Continuing Christian Education

Bible Buffet (Biblical Solutions for Life's Challenges)

The Christian Education Board is offering an assortment of courses designed to cultivate our appetite for "spiritual food", as we learn how to apply biblical principles in solving everyday problems.

We will meet on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m., beginning October 6. The program consists of five segments and sign-up sheets for each individual segment will be in Pilgrim Hall on Welcoming Sunday. The segments are as follows:

Tony Campolo Book Study (October thru November)
Tony is a teacher/pastor/author who will be leading a seminar in this church in November. We will be discussing some of his books.

Delight your heart and mind with these weekly presentations to help you get to know Tony Campolo through readings, videos, and lively discussions.

Internationally-acclaimed preacher and teacher Tony Campolo is joining us for worship and workshop on Sunday, November 16, and your CE Board invites and encourages you to "meet Tony" before his arrival.

Beginning Monday, October 6, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., and continuing for seven consecutive weeks, you'll have the opportunity to explore Tony Campolo's views and beliefs and discover that evangelical may mean something altogether different than the way it's been negatively defined by our secular culture. But perhaps, too, evangelicals may be part of the problem, as Tony observes, because "Those issues are biblical issues: to care for the sick, to feed the hungry, to stand up for the oppressed. I contend that if the evangelical community became more biblical, everything would change." To that end, Tony is a herald of the Good News by focusing on being a Red Letter Christian, desiring to live out with "radical obedience" the red letters of Jesus' words in the New Testament, and encouraging others to do likewise.

So please check out our offerings, and come to one or more. Perhaps you'll find the evangelical in you, too! RSVP by contacting our Church office.

Tony Campolo, professor emeritus at Eastern University, is the founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education, an organization that develops schools and social programs in various third world countries and in cities across North America. He is the author of 35 books, including, "Letters to a Young Evangelical," "The God of Intimacy and Action" and his most recent release, "Red Letter Christians, A Citizen's Guide to Faith and Politics."

October 6th, 13th & 20th: Is Jesus a Republican or Democrat?
What if He's a little of both? Or neither? Particularly timely as we approach Election Day! Come and join us as Tony explores social and political issues within a Christian context. Topics to include: prayer in school, TV, gun control, abortion, political choices, poverty, and other controversial subjects. This 3-part DVD is sure to be the catalyst for some interesting group discussions!

October 27th & November 3rd: Red Letter Christians
Tony Campolo's latest book, Red Letter Christians, A Citizen's Guide to Faith and Politics, will set the stage for his arrival on November 16. A great text to explore given much recent press about candidates and their faith! Copies of the text will be available for purchase in the Church office and at previous weekly gatherings.

November 10th: Great Preacher Series
What does it mean to be evangelical? We'll watch and discuss this compelling two-part DVD about Pastor Tony Campolo, and see how this dynamic man of God shares his genuine love for people through the dimensions of Faith and the dynamics of Preaching. Discussion questions include:

How is faith tied to tradition and rituals?

What do we have to guard against when working for God?

Tony's illustrative sermons and stories motivate listeners to seek a closer relationship with our Creator, God.

SPECIAL SESSION! November 17th: Carpe Diem: Seize the Kingdom - It's a Party! A chance to reflect on Tony's sermon and presentations, followed by the excellent video "Carpe Diem". Jesus came into the world to preach, heal, teach, but most importantly to establish His kingdom, which consists of believers, peace, Jubilee, and a party! Come and be filled at this party in the House of God, complete with music and refreshments!

Andy Stanley Video Presentation (December thru January)
Andy Stanley, son of Chares Stanley, is a teacher/author of "It Came From Within"--showing how to move beyond our hurtful emotions of anger, guilt, jealousy, and greed.

Design for Discipleship Book Study (February thru March)
'Your Life in Christ", a booklet study where we learn how to be more like Jesus. NAV Press.

Individual Bible Studies (April thru May)
Facilitated by group members about building our faith.

"Boundaries" Video Presentation and Book Study (June thru July)
A course by Dr. Henry McCloud and Dr. John Townsend about when to say "yes" without over commitment, and when to say "no" without guilt.

Please come and "dine" at our table. We look forward to seeing you!
Christian Education Board

First Congregational Church 1009 Main Street
Branford Connecticut
203-488-7201