Christian Education Electives for January/February 2022

You can choose from two classes for this round of electives (click "read more" for full descriptions). Classes meet from 9am to 10am each Sunday morning. Your registration is helpful to us in determining the locations for our classes.

Psalms: A Fresh Look at Scripture’s Hymnal

Led by Bob Scott

Many Christians have favorite Psalms. It has been said that these are “little oases of familiarity that punctuate a desert of unfamiliarity.” This class will seek to be a guide into the “desert" portions of Psalms. 

The first week we will look at the varied original functions of the different types of Psalms. Next, we answer the question, “How can writings that appear to be personal and communal responses to God in prayer and praise be inspired Scripture?” Then we will examine five key topics, one each week, that are specially addressed in Psalms   praise, faith, blessing, salvation, and hope.…