| PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OFFICERS |
Moderator—Lois Bruns
Secretary—Margie Friedrich
Treasurer—Goldie Miller
Coordinator of Missions—Lorna James
Secretary—Margie Friedrich
Treasurer—Goldie Miller
Coordinator of Missions—Lorna James
| MEETINGS |
General Association Meetings will only be held as special
occasions arise. Advance notice will be given in The Chime
and Sunday bulletins.
Executive Board—9:15 a.m. the 1st Tuesday of the month
Circle 1 (formerly Circle 2) -------- 1:30 p.m. -- 3rd Thursday
Circle 2 (formerly Circle 4) -------- 1:30 p.m. -- 1st Tuesday
Circle 3 (formerly Circle 5) -------- 9:30 a.m. -- 3rd Thursday
occasions arise. Advance notice will be given in The Chime
and Sunday bulletins.
Executive Board—9:15 a.m. the 1st Tuesday of the month
Circle 1 (formerly Circle 2) -------- 1:30 p.m. -- 3rd Thursday
Circle 2 (formerly Circle 4) -------- 1:30 p.m. -- 1st Tuesday
Circle 3 (formerly Circle 5) -------- 9:30 a.m. -- 3rd Thursday
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Many people’s impression of the book of Revelation is one of violence and
calamity upon the earth. It has mysterious numbers like "666 to spell destruction,
militant locusts and multi-headed beasts that terrify, a Babylonian seducer of
nations and an end times battle of Armageddon. But it provokes curiosity. Novels,
video games, and movies that have marketed Revelation.
Revelation is a difficult book of the Bible, full of mysterious symbolism. Its 22
chapters can be intimidating but the message is meant to be one of hope to
sustain in times of tyranny and oppression. It is rich in songs of praise to God and
Jesus. It takes us back to know the struggling churches in the Roman Empire
2000 years ago.
Visions that John of Patmos reveal to us are to remind us that God is worthy of our
praise and allegiance. His will is for the healing of nations. Guiding principles for
this study include: historical content, range of interpretations but not "anything
goes," looking beyond a literal approach, a message of hope and not fear,
reading it aloud in community and exploring the sense of urgency for God’s realm.
Revelation leads us to the final vision of heaven coming to earth, where God’s
dwelling is in our midst.
Our author for this study is Barbara R. Rossing, a Lutheran pastor and professor
of the New Testament. She has written articles and books on Revelation, early
Christian prophecy, biblical preaching, and ecology. She is writing a book on
apocalypse and global climate change. She has served as a chaplain. She
serves on the Executive Committee and council of the Lutheran World Federation.
calamity upon the earth. It has mysterious numbers like "666 to spell destruction,
militant locusts and multi-headed beasts that terrify, a Babylonian seducer of
nations and an end times battle of Armageddon. But it provokes curiosity. Novels,
video games, and movies that have marketed Revelation.
Revelation is a difficult book of the Bible, full of mysterious symbolism. Its 22
chapters can be intimidating but the message is meant to be one of hope to
sustain in times of tyranny and oppression. It is rich in songs of praise to God and
Jesus. It takes us back to know the struggling churches in the Roman Empire
2000 years ago.
Visions that John of Patmos reveal to us are to remind us that God is worthy of our
praise and allegiance. His will is for the healing of nations. Guiding principles for
this study include: historical content, range of interpretations but not "anything
goes," looking beyond a literal approach, a message of hope and not fear,
reading it aloud in community and exploring the sense of urgency for God’s realm.
Revelation leads us to the final vision of heaven coming to earth, where God’s
dwelling is in our midst.
Our author for this study is Barbara R. Rossing, a Lutheran pastor and professor
of the New Testament. She has written articles and books on Revelation, early
Christian prophecy, biblical preaching, and ecology. She is writing a book on
apocalypse and global climate change. She has served as a chaplain. She
serves on the Executive Committee and council of the Lutheran World Federation.
| BIBLE STUDY "Journeys through Revelation –Apocalyptic Hope for Today" |