Adult
Initiatives
Companions
in Christ
St. John’s began participating in this ministry through
The Upper Room Ministries (www.upperroom.org)
a couple of years ago. We have had participants in the Introductory
28 week program of spiritual formation and discipleship. This
program has helped our members to go deeper in Biblical Study
and in their relationships with God and each other. We have
also participated in “The Way of Forgiveness”
program that is only eight weeks in length but assists participants
in focusing on improving one aspect of Christian life and
practice. Though we are not currently offering programs, we
hope to have another offering within the next year.
Lectureships
Each year in April, St. John’s sponsors a lectureship,
or, in alternating years, partners with the Ecumenical Institute
to offer a lectureship. The following are descriptions of
each:
- Broach
Lectures—This year’s lecture will be
held on April 21, 2008. The speaker will be Dr. James Howell,
author and Senior Minister of Myers Park United Methodist
Church, Charlotte.
- Koinonia
Lectures—Plans are underway for our 2009
lectureship
Women’s
Bible Study
Our Women’s Bible Study is offered for women of all
ages who are available during the 11 a.m. hour on Thursdays.
We meet generally every Thursday to discuss one or two chapters
of the Bible. We began this effort in the summer of 2002 with
the intention of journeying through the Bible. Any woman is
welcome to join us at anytime and we hope that you will.
We are
currently studying the book of 1st Samuel.
We welcome any new participants at any time. To discern what
chapter we are studying simply email blythe@stjohnsbaptistchurch.org
for an update.
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