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You Are Invited to Participate in the
2010
Scholar in Residence Program at SAKLC
Those
who respond to this invitation will be treated to a wonderful learning
experience offered by leading Lutheran Scholars.
Our guests will share with us in ways that will enrich and expand
our understanding and appreciation for the faith that unites us.
Our Scholars this season bring a wealth of experience in their
areas of expertise and will be eager to engage all who attend.
Practical and penetrating, their presentations will focus on making
God’s word come alive for us in exciting ways.
You will want to be part of this unique program. Specifics for the
2010 season are noted below. Put
these dates and times on your calendar and plan to participate.
You’ll be glad you did.
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January:
Dr.
Ralph W. Klein
Retired
Dean and Professor of Old Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology in
Chicago. Dr. Klein will preach
at both services on Sunday, Jan. 10. The
overall theme for his presentations is: “All About the Bible: Our
Book of Faith”. Presentations
on each of the following dates will be held from 10:00 to11:30 AM with
coffee, etc. starting at 9:45 AM.
Wed.,
Jan. 13 - “Where Did Our Bible Come From?
Tracing the history”
Wed., Jan. 20 - “Why
So Many Bible Translations? Which
one is the right one…the best one?”
Wed., Jan. 27 –
“What Are the Criteria for
Choosing a Bible Translation?”
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February:
Dr.
Margaret A. Krych
Friday,
February 19, our congregation together with the Florida-Bahamas Synod,
will again host the ELCA Church-wide Hein-Fry Lecture Series.
Guest lecturer will be Dr. Margaret A. Krych,
Professor Emeritus of Christian Education at the Lutheran Theological
Seminary at Philadelphia. Continuing
to focus on the ELCA Book of Faith Initiative, Dr. Krych will speak on the
topic, “Hearing the Word: Teaching the Bible in the Parish and
Beyond.” Responding
to the presentation will be Dr.
Fred Meuser. The
program will be from 8:30 to 11:30 AM with a refreshment break at 10:00
AM.
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March:
Dr.
Audrey West
Former
Associate Professor of New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology in
Chicago now lives in Bethlehem, PA where her husband is Dean of the
Moravian Seminary (in fellowship with the ELCA).
Dr. West will preach at both services on Sunday, Feb. 28.
The overall theme of her presentations is: “Jesus’ Parables,
Ethics and the Gospel”. Presentations
on each of the following dates will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 AM,
starting with coffee, etc. at 9:45 AM.
Wed.,
March 3 – “What Are Parables and How Do They Work?”
Wed., March 10 –
“What Are the ‘Meanings’ of Jesus Parables?”
Wed., March 17 –
“How Do the Parables of Jesus Teach Us To Live?”
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