Over the last few years First Lutheran has developed a growing ministry to our adult members.  Interestingly, the events are often engaging enough to include younger participants as well, so we hesitate to use labels or define this group by age.

There are numerous small groups, book studies, and Bible studies that meet throughout the year, as well as classes and larger scale group events.  See Small Groups, check the weekly/monthly calendar, or call the church office for more information, 762-2196.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY...

Making Sense of the Cross by David Lose

A 6-week adult study begins on Monday, January 9, 2012.  Please come and join in the conversation as we ask questions like:

What’s with the cross?

What does the cross say about God?

What’s the big deal?

Did Jesus have to die?

The class is offered at 10:00 in the morning and 6:30 in the evening and will be led

by Pastor Greg and Pastor Marilee.  Classes will meet on January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6 and 13.  The cost for the book is $10.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center or call the church office by December 30th so books can be ordered.

Upcoming fellowship events:

• The Adult Ministry Board is busy planning activities and trips for 2012.  Check back for more details in February!

Some of the trips that have occurred within the past year:

• Augsburg College Vespers Concert at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on December 3
• Westminster Cathedral Choir Concert at St. John's Abbey on October 23
• Senior Brunch on October 15 for all those 65 and Better with fellowship and special music

• Renew ~ Respond ~ Rejoice~ Friday, September 23:  A one-day bus trip to St. John’s, St. Ben’s and the farmers market! 

• A bus full of First Lutheran fan support enjoyed the Minnesota Twins on Lutheran Night at Target Field, August 23, 2011, as the Twins took on the Baltimore Orioles.
• University of Minnesota-Morris Horticulture Night and dinner at Lakeside in Glenwood on Thursday, July 28th. 

• July Mystery Trip:  Luncheon cruise on Lake Minnetonka, afternoon at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum; picnic supper at the Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud

• Family Day Outing at Carlos State Park:  Families, couples, singles, young and old alike enjoyed the winter aspects of the park followed by smores and hot chocolate around a campfire.

• "The Cotton Patch Gospel" at the AAAA
• The touring production of "Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping" at the AAAA after enjoying a "down home" church supper of hotdish, jello, and egg coffee in the Fellowship Hall.