[amc] participants in adult study series
- From: "garland robertson" <pastor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Austin Mennonite Church" <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 12:30:20 -0600
Members and Friends of Austin Mennonite Church
I am learning much by our reflections on the early formative period of the
church. Thank you for sharing your insights and discoveries with us. It is
evident already that trying to explain the uniqueness of Jesus will be a
tremendous challenge for humans. Following the crucifixion of Jesus,
something monumental happened, causing those who knew and followed Jesus to
recognize that this man was more than ordinary. They searched for a
category into which Jesus would fit. They concluded that he was the
promised messiah-the one who could be trusted to guide them into a
relationship with God and each other that would honor what the creator has
intended; a relationship that would position them for eternal contentment
and peace. As you have noticed, we struggle with the same issues that have
occupied the thoughts and pursuits of many others. Let us observe how these
initial efforts served to promote the message of Jesus in the periods of
history that followed.
Below is a revised schedule for the remaining episodes as suggested by the
Education Committee. I will have this new schedule for you next Sunday.
Feb 12 3. The Birth of Europe, 410 - 1084
Feb 19 4. Faith and Fear, 1163 - 1453
Feb 26 Group discussion of preceding two segments
Mar 5 5. People of the Book: The Rise of Islam, 569 -
1492
Mar 12 6. Princes and Prelates, 1309 - 1519
Mar 19 Group discussion of preceding two segments
Mar 26 7. Protest and Reform, 1485 - 1561
Apr 2 8. Conquest of Souls, 1492 - 1588
Apr 9 Group discussion of preceding two segments
Apr 16 9. In Search of Tolerance, 1526 - 1682 (Easter
Sunday)
Apr 23 10. Politeness and Enthusiasm, 1689 - 1791
Apr 30 Group discussion of preceding two segments
May 7 11. Missions Abroad, 1841 - 1899
May 14 12. Roots of Disbelief, 1848 - 1962
May 21 13. The Godless State, 1848 - 1945
May 28 Concluding discussion/implications of church history
May it go well with you. Sincerely,
Garland Robertson
...always hold firmly to the thought that each one of us can do something to
bring some portion of misery to an end
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