Adult Bible Study: Meets in the Lower Level Conference Room. This is a Bible study/discussion class of selected books of the Bible. Teacher: Bob Oeste
From the mystery of the Ark of the Covenant to the doomed kingship of Saul, from the joyous song of Hannah to Samuel’s call, from David’s battle with Goliath to his friendship with Jonathan, the stories of I Samuel mark a turning point in the political and religious history of ancient Israel. This fall, Sunday morning Bible Study turns to this pivotal Old Testament book to learn about these and other mileposts in the faith journey of God’s people. As usual, we will be discussing ancient history, culture, customs, religion, geography, and Biblical archeology, always with an eye on how God’s Word continues to guide us in our daily lives. Resources include the Anchor Bible Series volume on First Samuel, written by eminent Johns Hopkins scholar P. Kyle McCarter, who has promised to visit our class in the spring. All are welcome to join our lively discussions!

 

Fair Trade, Fair Talk: Meets in Thompson Hall - Informal conversation. Conveners: Amy & Brad Lyman, Bill Kladky
Taking as our impetus the advisory to “read the bible with the newspaper in the other hand,” we will talk – using our Christian perspective – about whatever is in the news that day. The Sunday newspapers will be our resource. Our Christian beliefs and orientation will be our guide. Come join us. No reservations necessary. Just stop by and join the conversation. Guaranteed all perspectives welcome and respected!

 

Heartlights - Adult Facilitators - Beth Bugg, Sandy Waller
For over 45 years, Towson Presbyterian Church has offered a class each Sunday for adults with special needs. Appropriate curriculum materials are utilized to teach the story of the love of God to our Heartlights class and to help our students profess their faith. The class is held each Sunday (September through May), at 10:00 a.m. and includes a Bible lesson, prayer, craft, and song. The class also participates in some Sunday services and attends some, or parts of, worship services through the year. New students are welcome at all times!

Plumbline Series: Meets in the Second Floor Parlor
Our format is information/lecture-based presentations designed to relate current events and issues to faithful living in today’s world.

About the Heartlights Class . . .

For over 40 years, Towson Presbyterian Church (TPC) has offered a class each Sunday for adults with special needs. A special time has been created at TPC to instill faith in the hearts of our students. Appropriate curriculum materials are utilized to teach the story of the love of God to our Heartlights class, and to help our students profess their faith. The class is held each Sunday (September through May), at 10:30 a.m. , and includes a Bible lesson, prayer, crafts and song. The class also participates in some Sunday services, and attends some, or parts of, worship services through the year. TPC has a continuing commitment to this special program and we welcome new students to our class.

Our class members love to read the TPC Newsletter, especially the article about their class. This month we would like to have them participate in our article with their comments about coming to TPC and the Heartlights class.

Tracy: “It’s fun.”
Judy: “I like the crafts and to color.”
Peggy: “We learn a lot. I like all the ministers
Mary: “I like to take the offering. I have a lot of good friends. I have good Sunday school teachers. I love them very much.”
Thelma: “I like to be able to do things in class, even though I can’t see well.”
John: “I like the Heartlights class and working in the kitchen. I like to help.”
Bill: “I like getting to know the Presbyterian church and coming to class. I was taught how to help. I like helping with the class. I like that I was able to show a video of my friends.”
Debbie: “I like it. Oh yeah, I like going to church.
Nancy: “I like it a whole lot. I like being with friends.”
Dan: “I like my friends.”
Joan: “I like the palms and donuts and singing with Roxanne.”
Shirley: “I like coloring.” 

Mustard Seeds Prayer Group

Nearly fifty years ago, a small group of women, led by Jane Dorman, started a ministry here at TPC called the Mustard Seeds Prayer Group. The name was chosen because if you have the faith of a mustard seed, the tiniest piece of grain, you can move mountains. The group focused on Bible study, intercessory prayer and seeing themselves as conduits for God's healing.

We have a prayer list comprised of names or initials of those desiring prayer for themselves or someone they know and the reason for the request, briefly stated. The list is kept confidential to Mustard Seeds members and the pastors and is updated each month. The Mustard Seeds pray every day for all names on the list.

If you have questions about the group or wish to place a name on the list for prayers, please call the church office. There are also yellow cards in the Church pews, which may be filled out and placed in the collection plate.

Monday Morning Prayer Group

Monday mornings (when Baltimore County schools are in session) at 9:45 a.m. TPC Nursery.

Are you looking for a great way to start your week? Would you like to have some help from God with all those challenges & concerns that we all seem to have to deal with? Everyone is welcome to join us each Monday morning in the TPC nursery for a time of sharing and prayer. We pray for the Church, each other, and any other concerns that members of the group have. Infants & toddlers are also welcome. Any questions? Call the Church office.

Last updated 2/3/06 wpk