Adult Education/Fellowship and Activites
We have two varieties of education opportunities that are available on Sunday mornings for adults, Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Groups (EBF) & Adult Bible Classes. They meet from 9:30 to 10:30 am on Sundays.
“A connecting place for Christ-centered fellowship that provides a forum for spiritual growth and ministry/service among EBC participants.”
The focus is that of building a community of believers where biblical education and the building of relationships occur within the context of Christ-centered fellowship. The gathering includes participatory teaching and connection activities that strengthen relationships. Additionally, the developing of “community” expands beyond Sunday mornings to include group socials/activities, some lay pastoral care to and from group members during the week when such needs present themselves, and perhaps small groups which may form out of the EBF Group for mid-week study in a smaller intimate setting.
The EBF Group reflects an early church like involvement within a community where the “one another's” of Scripture are lived out more extensively and where each individual is encouraged to discover and use his gifts to serve others. We encourage newcomers to take the next step at Emmanuel Bible by visiting and hopefully getting involved in an EBF as they make Emmanuel Bible their church home.
The other Sunday morning opportunity is a more traditional adult class where the setting is a smaller venue that aims more narrowly on Biblical education along with some time spent in prayer for expressed needs. Little or no activities occur outside of Sunday morning.
In a church our size, people need to connect with others within some mid-size or small group to fulfill the command of Jesus to love one another (John 13:34). Individual Emmanuel Bible attendees may prefer one type of class environment over the other, but we encourage every EBC attendee to become involved in a community within the church body in addition to joining the Sunday morning worship service.
Contact:Pastor Dan Tuggy - 503.364.6179
To have closer fellowship with the members of our Adult Education Class and to know each
one personally.
Times and Activities:
11 am on the fourth Thursday of each month, except for November/December we meet the third Thursday.
We gather for a no host lunch at Schroeder’s Guest House 4850 Portland Road NE. An invited speaker comes and shares their testimony, history and family.
We enjoy lots of visiting.
Contact:
Church Office - 503.364.6179
To Encourage those who are lonely or those who feel a need for fellowship, encouragement and prayer.
We endeavor to
“Carry One Another’s Burdens”.
What? A time of sharing is held along with prayer request, a scripture lesson; sometimes with assignments. There is usually a yearly “sing along” and occasionally short trips.
Where? There are a variety of different places we meet, among those are in a “Joyful Sound” attendee’s home, leader’s home, restaurants, etc.
When? Saturdays, (specific Saturdays are set), at 11am to 1pm. Arrangements for rides are made when needed.
Contact:Church Office - 503.364.6179