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Adult education opportunities center on Bible study, fellowship and support.
Contact St. Luke staff for details on specific groups.

Sunday Morning Offerings

Open Bible Study led by Carol Nicla: Join us in a new study on the book "A Hop, Skip & A Jump Through the Bible" by J. Ellsworth Kalas. We meet in room 108 every Sunday from 10:15-11:15 a.m. All are welcome.

G.P.S.-Grow, Pray, Study led by Karen Rankin & others: CHRISTIANITY & WORLD RELIGIONS- wrestling with questions people ask. This is a video based study. As part of the study, author and presenter Adam Hamilton interviews a religious leader from four faith traditions-Hinduism, Buddism, Islam & Judaism. Reverend Hamilton recognizes the unique contributions of each as he compares their beliefs with those of Christianity. This eight week study will meet in room 108.

Looking ahead: If you are interested in reading for the next session of the GPS class, we will be studying an exciting new book, THE HOLE IN OUR GOSPEL, by Richard Stearns, president of World Vision US. What does God Expect of us? Is our faith just about going to church, studying the bible and avoiding the most serious sins-or does God expect more? THE HOLE IN THE GOSPEL will call us to a higher level of discipleship as we read and discuss the compelling story of a corporate CEO who set aside worldly success for something far more significant and discovered the power of Jesus Christ to change his life. Books are available in the church office for a discount price of $15.00.

Weekday Offerings

YOGA returns to St. Luke. 6 week YOGA classes will begin on Tuesday, September 9 from 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and Wednesday, September 10 from 6:30-7:30 P.M. Classes will be held in Fellowship Hall and taught by Rhonda Mesanovic from YogaLoft. Six week sessions will continue throughout the year. Each 6 week session is designed as basic exercise for all levels of fitness. This is a safe place for beginners to give yoga a try and a great place for experienced yoga students to join their Christian friends. Physical exercise can be a spiritual practice that brings our bodies, minds and spirits into balance when we believe that our bodies are gifts from God. Each session costs $30.00 or special price of $55.00 for 12 weeks if you register and include payment for the first two yoga sessions.

Pacesetters—

Varied activities for senior, meet for quarterly meals, day trips, and other activities planned by staff and the senior advisory board.

SLAMM (St. Luke Active Methodist Men)

This men's ministry group meets the third Saturday of each month at 8:00 am. Meetings include breakfast and special programs with a focus on outreach ministries.

Great Kids—is family-focused fellowship and parent education. We meet the first and third Thursdays from September to May at St Luke United Methodist Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We also meet at playgrounds throughout the summer. Come join us!

Great Kids is a GREAT opportunity for you to
o meet and socialize with other parents
o participate in interesting and informative dialogue on a variety of parental topics
o enjoy scheduled "nights out"

Great Kids is a GREAT opportunity for your child to
o meet and play with other children
o enjoy scheduled field trips
o visit the area's greatest parks

General Information
Great Kids is a family-focused educational program for Sheboygan County parents with young children. Our mission is to affirm shared responsibility for parenting and to encourage social, economic, and religious efforts to maintain and strengthen relationships within families. Parents and preschool-aged children meet twice monthly (September through May) on the first and third Thursdays at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Sheboygan. Advance registration is required, and enrollment is limited. Please contact the church at 458-3461 for more information.

History
Through the help of the Family Resource Center, Beth Finch founded Great Kids in 1996. Beth was new to the area and looking for a place to meet with other parents to learn about parenting issues. Eventually the group disconnected from the Family Resource Center and became one of St. Luke's adult ministries. St. Luke continues to provide a venue for parents to meet on an ongoing basis and offers social support for both parents and children.

Rosemary G. Clarke Scholarship Fund
If you are unable to afford registration fees, financial assistance is available through the Rosemary G. Clarke Scholarship Fund. In February 1998, Joe and Denise Clarke established this scholarship fund after the birth of their stillborn daughter, Rosemary Grace. Denise was 38 weeks pregnant at the time and had no reason to believe there were any irregularities with her pregnancy. The people of Great Kids were a huge source of support for Denise and her family, offering meals, babysitting, and many hugs. The Clarke family used the memorial fund to establish this scholarship so that any parent, regardless of financial position and ability to pay, can have access to the support of such a close-knit group.

Curious about our group?
Feel free to participate in one of our meetings at no cost to learn more about us!
Meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of the month (September through May) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 623 Ontario Avenue, Sheboygan.

Child care is provided by experienced caregivers.

Fees are:
$30/session (6 meetings)
$85 for the entire year (all 18 meetings)

*Speakers and topics are subject to change.

[St. Luke United Methodist Church
623 Ontario Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081

920-458-3461

United Methodist Women—Circle meetings at various times, bookstudy groups, unit meetings quarterly, local and global mission support, craft groups, & prayer train.