Messiah Lutheran Church, Knoxville TN

ADULTS
Luther Class
Akaloo
Lower Level - Room 011

Akaloo – Adult Introduction is a 30-session, discussion-based course where students will wrestle with questions together. Themes for this year’s classes include:
• Discovering the Bible: What does the Bible say?
• Experiencing God: Who is God?
• Becoming a Disciple: Who am I?
• Celebrating Church: Who are we?
• Embracing the World: Where do we live out our callings?

LIFE Class
Opening the Book of Faith
Main Level - Fellowship Hall

LIFE Class - will focus on Faith and Life application, topical studies, theology, etc.
• Opening the Book of Faith Course from Sept. 7 – Oct. 12. This six-session course introduces practical methods and approaches to studying Scripture, and then reinforces the basics of scriptural interpretation with four integrated studies that build biblical fluency. Important communication tools, study principles, and discussion methods are unpacked for participants in a flexible, conversational format that encourages discussion, conversation, and sharing.

Begins Sept. 10 –Nov. 12.

We will begin a pericope study on Wednesday evenings. What’s a pericope study? Pe·ric·o·pes or pe·ric·o·pae is an extract or selection from a book, especially a reading from a Scripture, that forms part of a church service. Each week the lessons for the upcoming Sunday will be studied. Join Pastor Eric or Vicar Zach as they lead us in study of the scripture texts for the upcoming Sunday.  Bring a Bible and join us Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm on the lower level in room 011.

Monday evenings: Sept. 8 – Oct. 6, 6:00–7:30 pm

In this heartfelt book, Leslie Parrott reveals a personal message that is sure to keep you from looking at the pieces of your life as mere fragments scattered to and fro by any impulsive tide. You will soon see that the random fragments of your life—whether it’s laundry, dashing to the store, tending to either your kids or a full-time job—hold great potential for making a profound difference. You already make a difference, and the more you understand this difference, the bigger it will be. Whether you are married or single, restless or content, wounded or strong, this study is designed for every woman who longs to be more than part of the mainstream. Copies of the book You Matter More than You Think can be purchased at www.amazon.com - but are optional to participate in the study.

Lutheran World Relief

In a recent news bulletin from Lutheran World Relief (LWR), reports show that LWR has assisted 100,000 people in Myanmar (Burma) in response to the fatal Cyclone Nargis.  LWR partners with Action by Churches Together (ACT) in providing humanitarian relief in this area.  LWR and ACT are also working in China in response to recent earthquake. 

WELCA will be collecting materials for many people in need around the world. We ask the congregation to assist us in providing articles for various types of kits: health, layette, and school.  Soap will be accepted during all summer months. In June, we will collect items for health kits, July for layette kits, and August school kits. Specifics for each kit will be available in June bulletins and on the WELCA bulletin board. We appreciate your willingness to help the thousands of men, women, and children who are in need of these resources and are so appreciative of our gifts.

WELCA Bible Study Circle Meetings

The Bible study for the 2007-2008 season is by Martha Stortz entitled “Blessed to Follow: the Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship.” The study can be found in Lutheran Woman Today magazine or online at: http://www.lutheranwomantoday.org/bible/index.html.

Morning Bible Study

First Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am

Led by Pat Kopp

All women are invited to participate.

Come join us for study, fellowship, and a cup of coffee!

Lesson from Lutheran Woman Today magazine

Evening Bible Study

Evening Bible Study is not currently meeting.

New Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer Shawls are made to be given to people who hurt - those who are grieving, lonely, homebound or in physical need - both those within our congregation and those beyond. If you know of anyone who could benefit from one of these shawls, please leave their name and phone number in the book located with the display in the fellowship hall or you may call one of the co-leaders: Danielle Oxendine (501-655-6791) or Cathy Scheideler (450-5029.)

Wee Care

Wee Care meets on the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 am.

We invite all stitchers to join us in making little smocked gowns for delivery to area hospitals for at-risk infants. There is great need for these gowns as well as for knit caps. If you have never worked on this project before, come anyway, as someone will be happy to teach you.