Sunday Mornings:
Breakfast served 9-9:45 a.m. | Education Hour 9:45-10:45 a.m.
I Love You More By Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott – West Wing
A 6-week Sunday School class on how to make the thorns in your marriage come up roses. Take the big and little annoyances in your marriage, and use them as opportunities to deepen your love for each other. Tap into the power of a positive marriage attitude. We are using a DVD, workbook, Sunday Jan 15. Taught by Judy & Mike Maynard
Spiritual Gifts – Room 106
What does the Bible say about spiritual gifts? What is their purpose and how to they function? How are they related to natural talents? This 6-week Bible study will look at what the Old and New Testaments say about spiritual gifts and how they function. The concluding session will explore how they can be more effectively used in the life of St Luke. Taught by Dave Hasey
Not a Fan – Room 106 (begins February 26 after Spiritual Gifts)
Twenty times in the New Testament Jesus issued a compelling invitation to follow Him. He’s not interested in mere fans. This cinematic journey through 6-mini-movies provides a unique perspective to help shape today’s believers into a first century Christ-follower. Taught by Dave Hasey
Elders Bible Study –Room 104/105
This class will use material developed by the Lutheran Hour Ministries. Possible topics include: Islam, Materialism, Creation, Who Am I, and/or The End of the World. Taught by Various Elders
Prayer Class – Room 102
Class Info TDB. Taught by Ellen Davis
Membership Class – West Wing (begins February 19)
Video and Discussion on God, Jesus and Lutheran Beliefs. This class is required for membership. You do not need to become a member if you take the class. Open to everyone. Teacher TBD
Youth (6th-12th grades)
Sr. High Youth – West Wing (couch room)
Ninth grade through 12th grade will be meeting in the comfy couch room of the West Wing, for informal discussions on topics that face today’s teens. This is a great place for High School students to come and get plugged in. Always open to new students. Taught by Byron Porisch
Jr High Bible Study – Rooms 1 and 2 Downstairs
Gather up with other 6 thru 8th grade students for interesting and challenging Bible discussions that will directly apply to your life situations. Taught by Becky Sharp
Children (infant-5th grade)
Nursery / 0-4 yrs
Nursery is offered during each of our Sunday services and during the education hour.
Lamb Lot / 2 yrs
Our two year olds love to hear stories about Jesus on Sunday mornings, so we have a special class for them. They will spend time hearing an age appropriate story about Jesus, make a craft and of course have a snack. Parents are welcome to come check it out.
Sheepfold (Sunday School) 3yrs-2nd grade
Sheepfold at St. Luke is like no other. We have chosen the name Sheepfold because it is a time when we gather God’s Little lambs together to share God’s love. The children begin their time with us in the worship center singing songs of praise and working on bible verses. In their classrooms, the children will spend time in worship and prayer, using an altar with the appropriate church calendar. They will hear the stories of Jesus told by our experienced and specially trained teachers who are story tellers using 3 dimensional figures to bring the stories to life. The children continue to experience their time in sheepfold by either making the craft or using the stories themselves to retell the story they have learned.
Growing in Christ 3rd-5th
Grades 3rd thru 5th have the opportunity to build their community of faith by learning major stories of the Old and New Testaments. The curriculum from Concordia weaves the church calendar and sections of the Catechism into each weeks lesson. A parent take home sheet reinforces what was taught that day and gives ideas and suggestion for daily family devotions for the week ahead.
Monday Classes:
Precepts – Room 102 (9:30 a.m. or 7 p.m.)
Matthew Part 2: The Christ, the Son of the Living God (Chapters 14-28)
You are going to find yourself gaining valuable life-impacting insights into the life of the King of kings and His teachings which will prepare you to better understand what it means to be part of the kingdom of God. Taught by Jim Fry (contact Jim Fry to register: jpfry@umich.edu – workbook needed)
Wednesday Classes:
Church Family Fellowship 6-8 p.m. | Meal at 6 p.m., classes at 6:40 p.m.
Adults
Financial Peace University – Room 104/105
Designed by financial guru Dave Ramsey, FPU is a 13-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God’s plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt, building wealth, giving like never before, and much, much more! DVD, Workbook and other resources provided. Cost: $100. Facilitated by Pastor Dan Flynn
Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent – Room 30
We will be finishing up this Beth Moore study (continued from last semester). This study takes a look at the pilgrimage theme found in Psalms 120 134 and explores the major feasts of Israel. For the ancient Israelites, pilgrimage was a three-times-per-year journey to the temple in Jerusalem; for New Testament believers all of life becomes a journey together toward the new Jerusalem. Taught by Becky Sharp
Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer – Room 30 (Beginning after Stepping Up)
What do we do when God interrupts our lives? Many times, like Jonah, we run! In this 7-session Bible study, Priscilla redefines interruption and shows that interruption is actually God’s invitation to do something beyond our wildest dreams. When Jonah was willing to allow God to interrupt his life, the result was revival in an entire city. Taught by Becky Sharp
Men’s Fraternity: Winning at Work and Home – Room 104/105
For most men happiness and satisfaction in life are locked up in two words – work and home. This study gives you a game plan for winning in both arenas. You’ll get the tools you need to build your confidence, expand your vision, develop life strategies and improve your performance in your relationships at work and with your family. This class is open to all men, even if they have not taken or completed “The Quest for Authentic Manhood.” [Book: $10] Taught by Mike Maynard
Youth
Sr. High Girls Small Group – library
Small group experience for Sr. High girls. Taught by Lynn Corker & Karen Banach
Jr. High / Children – West Wing
What can we learn form Moses? Jacob? Joseph? Ruth? Actually quite a bit. That’s why on Wednesday nights the Jr. High and the Children will be focusing on a character and values that we can learn from them. Join us for a story time, activities and games. Both groups start together and then split into their respective groups. Taught by Byron & Michell Porisch and Anna Publinski (assisted by others)
Oasis Care Groups:
Wednesdays
6:00 p.m., Dinner
6:20 p.m., Opening
6:30 p.m., Oasis Care Groups
7:45 p.m., Closing Snack & Gathering
Oasis is a refuge for healing – Intimate care groups help you to rebuild your life, restore relationships and regain energy in everyday living. Although these groups are offered during our family fellowship evening – They are care groups rather than classes because they meet people where they are and confidentiality is stressed.
Victor’s Men’s Group: “Men’s Fraternity 2” – Room 104/105
(Men’s Frat. 1 not required)~ A Man and His Work and Family~ Changing the lives of men with instruction by Pastor Robert Lewis. Discussion & Prayer with small groups. If you need a lasting change in your life and to make a difference in your family see Mike Maynard or Byron Porisch for details. Lead by Mike Maynard
Victorious Women’s Group: Beth Moore’s “Esther Study”
Why it’s difficult being a women in this world & how to make a difference even in the terrible life circumstances. Discussion and Prayer. If your marriage is struggling or if you just need encouragement this is the place for you. Lead by Judy Maynard
Live and Let Live Group: “Codependent No More” by Melody Beattie
Topics that will be covered are: detachment, stability, taking responsibility for yourself, feeling your feelings, anger, communication, independence, and acceptance. All are welcome on Wednesday.
Lead by Margie Nemerovski