Adult Education

All Church Retreat: The eleven members LPPC Retreat Advisory Team has scheduled a congregation-wide retreat at The Spiritual Renewal Center, 6400 Coors Road NW in Albuquerque during the evening of Friday, November 7^th, all day and evening on Saturday, November 8^th and during the morning into early afternoon on Sunday, November 9, 2008. There will be a Sunday service, with communion, in their chapel. A special seminar will be conducted on Personal Spiritual Discernment by “Water in the Desert Ministries” all day Saturday.

Retreat Costs and Registration

Commuters, entire weekend: meals but NO lodging—$131 per person

Overnighters, entire weekend: meals AND lodging—$176 per person

Scholarship funds are available for youth or those on limited income.

A priority sign up poster is in the Fellowship Hall. A maximum of 50 attendees can be accommodated—so sign up early! Make checks payable to “LPPC” and mail to LPPC, P.O. Box 768, Placitas, NM 87043 or put them in the collection plate. We will sign you up on basis of date on sign up poster or date on your check. Checks may also be given to Jack F, Pat or Emmet T. Indicate in left lower corner of check that payment is for the LPPC Retreat, and add number of attendees (#) and Commuter (C) or Overnight (O) status.

Sunday Morning Adult  Faith Development takes place in the Upper Room at 9:15am between the two worship services. All Sunday sessions are being audio-taped, so that you can listen to those you miss!

2008 Schedule:

Sept 7—CASA ROSA OUTREACH IN PLACITAS, led by Ellen B

Ellen B, who is spearheading the concept of a food bank and related services at LPPC, will be the moderator of a panel which will include representatives from Empowering our Communities in New Mexico, Sandoval Circles and LPPC. Hunger and poverty are becoming more serious issues in Sandoval County. Come to this meeting to better understand the issues and to help LPPC become part of the solution.

Sept 15—CHRISTIAN UNDERPINNINGS OF HARRY POTTER, led by Rev Ken Cuthbertson

An unabashed Harry Potter fan, Ken will share Ideas about some of the deeper theological meanings of J.K. Rowling’s runaway best-selling books.

Sept 22—COMMUNICATION & THE NATURAL WORLD, led by Judie Hendry, PhD

Judi is beloved for her beautiful musical and vocal renditions at LPPC. Also, Dr. Hendry is a full professor in the department of communication and journalism at UNM where she specializes in environmental communication. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear her eloquent messages.

Sept 29—SAND THERAPY, led by Betty M

Betty will use a carousel slide presentation to discuss the techniques and benefits of sand therapy. Betty is a professional who has devoted a career to helping others help themselves. Don’t miss this informative talk!

On Feb 27, 2008, a very special session of the Adult Forum took place.  Several long term members of our church were asked to speak about the history they have experienced here.  Click here to view photos of the memorable event.

Women's Bible study is usually held from 10 to 11:30am on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesdays each month in the Upper Room (except November & December, 2nd Wednesday only). The group is generally led by the pastor and begins in September. Visitors welcome any time. Women of all ages are welcome. Visitors welcome any time. Please join us! Bring your Bible, an open mind, and a yearning spirit.

On September 10, 2008 at 10:00am, we will hold an organizing meeting of the Women’s Bible study. We will look at the study material and plan out our year.

We will be starting the year using the wonderful study of Old Testament women and their modern counterparts, entitled Just Wives? Stories of Power and Survival in the Old Testament and Today, by Princeton Old Testament Professor Emeritus, Katharine Doob Sakenfeld.

For your private meditation, you might want to follow the daily ecumenical LECTIONARY lessons (one each from the Old Testament, Psalms, Gospels, and Epistles). You can read the Scriptures online or have them delivered automatically every day by e-mail from the Presbyterian Church website: http://www.pcusa.org/devotions/lectionary/ 

If you read the lessons daily for the three year cycle, you will have made your way through the whole Bible! Whether you are familiar with all the Bible stories, or are a newcomer to God’s word, this is a great way to grow in your faith.

The Monday Night Adult Study group is open to community members of all faiths and backgrounds. An eclectic group of church members and friends gather on Monday nights at 7:00–8:30 pm, in the Upper Room during the school year to study and discuss topics of theological and social significance, often using books, films, or video series to stimulate in depth consideration and conversation. Leadership rotates among volunteers from the group. 

The Monday Night Group recently concluded a series on American Transcendentalism, looking at the work of three superb women writers (Sarah Orne Jewett, Annie Dillard, and Mary Oliver) on spirit and the environment. Thanks to Charles Little for producing the series and for his fine introductory essay—and to Ila L, Bunny B, and Joy P for anchoring it with able leadership.

Organizing meeting—September 8, 2008:  A chance for all those interested in the Monday evening book/ discussion group to meet and bring suggestions of topics/material.  What would you like to see explored this year?