May 05, 2024
Forum Class
Facilitators: Toni and Alonzo Acklin
“Wrestling With Doubt”
Finding Faith
By Adam Hamilton
Handouts
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Greetings,
Reflection
Here, we are in the fifth week of our study “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith.” Each week, we have examined topics that cause us to discuss, debate and discern. This week is not an exception! This week, we are faced with another puzzle: Why prayers go unanswered. Why are some prayers granted while others are not?? Why did that person receive an answer to prayers and miraculous healing occur? Why did my loved one die despite my prayers for miracles? Why God? God, do you not love me? I believe we have uttered one of these questions sometime in our lifetime. I admit that these questions have occurred to me. I assume that we even know people whose prayers were unanswered. Most of the individuals chose to abandon their faith in God. I was sad when my prayers went unanswered, but I choose to believe that there is a reason God did not fulfill my prayers on command.
As you read the chapter, pay attention to Hamilton’s explanations about why prayers aren’t answered but they still are needed.
- Do you agree with him?
- What is your favorite Prayer? A hymn? A psalm?
Reminders
Please don’t forget to submit your payments for your books used in Sunday School. Please submit payments via check to St. Andrew UMC. ( Write Sunday School ) in the memo sections.
We are preparing our summer series of study starting on May 26. We are considering the following books: Please let us know what you think.
May 26– The Big Picture: Seeing God’s Dream for Your Life ( a five-week study ) By Nicole Caldwell Gross and Jevon Caldwell Gross:
Connect the dots of triumph and trauma in your life to discover God’s presence by studying the story of Joseph in Genesis. Christianity 102 studied this book last year. We asked Owen to check to see if his participants will loan their books to our class participants.
July 7 What makes a hero? By Matthew Rawle (six-week study) VBS camp’s theme is Hero Hotline.
What Makes a Hero? offers us an image of what it looks like to be victorious over trials and temptations. Looking at pop culture heroes and others through the lens of faith, Matt Rawle shows how Jesus turned the concept of hero on its head. In keeping with his theme, “Pop in Culture,” the book examines how good vs. evil, right vs. wrong, and overcoming adversity are fundamental to how Christians understand salvation.
Items needed for the food pantry this week: snacks and crackers.
May 19 -one worship at 9:00 am, no Sunday School.
June -30 one worship service, Pastor Monica’s retirement celebration to follow, No Sunday School.
July 7 –regular worship services at 8:00 and 11:00 am, Pastor Jackie’s reception. Sunday. There will be Sunday School.
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In His Grace.
Toni
