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Sunday
Challenging Lifestyle: Part 1
Sept. 12-Oct. 17, 9-10 am, Rectory
Contacts: Jan Kraus, Sherri Gerard
Discover practical ways to live by faith with this 6-week course based on the radical teaching in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This video series by Nicky Gumbel is an excellent introductory Bible Study or follow-up to the Alpha Course.
3rd Sunday Adult Forum: Let’s do Lunch
Noon to 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall
Special speakers will discuss relevant topics over an informal lunch after the 10:30 service.
September 19: 6 Ways to Reach God’s World
Explore ways to contribute to God’s global work using your gifts and circumstances. Hear stories on how St. Markers are already making a difference. Pick up the booklet, 6 Ways to Reach God’s World in the fellowship hall, beginning Sept. 5.
October 17: Welcoming Children with Special Needs
The Children’s Ministry, The Flock, will host a speaker to talk to us about how a parish can minister to children and adults with disabilities.
November 21: Anxiety!
Just in time for Christmas, parishioner Mark Reinecke will discuss his newly published book that offers practical methods for dealing with anxiety.
Monday
Women’s Bible Study: Gospel of Mark
Meets every other Monday, 7-8:30 pm
Contact: Pat Wright, 630.682.5785, or Sandi Laubenthal, 630.513.8826.
This on-going study welcomes all women and rotates meeting in different homes.
Tuesday
Bible Boot Camp: Old Testament
Begins Sept 14, 7-9 pm, Fellowship Hall
Contact: Gail Mellish. 630.365.9444
Bible Boot Camp is for men and women of all ages who are new to formal Bible study. No one will be asked to read or prayer aloud. Commitment to the class and some homework expected. Lots of opportunity for questions too!
Wednesday
Hoping for Something Better: Refusing to Settle for Life as Usual
Sept 8—Nov 10, 9-10:30 am, Rectory
Contact: Pastor Claudia, x.19
Do you ever wrestle with a nagging sense of disappointment...that life isn’t what you thought it would be? That you aren’t who you wanted to be? That faith seems more complicated than it should be? Do you find yourself longing for something better? Come journey through the book of Hebrews with this powerful study by Nancy Guthrie—and reach out for something better.
Women’s Bible Study
Weds, 5:30-6:30 pm in the Church Library
Contact: Sonja Brazell, 630.482.9149
This on-going group studies various Bible books and topics by popular women teachers, such as Stormie Omartin, Beth Moore, and Kay Arthur. Contact Sonja for more information.
Thursday
The Alpha Course (click for info)
Sept 23—Dec 2, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fellowship Hall
Kick-off Supper: Sept 16
Contact: Pastor Claudia, x.19
“Alpha is a way to explore what we hunger after – meaning and intimacy and relationship…in a very non-pressured, non-judgmental environment.” - Bear Gryllis, Host of Man vs. Wild, The Discovery Channel.
Over 13 million people worldwide have attended an Alpha Course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. The format consists of a meal, a short talk and small group discussion. Bring your questions, issues, and opinions! Bring a friend!
Groups for youth and adults!
Saturday
Rector’s Bible Study
8-9 am in the Fellowship Hall
Contact: Father Mark, x.10
Fr. Mark continues his study of the Book of Acts, with illustrations from Rob Bell’s Nooma series.
Men’s Bible Study
On-going. Join any time.
8:00-9:30 am at John Temple’s Home
Contact: John Temple, 630.232.1912
This guy’s only Lectionary Bible study discusses the lessons that are read at the weekend services. Throw in breakfast and feed both body and soul.
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