This week's lessons:Acts 17:22-31, Psalm 66:8-20, 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Adult Student Pew-work

Focus Statement: “God gives to all mortals life and breath and all things.”

  1. What are the hopes that fill you and our Church during this easter season?

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  1. What are the stories, the memories, and the present dreams that account for our hope?

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  1. What are the challenges of addressing those who do not share our stories, memories, and dreams; who do not look to the same ancestors in faith?

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  1. What are the main philosophies of our time that swirl around us and distract us and entice us -- on talk shows, in self-help books, in discussion groups?

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  1. In the midst of materialism and nationalism and militarism, what "other gods" become the focus of our lives?

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  1. How do we hear the words "In him we live and move and have our being" differently when we realize Paul is quoting a pagan philosopher?

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Next week: Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11, John 17:1-11