Companions in Christ, 2015-2016
REGISTRATION
Name
Address
E-mail address
Phone
Yes, count me in to be part of
Companions in Christ beginning
September 9, 2015.
About Companions
Life changing moments, we all have them. Falling
in love, getting married, having children have
always been on the top of my list. They have all
changed me in some way. I act different, I think
different, I feel different. They have helped me to
grow.
My spiritual life was almost nothing. There was
the “Hi God” or “Thank you God” but no real
conversation. Participating in Companions has
been a major life changing moment in my
spiritual life. The material is challenging, the
leaders encouraging, and the group becomes
family. My spiritual life is growing, I’m not there
yet but that is OK. There is now conversation and
that is important to me.
I’ll use a Bible I already have.
Child Care
I request child care.
Come be part of the journey
2015-2016
I don’t know what my life would be like if I hadn’t
signed up for that first Companions class but I am
glad I did. I would encourage anyone searching
for spiritual growth to check it out.
Bible (check one)
Please order a copy of The Meeting
[God] Bible for me (cost to
participant--$39.99)
Companions in Christ
Paula Latas
For more information
Contact facilitators:
Brenda Venhaus, [email protected];
Margrethe Ahlschwede, [email protected];
Or you may contact the church office at
402-466-1906.
Names and ages of children:
www.firstumclincoln.org
www.companionsinchrist.org
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Return this registration to the First Church
office by August 23, 2015.
An Open-Spirited Community of Faith & Action
Located just West of Nebraska Wesleyan University
2723 North 50th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504-2765
"Come to me, all you who are weary and
burdened, and I will give you rest. Take
my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart, and
you will find rest for your souls. For my
yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Matthew 11:28-30
What is Companions in Christ?
Calendar 2015-2016
What do we do?
Companions in Christ is a 28-week course
discovering and practicing the spiritual
disciplines of prayer, scripture, study,
worship, ministry, and Christian
conversation. Throughout the study
Companions are exploring, experiencing,
reflecting and growing in God’s grace.
Preparing for the Journey: Sept. 9,
6:30-8:45 p.m.
Parker J. Palmer, in his book The
Courage To Teach, says that to teach “is
to create a space in which the community
of truth is practiced.” That’s what
happens—community. Companions read
and write (20-40 minutes daily) and on
Wednesday evenings meet for 1½ hours
for reflection, discussion and deeper
exploration.
Companions experience
We enjoyed sharing our spiritual journey
with fellow Companions in Christ. The group
and facilitators were very positive and
supportive as we explored what it means to
be "sisters and brothers in Christ." It also
provided a great opportunity for us to get to
know other members of First Church! It was
a rewarding experience for both of us.
Receive study materials; prepare heart,
mind and spirit for our journey to God.
Embracing the Journey: The Way of Christ,
Sept. 16-Oct. 14
A basic exploration of spiritual formation as
a journey toward holiness and wholeness,
individually and in community through the
grace of God.
Feeding on the Word: The Mind of Christ,
Oct. 21-Nov. 18
An introduction to several ways of
meditating on and praying with scripture.
Paula and Jan Hartig
Companions in Christ offers
•
a path to develop spiritually sustaining
practices that guide your daily life;
•
space to renew and enrich your creative
process;
•
freedom to respond, reflect, and rest in
God's great love;
•
a journey that develops and nourishes
your connection with others.
What is Companions in Christ?
Even if you’re on the right track you’ll get
run over if you just sit there (Will Rogers). I
see our group as helping each other see the
right track and watching for the train.
Deepening our Prayer: The Heart of Christ,
Dec. 2-16; Jan. 13-27
A guided experience of various classic forms
and styles of prayer.
Responding to Our Call: The Work of Christ,
Feb. 3, Feb. 17-Mar. 9
Presentation of vocation or call; giving
ourselves to God in radical obedience and
receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Exploring Spiritual Guidance: The Spirit of
Christ, Mar. 16-Apr. 13
Different ways of receiving and offering
spiritual guidance, from one-on-one to
spiritual growth groups to guidance in
congregational life as a whole.
Diane Anderson
Celebration, Saturday, April 16
What about books?
Participants are provided a Companions
in Christ Participant’s Book and a journal.
Companions either use their own Bibles
or order The Meeting [God] Bible. See
registration.
What about child care?
Child care is provided. Indicate names
and ages of children on registration form.
When does Companions meet?
Companions in Christ meets in room
E103 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays from
September 9, 2015 through April 16,
2016 with these exceptions: Companions
will not meet the Wednesday before
Thanksgiving, three Wednesdays during
Advent and Christmastide, and on Ash
Wednesday 2016. The culminating
retreat celebration is Saturday, April 16,
2016.
After the first meeting on Wednesday,
September 9, 2015 which starts at 6:30
and ends at 8:45, Companions will
continue to meet Wednesdays from 6:30
to 8:00 p.m. The Saturday, April 16,
2016 retreat celebration will be from
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and includes
breakfast.