Men's Bible Study Groups

Tuesdays with Pastor Dan 

Thursdays with Pastor Paul

7 - 8 a.m. at the Chanhassen Legion, 290 Lake Dr. E.

No experience in Bible study is needed, just come! 

 

 

 

Prayer and Praise Women's Book Study

Mondays, 10 - 11:30 a.m. 

Women of all ages are invited to join us in the Living Room at Church for community & lively discussion!

2023 Advent Devotioal:  "The Season of Waiting" by Kate Bowler (free download as a PDF or to access on-line).

“Throughout the devotional, we will ground ourselves in practices that make the very act of waiting holy.  Each day, you will find a scripture to study, a short devotional to read, and a question to reflect on.”

 

Questions? Contact Kim Paul.

 

 

 

Hops and Hope: Book Discussion Group

3rd Mondays each month, September - May

Join us each month as we read a book on faith, justice and what it means to find hope in Christ amid a messy and complex world. Each month we will read a book and will gather at a local brewery to discuss and explore how the words we read impact the lives we live. All are welcome to join, whether you finish the book or not.  Click here for our Fall dates, locations and books!

 

 

Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11 a.m. 

Facilitators:  Jennifer Johnson and Janell Weum

Fall study:  The Greatest Story: Bible Introduction

This study is for anyone who wants to get a big picture overview of the Bible, its story, and how that story connects with our personal stories. We will be focusing on the Old Testament stories for our study purposes with the hope of completing the New Testament at a later time. Each session encourages the use of resources and introductions found in the Lutheran Study Bible. It is encouraged to have a copy that can be used during the study.

 

 

 

Wednesday Recharge! Adult Study

Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall 

Understanding the Old Testament

REGISTER HERE and indicate materials needed.

Join us each Wednesday for 24 dynamic lectures taking us through this world-changing text. Theologian and Professor Robert Miller will walk us through the books of the Old Testament examining the impact theses texts have had on our world. Filled with fresh perspectives, rich visual aids, and fascinating examination of the text, this study will deepen your appreciation for, and understanding of, the Old Testament. Even beyond its religious functions, the Old Testament has permeated Western culture since its creation, giving rise to uncountable references to the text and stories within Western literature, historical writing, philosophy, and art. For these reasons and more, the importance of the Old Testament in cultural, religious, and historical terms would be hard to overemphasize. A grasp of the core writings of the Old Testament offers you valuable insight into subjects such as:

• The conceptions of divinity and theology at the heart of Judaism and Christianity;
• The epic story of the ancient Israelites on their journey across the Fertile Crescent;
• The history of the cultures of the ancient Near East;
• The richness and diversity of the literature, songs, poetry, and letters embodied within the text;
• The ways in which the writings have shaped our intellectual and artistic heritage; and
• The notions of ethics, moral philosophy, and social justice that have guided   the unfolding of Western civilization.

Each recorded lecture will be followed by time for discussion and prayer as we take these lessons to heart. Join Pastor’s Paul and Dan, and Deacon Savannah, for a rich and rewarding time together.

Contact Pastor Dan Nelson, dan@immanuel.us, for more information.

 

Book Club

3rd Fridays at Immanuel (year round - come when you can!)

Join us each month for lively discussion on books that are currently popular, or maybe some old classics!  All are welcome to join.  Click here for upcoming books!

 

Saturday Women's Bible Study

First Saturday each month, 9:00 - 11:00am at Immanuel

Join us each month for scripture study and discussion.  This fall we are beginning a study on 1, 2, & 3 John.  This life-changing, soul-bolstering study is open to women of all ages!

 

 

Ruth Circle (Women's Study)

Bible study material comes from Gather magazine a publication of the ELCA. Contact Jane Ann Nicholls for information!

 

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