FEBRUARY 2010

ADULT EDUCATION NEWS

Our programs are ongoing and  all are welcome to join in at any time!

BIBLE 102: Rev. Tim Ives continues lecture/discussions on books of the Bible once a month on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in the Carriage House conference room. Meetings are scheduled for: March 7th on The Gospel of Thomas and April 18th on 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. If anyone with small children would like to attend, we may be able to arrange childcare. Please contact Tim Ives or email Amy Kitahata-Sporn at amyks@optonline.net with any questions.

LECTURE SERIES: "The Kingdom of Jerusa-lem: A Pilgrimage of Faith": is being presented by Rev. Dr. Tim Ives. ―For many Christians the Crusades make up a terrible chapter in the history of the Christian Church…However, I believe the Crusading movement is a very telling work of faith. Through looking at the first four Crusades and the rise and fall of the Kingdom established in Jerusa-lem by the Crusaders, I believe there is much to learn about the nature of faith.‖ We meet once a month on Friday nights at 7 p.m. in the Carriage House conference room. Our next two meetings are: Feb. 26th and March 19th. Please contact Tim with any questions.

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY: of the Sunday Lec-tionary readings meet on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Carriage House conference room. You can find the Lectionary Readings online at www.PCUSA.org by selecting: Devotions and Readings. Please contact Tim or Amy with any questions.

POTLUCK DINNER & A MOVIE GROUP: are hoping to meet once a month on Friday eve-nings to share a meal together, view a movie of in-terest and then share our thoughts. Please call Kathy Davis at 941-5537 if you would like to par-ticipate in the next meeting. Rev. Tim will be shar-ing ―Places in the Heart‖ with us on March 5th dur-ing the Lenten season.

DO YOU HAVE A TOPIC YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?  We would like to offer church members the opportunity to present a topic of interest to the larger church community.  If you have any interest in sharing a topic in an informal setting, please contact Rev. Tim Ives at Tives4932@aol.com or Amy Kitahata-Sporn at amyks@optonline.net.

WEEKLY THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY:  Rev. Ives resumes weekly Bible study of the Sunday Lectionary Readings on Thursday January 7th at 10 a.m. This is an opportunity to look at the Bible with historical and theological perspectives.  Come for reading, discussion and lunch.  Please call the office at 941-1142 with any questions.  Everyone is welcome to join at any time and can find the Lectionary Readings online at www.PCUSA.org  by selecting: Devotions and Readings. Or just go to our website (aboutspc.org) and click on the “Bible Readings for Sunday” underneath where the sermon title is listed on the home page.

POTLUCK DINNER & A MOVIE GROUP:  are hoping to meet once a month on Friday evenings to share a meal together, view a movie of interest and then share our thoughts.  Please call Kathy Davis at 941-5537 if you would like to participate.  The movie selection is "Places in the Heart" on Friday, March 5th.

SPIRITUAL LIFE DINNERS: continue to meet every first Fridays of the month at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Dinner is provided by regular participants and all are welcome to come and share in the meal and conversation.  Meetings are planned for:  October 2.        

Spiritual Life Dinners are open to anyone who feels moved to share reflections about their spiritual life and provides an opportunity for fellowship with a small group.  Please feel free to contact the church office at #941-1142 or Amy Kitahata-Sporn at amyks@optonline.net  if you are interested. 

THE SPC LENDING LIBRARY:  is open and located between the Sanctuary and Chapel in The Pastor’s Study.  Please feel free to sign out and in any books on the shelves stamped “Scarborough Presbyterian Church.”  Several new books have recently be added including:  John Calvin Rediscovered:  The Impact of his Social and Economic Thought by Dommen & Bratt, Finding Space:  Ann Ulanov on Winnicott, God & Psychic Reality, The Unshuttered Heart  and Spirit in Jung by Ann Ulanov.  Book recommendations are always welcome.