Fall 2015 September 7, 2015

DIVINE DRAMA In the beginning…

This fall we will begin our 30 week journey into the Bible exploring the “Divine Drama”. The Divine Drama is an intermediate-level course commonly taught within one academic year (30 weeks). It is ideal for teenagers preparing for confirmation, for an adult “refresher” course, or a new members class. Its 16 units on the complete biblical storyline (The Biblical Narrative) and 14 units on the themes arising from scripture (Our Narrative) provide a solid foundation for lifelong faith-formation.

Confirmation students along with adults in the Gonvick Parish will join together to study central themes in the Divine Drama. We will begin with

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In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1

Fall 2015 September 7, 2015

creation and end with God’s final plan of salvation revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. We will hear about how God speaks throughout the Bible pointing to the greatest revelation of salvation in His Son Jesus Christ.

It will be important for students in the Divine Drama to follow the reading and workbook plan. The schedule for each week will be as follows:

It will be important for students to stay on task. At the end of each month I will collect confirmation student’s workbooks and review progress. Although I will not grade I will keep track of your progress. Parents are encouraged to attend the weekly Divine Drama course and actively engage in the process through family discussion of weekly lessons.

Parents/students if you would like to sign up for a fellowship meal on the last class day of the month simply go to the link below. Meals don’t have to be fancy! They serve as a means to break bread together and build relationships in the parish.

http://tinyurl.com/nf292l9

Thanks in advance for your prayers and commitment to the Divine Drama journey!

5:30 - 6 PM Gathering Time Snacks will be provided with a fellowship meal on the last Wednesday of the month or scheduled class of the month

Fellowship Hall

6 - 7 PM Divine Drama Lesson Time with Pastor Kris

The lesson for the week will be presented by Pastor Kris

Fellowship Hall

7 - 7:30 Small Group Time Confirmation students will meet with Pastor Kris. Others are encouraged to meet and discuss the lesson for the week.

Youth Room (Behind Altar) for Confirmation aged youth.

7:30 Prayer and Sending We will end the time together in the sanctuary with Luther’s Evening Prayer and a Hymn

Sanctuary

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