Christian Education for Adults

Lenten Lunch: Three Simple Rules

Leader:: Dr. Todd Anderson
When and Where:: Wednesdays 12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.
March 3—March 24
In the Fellowship Hall
Description:: Based on the Reuben Job book, Three Simple Rules, this study will focus on three rules: Do no Harm, Do Good, Stay in Love with God. This lunchtime program will include a light lunch of soup and bread, and a half hour of study. (Free will offering will be taken to cover costs.) Refocus on what is important this Lenten season with this class. Cost of the book is $5.

Leader:: Dr. Todd Anderson
When and Where:: Sundays 4:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. with
supper from 5:30 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
March 7—March 28
In the Fellowship Hall
Description:: Based on the Reuben Job book, Three Simple Rules, this study will focus on three rules: Do no Harm, Do Good, Stay in Love with God. This evening program will include a light supper of soup and bread, and an hour of study. (Free will offering will be taken to cover costs.) Refocus on what is important this Lenten season with this class. Cost of the book is $5

Leader:: John Hinton
When and Where:: Mondays 7:15 p.m.—8:15 p.m.
January 25—March 1
In the Senior High Room
Description:: A) We will reflect/discuss/study words and pictures in The Meaning of Life: Why We Are Here. This excellent compilation by LIFE Magazine has contributions from over one hundred people from all walks of life—truly passionate and provocative.; B) We will also visit with some of the sixty people interviewed by Bob Abernethy for PBS’s Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly. In the Life of Meaning, the contributors speak candidly about their search for meaning in their own personal lives, their experience of God, and for some, the struggle to reconcile faith and doubt.

Leader:: Bev Pancoast
When and Where:: Wednesdays 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Beginning February 10
In the Elevator Room
Description:: A woman’s spiritual life can bring her deep comfort, abiding assurance, and wisdom for living. How can your faith become real and vibrant in the midst of everyday life? If you are ready for a faith-life, this is a great opportunity for women to come together to learn, share, and grow. Cost of the study guide is $7.99.

Leader:: Kevin Hamann
When and Where:: Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
January 27, February 10, 24, March 10
In the Senior High Room
Description:: Kevin Hamann, quite a Bible student at Xenos (and son of our own Ed and Jan Hamann) will lead a four session study/discussion of the New Testament book of Galatians. The study will meet every other week, beginning on January 27, 2010. If you have any questions about this study, you may contact Kevin at 614-314-6782. Kevin does suggest “bringing a Bible”; and wants to remind us that Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians was written to keep the doctrine of Grace at the center of Christianity. Come and enjoy this interesting study.

Leader:: Robin Wells
When and Where:: Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
January 27—February 24, 2010
In the Chapel
Description:: Is it well with your soul? Come to “watch over one another in love” in a weekly gathering of Wesleyan Discipleship. No curriculum. No homework. No stress.

Leader:: Linda Stutz
When and Where:: Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
March 3—May 5
In the Senior High Room
Description:: Who is Jesus and what is his significance for our lives? Using Matthew’s Gospel as a starting point, this study explores how the New Testament writers and the early Christian community wrestled with the coming of Jesus—his life, actions, mission, death and resurrection. Participants have daily reading assignments to prepare for the weekly group session. The Study guide costs $10.

Leaders:: Dr. Todd Anderson and Allan Huffman
When and Where:: Mondays 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
February 1—April 27
In the Theatre Room above the Gathering Space
Description:: You are invited to join Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University for a thirteen week program designed to guide people to financial freedom. This nationally recognized Christian-based program has helped graduates, on average, pay off over $5300 in debt and save $2700 during the 13 weeks. Cost for this excellent ministry is $93 (including book, workbook, and other materials).