:00 AM - 12 noon in Berkland Fellowship Hall
Various topics of interest are explored by following curriculum provided by Lutheran Women Today. The study this year is entitled, "Blessed to Follow: The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship." All women are welcome to come to any session.
Women’s Spirituality Circle
Wednesday mornings, 10 AM - noon.
This Companions in Christ small group for women will study The Way of Grace, a resource that uses scripture meditation as well as other spiritual practices to guide groups through an eight-week exploration of the grace of God. "The Way of Grace is an invitation to experience anew the grace and acceptance of Jesus. It is a challenging and inspiring time with others to reexamine our lives and how we have both received and extended grace. Contact the Spiritual Life Minister at spirit@advent-lutheran.org or by phone at (408) 779-3551.
Companions in Christ
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Companions in Christ offer a powerfully transforming experience in spiritual formation. These small group sessions explore classic spiritual practices and invite participants to develop daily patterns that open their lives to a deepening relationship with God and one another. While the format remains the same throughout the series, the content of each resource is fresh, providing diverse, imaginative settings and rich opportunities for new discovery. For more information please contact the Spiritual Life Minister by e-mail at spirit@advent-lutheran.org or by phone at (408) 779-3551.