Adult Sunday Morning Groups and Classes
10:00 am

Christian faith is a journey of discovery - one in which we never fully "arrive," but are always "on the way" with Christ.  With that in mind, the following groups are open to all adults in the congregation as a means of continuing the journey for our most important work—serving God's purposes as disciples of Jesus.  Please consider yourself invited and welcome, check them out, and find the group that will provide fuel for your own Faith Trek.

K.N.O.T. Your Average Family: Keeping Nomads On Track:
Room - Library (begins September 24) 
Coordinator: Anitra Fulton

Life for Young Couples, Parents and Young Families can feel chaotic, hectic, stressful - like nomads wandering in countless directions! Yikes! Let's get together and help each other focus on the things that matter most, the things that keep us connected and on track - Faith, Family and Friends. In addition to Sunday morning discussion, the group will also plan some active and fun social events. First topic for discussion is the gift of Family - Finding Who We Are and How We Belong. Open to everyone, but especially geared toward young couples and parents in their 20's and 30's.

Lutherans in Conversation:  Room 4
Coordinators: Andrew Chamberlin and Todd Herman

This group targeted primarily at the 25—50 age range (but anyone is welcome!) places a big focus on friendship and getting to know people better, always conversational—not intimidating.  Subjects of discussion will change weekly, including parenting; improving fellowship in the church; current social issues; taking care of our own parents as they age; financial/employment issues; inviting friends to First Lutheran; getting involved in Greensboro; and "What can we do to make FLC even better?"  The idea is that the class would not be "taught" so much as it would be a conversation among friends.

Singles: Room 6
Leader: Lloyd Bostian

Lecture and discussion using Augsburg Adult Bible Studies ++

Eclectic:  Room 7
Leaders: Kim Harms, Gwen Bader and Marion Clendenin

Lecture and discussion using Augsburg Adult Bible Studies ++ The teachers say, "Visitors and new members are always welcome.  Won't you join us as we explore the Bible together?"

++ The Augsburg Adult Bible Studies series provides coverage of all the content of the Bible during a six-year span, with a new series every quarter.  During the months of September, October and November, these classes will focus on the topic "God's Living Covenant," a survey of the entire Old Testament. Participants will learn to understand the theme and focus that connects the entire Old Testament, in all its diversity. Also, see how the New Testament writers and editors "reached back" to connect into that theme and focus as they interpreted the life and ministry of Jesus within the context of the Jewish faith.

Cornerstone:  Room 8
Leaders: Wayne Ford, Carol Wood, George Burfeind, Gail Ramsburg
and Lyman Newton

Our goal is for each person to grow in four ways from participating in this class...to develop meaningful relationships; to receive personal care; to enjoy great fellowship; to grow spiritually.  We cover a diverse range of topics, with most topical series lasting from 3 to 6 weeks.  The class begins a 6-week series, September 17 on "Prayer and Hearing God".  Ellenor Shepherd will first lead us in a discussion of her book on "Teaching Children to Pray".  Afterwards the class will continue with a series from Discipleship Journal entitled "Hearing God". 

Thorburn:  Room 9
Teachers: Marjorie Streck, Phyllis Lambeth, Debbie Mitchum
and Ray O'Neal

Lecture and discussion featuring in-depth Bible study using the Life Application Bible Studies.  Thorburn is currently working on the book of Matthew, moving to Romans later in the fall.

Laying the Foundation of Faith: 
Fellowship Hall/Cafe
Leaders: Pastor Charlie, Travis and Carol Simpson

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ?  What does it mean to be a Lutheran in our time?  How does a person cultivate a relationship with Christ?  How can I learn to read the Bible and understand it?  These are some of the questions that lie at the heart of our identity as Christians.  We might say they form our DNA.  We will continue our study of Manna and Mercy.  This study will provide you with 25 keys for unlocking the meaning of the Scripture.  This 16-session overview of the major themes of the Old and New Testaments will help the Bible become more "reader friendly".  Each week we'll review the themes, read some of the relevant passages, and talk about how these themes touch our lives.  All are welcomed.

Guests and Inquirers are always welcome in any of the classes!