EDUCATION and SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

SUNDAY OPTIONS:
 
Members and friends of Milwaukie Lutheran Church are invited to Share in a variety of opportunities offered during  the calendar school year for the enrichment of one's Biblical and spiritual life.
 
      - SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 each Sunday morning.
      Children age pre-school through high school are invited to attend Sunday
      school at (time) between church services. A dedicated staff of teachers and
      assistants provide a loving spiritual for growth for  MLC children and their friends. 

RALLY DAY 2006 AT MLC: 

  

 SUNDAY EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR ADULTS  STARTING AT 9:45 AM   

- SERMON DISCUSSION

     Do you sometimes have questions you would like to ask about the morning
     sermon?  Join Pastor Charles and others in the Choir Room between services to
     ask questions and further your knowledge.
 
     - ADULT EDUCATION
     Grab a cup of coffee in the fellowship hall and join the adult education committee
     for an enjoyable spiritual growth offering.  Topics vary each week. 
 
    
WEEKDAY OPTIONS:
 
- WOMEN'S CIRCLES AND BIBLE STUDY:
 
The theme of the ELCA Women's Circle Bible Study is:  "Blessed to Follow:  The Beatitudes as a Compass in Discipleship."  The purpose of this study is to give participants a snese of God's blessing--and through blessing, God's call for their lives.
Join one of the Circles listed below which meet on various days, and times of the day, on the second week of each month:

 

Naomi Circle: Tuesday in homes 10:00 a.m.  Contact Shirley Meyer
Elizabeth Circle:  Tuesday in homes 7:00 p.m.  Contact Karen Hicks
Peace Circle:  Friday noon lunch in homes 11:30 a.m.  Contact Janne McLain
Companions in Christ, Meet each Friday at 9:30 a.m.  Contact Cheryl Drewes

 

- SMALL GROUPS
Small Groups are a way to meet members of the congregation, grow in faith and fellowship, and spiritually through enriching Bible studies.  MLC currently has six small groups and would like to see that number grow. 
 

Monday: 7:00 p.m. - weekly in homes.  Contact Carolyn Mills

Monday: 7:00 p.m. - monthly in homes.  Contact Dolores Vilstrup

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - weekly at the church.   Contact Chad Zabel

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. - weekly in homes.  Contact Gladys Huttula

Friday: 6:00 p.m. - monthly in homes.  Contact Paul or Sue Roeger

Sunday, 6 p.m. - weekly at the church.  Contact Heidi Grevstad

 
- BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
 
All are welcome to join the book discussion group on the third Tuesday of each month 7:00 - 8:30 in the church library. Bring a friend and share in the enjoyment of a good book.  Selections for the coming year are:  Contact Karen Hicks or Carolyn Mills.
                               

2007 – 2008  Book List                               Author                                        Book Review Leader

 

Oct.  -  Under the Banner of Heaven               John Krackhauer      Non-Fiction      Kathy Olson                  

Nov. -  Mountains Beyond Mountains                Tracy Kidder           Non Fiction      Carolyn Mills 

Dec.  – The Giver                                          Lois Lowry              Fiction            Kathleen Overton

Jan.  -  Blue Highway                                     William Moon          Non-fiction      Mike Inman 

Feb.  – The Shadow of the Wind                      Carlos Jafon           Fiction            Darlene Larson  

March -  The Memory Keepers Daughter            Laurie King             Fiction            Sue McKenzie 

April  -    Night                                               Elie Wiesel             Non-Fiction     Karen Hick 

May  -    The Dance of the Dissident Daughter   Sue MonkKidd          Auto-Bio         Kathy Olson 

June -     Traveling Mercies                              Ann Lamott             Non-fiction     Cheryl Johnson 

July -     The Scapegoat                                   Daphne du Mauier    Fictin             Ruby Inman 

August – The Gift of Fear                                  Gaven Decker         Non-fiction     Kathleen Olson

September - The Beekeepers Apprentice           Laurie King             Fiction           Darlene Larson

 

 

SEASONS OF LIFE PASTORAL COUNSELING      by  Debbie Kohler    Contact the Church Office 

Season of Life Specialties:   Mid-life transition

                                        Spirituality and wellness

                                        Grief and loss

                                        Communication skill building

                                        Depression

                                        Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator

  
 YEARLY OPTIONS:
 
-  ALL CHURCH RETREAT AT THE CEDARS:
November 9-11,2007, the all church retreat will be held at  The Cedars Retreat Center.
 
-Personal spiritual guidance is available.  Contact Sheryl Ann Waage

 

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