Ministries: Adult Ministry
Mission/Purpose Statement
2011-2012 Pathways Catalog
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REGISTRATION: Classes are listed by date on the website registration page so click on class registrations, scroll down to find your class, click register and then 1) if you are a member, your user name is your email address and your password is the number assigned to you. If you have forgotten that password number, click on forgotten password and it will be sent to you via email. 2) If you do not receive snail mail from St. Andrew please sign in as a new user. You will be added to the database for future registrations.
Bible for Beginners
Tuesdays, January 17 - February 21 from 7:00-8:30 pm.
This class will be led by Dr. Harvey Martz, Rev. Cindy Bates and the newest addition to our pastoral team, Rev. Dale Fredrickson. This will be a great opportunity for you to get to know Dale and his enthusiasm for the Bible. This class will include: where we got the Bible, the strengths of various translations, and the overarching themes of the Bible. Students will see a picture of how the entire Bible fits together and you will gain an overview of the chronology and history, as well as getting a great foundation to enter any other Bible classes offered at St. Andrew.
Adult Classes
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Sunday Morning @ St. Andrew
Great Figures of the New Testament
Sundays, September 25-March 25, 2012; 8:00-9:00 am in room B251. You may think you already know all the great stories of the Bible, but often they are misted over by centuries of common misperceptions. This class offers a fresh look at the fascinating cast of characters in the greatest story ever told. Led by Dr. Bob Eilert.
Ongoing Classes
Monday Noon Book Group Resumes Monday September 12 from Noon – 1:30 pm in room B243. If you enjoy reading and want to be inspired and challenged by a welcoming, well-read community, this may be the book group for you! Books are chosen by the group and cover a wide range of topics and writing styles. You will find the discussions lively, insightful and spirit-filled. We read and discuss small sections of the book, so even though we meet weekly, we do not read a different book each week. (In other words, weekly reading assignments are not too taxing!) We would love to have you join us. Come for the book and stay for the community!
Sisters: A Bible Study for Women Wednesdays, September 7, 2011-May 16, 2011-we will not meet Nov 23, Dec 21 and 28 from 9:30-11:30 am. This gathering for women of all ages brings together different perspectives of life and how we can joyfully grow in faith. Short-term studies allow new members to join throughout the year and to participate according to interest or availability. Join us for the year or pick a study that suits your interests and time availability. Led by Christy Boyle.
Women's Spiritual Growth Group Wednesdays from 9:30 – 11:30 am in room B243. Women of any age are invited to join the Wednesday morning Spiritual Growth Group, as we focus on learning and growing in our relationship with God and with one another. We read and discuss several books throughout the year with time spent in learning, sharing and support for the spiritual journey. Led by Jenny Ricklefs.
Quantum Faith (Meets in B245 Sundays, 7:00-9:00 pm) St. Andrew’s Quantum Faith group explores the intersection between science and spirituality through book studies and weekly discussion. If you enjoy the connection between your heart and your head as part of your Christian journey, you will find a group of fellow seekers in Quantum Faith. Leaders: All who attend, facilitated by Bob Tipton.
Experiencing Christian Freedom: Begins Sunday, January 15, 2012, 9:00 am in room B249. Many extol the idea of freedom, but not many have the audacity to grasp it. In this class we will: name the bogus notions of what freedom is, learn from Jesus and Paul what freedom really is, ratchet up our courage to seize and experience it,--- and enjoy doing it !! This class is always open to new people, so come and check us out! Led by Fred Venable, retired United Methodist pastor who worked with Harvey Martz at Littleton UMC.
Meeting God in our Transition Times: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays; beginning Tuesday, January 17 in room B249 from noon – 2:00pm bring your lunch. In "Meeting God in our Transition Times" beloved author and spiritual guide, Joyce Rupp, invites readers to search more deeply for their authentic selves in fuller union with God. If your spiritual journey craves contemplation, journaling, healing music and insightful discussion - this is the group for you. Led by Christine Dozal and Mary Webster.
Travel and Retreats
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE!
The next St Andrew pilgrimage to Israel will occur late February, 2013. The group will be limited to a maximum of 35 persons. Join us to visit the most important sites of the Bible and of our faith. You will come back never being able to read a flat page Bible again. Please watch for future details and join the 150 other St Andrew members over the past few years whose lives have been transformed by this deeply spiritual event of travel in the Holy Land!
Other Opportunities
Disciple Bible Study - An in-depth, 9-month program to help persons develop a biblically informed faith. Through individual study and weekly group discussion and reflection, Disciple is about transforming lives and equipping persons to faithfully live as disciples of Jesus Christ. We offer Disciple I, II, III & IV and Jesus in the Gospels. Class groups enjoy stong bonds developed during this extended time of study in community.
Beginnings
Learn more about this congregation, the Christian faith, the Methodist tradition, the Bible, and how or where you might connect with others. The following courses are designed to be foundational in your education/spiritual formation experience.
St. Andrew Orientation Dates:
Sundays, January 29 from 11:45 am-2:45 pm – lunch included
On Our Literature Rack
Check the Literature Rack in Fellowship Hall. You’ll find Bibles, books Harvey has recommended, texts for classes, devotional material (free), books on spiritual topics, on grieving support, on social justice, on parenting and many other topics. Come and browse.
New on the Literature Rack:
Love Wins by Rob Bell
Many Christians struggle with the concept of either the loving God or judgmental God. Has god created this diverse world of humanity to only allow a select few to live an afterlife in Heaven and condemn the rest to Hell? What if the concepts of Heaven and Hell are radically different from what we have been taught? Explore these divisive issues with best selling author and Pastor Rob Bell.
Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley
Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley have been hospice nurses for more than a decade. The authors share their experiences to help us understand how to listen, love and care for our dying loved ones. Learn how to listen to the dying and ease their journey home and ease your letting go.
Disciplines – A Book of Daily Devotions 2012 by Upper Room Books
Fifty three writers from various Christian traditions guide through daily scripture reading and reflection for the year 2012.
St. Andrew UMC Harmon Library
Take a few moments in your day to stop by the Harmon Library. You can study, relax, unwind and pick up a good book or two.
If you have questions contact Susan McCann, Phil Seibold or Tam Curfman during business hours.
To Check Out a Book
- Remove the check-out card from the pocket either inside the front or back book cover.
- Print the date, your name and email (or phone number) on the check-out card.
- Place the check-out card in the small box.
To Check In a Book
- Place the returned book on the bottom shelf of the Reference section in the Harmon Library.
- Books will be reshelved by St. Andrew staff every few days.
Please remember that the Reference and Reserved books are not be removed from the Library. Thank you!
We have a small section dedicated to books for Pathways classes where you can check the book out. Please return the book as soon as you are able so others can check the book out. The checkout sheet for the Pathways books is located with the Pathways section.
St. Andrew United Methodist Church Harmon Library
Donation Policy
We are please to accept donations of new or gently used spiritual, caring ministries or theological books. In keeping with library policy, we examine all gifts in order to determine whether the materials fit the subject interests and scope of the St. Andrew UMC Harmon Library collection before adding them to the library. If we find that we have a work already or that it is not a good match for our collection, we will sell or donate these books to others.
We are interesting in growing our library and have developed a list of book titles that would enhance our collection. If you are interested in making specific book donations we encourage you to donate a book from the list.