Education at Emmanuel
LECTIONARY PLUS: A review of the readings for Sunday and a word from the preacher about Sunday’s message.
This week’s readings:
Genesis 45:3-11; 15
1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Luke 6:27-28
SUNDAY FORUM: Sunday Forum: “One sermon or Two? The Sermon on the Mount and/or on the Plain. These sermons are the most famous sermons in history. Let’s explore them. More importantly, let’s read them this week. Then we will discuss at 10:15 on Sunday in the Media Center.
BEYOND SUNDAY-Living & Learning our Faith: Pastor Rick and Deacon Jim have joined forces to bring a new learning experience to Sundays at 11:40 AM in the media center following the Blended Worship Service. Come join them this Sunday as they begin to explore Luthers’s Small Catechism - for Adults only. This week the we will discuss the Apostle’s Creed.
ZOOM HAPPY HOUR: Never joined before? Don’t worry! Each meeting is a standalone get together, so you can join any Monday to discuss the sermons from Sunday, wine and The Chosen. All are welcomed as we rejoice in each other’s fellowship.
Join us for Zoom Happy Hour this Monday, February 24, at 4:00 PM. Click the link below to join in the discussion of Sunday’s sermon and Season 4, Episode 3 of The Chosen, “Moon to Blood”. Wine for this week is your favorite Red Blend.
BIBLE STUDY - THURSDAYS AT 10:30 AM: Join Pastor Rick next week as he delves deeper into his class on Luther’s Small Catechism. If you do not have a copy, you can get one in class or go to https://catechism.augsburgfortress.org/ and you can follow the instructions to install the book to your iphone or android as an app. This week’s homework - [ 1] Read and compare the Sermon on the Mount and the Sermon on the Plain this week. [2 ] Review the 10 Commandments and discuss their role in your life. [ 3] Incorporate the Apostles' Creed into your daily prayer life as a reminder of God's love and provision.
To help with your studies on Luther’s Small Catechism, Pastor Rick recommends the following books:
- Eighth-Day Discipleship by Richard H. Bliese (Foreword by John Arthur Nunes)
- Martin Luther's Catechisms: Forming the Faith by Timothy J. Wengert
- Praying The Catechism by Donald W. Johnson (Revised Edition)