Thrive on Thursdays
Where don’t just build disciples, we help them THRIVE!
January 12 - May 31, 2012

High School Students and Adults – attend Pastor Bill’s “Exegesis” Bible study, topical classes, and/or “Reflections: A Contemplative Time of Worship and Prayer” that will help participants foster a closer relationship with God and each other.

Middle School Students- attend FUEL (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) for games, hang time and worship.

Children (K-5) - Our children’s rotation will increase our capacity for kindergarten- fifth graders for up to 100 kids! Our children will travel in three different groups through a rotation of Worship Arts, cooperative games, and spiritual formation. Please sign your child/children up a week in advance on the Children page and then click on small group/classes signs ups, a limited number of drop- in spaces are available.

For infants and preschoolers- we will be offering Child Enrichment in A110.
Please make reservations for your child/children a week in advance on the Childcare page.

Nightly Schedule:
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner for all ages and opportunities for fellowship; make reservations the Monday before, email Dede at dduncan@st.lukes.org
6:05 - 6:15 p.m. Children can be signed in the Fellowship Hall to be a part of the Rotations
6:15 - 8:30 p.m. Fuel, Children's Rotation, Adult classes and “Reflections: A Contemplative Time of Worship and Prayer”

“Reflections: A Contemplative Time of Worship and Prayer”
Near the end of a busy week, looking for a time to quiet your spirit before God? Join us for simple time of worship and prayer from 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. in the Chapel, Building C. Art, poetry, music, silence, prayer, scripture and other inspirational readings will be a part of these contemplative experiences. Holy Communion will also be served.

Group Study Opportunities:

Exegesis – Led by Pastor Bill, this study will explore each scriptural theme in greater depth from our sermon series. January 5 - May 3, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., B209.

Financial Peace University - This 13-week study is designed to teach you and your family how to get out of debt, stay out of debt and become better managers of your financial resources. Meet with your class each week to watch the video lesson featuring Dave Ramsey, who explains how money really works in an easy to understand style. You’ll learn about saving, budgeting, investing, insurance and have some fun in the process! The kit for the class costs $100 and is well worth the investment. Scholarships are available by emailing Joline at jkrolicki@st.lukes.org. Identical classes on Sunday Wednesday or Thursday,  beginning on Jauary. 8, 11 and 12, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in C208/210, flexible attendance permitted, with childcare available. Go to Class Sign-ups to register.

The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God. Having the Guts to Respond.- Led by Pastor Beth, this four week spiritual growth opportunity will help you learn how to discern the voice of God from the other voices that vie for your attention, how to invite God’s input into your daily routine and how to allow this input to direct your life toward making a kingdom building difference in the world. May 10 - May 31, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., B209. Go to Class Sign-ups to register.