Adults
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We are all individuals. Maybe you are a lifelong Christian. Maybe you're not even sure you believe. No matter where you are in your Christian walk there is an opportunity at Calvary that will meet you where you are. Adult Education is a great way to grow in faith and to meet others who share your questions and can offer their own insights. Whether it's your first step, or your next step - join us on a journey of faith. Sharon Lindau |
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Special Seminar with Rev. Dr. Harry Wendt
The Bible and End Time Theology
Saturday, November 15th
8:30 Continental Breakfast, Atrium and Gathering Room
9:00 am — 12:30 pm, Seminar
Rev. Dr. Harry Wendt will analyze beliefs concerning the “end of days” that surface in both the Old and New Testaments, and also in writings produced between the Testaments. He will deal with questions such as:
- What hopes did God’s Old Testament people embrace concerning life after death?
- What does the New Testament teach about the when and the what of the “Last Days”?
- Can God’s people be truly sure where they will spend eternity?
- How valid are beliefs that have to do with a Millennium, Rapture, and the battle of Armageddon?
Join us for this exciting presentation and discussion!
Dr. Harry Wendt is the author and founder of Crossways International, an organization that helps people read the written Word, to understand the Living Word, and to demonstrate that Word in their lives. He is a renowned Bible scholar. Cost $15.
Register here or use the form in the brochures available throughout the church. If you have questions, contact Sharon Lindau slindau@calvary.org or 763-231-2986.
Sunday Morning Opportunities
Discussion Groups
8:45, 10:00, and 11:15 am
Room N205
online registration available September 4
A discussion group will also be offered following Thursday evening worship at 7:45 in the Luther Room.
I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
8:45 with Scott Turner and Kilee Christnagel
10:00 am with Pastor David Scherer
Room N201
September 21st — November 23rd
Many of us have never received the intellectual foundation to withstand the opposition to our faith we meet in our everyday lives. In this DVD series Dr. Frank Turek uses logic, science and hard historical evidence to show why the Bible is true, and why it takes a lot more faith to be an atheist than a Christian. He addresses such questions as: Does Truth Exist? Does God Exist? Is there an absolute standard of morality? Can We Trust the New Testament? and many other questions of faith. You don’t need to attend all the sessions, just come when you can.
Crown’s Biblical Financial
Life Group Study
Fall Class Schedule
Orientation Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 14, at 11:15 a.m. in Room N204
Attendance is required for information, class materials, homework assignment and payment.
Class Schedule Option 1
Dates: Saturdays, Sept. 27 to Dec. 6
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: N403
Class limit: 8 to 10 people
Cost: $50 for singles, $60 for couples
Class Schedule Option 2
Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 1 to Dec. 10
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: N403
Class limit: 8 to 10 people
Cost: $50 for singles, $60 for couples
Class Description
This 10-week small group study offers participants a concrete way to apply God’s financial principles. Trained leaders facilitate a small-group setting that offers privacy yet accountability. Pre-class and weekly homework is required.
For more information, e-mail Liz Turner or call 763-231-2963.
Do you really believe, that what you believe is really real?
Jesus said, “…for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world — to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
What did Jesus mean by this? Are the truth claims of God really that different than those of the world? Are we living our lives on the side of truth as Jesus calls us to do? Do our life choices, actions and words reflect what we believe is really real?
The Truth Project is a 12-week DVD-based small group study that practically and personally introduces viewers to the truth claims of God. If you’re interested in finding out if the Truth Project is right for you, feel free to contact Craig Anderson at craig.anderson@mwcia.org or 952-897-6431) for more details.
New Class begins:
Tuesday, September 16 — December 9, 6:30 — 8:30 pm
Room N202
Because class sizes are limited, pre-registration is helpful.
Weekday and Evening Classes
Wednesday Evening Bible Study with Pastor Skip Reeves
Crossways: See Through the Scriptures
September 10th – March 18th, 6:00 – 6:50 pm, Room N203
See Through the Scriptures takes you on a fast-paced but highly revealing journey through the entire Bible, tracing the key themes that surface within it. The goal is to help people gain a clearer understanding of what preceded Jesus in order to understand the truly immense and earth-shattering nature of His ministry.
Search Bible Study ~ The Gospel of John
with Pastor Phil Worthington
Tuesdays, 6:00
Thursdays, 9:20 – 11:00 a.m., Sep 11 – Oct 30,
According to the Gospel of John, what took place in the lives of people who met and listened to Jesus? How did Jesus respond to their questions? What did Jesus say about the Heavenly Father and Himself? Who are we? Can we identify the source of our lives? Why are we living? How seriously should the Gospel of John be considered? Can the beginning of a valid Biblical world view be formed on the basis of the Gospel of John? Please join in the study of this awesome Gospel account!
Men's Breakfast Bible Study
Wednesday Mornings, 6:30 – 8:00 am, Perkins on Hwy 394 by Menards. For more information contact Ted Stoen, 763.519.0131.
Other Weekly Bible Studies:
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Women in the Word |
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Alpha |
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The University of Minnesota Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI)
Comes to Calvary!
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a community of older adults in the Twin Cities metropolitan area who love learning and enjoy spending time with like-minded individuals. OLLI members are excited about being at a stage in their lives when they are able to explore new and varied interests — to stretch their minds and pursue new challenges. OLLI is not about class credits, grades, tests or writing papers. OLLI is about exploring new topics and new ideas. OLLI is about indulging your own interests. OLLI is about making and enjoying new friends. Members choose from more than 180 courses and activities a year. If you are thirsty for history, energized by literature, challenged by the sciences, OLLI is the place for you.
Because Calvary is a host site, a limited number of Calvary members may attend any of the classes offered at Calvary at no charge. To register for any of the classes below contact Lynn at 763-593-4054 or lmhaanen@ties2.net. Questions? Call or e-mail Sharon Lindau at 763-231-2986 or slindau@calvary.org.
Unlock the Potential of Your Family Photos
Tuesdays, Sept. 30 — Nov 18, 10:00 — 11:30am, Room N005 (Lower Level Grace Place)
One photo collection can support many projects. Learn how to scan, organize, enhance, and express your family’s history. We will coordinate projects using existing photo collections, digital cameras, DVD burners, scanners, printers, Photoshop Elements, and MS Word. Materials Fee: $12 to instructor at first session. Limit: 30.
Instructor: Nancy Martin, Photographer, OLLI member
Creative Activities Sampler
Tuesdays, Sept 23 — Nov 11, 12:30-2:00 pm, Room N204
Stimulate your senses using art, music, movement, and drama exercises. This series will explore fresh ways of expressing creativity. No prerequisites. Just for fun! Limit 20.
Instructor: Carolyn Papke, artist and retired teacher
Can Health Care Be Reformed?
Tuesdays, Sept 23 — Nov 11, 2:15-3:45 pm, Room N203
Examine the role of all the players, patients, providers, insurers, and suppliers alike, to see how each well intentioned actor contributes the problems of the health care system. Although there will be one session devoted to the political debate, the focus of the course will be on gaining an understanding of some of the incredibly complex issues involved. The course will consist of guest presentations by experts in the field, presentations by the course leaders and discussion by the participants. Limit: 50
Instructors: Peter Sammond, retired hospital administrator, educator, and consultant, and Albert Trostel, retired operations management professor, both OLLI members
Controversies in Healthcare
Wednesdays, Sept 24 — Nov 12, 10:00 -11:30 am, Music Auditorium
We will discuss environmental pollution as a cause of disease, distinction between life span and life expectancy, progress (if any) in cancer research, value of dietary supplements, value of cancer screening, the essence of disease prevention, and what evidence-based medicine is all about. Optional text: Controversies in Healthcare by Seymour Handler. Limit: 40
Instructor: Seymour Handler, retired hospital pathologist, U of M medical school
Latitudes and Attitudes
Thursdays, Sept 25 — Nov 13, 10:00 -11:30 am, Room N203
Do circumstances—natural resources, climate, predators or lack thereof—determine how a culture develops? Or are attitudes—notions of the world, the universe, the human being, of time and chance—a more important, more fundamental determinant of the way we live? Actually, it’s kind of a chicken-or-egg question, but philosophers, historians, and social theorists have been debating the relative weight of alternative answers for centuries. No answer can be pronounced final, but the argument is interesting. Limit: 50 Instructor: Charles Mundale
If you have questions or suggestions...
regarding Life Long Learning, please feel free to contact Sharon Lindau
at 763.231.2986 or slindau@calvary.org.
Library
Come and use the Calvary Church library! It is a good place to meet, relax, and browse. Books and tapes are available to help you and your family grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. New books and resources are added regularly.
Calvary Devotional Books
Calvary members write daily devotionals. These devotions appear as a daily eMail, or in Calvary Calls, our monthly newsletter. If you would like to contribute a devotional, contact Bob Meyer, REMAEM@aol.com or at 952.922.5617.
If you're interested in receiving electronic versions of these devotionals, you may subscribe on the following page: www.calvary.org/subscribe.asp.