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Adult Education

Although the Adult Education and Faith Development Committee oversees several types of study for adults, the members of each group plan and manage there own study. If you would like to help plan future adult education opportunities at LPPC, please contact Emmet, the Adult Education Chair through the church office. We are always seeking new members for our Adult Education Committee.

All Church Retreat: The eleven members LPPC Retreat Advisory Team has scheduled a congregation-wide retreat at The Spiritual Renewal Center, 6400 Coors Road NW in Albuquerque during the evening of Friday, November 7^th, all day and evening on Saturday, November 8^th and during the morning into early afternoon on Sunday, November 9, 2008. There will be a Sunday service, with communion, in their chapel. A special seminar will be conducted on Spiritual Discernment by “Water in the Desert Ministries” all day Saturday. The commuter cost per person will be $131 and for those staying overnight $176 per person for the weekend. There will be three meals on Saturday and two meals on Sunday. A maximum of 50 attendees can be accommodated.

Sunday Morning Adult Faith Development takes place in the Upper Room at 9:15am between the two worship services. All Sunday sessions are being audio-taped, so that you can listen to those you miss!

On summer vacation, resumes September 7th

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to lead one or more Sunday morning Adult Forums THIS FALL. Come tell your story of how faith has shaped your work. Or share your expertise. Or tell us about a cause you believe in deeply. Contact Emmet T to set a date.

On Feb 27, 2008, a very special session of the Adult Forum took place. Several long term members of our church were asked to speak about the history they have experienced here. Click here to view photos of the memorable event.

Women's Bible study is usually held from 10 to 11:30am on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesdays each month in the Upper Room (except November & December, 2nd Wednesday only). The group is generally led by the pastor and begins in September. Visitors welcome any time. Women of all ages are welcome. Visitors welcome any time. Please join us! Bring your Bible, an open mind, and a yearning spirit.

***Note: For the spring and summer, the Women’s Bible Study Group is teaming up with other men and women from the church and community in studying the Gospel of Matthew (see below). ***

new Matthew Bible study: Since April 23 Pastor Elizabeth has been facilitating weekly Bible study sessions on the Gospel of Matthew. Participants, both from the congregation and community, are being given an extraordinary opportunity to learn more about the Bible. Though emphasis has been on the Gospel of Matthew, many other relevant Biblical segments are scrutinized.

Pastor Elizabeth is to be congratulated for taking a proactive role, by furnishing a course outline/ discussion papers and formal lectures to begin each week’s session and supplementing her lectures with pertinent short DVD segments by world class theologians. Then, the work of the class in attendance begins with readings of selected passages from the Bible, either from Matthew or from passages relevant to Matthew’s messages. Reading assignments are in the calendar below.

Lively discussions ensue and, since each week’s study involves a stand alone program, newcomers are not only welcome but encouraged to attend this stimulating and friendly environment. Beverages are supplied—bring your own bag lunch.

Study schedule for the summer:

June 25-Matthew 18

July 2 - Matthew 20:17‑34

July 9 - Matthew 21:1‑17

July 16-Matthew 24:36‑44

July 23-Matthew 26:1‑16

July 30-Matthew 28 (Last meeting)

For your private meditation, you might want to follow the daily ecumenical LECTIONARY lessons (one each from the Old Testament, Psalms, Gospels, and Epistles). You can read the Scriptures online or have them delivered automatically every day by e-mail from the Presbyterian Church website: http://www.pcusa.org/devotions/lectionary/

If you read the lessons daily for the three year cycle, you will have made your way through the whole Bible! Whether you are familiar with all the Bible stories, or are a newcomer to God’s word, this is a great way to grow in your faith.

The Monday Night Adult Study group is open to community members of all faiths and backgrounds. An eclectic group of church members and friends gather on Monday nights at 7:00–8:30 pm, in the Upper Room during the school year to study and discuss topics of theological and social significance, often using books, films, or video series to stimulate in depth consideration and conversation. Leadership rotates among volunteers from the group.

The Monday Night Group recently concluded a series on American Transcendentalism, looking at the work of three superb women writers (Sarah Orne Jewett, Annie Dillard, and Mary Oliver) on spirit and the environment. Thanks to Charles Little for producing the series and for his fine introductory essay—and to Ila L, Bunny B, and Joy P for anchoring it with able leadership.

We are now on summer vacation, we resume September 8, 2008.

Applications and Extensions (The A & E Network group) is held at the A & E Foods & Café in Placitas every Tuesday morning at 8am. Folks gather to have breakfast and spirited discussion . They apply and extend the message of themes from Sunday's sermon and lessons with others who are searching to understand God's word and make it come alive in their lives. Come join us!