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Adult Education for 2008
Mission Statement of Saint Philip Presbyterian Church
Saint Philip Presbyterian Church is a city-wide fellowship
with a diversity of views and commitments united by our belief
in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
We seek to minister with acceptance and love to each other
and to the community around us.
We worship God,
learn and teach the Christian faith,
and provide opportunities for nurture, fellowship, prayer, and service.
Our vision for Christian Education calls St. Philip to be a Teaching Church - a community of is in intensivr care and in precarious condition, so Ba life-long cycle of learning the Word of God, embracing the teachings of Jesus Christ, and living the faith as disciples in the Church and the world.
Saint Philip offers many opportunities for adults to gather in fellowship and study. The Education Commission works to provide a variety of topics and learning styles from which to choose. Pick your topic, pick your class, find new friends in the Lord, and let the learning begin! All classes take place Sundays at 9:45am. Worship is at 8:30am and 11am.
SINCE MOST OF THE COMMISSIONS WILLL MEET THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING THE FILLOWING ROOMS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED: EDUCATION ROOM 201, BELONGING (OLD) PARLOR, WORSHIP ROOM 200 , MISSION ROOM 204, STEWARDSHIP ROOM 104, PROPERY ROOM 206, FELLOWSHIP ROOM 103 CONGREGATONAL COMMUNICATONS ROOM 108, CONGREGATONAL CARE ROOM 203. THE STAFF COMMISSION WILL CONTINUE TO MEET THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 12:30 IN THE (OLD)PARLOR, AND THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 12:30 IN THlawn games E (OLD) PARLOR.
TO SEE ROOM NUMBERS, click here
SPRING TIME AT THE POE FARM! You're invited, Saturday, April 12th, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
St. Philip provides: the farm, fried chicken, drinks, tables, paper plates, napkins; etc.
You supply: lawn games, blankets. lawn chairs, sun-screen. A-O bring a side dish. P-Z bring dessert.
Let us know if you're coming, by calling the Church Office. RSVP by April 1st and a map and directions will be mailed to you.
The AUSTIN COLLEGE A CAPELLA CHOIR will perform in our Sanctuary on Monday, April 7th. This internatonally renowned group hails from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, a college of the Prersbyterian Church (U.S,A.). The concert is open to the public, free admission.
Join the Lunch Bunch each Sunday as they get together at Cafe Express in Uptown Park. Questions? Call Sue Howard at 713-957-4664.
ST. PHILIP 2007 ADULT EDUCATION
9:30 A.M. ON SUNDAYS
llllll The SPA, Room 200, 2nd Floor, Education Bldg.
The SPA (St. Philip Adults) is self-led, interactive, participatory and accepting. We will be spending the summer doing a study on "Christians and Poverty." This is a study from the Faith and Justice Churches Network. Each week we will focus on several articles and Scripture passages that address poverty and our faith. In addition to doing this study, we will be challenging one another to specific daily practices aimed at changing our habits as consumers and world citizens.
Even if you haven't read the articles, we welcome you to join us on any Sunday. Feel free to join us for the discussion or in making a change in your life!
We are beginning a five-week study on the book ofJames. We will explore themes such as taming the tongue, and works-versus-faith. Martin Luther obected to some of vthe content of James and even questioned whether it should even be in the Bible! We are moving from a modern to a postmodern society, and at the same time the recent advances in commmunication we' ve seen (television, inrernet, cell phones, etc.) may be changing the world events more than the printing press did. How willl the church respond to this period of change? Could this be the start of a new Reformation ? Join us as we read about these questions, hear from a varietry of voices, and share our own thoughts and ideas on the Emerging Culture.
llllll Church and Society, Room 201, 2nd Floor, Education Bldg,
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April 6th Rev. Dr, Bill Poe will speak on the theology behind a Presbyterian funeral with consideration for preparing your own, to be kept on file in the church office.
April 13th Keith Weber talks on explaining and listening tn different choices of music for a funeral.
April 20th David and Sherrie Parker of David Funeral Home, speak on issues related to burial,crematon, preplanning (or not), cost, etc.
April 27th Dr. Jim Lomax speaks on the grievng process.
May 4th Brett Berly and Carol Ina Cooper, Associates in the Trust and Estates Section of Chamberlain Hrdlicka, speak on hoe and why one needs a will and other benefits of estate planning documents.
May 11th Berkely Arrants, Financial Planner, speaks on spouse preparation, passing on information about one's estate to the spouse or children.
llllll Families in Faith, Room 202, 2nd Floor, Education Bldg.
A class for families with young children, this class is highly interactive, and participation does not depend on preparatory reading assignments. The group is meeting to plan class content for the Fall. .
llllll Bible Study, Room 204, 2nd Floor Education Bldg.
A study of the book of Genesis - led by Dr. Nancy Cook wih assistance from Al Waltrop.
llllll Book of the Month Class, Room 203, 2nd Floor Education Bldg.
The class meets on the first Sunday of every month.
As a part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Reformed Tradition, the lectures focus upon speakers and subjects that will enhance Christian faith in light of that tradition. Challenging speakers are chosen from the fields of theology, Bible and preaching to inspire and equip congregants for deeper faith and service.
All lectures are free and open to everyone. Childcare is provided for all lectures, by reservation.
Weekday Opportunities
Wednesdays@St.Philip Dinner and Study
Monday Evening Study Group
Are you interested in in-depth reading and discussion? Are you interested in new ideas for St. Philip? This study group has something to offer to you. The group gives thought to ideas old and new (but mostly new) and appreciates the intellect of contemporary and classic authors. Our study choices and discussion help us and challenge us as we seek the will of God for St. Philip and our mission in the world. The group meets the second and fourth Monday nights from 5:30 to 7:00 in the Dining Room. They are currently discussing the book Permission to Beleve, by Rabbi Samuel E. Karff. For more information, e-mail bebeburns@earthlink.net.
Dawn Patrol: Wednesday Mornings
Every Wednesday in the Parlor 6:30am to 7:30am, perfect for you early-risers and before work studiers! This group is studying II Corinthians. For more information, contact John Lemen at 713.669.8446.
MEN'S MINISTRIES
Part of the Men's Ministries of the Presbyterian Church
(USA), Presbyterian Men's Fellowship offers fellowship and study for
the men of St. Philip, as well as fellowship opportunities
with Presbyterian Men of area Presbyterian churches.
We meet Fridays at noon in the Dining Room for BYO lunch.
We are presently
working with The Lord's Prayer for Today, by William J Carl . Grab a sandwich and join us!.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Presbyterian Women offers study, fellowship, and service opportunities for the women of St. Philip. There are three "circles," small fellowship and Bible study groups, that each meet once a month:
1. Night Watch meets at 6:00 pm the second Tuesday of the month;
2. Monday Morning Saints meets at 10:00 am the second Monday of the month.
3. Seawall (for younger women, especially with children) meets at 9:45 am the fourth Wednesday of the
month.
The Circles meet from September through May. The Presbyterian Women's Horizons Bible study book for the 2008 year is "Above and Beyond" Hearing God's Call in Jonah and Ruth, by Carol M. Bechtel.
On Saturday, April 5th, Presbyterian Women of St, Philip will host all women of the Presytery of New Covenant"s Annual Spring Gathering. You are invted to join them. For lunch reservations and further information contact the church office.
The Book's Just an Excuse: A monthly interest group for youngish women who love to read books, socialize and have a night out. We meet every 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm at a member's home. Once a quarter we'll meet at a local restaurant. This is a self-led interactive group that will undoubtedly produce lively discussion of that particlar month's book. Over the course of the year our selections will be very diverse, from modern classics to new best sellers. We hope to provide a wonderful opportunity for dialog and felllowship.
LIBRARY
The J.Walter Dickson Memorial Library provides the church with: An excellent Reference Section - including the recently published: New Interpreter's Bible in 12 vols. Encyclopedia Judaica in 17 vols. Interpretation Series. Religious Literature - theology, spiritual renewal, Christian life and practice. Books of General Interest - art, psychology, biography, and fiction (gifted largely by the congregation). Young Adult and Children's Collections - with many award winning books.
