Programs for Kids and Youth:
Trinity Presbyterian Church conducts it's education program jointly with the United Korean Presbyterian Church. Sunday Christian Education programs start at noon, after a short time of fellowship and a brief gathering for prayer and music.
We currently have two different classes designed to meet the needs of kids of all ages:
Elementary/Tweeners
Older Teens
Special Events:
Trinity and United Korean also sponsor a joint Vacation Bible School program, and periodic lockins, Youth Retreats, and other activities. For more details, check our website or contact Youth Pastor Mike Kim at 240.460.7333.
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Adult Education Study
Apocryph-huh? An Introduction to Those Strange Books We Never Read
Pastor’s Office; Noon; Sunday
Course Description:
The last book in all Protestant Bibles is the book of the prophet Malachi, after which we hear from Matthew’s Gospel. But every once in a while, we’ll hear tell of peculiar books with names like Ecclesiasticus or Bel and the Dragon. That’s because in between the prophetic era and the Gospels, the people of Israel weren’t taking a break from writing things down. Catholics, Greek Orthodox Christians and Slavic Orthodox Christians retain some of those writings in their Bibles, and call them the Apocrypha. They’re not technically Scripture for Christians, but they do tell us many things about what was happening in Israel historically and theologically in between where the Old Testament leaves off and the New Testament begins.
Over the next several months, our adult education class will explore these texts. A good study bible should include them as background information, but if you don’t have a copy, we’ll be able to provide handouts. Join us!
Requirements:
Bring an open mind. Materials for the next week will be provided in class for those who need it. For those of you who are online, versions of most texts can be accessed at:
www.biblenet.net/library/apocrypha/index.html or
etext.lib.virginia.edu/kjv.browse.html
Schedule of Classes:
January 13, 2008 - Introduction and Discussion
January 20, 2008 - Tobit
January 27, 2008 - Judith
February 3, 2008 - Esther with Additions
February 10, 2008 - Joint Service, No Class
February 17, 2008 - Wisdom of Solomon
February 24, 2008 - Sirach 1-20
March 2, 2008 - Sirach 21-40
March 9, 2008 - Sirach 40 - 51
March 16, 2008 - Baruch
March 23, 2008 - Joint Easter Service, No Class
March 30, 2008 - The Letter of Jeremiah
April 6, 2008 - Azariah/Susanna/Bel and the Dragon
April 13, 2008 - 1 Maccabees
April 20, 2008 - 2 Maccabees
April 27, 2008 - 1 Esdras
May 4, 2008 - Prayer of Manasseh/Psalm 151
May 11, 2008 - Joint Pentecost Service, No Class
May 18, 2008 - 3 Maccabees
May 25, 2008 - 2 Esdras
June 1, 2008 - 4 Maccabees
If you've got any questions about this class, please contact Pastor David at 301.229. 4440
Young Adult Sunday Gathering; Noon, Location Variable
Life poses all kinds of challenges. This gathering provides attendees with an opportunity to share their own journey of faith, and to find ways to apply their faith to their day-to-day lives. The group sometimes meets on site and other times travels off-site for a few cups of primo java and a few moments of shared blessing.
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM Wednesday, Location Variable
This mid-week fellowship gathering includes a meal, a short time of prayer, songs, and worship, and an opportunity to study the scriptures together. All are welcome! Please contact Pastor Mike (240.460.7333) for more details about this week's location.
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