The primary adult Bible study meets in the church Sunday mornings between worship services. The topic has been changing weekly. Anyone is welcome to attend.
As a continuation of the study on "Christian Worship," the small group Bible study meeting in the church office is now exploring and discussing the influences of contemporary culture on Christian worship in the United States. Anyone is welcome to attend.
There are also opportunities for teens. See the Youth Ministries page for more details. Lila Drusch leads the Senior High Youth. Jeff Diers leads the Junior High Youth.
MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDIES:
St James has many other Bible study groups that meet at various times during the week. Please contact the church office for more details. Some opportunities include:
Women meet in the school conference room at 7 PM. Topical studies last 10-12 weeks, and the number of participants changes from study to study.
Monday - Since January 9, DISCOVERING THE VOICE OF GOD: How to Recognize When God Speaks by Priscilla Shirer. Contact Lisa Kotila for details.
Wednesday - Since January 11, the group has been doing a study that runs 6 weeks to Ash Wednesday. Contact Barb Schmeig for details.
The Mary and Martha (M&M) Bible Study led by Janice Schoenfeld meets in homes two Thursday evenings each month. All women are invited to attend. Come for discussion, mutual encouragement and support, treats, and lots of laughter. Contact Janice at 320-543-3148 or the church office for more information. Beginning February 9, the topic will be "You and Me Lord."
The pastors lead Bible Study at the Howard Lake Good Samaritan Center every Thursday at 10:15 AM.
The Sarah Bible Study meets on the first and third Thursdays at 1:30 PM in the church office. All women are invited.
The ABC Bible Study meets in homes of its members on the second and fourth Thursdays at 1:30 PM. All women are invited.
The Priscilla Bible Study meets in homes of its members on the second and fourth Thursdays at 2 PM. All women are invited.
The topics change regularly. Your volunteer webmaster keeps the information up to date to the best of his knowledge.
PERSONAL/FAMILY DEVOTIONS:
Everyone is encouraged to take part in personal and family devotions. Take as little as five minutes from your day to immerse yourself in God's Word. There is no required format. If you are not currently involved in daily spiritual enrichment and are unsure where to begin, consider one or more of the suggestions below:
Read Portals of Prayer
Use Family Devos (inserted in the Sunday bulletin)
Read a Bible passage
Look at the Sunday bulletin insert. Below the Introit are suggested daily readings.
Choose a book of the Bible and read one a few verses or a chapter each day
Sing a hymn
Say a prayer
Look up the Daily Devotion from Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM.org)
"May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth! In His days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!"
