A Time of Enrichment
Summer 2015
Series of Sunday evening classes on a variety of topics offered by
Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church
Class Dates
*May 31, June 7, June 14, *June 28, July 12, *July 19, July 26
*Indicates meal nights
FAQ
What is “A Time of Enrichment”?
A seven week fellowship and study program at Rumple Church offering a fellowship meal on
three evenings and options for children, youth and adults.
When does “A Time of Enrichment begin?
The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday May 31 and run for seven weeks, with two
breaks.
Who can participate in “A Time of Enrichment?
There will be programs for all ages and nursery will be provided.
What can I expect at “A Time of Enrichment?
This program will offer you opportunities to get to know your church family better. There will be
a variety of contemporary topics that will be presented and a time of discussion and sharing will follow
each topic. It is education for ALL.
What can my children expect at Summer Enrichment?
They too will be able to fellowship with the entire church family over a meal and “table topics”
unique to each evening. Following the meal, or on evenings when there is no meal, they will be
dismissed to age appropriate classes for study and recreation. We will have qualified adults and
college students to care for your child.
Class Format
Meal Nights:
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Meal
6:00 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. Devotion and Presentation
6:40 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Open Discussion
Non-Meal Nights:
5:30 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.
6:10 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Devotion and Presentation
Open Discussion
TOPICS
Session 1: May 31, 2105 – Biblical Interpretation
Participants will understand the history of Biblical interpretation and the
acceptable Reformed guidelines of Biblical Interpretation.
Class Facilitators: Stephanie Hankins and Cameron Womack
Pre-Reading List:
1. “Seven Guidelines for Biblical Interpretation in the Reformed Tradition”
Format – Handout
2. “Biblical Authority and Interpretation: A Presbyterian Perspective”
Format: 10 minute You Tube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGFx-zWjQGY
Posted by Gradye Parsons and presented by Frances Taylor-Gench
Session 2: June 7, 2015 – Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers
Participants will explore and understand basic Presbyterian Beliefs
Class Facilitator: Don Saunders
Pre-Reading List:
1. Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers, by Donald McKim
Format: Book
2. Vimeo video (mp4 format) Presbyterian 101: What Presbyterians Believe
Rev. Kevin Hicks of Vidalia Presbyterian Church, Vidalia, GA
Session 3: June 14, 2015 – How Do Presbyterians Make Decisions?
Participants will review and understand the history and principles of
Presbyterian governance and decision-making.
Class Facilitator: Sam Marshall
Pre-Reading List:
1. “The Basics of Presbyterian Polity” by Brian Ellison
Format – Handout
2. Vimeo video (mp4 format) Presbyterian 101 – Presbyterian Polity
Rev. Kevin Hicks of Vidalia Presbyterian Church, Vidalia, GA
Session 4: June 28, 2015 – What Does the Bible Say in opposition to Same-Sex Marriage?
Participants will hear from Scripture, arguments against Same-Sex marriage,
and explore the Biblical history of marriage.
Class Facilitators: Doug Van Neil, Pastor of Locust Presbyterian Church
David Long, retired Presbyterian Minister
Pre-Reading List:
Homosexuality and the Bible: Two Views, by Dan O. Via and Robert A. J. Gagnon
Session 5: July 12, 2015
What does the Bible say in support of Same-Sex Marriage?
Participants will hear from Scripture arguments in support of Same-Sex
Marriage and explore the Biblical history of marriage.
Class Facilitators: Davis Hankins, Charlie Landreth
Pre-Reading List:
God and the Gay Christian, by Matthew Vines
Session 6: July 19, 2015 – Understanding Amendment 14-F
Participants will review and understand the history of the PCUSA’s General
Assembly’s decisions in 2014 on same-gender marriage and how it affects
Rumple Church and our mission in the world.
Class Facilitators: Ruling Elders
Pre-Reading List:
1. Collections of Handouts – packet available at church
2. http://www.salempresbytery.org/14-f---marriage-amendment.html
variety of resources found at this link
3. PCUSA.org link with online copies of the Majority and Minority Reports
http://www.pcusa.org/news/2010/7/14/civil-union-and-marriage-issues-questions-and-answ/
Session 7: July 26, 2015 – Divestment of Presbyterian Funds and SUMMARY
Participants will review and understand the history and rationale of the
PCUSA’s Divestment decision.
Class Facilitator: Jimmy Smith
Pre-Reading List:
Mission Report on Divestment:
http://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/mrti/pdfs/2014_mrti_report_on_i
-p_corp_engage-_1-9_final.pdf
Hard Copies available at Church