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Women's Advent Pause | Great Joy With Gratitude for Open Doors

December 3-8 | Various Times & Locations

Join in one of these wonderful gatherings for time to PAUSE and REFLECT on the season with fellow Normandale women. Sign up beginning Sunday, November 18 at the Welcome Center in the Fireside Room or by calling the church office at 952.929.1697. The doors are open; all are welcome to join in the fun in the spirit of the season!

"Advent pause is a refreshing start to Advent. I met wonderful women, and we reflected on a story of the season. It was very festive!" -Nan Nelson

"...When you take a moment and PAUSE- and let all those other things seem secondary- you realize how simple it really is to remember the birth of our Savior Jesus and what a GIFT that is to us and to the world...it's a grounding perspective that is SO needed at the start of the season to center me and share that reflection with others to remember how GRATEFUL we should be to have the GRACE of Jesus. It truly is a mindset that I try to carry with me the rest of the season to REJOICE in God's LOVE for us and his people. When that is your focus, the hustle and bustle just really become manageable and you embrace the season and it becomes MAJESTIC." -Kara Russo

Women’s Wednesday Bible Study (WWBS)

Wednesdays, September 5, 2018 - May 8, 2019 | 9:30-11:00 am, Room 209
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study (“WWBS”) will study the Gospel of John in 2018-19

"On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you."
-John 14:20

WWBS welcomes women of all ages to join us for the profound Gospel of John. John wrote this Gospel so readers can grow deeper in their faith. John, who walked with Jesus, describes the meanings of Jesus' teachings, miracles, and actions. We will learn what sanctification looks like and how we can learn to live daily being more Christ-like.

Our forum begins with a large group presentation of the specific chapters we have read the previous week. We end our time together in small group discussion reflecting on those same passages. You will be amazed to discover how wide and long and high and deep Christ's love is, which leads all of us into a deeper faith -- one that is personal, sanctifying, and lasting.

Beginning September 5, we'll meet Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30 am in Room 209. Come, hear, learn, and have fun, with amazing women! Bring a friend! All are welcome.

Bring your Bible! Study Guides and Commentaries will be available.

Questions? Contact Maggie Valenta,
maggiemoen@aol.com or 952.484.9830.

Professor Craig Koester (Luther Seminary) has been teaching a course called Genesis to Revelation for years. Lay students and seminarians enjoy this chronological overview of scripture. His free audio podcasts highlight reoccurring themes, build connections between books and his passion is contagious. If you are new to bible study or this part of scripture, consider beginning here: http://www2.luthersem.edu/ckoester/gen_to_rev_audio.asp.

Luther Seminary has created a valuable online resource called Enter the Bible. This database is filled with searchable history, summaries and visuals that help you dive into scripture with deeper context and clarity. http://www.enterthebible.org.