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Comment by Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp on November 8, 2009 at 9:31pm

hi everyone, my colleague Pastor Ruth Ann Loughry preached a rockn sermon as we presented 39 second graders with their Spark Bibles.
Check out my blog post to read her sermon
http://bookoffaith.ning.com/profiles/blogs/2nd-grace-bible-sunday-sermon

check out my page to see some photos form the day.

Comment by Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp on September 13, 2009 at 1:43pm

First of all, Pastor Ruth Ann gave a vibrant faith sermon that was simply amazing.

http://www.bethany-denver2.org/church-life/sermons/

and then,
WOW! That's what I was saying to myself as I heard the words to a new rally day song written
by Book of Faith-er Brenda L.Greenwald (you can send her a note, she's duly signed up).


http://brenda1eye.blogspot.com/2009/09/lift-every-voice-and-sing.html

any way, to the tune of LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING, (which she did) Brenda
"rocked" the house.

Peace,
Pastor Ron Glusenkamp

Comment by Sherry Bingaman on August 31, 2009 at 7:37pm

Just received the LACE newsletter today. Very insightful and full of what appear to be good resources. I will definitely explore some of them- especially the on-line "Teaching the Bible course". I was wondering though, if Diana Zapf would be willing to share her worksheets for her Lutheran Study Bible program. That sounds like an idea that might work in my church.

Comment by Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp on August 26, 2009 at 4:12pm

Peter Mayer and I are the authors of God's Standard or Gold Standard? Studies in Proverbs. It's a three session series. We presented the Bible study on Friday August 21st at the CWA.
You can check it out by going to www.elca.org and click on video, go to friday, bible study
The focus verse for session one is

The text is from Proverbs 22:
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
and favor is better than silver or gold.
2The rich and the poor have this in common:
the LORD is the maker of them all.

Peter has written a song which summarizes the text.
You can download it and two other songs for FREE
by going to

www.petermayer.com/bookoffaith
here is MORE THAN SILVER OR GOLD
We walk as one
Oh Lord our maker
Both rich and poor
Oh Lord our maker
Through sun and shadow
Oh Lord our maker
Who names us and claims us
More than silver or gold

We lend we borrow
Lord lift us higher
Through joy and sorrow
Lord lift us higher
Today tomorrow
Lord lift us higher
You name us and claim us
More than silver or gold

Draw us together
Oh Lord our new song
To serve each other
Oh Lord our new song
In your care forever
Oh Lord our new song
Who names us and claims us
More than silver or gold
Who names us and claims us
More than silver or gold

I have decided to do a "blitz" around this series-
On Sunday night we have a study at Sarah's house
On Monday am we have a study at church
On Monday night we have a study at Julie's house
On Tuesday am we have a study at church
On Saturday am we have a men's group studying the series @ church

On Sunday night, Brenda a member of the group, brought her ipod and ipod speakers. She joyfully shared the song with us. It was GREAT!

We just started this schedule on the past Sunday. Folks are excited to Open Scripture and
join the conversation. Please pray for our groups as we continue our journey.
God's peace,
Pastor Ronald T. Glusenkamp

Comment by Marlane Druckenmiller on August 16, 2009 at 8:07pm

As a result of attending the Book of Faith Jubilee I discovered that the way we have been doing things is not longer a method of interest with folks. Bible Study methods need to change. More folks want to gather together to talk about the relevance of the Bible in to their life. One question to ask is What is God doing in this place? (in the Bible text) Informal settings get more of a response than church settings. Lay people showing hospitality to others by inviting them to join the conversation of friends in a home has more success stories. People today have so much reading material, their choice is not always "devotional materials". We need to think of new ways to engage folks in the Bible. The new Spark Story Bible is a great discussion starter for families--parents sharing the faith stories with their children. How do we pass on the faith? How do we have a faith conversation? Engaging people in the Bible is more than reading about the Bible it is learning to live the Bible.
My head is exploding with all the things mentioned at the Book of Faith Jubilee. These are just a few ramblings.

Comment by Jacob Bach on March 26, 2009 at 11:39am

Thanks, Patty.
I'm annotating/highlighting some of Pr. Baesler's scripts and pulling some of his insights into powerpoints and charts, etc. for use in our class, current even making MP3s of some of our discussions. Our webmaster is hospitalized (pray for Steve DeSalvio, in ICU after successful bypass surgery) but later on I hope to post our audios on our church website. Meanwhile, I'll be glad to share individual resources with LACE people if they have specific questions or needs.

I'm thinking about starting a new Bible 101 exploration between our two services using Pr. Baesler's videos (showing/discussing 1/3 of a session each week--roughly the way he's already got them organized) as we really only have about 45 minutes of real face time to work with) in conjunction with the new AFP Lutheran Study Bible's questions and insights. This might be termed a fresh start for Spring . . .

Comment by Patty Stroup on March 26, 2009 at 11:12am

Hey Jacob,
I checked out the YouTube version. It's pretty good!

Comment by Jacob Bach on March 26, 2009 at 10:59am

We're continuing in our survey course effort to integrate the Bible through exploring the narrative. (Already in Kings!) We've gained an insightful asset via Pr. Ron Baesler's 12-session online overview: "Bible As Second Language." (How appropriate for our Book Of Faith "fluency" goal! (First 11 are already in beta version on YouTube. Pr. Baesler has created an approachable aural and graphic presentation that, while it's not Hollywood, brings the Bible's story line alive. He's even included his scripts for .pdf download! Find it at messiahyl.com)

Comment by Karen Kaufman on March 26, 2009 at 10:23am

I had thought about creating a reading schedule reading books of the Bible that started with "P" to go along with Pentecost for an alliterative reading campaign...I've gotten sidetracked.

Comment by Patty Stroup on March 25, 2009 at 5:24pm

So what is everyone doing over the summer with the Book of Faith?

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