Adult Programming
Think
B.I.G.! That is what we are asked to do each day. To
think about our
Belief
In
God
and to live our lives B.I.G.
Sundays & Special Events
A variety of classes,
events and series are held throughout the year.
Please check the weekly bulletin or monthly newsletter
for class announcements.
Tuesdays
The Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies - “A Study of the Book
of Proverbs.”
Join
Rev. Tom Harp in the Chapel on Tuesdays, beginning
at 9 a.m. for the men’s study and 2 p.m. for the women’s
study.
Proverbs are all around us. They certainly aren’t
limited to the Bible. For example, “A bargain is
something you don't need at a price you can't resist,”
and “After all is said and done, more is said than
done,” are common American proverbs but they aren’t
biblical. The Bible is filled with proverbs, not all of
them in the Book of Proverbs, but many of them aren’t
that common. “The glory of youths is their strength, but
the beauty of the aged is their gray hair.” Many of us
might agree with that, but few of us really knew that
was in the Bible (Proverbs 20:29).
According to my Microsoft dictionary, a proverb is “a
short well-known saying that expresses an obvious truth
and often offers advice.” With all due respect to
Microsoft, the truth of many proverbs is not all that
obvious. Furthermore, people often ignore those that are
obviously true, especially when they give advice we
don’t want to hear. Ah, but there’s the rub: “Fools
think their own way is right, but the wise listen to
advice. (Proverbs 12:15)”
So what do you think? Do you agree or disagree? And if
we disagree, does that make us foolish? I don’t think
so. After all, proverbs are wise sayings, meaning they
are intended for education. And education often takes
place through questioning obvious truths. “Give
instruction to the wise and they will become wiser
still.”
So join me this year in studying the Book of Proverbs.
We’ll have some great conversations, a few
disagreements, and end up treasuring a book not many of
us have read. “By wisdom a house is built, and by
understanding it is established. (Proverbs 24:3)”
Thursdays
Wednesday Class
Returns – Don’t miss the chance to join an in-depth
study of Psalms on Wednesday mornings. Lynne Schneider
serves as facilitator, and leadership is shared within
the group. This class meets the first and third
Wednesdays, January through April, from 9:30 to 11:15 in
the Chapel.
Children
Thinking B.I.G.
is a theme of our 2006-2007 Church school year. Our
children will “Think B.I.G.” each and every Sunday as
they discover how God’s love permeates their lives
Each month our children will learn lessons from the
Children’s Mission Yearbook of Prayer:
The
2007 Children’s Mission Yearbooks
includes Scripture, prayers, games, puzzles and recipes,
as well as mission stories and photographs about our
church’s presbyteries and missions.
Live Big: Hear, See, and Live Your Belief in God: Every
Sunday at Sunday School
Come,
experience the wonder of God in new ways when we Live
B.I.G.!
Youth
SHELS -
What do “Dig, Search, Listen, Discuss, Explore, Share,
and Love” have to do with High School Youth at
Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church? Find out at
“SHELS”
(Senior High school Elective Lesson Series).
Middlers New Testament Survey:
Every
Sunday our Middle School Class will explore the Ministry
of Jesus; They will uncover the stories of the Passion
and the Resurrection; learn about Jesus in the early
years and how the Christian Church began.
January 2007 Confirmation Class:
What
does it mean to be a Christian? How is Christianity
similar to & different from other religions? What is
unique about being a Presbyterian?
Youth Group
High school and middle school youth. Come join us in
Food, fellowship, and fun. Middlers will meet
from 5:00-6:30 and High School youth will meet from
7:00-8:30.
Young
Adults (ages 19-28)
Beyond Outer Limits:
During
the year we will continue to meet for fellowship and
study. This year we analyze the culture's fascination
with the supernatural and those parts of modern society
that challenge the Familiarity of Christian Faith as we
study how our faith can inform the culture's need for
mystery and awe. |
