“Let the word of Christ dwell within you richly….” – Colossians 3:16
Bible Studies & Missional Communities
Sunday Classes
Connections – 9:30 am @ Church in the Great Room – Leaders: Multiple Members of our congregation
Connections is Christian Education for the whole congregation! Any and all households are welcome to join this "faith family" as we study familiar accounts from scripture, applying God's truth to our lives. We begin and end our time each week with brief intergenerational components. Unpacking and discussing the lesson happens in appropriate age groups for students and adults. Let's take time to CONNECT - with one another and with the Word!
The Book of Revelation – 9:30 am @ Church in the downstairs classroom- Led by Pastor David Yarrington.
Of all the Books of the Bible perhaps none speaks more to our time in history than St. John's Revelation. For example: Revelation speaks of the tension between living as a disciple of Christ in a secular and godless society and government. SOUND FAMILIAR? In the pages of Revelation, God speaks his judgment on humanity, His promise of what is to come and we hear God’s warning to prepare for the end of time. Above all, Revelation reminds us of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus, the Son of God and Savior of the world. Click here for the bible study.
Monday Classes
“Following Jesus Through the Gospels” – 10:00 am @ Church in the Great Room – Leader: Bill Cullen
This study approaches the four Gospels as Jesus’ discipling course for his follower (both 2000 years ago and today). In the study participants will read, reflect on, and discuss both the teachings of Jesus through both Jesus’ words and through His deeds. Participants will also observe and discuss how the different people Jesus encountered responded to both His person and to His message. The course is meant to enable participants to be discipled by \Jesus today.
Tuesday Classes
Ladies Bible Study – “Experiencing Contagious Joy” 2nd & 4th Tuesdays – 10:00 am in variety of members home (contact Sue Kolb for details – 815-708-1802
St Paul encourages us to “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). Join us as we discover how.
Wednesday Classes
"Life of the Beloved - Spiritual Living in a Secular World." – 10:00 am @ Church, Downstairs, Rm #2 in the Education Wing – Leader: Jeannie Newton –
This study group will read Henri Nouwen's book, "Life of the Beloved - Spiritual Living in a Secular World." In this work, Nouwen gets to the heart of our life as a Christian as he explores the implications of the truth that each of us is a redeemed and beloved child of God. Cost of the book is $13.00. Order on your own, or contact Jeannie Newton for the group order by 9/17
Thursday Classes
Luther and Scripture for Today- 9:30 am via ZOOM - Leader: Bill Cullen
Most Lutheran adults are familiar with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, but few have read any of Luther’s other writings. In this class participants will have the opportunity to read a number of Luther’s writings including his Treatise on Christian Liberty, his article on Two Kinds of Righteousness, his Open Letter to the Christian Nobility of the German Nations, and his Smalcald Articles. As we read these works of Luther and a few works of others, we will examine and discuss them through the lens of Holy Scripture and discover their very relevant significance for our lives today.
The link to join the Zoom study is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85032245031?pwd=aUERA3Rr3yFdlCmptWZOiswT89oAbS.1
Luther and Scripture for Today – 6:30 pm via ZOOM – Leader: Bill Cullen
The link to join the Zoom study is:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87170983075?pwd=9b4Q6NgMhogJCvWFF5obuD5eLW3YJK.1
Saturday Class
Luther and Scripture for Today -9:00 am (1st 3rd & 5th Saturday) @ Mt Olive in the Great Room, led by Bill Cullen (Breakfast included)
Deuteronomy- In Case You Didn't Get It the First Time – 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9:00 @ Church, Downstairs, Rm #2 in the Education Wing – Leader: Bill Cullen
In Deuteronomy Moses reminds and reviews with his fellow Israelites the covenant they have made with Yahweh, their God. In the class we will review not only the covenant that Yahweh made with Israel, but the covenant that He makes with us and we with Him.
Missional Communities
Monday
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (2nd Monday only) – Missional Community @ Bill Cullen’s home (includes dinner), led by Bill Cullen. Anyone and everyone is invited on any and all 1st Mondays, however, if you think you will be joining the group please let Bill know at least 12 hours in advance so that he has enough food on hand.
Cell: 815-713-7072 – email: bcullen@mtolivelutheran.com
Monday
6:30 pm – 8:00 (3rd Monday only) – ZOOM Missional Community led by Bill Cullen. Anyone and everyone is invited on any and all 3rd Mondays. There is no spoken or unspoken “expected” attendance policy. Check us out! Come as often as you are interested and able. The link to join the Zoom Missional Community is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84001898173?pwd=8le29GRPzYSajjOOvb5k8L7z7npuLa.1
Tuesday
6:30 pm – 8:00 (1st Tuesday only) – ZOOM Missional Community led by Bill Cullen. Anyone and everyone is invited on any and all 2nd Tuesdays. There is no spoken or unspoken “expected” attendance policy. Check us out! Come as often as you are interested and able. The link to join the Zoom Missional Community is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89365834994?pwd=PhZycnj1mlR38y13agx5W2wNeUPqdh.1
Thursday
6:00 pm (2nd & 4th Thursdays) – Missional Community led by Karen Freudenberg