Education
Education Ministry - Provides opportunities for continuing learning. These opportunities include Pastor’s Bible Study each week as well as adult learning using Bible focused studies with video and study guides.
Each year, we have a “Vacation Bible School” like program called Camp Grand which is aimed at grandchildren of community residents. This three-day event is created and supported by the ministry of the LCBTL.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesday Bible Studies @ 10:00 A.M. in the Ark run approx. one hour and a half.
December, 2024- “Life Tree Cafe designed to help participants grow spiritually, build meaningful relationships, and discover God’s truth…” presented by Pastor Greg. Dates: 12/03, 12/10, & 12/17
January, 2025- Mysteries of St. Paul Bible Study presented by Chuck Gresham. We will explore the life and teachings of St. Paul participating in an interactive, scripture based study; so bring your Bible that has maps of the Holy Land and be ready to discuss many interesting questions. Dates: 1/07, 1/14, & possibly 1/21.
February- March, 2025- “Finding Me in Community: Being the Body of Christ.” presented by Pastor Scott Crane. Dates: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, & 3/04
March- April, 2025- “Lenten Discussion Series: How Lutherans Interpret the Bible:”
Subtopics : “The Word of God, Interpreting the Bible in Context, & The Many Meanings of the Bible.” presented by Pastor Greg. Dates: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, & 4/01
April- May, 2025- “A Study on the Resurrection of Jesus.” presented by Pastor Dusty Rhodes. Dates: 4/22, 4/29, & 5/06, 5/13
June, July & August, 2025- “A Study of ‘The Letters of John,’ from N.T. Wright’s ‘The Bible for Everyone.’” presented by Candy Zimmerman. Dates: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 & 7/08, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, & 8/05
July 1-4, 2025- Camp Grand Strand presented by Doug Chalifour et al.
The Women’s Bible Study meets each month 3rd Wednesday @ 2 P.M. throughout the 2024- 2025 church year; studies TBD led/facilitated by Julie Crane and Donna Irmis.