NPC Adult Nurture Fall 2011
Begin a New Season of GROWth!
Keep your roots deep in Christ, build your lives on Him, become stronger in your faith -- Colossians 2:17
See below for calendar information.
Sunday Mornings at 9:15 a.m. September 11 - December 18, 2011
ELECTIVE COURSES
... covering a variety of Biblical, theological, historical, ethical and contemporary topics and themes. Electives meet for a set period of weeks.
Guided Tour of the Old Testament (continued Winter/Spring 2012)
This year-long survey promotes familiarity with the Old Testament narratives, encourages the spiritual
practice of reading Scripture, and offers a variety of tools for Bible study.
We'll read Genesis through Esther this Fall.
Taught by Mr. R.V. Seep, NPC Member
Main Church, Rooms 110/111
September 11 - December 18
Distinctives of the Gospel of Luke
Each of the four Gospels offers a unique perspective and emphasis on the life, ministry,
death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This exploration of Luke's
portrait of Jesus will consider well known parts of the Jesus story found only here
(e.g., the parables of the Prodigal Son and Good Samaritan).
Taught by Rev. Patrick Willson, Interim Pastor
Agencies Building, Room 102
September 11 - November 20
The Book of Acts (continued Winter/Spring 2012)
This 27-week book study explores the ministry of Holy Spirit and the centrality of the resurrection
in the life and mission of the first generation church.
Taught by Mrs. Angela Bouma, NPC Member
Agencies Building, Room 102
December 4 - 18
Reason for God
Rev. Dr. Timothy Keller (Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, NYC, on video)
uses literature, philosophy, life experiences, and the Bible to explores the
truth of Christian faith in ways that invite discussion and instruct believers
about how to respond to common objections to Christianity.
Sep 11 Isn’t the Bible A Myth?
Sep 18 Is There Only One Way To God?
Sep 25 Who Can Tell Me How to Live?
Oct 2 Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Oct 9 Why is the Church so Unjust?
Oct 16 How Can a Loving God be Wrathful?
Facilitated by Elder Adel and Deacon Janice Sanchez
Main Church, Elson Parlor
Hunger No More
Sep 11 When Did We See You Hungry (Matt 25)
Sep 18 Defend the Cause of the Poor (Psalm 72)
Sep 25 And God Saw It Was Good (Genesis 1)
Oct 2 The Children Beg for Food (Lamentations 4)
Oct 9 Hunger No More (Isaiah 49; Revelation 7)
Oct 16 Go and Do Likewise (Luke 10)
Facilitated by Elder Ginny Taylor
Agencies Building, Room 101
Is Marriage Worth Defending?
Oct 23 Back to Creation: Matthew 19, Genesis 1-2
Oct 30 From OT to NT: Marriage in Law & Gospel
Nov 6 The Church Changes the Culture and "What Churches Are Saying about Marriage"
Nov 13 "Where We Are Now"
Nov 20 Policy Options and Conclusions
Taught by Elder Alan Wisdom,
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
Agencies Building, Room 101
Hallelujah! Handel’s Messiah and The Bible
Nov 27 "Comfort, Comfort My People"
Dec 4 "Who Shall Abide the Day of His Coming?"
Dec 11 "For Unto Us a Child is Born"
Dec 18 "Glory to God in the Highest!"
Taught by Rev. Dr. Quinn Fox, Associate Pastor
Elson Parlor
ON-GOING FELLOWSHIPS
...meeting continuously during the program year (September through mid-June), these gatherings offer a variety of studies (e.g., biblical overviews and specific books, contemporary issues, and practical application.
Wrestlers
A spirited discussion with weekly guest speakers as NPC Christians engage the modern world and current events
Sep 11 Homeland Security: Ten Years after the 9/11 Attacks - Elder Cyril Draffin
Sep 18 - Oct 2 God and the New Physics, Parts 1-3 - Mr. David Siegrist, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
Oct 9 - Oct 23 Responding to the New Atheists
Mr. John Lee, Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington
Oct 30 - Nov 13 God and the New Physics, Parts 4-6 - David Siegrist
Dec 11 Jesus Confronts Modern Anti-Intellectualism
Elder Ann White
Facilitated by Elder Paul Arveson
Agencies Lower Level
Young Couples Bible Study
A lively conversation about how the Bible addresses the issues of marriage and family life.
Facilitated by Elder John Gregg, Clerk of Session
Main Church, Room 5
Through the Bible in 2011 (TTB2011)
Those who are reading through the Bible (TTB) this year are invited for discussion
and reflection upon the passages assigned for the past week.
Facilitated by Elder Gene Thompson
Main Church, Room 105