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The purpose of Adult Christian Education at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church is to offer a year-round program for discipleship that enables people to grow in their commitment to Christ, Christ's church and Christ's work in the world.
adult Learning
. . . to equip the saints for the work of ministry,
for building up the body of Christ,
until all of us come to the unity of faith and of the knowledge
of the Son of God, to maturity,
to the measure of the full stature of Christ.
Learning Christ
Christians never stop growing or moving toward healthy maturity. Here at LGPC there are a number of opportunities for spiritual growth. There are small and large group Bible studies, meeting at various times during the week. There is something for everyone who wants to have a vital and growing faith. Throughout the year, including summer, you can find opportunities to explore faith issues and deepen your under-standing of the WORD, both written (Bible) and living (Jesus). Look over this list and make a decision today to take part in a group that will nurture you.
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Starting September 12, 9:30 AM - Courtyard Room
"God Shapes a People"
Team taught by various leaders,
6-weeks through Oct. 17
This class will consist of teaching on Moses and the Israelites
and their relationship with God, augmented by the new Holy Land
video footage with historian pastor Ray Vander Laan.
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Coming October 24
Advent Conspiracy
Taught by Leslie Hanscom
4-weeks through Nov. 14 |
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Christmas Can [Still] Change the World!
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The story of Christ's birth is a story of promise,
hope, and a revolutionary love.
So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists. And when it's all over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling of missed purpose.
Is this what we really want out of Christmas? What if Christmas became a world-changing event again?
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Wednesdays - "Growing in the Grove" |
Adult Education Opportunities
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September 22 - October 27 (6-weeks)
7:00-8:30 PM
Childcare will be available for all Wednesday classes with 5-day advance reservation
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The Adult Education Team is offering the following three class options on
Wednesday evenings beginning Sept. 22. To register, follow the steps below:
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Registration Instructions:
You may register for any of our class offerings by one of these methods -
1. Email Sheri Brown by CLICKING HERE
2. Register in the Gathering Area at Regular Worship Times
(Saturday/Sunday) on Sept.11/12 & Sept. 18/19
3. Call the Church Office, 503-636-5656, and register by phone.
Need Childcare?
Contact Diane Parker giving 5-day advance notice please.
Diane can be reached by email CLICK HERE or phone 503-636-5656.
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The High Definition Family
Taught by Sayer Strauch
Wednesdays, Beginning September 22
Registration Required (see above)
Be prepared to grow in your own adventure of knowing, experiencing and participating with God. Walk more deeply and more powerfully with God, with your family, and with the world.
Book Required for Class $10
(available at registration)
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Sayer Strauch serves as a pastor, speaker, and writer. He is the author of The High Definition Family: Tuning In Your Family Vision and Living It Out (www.highdefinitionfamily.com). Sayer has more than ten years experience as a pastor serving churches in Clatskanie, Oregon, Corona, California, and Vancouver, Washington. Sayer has a Bachelor of Science degree from University of the Pacific and a Master of Divinity degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Though currently between churches, he serves in a pastoral ministry to the broader community. Sayer founded Soul Shapes in 2008 as a ministry of spiritual formation and leadership with individuals, families, church leaders and ministry teams. He recently served a couple of months as guest pastor with First Presbyterian Church, Vancouver. He also serves with the Presbytery of the Cascades’ New Church Development Team and its Transformation Team.
He enjoys golf, reading, prayer and meditation, physical conditioning, sailing, playing at the park with his family, and homemade blueberry coconut ice cream. He and his wife Heidi and their three children make their home inVancouver, Washington. |
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Extraordinary Women/ Extraordinary Times
Wednesdays beginning September 22 - HUB Room
Registration Appreciated (see above)
Insights into the lives and lessons of women of the Bible presented by gifted teachers including Rev. Robin Garvin, Rev. Cynthia King-Guffey, Rev. Libby Boatwright, Kitty Magee, Susie Graham and more.
This class is open to both men and women. Ready yourself to continue your BIND adventure from the Bible in 90 Days and take a fresh look at what we can learn from God’s word for our lives. Take away an in-depth understanding of Biblical women such as Hannah, Ruth, Tamar, Abigail, Bathsheba, Rehab, and the Woman in Luke 7. Each presenter will show us what an extraordinary woman of the Bible, who lived in extraordinary times, has to say to us—
both men and women - today.
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September 22
Cynthia King-Guffey is an ordained Presbyterian minister and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For ten years, she was director of Thrive Foundation for Youth. Cynthia’s current passions include the growth and nurture of her three daughters; the development of resources supporting healthy close relationships; writing; and her husband Alan. She will be teaching from Hannah, Samuel 1.
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Kitty Magee |
September 29
Kitty Magee graduated from Providence Bible Institute and Seattle Pacific University with graduate studies at Colorado State College of Education and University of California. She served as a missionary in Zimbabwe where her two children grew up; at Bible Study Fellowship headquarters training staff first s childrens area Division Head and then as Division Head and then as division head for Africa and the Middle East, based in Nairobi, Kenya. Teaching God’s Word has been a lifetime calling, vocation and passion Kitty will be teaching from Matthew 1-“A Gem of Genealogy- Tamar, Rahab, Ruth and Bathsheba.”
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Rev. Libby Boatwright |
October 6
Libby Boatwright, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and staff support for Women’s Ministries at Lake Grove, previously served at First Presbyterian Church, Honolulu and Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. She loves to preach, teach, counsel, and encourage people into healthy relationships with Christ and each other. Currently a candidate for a Doctor of Ministry at George Fox
University, she and her husband Frank have two sons and two grandsons. She will be teaching from Abigail, I Samuel 25.
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Rev. Robin Garvin |
October 13
Robin Garvin is a Presbyterian minister who serves at First Presbyterian of downtown Portland. For more than twenty years in Spokane, Robin served two Presbyterian churches, and was an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Religion at Whitworth College. Robin is a graduate of Willamette University and Fuller Theological Seminary.
She will be teaching on the woman of Luke 7.
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Susie Graham |
October 20
Susie Graham is married to Erik Graham, and they have a 6 year old daughter, Dora. Susie came to faith at First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs, and received her B.A. in Religious Studies from Westmont College and later a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to seminary Susie spent six years working with and directing a day program for Developmentally Disabled Adults. She has been on staff at First Presbyterian of Fresno, CA, as well as First Presbyterian Church of Burbank, CA. Susie will be teaching from a passage (TBD).
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October 27
The Book of Esther
Teacher to be determined.
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The Bible in 14 Days - Prep Course
Wednesdays beginning September 22 - Room 204
Taught by Doug Fogg and Pastor Graig Flach
Open to both Israel Travelers and Non-travelers.
Registration Appreciated (see above)
Study the Bible and the Holy Land at the same time! For Israel travelers, this will be a review or preview of the Holy Land tour happening the end of October. For others, it will be a Bible study
with illustrations from the places the Bible stories occurred. The Bible comes alive with maps, photographs, and videos. As we study the holy people and holy places, God grows us in our own holiness. Travelers won't want to miss this preparation course prior to the trip.
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2010: Holy Land Trip
"The Bible in 14 Days -"From Abraham to Paul, Cairo to Caesarea, "with optional extension to Athens!Click Here to view our online Tour Brochure
(Please allow a few moments for it to load.)
Let us know of your interest,please contact Sheri Brown,503-636-5656 or sheri@lakegrovepres.org.
We welcome the opportunity to come and share
about the trip in your own home setting. Invite your family, friends and neighbors. Contact us for open dates.
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New Member Seminar Fall 2010 - October 3, 4 - 8 PM
Find out who we are and what we believe at LGPC! The New Member Seminar explores what it means to join Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, but it does not obligate you to join. Class topics include the basics of the Christian faith, an overview and history of the Presbyterian Church, and the mission and programs of LGPC. To register for the class, contact Debra Popejoy at the church office, 503-636-5656, or email debra@lakegrovepres.org. Registration forms are also available inside the New Member Seminar brochures, which are located in racks throughout the church.
*New—you may also register on-line using
the church website. (Click HERE)
What are the requirements for LGPC membership?
1. Completion of the New Member Seminar2. Profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership
3. Baptism in a Christian church
We invite everyone to attend the seminar, as it not only acquaints potential members with LGPC, but also enables the pastors to become better acquainted with those who attend.
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Equipping ~ Christian Education & Nurture Commission
Elder, David Anderson
503-503-636-4341The Rev. Dr. Graig Flach (Pastoral Resource)
503-636-5656
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