Spring 2023 Bible Study

The Sabbatical Planning Team is excited to share plans for a Bible study during Pastor Erik’s 2023 sabbatical. The study will begin the Sunday following Easter (4/16/23), will be held virtually on Sundays during the Adult Sunday School hour (8:30 – 9:30 am), and last 6 weeks (ending 5/21/23). Our conversation will be based on Presiding Bishop Eaton’s Four Emphases Bible Study. – Please email the church office if you would like to be placed on the list to receive the Zoom meeting invitation.

Bible Study Materials

Student Guide – https://www.elca.org/Resources/Bible-Studies#Other (select “Other Bible Studies” and then PDF file labeled “Presiding Bishop Eaton’s 4 Emphases Bible Study – Participants Guide”)

Bishop Eaton’s 2016 Report of the Presiding Bishop on YouTube (Estimated start point, 4:30, to end point, 34:00) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KhBWJKTmTc

Bible Study Schedule

4/16/23 – Overview & Baptismal Liturgy

4/23/23 – Session 1 – We are CHURCH

4/30/23 – Session 2 – We are LUTHERAN

5/7/23 – Session 3 – We are CHURCH TOGETHER

5/14/23 – Session 4 – We are CHURCH FOR THE SAKE OF THE WORLD

5/21/23 – Reflection & Closing Thoughts