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Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will begin a new Summer 2013 Bible study series this week.

June 4 marks the beginning of a 6-8 week special study on the book of Roman’s, using material from Augsburg Fortress’ “Book of Faith” series.

The primary lens through which Lutherans read scripture is that of Law and Gospel. But what is the law? God’s law is everything that God asks of us. However, because we acknowledge that we cannot do all God asks, we must look to God for grace and mercy, for love and all forgiveness. The gospel is everything that God does for us.

It doesn’t matter if you are a biblical scholar or have never study the bible, whether you bring your own bible or use one on the many we have on the shelf; whether you can be there every week or a few weeks, all are welcome. The group meets in the church parlor Tuesday night’s from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield is pleased to announced an all new Tuesday evening Bible study series beginning in October.

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This special 14-week study series, beginning Oct. 2, 2012, will feature the book “Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus” by author Lois Tverberg.

By understanding the religious and cultural atmosphere in which Jesus lived and taught, we begin to understand why his first disciples abandoned everything to follow him. As we eavesdrop on the conversation, Jesus and these first disciples, using ears of first century Christians we will find a new depth in our spiritual life. We will discover both practical ways to live as Jesus’ disciple and an invigorating faith that will draw you closer to God.

The Bible study group meetings run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and take place in the church parlor. A number of copies of “Walking in the Dust of Rabbi Jesus” are available for $12.00 each. To learn more, please contact Carol via the church office.

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Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield is pleased to announced this week begins a new Bible study series examining the life of Jesus from the perspectives of the four Gospels.

Beginning this Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., this 90-minute study will meet for the next 16 weeks and not only study the “big picture” of the four Gospels, but will also explore the journey of the story of Jesus, from His birth through His ministry, along the dark path of trials and crucifixion and into the bright light of Easter morning.

As we walk this journey we will also participate in Jesus’ life, not just in our heads but in our whole lives. Through story telling, visual sand art presentations, worship songs and creative events that reach imagination and spirit. Along with the life-based questions in each session guide, these activities will help take the conversation off the page and into our lives.

The participant guide is $15.00; a limited supply are on hand; those wishing to attend the series or those who have any questions may contact Carol at 733-7645 or via email at carolalmb@comcast.net.

Do you sometimes feel like you don’t quite understand the parables on the Kingdom of Heaven? Or like you’re missing the full meaning of the Sermon on the Mount? Have you ever wondered how the disciples would have understood Jesus’ actions during the Last Supper?

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, there will be a bible study using the book “Sitting at the feet of Rabi Jesus”. The 90-minute studies, which begin at 6:00 pm, will run for 11 weeks. Continue reading →

All are welcome to join Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield during the month of March as it celebrates the scripture by participating in the ELCA’s Book of Faith initiative.

Book of Faith is a five-year program among “members, congregations, synods, church-wide ministries, and institutions and agencies of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America” to reengage the Bible and its teachings, and applying its lessons in our everyday lives.

Grace Lutheran Church West Springfield will hold a special three-part Bible Study program, taking place at 11:00 a.m. at the church on Mar. 1, Mar. 15 and Mar. 19. This three-session study explores how the Bible came into being with an introduction to the creation, collection, and canonization of scripture. Participants will discover where the Bible came from, how it was put together, and the contribution the Reformation made toward scriptural literacy.

For more information or to sign up, contact Pastor Harman.

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As of April 15, we’re starting another series of Bible study (seven weeks) entitled “No experience necessary.” This series is intended for people with any level of experience with studying the Bible and prompts exciting dialogue about the scriptures that guide our faith and how they applied at the time they were written, as well as to our world today.

The series will take place each Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the parlor at Grace Lutheran Church in West Springfield. Bring your Bible, or we have plenty that you can borrow! Bring a neighbor or a co-worker. All are welcome! We’ll see you there!