Adult Formation

Bible Study

The Rev. Karen Lewis offers Bible Study on group selected Sunday evenings at 6:30 in the Van Atta room. All are welcome. We pick a book of the Bible that we would like to learn more about. We read the book at home, and then we come together to explore and discuss the historical context, literary form, theology, and what it means to us today. Check the weekly bulletin or the church calendar for the most up-to-date information. 

Lecture and Discussion Series

Periodically, we meet for a catered dinner and then have a lesson on different aspects of our faith. Past classes have focused on the Lord’s Prayer, the books ‘White Trash’ and ‘Hillbilly Eulogy’ and in Spring 2019 has seen Rev. Lewis teaching ‘Back to Basics’ classes covering the basics of the Christian Faith such as ‘why did Jesus have to die?’, ‘why do I need church?” and other questions of our faith.

The conversation will continue…

Prayer Group

The Prayer Group Ministry is an hour of meditation and prayer for St. Paul’s, for our lives, for those whose lives we touch, and for the whole world. There is also inspirational and educational discussion of prayer-related books or articles.

The Prayer Group Ministry meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 PM from September through May in the choir room.

Contact Office at St. Paul’s (517-482-9454) for additional information.

Men’s Breakfast

The Men’s Breakfast Group is a fellowship of men who meet on the third Thursday of the month (September-May) to have breakfast together and the share a religious/spiritual program. The breakfasts and programs last from 7 to 8 AM with a cost of $6.00 to cover the catered breakfast. Because the men attend as their schedules permit, breakfast reservations are necessary. The 2015-2016 study is The Bible Makes Sense by Walter Brueggemann available at your favorite book seller. Sign up is in the Merrifield room or contact the church office. Questions? Contact Office at St. Paul’s (517-482-9454) for additional information.

 

Lent Madness

Go to Lentmadness.org to learn more.

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About Lent Madness

This unique Lenten devotion combines love of sports with the lives of saints.

“The format is straightforward: thirty-two saints are placed in a tournament-style single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for twenty-four hours, and people vote for their favorite saint. Sixteen saints make it to the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; the winner is awarded to the coveted Golden Halo. The first round consists of basic biographical information about each of the thirty-two saints, then things get more interesting in the subsequent rounds as we offer quotes and quirks, explore legends, and even move into the area of saintly kitsch.

Yes, Lent is a sacred time of preparation, penitence, self-reflection, and renewal, but there’s no reason a Lenten discipline needs to be dreary as we ‘prepare with joy for the Pascal feast.’” *

*from Saintly Scorecard

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Levels of Participation

Level 1 – Quickly fill out the Bracket, and turn it in

Level 2 – Fill out the bracket, using your prior knowledge, turn your Bracket in, and go to lentmadness.org to vote online

Level 3 – Research saints (using Saintly Scorecard), fill out the Bracket (make a copy to keep), turn in your Bracket, and go to lentmadness.org to vote online each weekday for the saint of your choice starting February 11th

This is an opportunity for the St. Paul’s community to participate in saintly conversation during Lent. Show your ENTHUSIASM by participating at any level – Just Do It!

Watch the Big Bracket on the bulletin board outside the Merrifield room as the saints move forward each week. One point will be awarded for each correct pick. The person with the most points will win the distinction of being St. Paul’s Lent Madness winner and Guardian of the Golden Halo until the next contest!

Go to Lentmadness.org to learn more.