Education at Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is committed to a Christian education program for all ages that fosters the strengthening of faith in Christ and deepens knowledge of Christian doctrine and ethics. Instruction is founded on the solid rock of Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. The assumption of the program is that the Bible is truly the inspired Word of God that is not to be pre-empted by modern philosophies or trends. The Confessions, collected in the Book of Concord of 1580, faithfully reflect the Church's public interpretation of the Holy Scriptures. In accordance with their ordination vows, the pastors regard faithful teaching to be at the core of their pastoral leadership. This commitment of pastors and people is to be reflected in the Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Bible studies, theological studies, and Confirmation program of the congregation. We pray that Christ, the Word made flesh, would keep us faithful. We praise the Holy and Blessed Trinity, One God in Three Persons, who has created, redeemed, and sanctified us. May our faith in Him be strengthened and our understanding increased.

Adult

Adult Sunday School - Fellowship Hall

Topic: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Cover to Cover
Leader: Pastor Tavella
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Mornings beginning on September 16, 2007

Adult Sunday School - Parlor

Topic: A Study of “How We Got the Bible”
by Neil R. Lightfoot

How we Got the Bible will look at the historical and inspiring story of the Bible and where it came from. Among the topics to be discussed:

When and where were the books we call the Bible first written?
How old are the earliest New Testament manuscripts?
How were the words of the Old Testament preserved and transmitted to us?
How did the early Christians decide what to include in the New Testament?
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and why are they important?
When and how was the Bible first translated into English?

Leader: Tom Scheid
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Mornings beginning on September 16, 2007

Adult Sunday School - Chapel of the Good Sheppard

Topic: Teresa of Ávila

This six week small group will discuss St. Teresa of Ávila, a 16th Century Mystic, who deepened her life of prayer through liturgy and communication with God. This study, Inner Joy, will combine excerpts from St. Teresa’s writings, Bible study and discussion time. We’ll conclude our time with an opportunity to go deeper with ideas for spiritual and theological reflection. All are welcome! Please contact Nancy Shenker if you are interested.

Leader: Nancy Shenker
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Mornings beginning on September 16, 2007

Weekly Bible Study - Searchers

Topic: A Study of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
Topic: A Study of the Gospel of John

Location: Parlor
Leader: Rev. M.G. Tavella D.Min
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Tuesday evenings beginning September 11, 2007

Weekly Bible Study - Theology with Bagels

Topic: “Discerning the Will of God”
Holy Communion on the First Thursday
Morning Prayer on other Thursdays during the course — 8:45 A.M.

Location: Parlor
Leader: Rev. M.G. Tavella D.Min
Time: 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.m.

Thursday mornings beginning October 4 for six weeks

Weekly Bible Study - Gloria Dei Farms

Topic: The Story of Jacob in Genesis

Even if you are not a resident, you are welcome. Ask at the front desk for the location of the study.

Leader: Rev. M.G. Tavella D.Min
Time: Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday mornings beginning October 3, 2007

Youth

Sunday School Curriculum: Our Life in Christ

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Pre K – 5th grade

Our Life in Christ lessons emphasize the Gospel—the Good News about Christ—at each and every grade level! Our Life in Christ is anchored on the Bible, God's Word.

No two Sunday school classrooms are alike. They vary in the number of students, the communities from which they come, the classrooms in which they learn, the things they already know, the skills they possess. Yet all students need the same thing—they need to hear, clearly and consistently, the Good News that God loves them and has redeemed them from sin and death through His Son, Jesus! They need help and guidance in applying God's Word to their lives as Jesus’ disciples.

Lessons that are Christ centered, Bible based, and life directed
Chronological Bible stories with church year connections
Single and succinct key point in each lesson
Easy-to-understand application
Practical teaching helps
Connections to the catechism
Suggestions for various settings
Age-appropriate activities
Suggestions for teaching students with special needs

Our Life in Christ materials are engaging, creative, and packed with options to help teachers find the perfect fit for their Sunday school classroom. But most importantly, you can be confident that your students are benefiting from the solid, biblical and Lutheran-specific content that sets Concordia Publishing House apart from others!

Confirmation Program

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
6^th – 8^th grade

Breakfast Club

9th – 12th grade

Our Life in Christ is covered under the following...