EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE

GOOD SHEPHERD

1130 Webster Road

Webster, NY 14580

Rev. Lance Robbins, Rector

Christian Growth Opportunities for Adults Winter/Spring 2002

Schedule for Sunday Mornings 9:00 - 9:50 AM

Our Journey in Faith

Tuesday Mornings 10:00 AM

Sunday Evenings 7:30 PM

Continuing Bible Study – designed especially for those who have had little or no Bible Study experience. The class is currently studying the lives of the Apostles Peter and Paul. When that study is completed, the class will decide what to study next – Bob Markham

Fourth Tuesday Evenings 7:30 PM

Book Discussion Group - The group will examine a number of contemporary pieces of literature concentrating on the spiritual nature of the writings. The group will meet in various parishioners' homes. - John Lynch

Wednesday Mornings 9:30 AM

Bible Study - Currently studying the weekly lectionary readings. The group does study other books; themes or biblical characters from time to time based on the group's interests. All are welcome to attend. - Fr. Robbins

Thursday Evenings - 7:30 PM

Education for Ministry (EFM) - A four-year course of study in Theology, Scripture, Church History and Development for those wishing to explore theology and ministry. Those interested should contact Fr. Robbins for more information.

 

Lenten Series Thursday Evenings 6:00 PM

"Peace and War"

A series presented by Dr. Richard A. Henshaw, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Studies at Bexley Hall Seminary each Thursday during Lent (2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 and 3/21).

The series will look at various aspects of peace and war, such as what causes wars, has there ever been a time in the world without war, biblical and other moral aspects of war, is mankind naturally prone to violence, the place of the U. N., the problem of territory -- whose is it? And many more.

Pot blessing dinner (bring a dish to pass) starting at 6:00 p.m., and program starting at 7:00 p.m.

 

Your Adult Education Committee is pleased to offer the adult programs and classes in this brochure. We have tried to present them in response to what you have said you would like to have and to expand our knowledge and understanding of God.

Please let a committee member know if there are any other topics you would be interested in and the committee will consider them in its future planning.

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Adult Education Committee

Bob Markham, Chairman

Barb Howe

Al Johns

John Lynch

Audrey Phillips

Gerard Pilecki

Fr. Lance Robbins

Nancy VanHooydonk

Janet Wisniewski