Learning in Lent

Two different opportunities for spiritual growth and faith formation are offered this year.

The first is “Hallelujah: The Bible and Handel’s Messiah” led by Mike Fronk. During Advent, the Christmas portion of “Messiah” was covered. During Lent, six sessions will focus on the life of Christ.

The Bible and Handel’s Messiah meets Tuesday evenings, Feb. 20-March 20 6-8 pm dinner included. Freewill offering taken for dinner.

The second opportunity is “Finding God in the Suffering: A Journey with Job” led by Julie Roberts-Fronk. The group will read together a book of the same title by Bruce Epperly who writes,

“Death. Illness. Divorce. Unexpected. Undeserved. In this world there is going to be suffering and pain. As a person of faith, we are not exempt from that undeniable fact. What do we do? Where is God when the pain is unbearable and the night so long? How do we reach out to others with something more than platitudes? It has been said that theology begins in the experience of suffering. At the very least, debilitating suffering challenges our images of success and security, and invites us on a quest for something solid and dependable when the foundations of our lives are shaking. The book of Job emerges from one person’s unexpected encounter with suffering. Job seeks God’s presence, and to find a God he can trust again, he must jettison his previous images of God.”

This easy to read book combines reflections on the story of Job with reflections on real life experience.

Finding God in Suffering meets Sundays after worship, Feb. 18 – March 19 and Tuesday evenings Feb. 20 – March 20, 6-8 pm, dinner included. Freewill offering taken for dinner.

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