The Promise ~ Time spent in God’s Word is time well spent.

The Need ~ Every believer needs education, fellowship and accountability.

The Challenge ~ Prayerfully commit to one of these opportunities this spring.

ACTION ~ Contact information for each study is given below.

Sunday Morning Studies

September 14th-December 21st

11:00 a.m. ~ Explorer Elementary ~ Childcare Provided

1st & 2nd Corinthians ~ Applying Scripture Verse by Verse

The congregation of believers in the Greek city of Corinth had their issues, so they wrote to their founder, the Apostle Paul, with some questions. His answers in 1st & 2nd Corinthians help us today in our lives and in our congregation.

Contact: Jeff Heikes (310-9223; jrh1667@hotmail.com)
Suggested Donation ~ $5.00

Mastering Your Finances

Feeling a financial pinch? Maybe it’s time to take a look at Biblical teachings about debt, savings, retirement, and spending. This class applies a solid foundation to your finances, and is a great fit for everyone, including your teenagers and those contemplating marriage.

Contact: Dean Shemon (254-2503; pn302@primerica.com)
Suggested Donation ~ $10.00

Wednesday Evening Studies

September 10th-November 19th
6:45 p.m. ~ Jerstad Center ~ Childcare Provided

Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free

This study sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God’s grace, forgiveness, and abundant life and will offer the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan’s deceptions—God’s truth.

Contact: Julie Samp (332-2114; julie@mikesamp.com)
Suggested Donation ~ $30.00

The Art of Helping Another Follow Christ

God tells believers to “make disciples of all the nations.” A disciple is one who sets their mind to follow Jesus Christ. This class studies the book “Growing Strong in God’s Family” and teaches students how to be a disciple and how to make a disciple. Scriptural topics include how to be sure you are going to heaven when you die, the authority of Scripture, how to pray, how to study the Bible and much more.

Contact: Pastor Wade (361-3044; pastorwade@livingwordfreelutheran.org)
Suggested Donation ~ $10.00

Other Studies

Gift of Grace (Women’s)

Join women from Living Word for education, prayer & fellowship in this monthly study on 1st Corinthians. You will also learn more about missions work in the AFLC.

Contact: Kristin Tanner (271-2088; philtanner@aol.com)
2nd Saturday of each month, 9:30AM, various locations
[September 13th @ Robin Weiner’s; October 11th @ Ruth Olson’s (see bulletin for addresses)]
Childcare not provided Suggested Donation ~ $8.00

Couples of the Old Testament (Women’s)

In the pages of the Old Testament we find couples who live with chronic disappointment and couples who overcome all obstacles to be together. There are arranged marriages, fiercely living marriages, enduring marriages, an instant marriage, a coerced marriage and even a couple who had the perfect marriage - and blew it! In these strange but timeless stories we learn much about marriage, God, and ourselves.

1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month (beginning September 16th), 6:30PM at the home of Ruth Olson
(361-0791; 3900 S Terry Ave #125)
Contact: Sheila VanMeveren (498-0402) Childcare not provided Suggested Donation ~ $10.00

Opportunities Outside Living Word

Bible Study Fellowship

BSF is a worldwide ministry that has been teaching and equipping men, women and children for decades. The study this year is on the Life of Moses, and you will learn, be challenged and be encouraged. About 15 Living Word members already benefit from this great ministry.

Contact: Thomas & Karen Asfeldt (357-0044; kasfeldt@sio.midco.net)
Two meeting times for women, one for men and children
Entry points at the beginning of each month, studies run September through May
Childcare ~ Varies
Suggested Donation ~ Minimal cost for materials

Biblical Counseling Classes ~ New Haven Ministries

Do you desire to enhance your relationship with God and at the same time learn how to Biblically share the grace of God with family and others? Do you sense God leading you into a deeper understanding and relationship with Him? If you answer yes to either question, please contact New Haven for more information. Living Word partners with New
Haven, a Biblical counseling ministry south of Sioux Falls.

Contact: New Haven (743-2228; www.newhavenlighthouse.org)
Level I and Level II classes start September 15th Childcare not provided

Core Values

Adult Christian Education at Living Word…

• …emphasizes “Study the Bible” over “Come to Bible Study”.
• …is a means of teaching & challenging eternal souls who are not yet trusting in Christ.
• …is a means of nurturing & equipping believers, not an end in itself.
• …focuses on teaching God’s Word, either verse by verse or topically.
• …emphasizes application; that is, replacing lies we believe with the truth of God’s Word.
• …is accessible, with a variety of offerings and definite commitments (entry/exit points provided).
• …uses material consistent with our doctrinal convictions and understandings

Small Group Studies

Living Word has at least four small groups already meeting. These groups meet at various times and study different topics. Look for more in the future, and contact Jerry & Jeanette Schmidt for more information
(371-2750; jteam5@excite.com).

In addition to the core values of our class settings, above, small groups at Living Word…

• …provide context for mutual support and encouragement.
• …balance tight relationships w/external focus.
• …invite new participants primarily through personal invitation.
• …looks beyond “end” of curriculum.
• …identify and train future leaders.
• ...intentionally multiply to start new groups.

Please call 361-3044 for additional opportunities.