CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Choose one for each child or youth.
001 Infant through Toddler
002 Preschool through Grade 1
003 Grade 2-4
004 Middle School – grades 5-7
005 Sr. High -- grades 8-12.
ADULTS
 GROUP A 9:30-11:45 Choose only this all-morning course.
501 Hands-On Spiritual Formation (Prayer Trail) – Come continue to build a prayer trail, while you and your fellow builders also discover ways to develop your own spiritual formation. The Rev Ted Jones will lead the group not only in designing and contructing the trail, but also in ways to explore and enhance your spiritual life. This is an all morning course. Choose only this course.
GROUP B 9:30-10:30 Choose one course from this group AND onefrom Group C below.
101 “Confessing the Beatitudes,” Presbyterian Women Horizon Bible Study for 2011-2012. The Beatitudes are among the most comforting, yet demanding, verses in scripture. Join The Rev. Wendy Pratt as she explores the background, Biblical foundations and meaning of these powerful words of Christ. Anyone will benefit from the study, but if you’ve been tapped to lead next year’s Horizons study, you don’t want to miss this chance for deeper understanding and thorough overview of resources and techniques.
102 The Art and Symbolism of Ukrainian Eggs The Rev. Alice McDowell
The Ukrainian culture has welcomed spring with intricate, mysteriously decorated eggs for thousands of years. With Christianity, Ukrainians incorporated the egg symbolism into Easter season of rebirth and resurrection including prayer, meditation and fasting. Join the Rev. Alice McDowell as you create your own eggs, learn the history and symbolism of the eggs and understand another way art touches spirit.
104 You're Not Crazy; You're Grieving, the Rev. Lynn Fonfara
Grief is the natural result of a loss. It takes time to heal, to become reconciled to our losses. This course will discuss major factors in the grieving process, and will be beneficial for those who grieve and those who wish to help them in this challenging time of life. Participants may wish to bring along a photo of someone for whom they grieve or have grieved.
105 Blessed are the Peacemakers, Sara Lisherness, director of Compassion, Peace and Justice for the General Assembly Mission Council (PCUSA), Peacemaking begins one person at a time, one family at a time, one congregation at a time. We will talk about listening and respect, reconciliation and what that all looks like within the Christian context.
GROUP C 10:45-11:45
Choose one course from this group AND one course from Group B above.
 210 Through the Lens: The Spiritual Practice of Photography, Beth Delaney, M.Div.
In this class we will be exploring contemplative aspects of photographs and photography. Through our eyes and the lens of the camera we can be drawn into a deeper awareness of God’s presence. We will also be reflecting on capturing images of Scripture in photographs, and utilizing those images to enhance worship. Participants should bring a digital camera. Please note, a simple point and shoot camera works just fine! Also, this is not an instruction on camera use so it is helpful to have working knowledge of the camera.
211 Bible 101. John Sterner, Commissioned Lay Pastor Do you want to begin – or continue – Bible study, but have no idea where to start, are intimidated by the mountains of commentaries, are confused by diffferent interpretaions? Or maybe you’re fairly comfortable reading on your own, but want to teach Bible to beginners in your own church. Join John Sterner to discover together what each testament teaches and how we came to receive them as Scripture.
212 Agenda for the 21st Century Church, The Rev. Estelle Aaron, Presbytery of Detroit Transformation Consultant.
The 21st century Church is navigating uncharted waters, faithfully seeking to “be” the church in the midst of God “doing a new thing.” The time has come to listen, learn and move in new directions in our communities of faith. The time has come when we must “be transformed by the renewing of our minds.” Come and participate in straight talk and dialogue about effective transition and change in your congregations and presbyteries. “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2
213 A Taste of John Ortberg – Carla Mavis
Spend the week exploring the works of popular preacher and author John Ortberg (God Is Closer Than You Think; Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them). Educator Carla Mavis will help you disover new resources for your own study and spiritual development, plus ideas for using Ortberg’s work for small group or other ministries at your own church.
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