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Academy
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ACADEMY – AUTUMN 2008
Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
in the CLC
(Begins Sept 24)
The
Distinctive History
and Beliefs of the
Reformed Church
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What does it mean to be a reformed
Christian? Where does the Bible speak of the idea of
“Presbyterian?”
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What are the “confessions,” and why are these
documents from Switzerland, Germany, Holland, and Britain so
important?
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What is the basis for the office of Elder?
Why is our church government most like the church of the New
Testament and first century?
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Where does JPC fit into all this? What is our
vision for the future?
Join Dr. Sharman and the officers in the Class of
2011 as we explore these questions. This class will be the training
class for officers, but all others are welcome to observe, enjoy the
handouts and materials, and participate in a limited way. Discussion
will be animated and exciting. Come explore the wonders of Reformed
theology as well as all of the very practical implications as they
pertain to leading a 21st
century church.
Parental Guidance
Required
In our culture, parents can feel tremendous
pressure to give their kids the right "package" of experiences to
help them get ahead in life. We go to great lengths to give them the
best education. We arrange our schedules around practices,
performances, games and gatherings. We exhaust ourselves trying to
make sure that our kids don't miss out.
While childhood experiences are important, there is something far
more important that we as parents need to teach our kids -
relationship building. Specifically, there are three types of
relationships that determine how well a child is equipped to face
life: relationship with God, relationship with parents, and
relationship with others.
In this six week series, we will use Scripture and the shared
experiences of those attending as we seek to improve our parenting
skills. The class will be discussion based, and will include a brief
video teaching segment each week. It is guaranteed to be both fun
and informative. We hope you will join us starting September 24!
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The Compass Points
of
Celtic
Christian Spirituality
(Begins Oct 1)
In
a learning-center approach suitable for all audiences, Bryan shares
the PRINCIPLES, HISTORY, ARTISTRY, & PRACTICALITY of the Celtic way
of living as Christians. Participants will
• draw Celtic knots
• write Celtic Working Prayers
• walk/pray a 10’X10’ Celtic knot
• discover the Celtic roots in our holidays and traditions ranging
from mistletoe to Halloween
Bryan Field McFarland - Salem Presbytery
Hunger Action Enabler
A 1983 graduate of
Tennessee’s Maryville College, Bryan earned his M.Div. from
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1987. Bryan has
served local congregations in KY and IN, and campus ministries at
Maryville College, the Univ. of Louisville, and the Univ. of North
Carolina @ Greensboro. In 2003 Bryan started a ministry called
sassafrasongs, which includes retreats, workshops, concerts,
songwriting, and recording
In August 2007 Bryan
released his second studio CD called "All That Matters". One of
the songs on the project is "Enough For Everyone" which will serve
as a fund-raiser for the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Copies of "All
That Matters" are available from Bryan and online at
http://cdbaby.com/cd/bfm3
Bryan lives in Greensboro with his wife,
daughter, and a menagerie of pets.
Salem Presbytery’s Hunger Action:
http://www.salempresbytery.org/
Bryan’s website:
http://www.bryanfield.net
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