This is what we came up with for a description of Dave’s Bible study to use with the Creator congregation:
“What does the Bible say about . . . : Hope, Homosexuality and Hospitality?”
As our congregation considers becoming a “Reconciling in Christ” community, the question “What does the Bible say about homosexuality?” has come up. It’s a good question. We want a thoughtful answer. Wednesday evening, July 23, our own private bishop, Dave Brauer-Rieke of the Oregon Synod, will be present to lead us in a Bible Study on just this concern.
“It’s not so much what the Bible says as what we hear.” suggests Bishop Brauer-Rieke. “The question is always one of interpretation. The Bible clearly tells us not to lend money with interest, but this is the heart of our modern day economy. The Bible never questions the institution of slavery, but we today find it repugnant. The real question is not “What does the Bible say …” but “How do we faithfully engage modern day insights, opportunities and needs with the Word of God?”
So join us Wednesday, July 23 at 7 PM (and don’t forget the potluck at 6 PM!) for a Bible study not only on homosexuality, but on the power of the Living Word of God for everyday life. “What does the Bible say about . . . ?” You fill in the blank!
It seems that we can tweak this just a bit for RIC and the Synod office to use for publicity:
“What does the Bible say about . . . : Hope, Homosexuality and Hospitality?”
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“It’s not so much what the Bible says as what we hear.” suggests Bishop Brauer-Rieke. “The question is always one of interpretation. The Bible clearly tells us not to lend money with interest, but this is the heart of our modern day economy. The Bible never questions the institution of slavery, but we today find it repugnant. The real question is not “What does the Bible say …” but “How do we faithfully engage modern day insights, opportunities and needs with the Word of God?”
So join us for a Bible study not only on homosexuality, but on the power of the Living Word of God for everyday life. “What does the Bible say about . . . ?” You fill in the blank!
2 comments:
How will the word be spread for the Bible study? Are there things we can do as a group to help with that?
I'll let you know where we are so far.
At church, we have an article in the June Creator newsletter and will also have one in July. There is a poster on the RIC bulletin board and we will send out a general email as the date comes closer.
The synod will be getting the word out. They do a good job. Two people at the LCNA Portland Chapter meeting already knew about the Bible study.
The LCNA Chapter Communication Coordinator and the LCNA Regional Coordinators have been sent this description. I'll relay their plan when I hear.
Let me know if you have any additional ideas for spreading the word.
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