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Aging is a topic of internest in our culture but usually is not discussed in everyday language from a theological perspective says primary author John Jorgenson. In this study participants will be able ...

• To critique some of the cultural and Biblical perspectives on aging.
• To walk through the Four Steps of Adult Aging.
• To respond with ideas for use in your congregation.

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The writings of the Apostle Paul are a challenge to read and understand. One important "Clue" to reading Paul is to understand Paul's initial persecution of the church and his distinction between "judgment" and "discernment of God's will." The result is a fresh understanding of "justification by grace." Dr. Erik Heen

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Genesis 1-3 portrays a social world with humans living in community and in relationship with God. But then things happen! Dr. Robert B. Robinson helps the group explore this biblical world to discover our identity and responsibility in it. Dr. Robert B. Robinson

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Dr. Janet Corpus, primary author, sees three benefits for participants:

• To become better acquainted with Biblical stories of disciples.
• To identify with the disciples in their faith, doubt, teamwork, leadership and vision.
• To respond in more faithful discipleship.

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Dr. Timothy Wengert says: "This resource will assist members of your congregation:

• To rediscover the power of the Small Catechism for adult discipleship.
• To learn or relearn the heart of the gospel message: God's grace in Jesus Christ."

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The last century produced dramatic changes in how, when, and where we die! Sometimes we are reluctant to talk about these issues. In our "denial of death" we cut ourselves off from the Good News of the Gospel and a good life now. George E. Keck

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Dr. Katie Day invites congregations to engage in timely topics by:

• indetifying why and how we avoid difficult issues.
• Using the bible for guidance when wrestling with tough issues.

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We "walk wet" from our Baptism through life. But how does that affect the way we walk? The way we talk? These are questions raised by Dr. John Hoffmeyer, primary author. In this study participants will grow in discipleship by ...

• Examining our biblical and basic baptismal heritage.
• Study the implications of Holy Communion.
• Taking our baptism into our day life in the world.