Adult Education at Asbury
Summer Book and Movie Groups
Join in some summer reading and get to know others! Choose a book or movie you are interested in and contact the facilitator listed as soon as possible. The group will decide how often, when, and where they will meet over the summer that works best with the group members’ schedules. We encourage groups to meet at homes, in the park, over coffee or even at church. Join one or several!
Contact Pastor Anne if you have other books you would like to read or discuss with a group. New groups may start up over the summer. Keep posted!
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. A failed attempt to climb the world's second highest mountain in Pakistan led to building schools in remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. An inspiring adventure and inspiration that has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 16 weeks. Facilitated by Susan Wagoner (wagoner1@comcast.net)
The Great Awakening: Seven Commitments to Revive America by Jim Wallis is a brand new book authored by one of America’s most eloquent and active religious leaders. Wallis explores the changing direction of Christian values – especially among the young. Critical of the narrow values politics of the recent past, Wallis explores the Gospel’s call to discipleship to make a difference among the “least” of God’s children. Is America undergoing a spiritual revival right now? If so, what does it look like? Facilitated by Pastor Chuck (chuckj@asburylive.org)
God's Golden Acre by Dale Le Vack. A biography of a white woman who was born and raised in South Africa and has dedicated her life to helping children whose parents etc have died of AIDs/HIV. She has truly had miracles happen that allowed her to continue with the work she does there. Facilitated by Lorraine Magee (mageefarm@earthlink.net)
Leadership and Self Deception: Getting Out of the Box by the Arbinger Institute. Written as fiction, this easily accessible book engages and examines how our lives are bound by habits and styles which limit our effectiveness and freedom at work, with friends and within the family. Facilitated by Lou Johnstone (LJohnst@aol.com)
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Lewis writes a fantastical story of a bus ride and people that are met along the way that illustrates Christian concepts of holiness, sin, and temptation. A fun and thought provoking read on the life of faith. Facilitated by Wes Stark (wesleyastark@hotmail.com)
Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt by Anne Rice. Rice uses her skills as a historical novelist to consider what Jesus’ childhood might have been like. The novel looks at his life as he and his family leave Egypt when he is seven. Facilitated by Pastor Anne (annelc@asburylive.org)
Superman (movie) Come and watch the movie together and take a look at the similarities between his life and Jesus’ and consider the religious themes. Be prepared to share snacks and conversation! Facilitated by Cassie Braun (clbraun@scu.edu) and Danielle Cowgill (dlc2surf@yahoo.com).
Ongoing Groups
All are welcome! Just drop in. Please contact the office or group leader if you want more information.
- Sunday 3:00 p.m. Disciples Bible Study, Conference Room. (September 2007-May 2008, 34 week commitment) Dick Crawford and Tim Evans. Ending June 15th.
- Second Tuesday mornings, United Methodist Women (UMW), Companions in Christ. Room 6. Jan Buckley. Childcare can be provided. Off during the months of July and August.
- Wednesday 10:30 a.m., Bible study, at Heritage Park, Pastor Chuck.
- Wednesday 11:00 a.m., Loose Canons, Women’s Bible Study. Room 6. Joanne Abey.
- Thursday 9:30 a.m., Mom’s Bible Study, Room 13. Nancy Deis. Childcare provided. Off for the summer.
- Thursday 10:00 a.m., Bible study, Psalms, at Heritage Estates 2nd floor conference room. Pastor Anne. Off in the month of August.
- Thursday 10:30 a.m., Women of the Spirit book group. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Meets in homes. Joanne Abey.
- Friday 7:00 a.m. Men’s study, Conference Room. Alan Burnham and Art Molvik. Off for the summer.
- Second Fridays 11:00 a.m., Meditation group, Room 10. Pastor Anne. Off during the months of July and August.