 |
|
|
Adult Education
The Rule of Life
As you read here, we are embarking upon a Lenten focus called the Rule of Life. Everyone is invited to create their own Rule of Life during Lent. Your Rule will help you to feel more anchored and stable in the world. It will also clarify your sense of purpose. It will remind you that life is not all about you. It is about learning how to love God with your mind, soul and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Your Rule will help you to do that.
Bill Dolby will teach an intensive six-week course beginning Wednesday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m. Each week, he will look at one of the questions that frames the Rule:
- How will I nurture my personal faith through prayer and bible study?
- How will I discipline my time, being careful to acknowledge the priority of God in all things?
- How will I develop a group of faithful friends who will pray for me and support me, and whom I can support?
- How will I discipline my relationship to money to guard against money dependency and money idolatry?
- How will I discover and live out my unique vocation drawing on the spiritual gifts and talents God has given me to fulfill my role in the Kingdom of God and in the world?
- How will I reach out to others in Jesus' name, sharing his grace and love with others?
The class will be a lecture format, followed by breaking into small groups to discuss the topic. Everyone is encouraged to bring his or her Rule of Life Workbook (which will be distributed at all services and in class, or can be downloaded below) to class. The class will meet in Edwards Hall, and childcare will be provided.
Rule of Life Workbook
Week 1: Introduction, FAQ, and Nurture an Intentional Faith Through Prayer & Bible Study
Week 2: Sabbath Keeping & Priorities for a Lifetime
Week 3: Giving & Receiving
Support in Community
Week 4: To Honor the Tithe:
Money's Blessing
Week 5: Embracing Your Giftedness
Week 6: Making Disciples
|
|
