Hidden Treasure

I subscribe to several online daily devotion websites. One of them, Proverbs 31 Ministries , posted a devotion today that gives additional strength to the idea that the Kingdom of God is like "treasure hidden in a field." Click the link above and enjoy!

Exploring the Parables

The current study, "Modern Parables", is exciting and enlightening! I think we have all been surprised at the message Jesus delivered through these often short, seemingly simple stories. The class discussions have been lively. We have examined the parable of "Treasure" and its application in our lives. This past week week we studied the parable "The Shrewd Manager." This has been called perhaps the most difficult parable to understand. Personally, I think I "get it" sometimes and other times the meaning sort of slips thru my fingers. This coming week we will see the application video for this parable. It should help reinforce our understanding of what Jesus intends for us to do with the resources (riches) he entrusts to us. Please come - even if you have missed several classes, you can easily fit in as a new parable is explored every two weeks.
Don't forget to pick up a brochure for the WTW Retreat to be February 27-28 at the 4-H Center, Smith Mountain Lake. Questions?? Call Karen Burchinal or any committee member listed on the brochure. Hope to see you there.

WTW RETREAT COMING SOON!

Hopefully you have heard that the WTW annual spring retreat is taking place the weekend of February 27 and 28th. Our location at the 4-H Center at Smith Mountain Lake has proven to be both comfortable and inviting. This year's facilitator is Martha Furman who will be leading our study of what we value vs. what we should value (think American Idol). More information and brochures will be available in the coming weeks. SAVE THE DATE!

New Year - New Curriculum!

With the holidays a happy memory, we begin the New Year energized and hopeful. The WTW Sunday School class has begun a 12 week study entitled "Modern Parables" which has already generated some thoughtful discussion. We will study 6 parables for 2 weeks each. The first week we will see a modern enactment of the parable and the second week will demonstrate how to apply the lesson of the parable in our lives. You will be surprised how much there is to know and learn about what appear to be simple stories. Jesus veiled his parables with definite intent - come find out why! Click on the link below to visit the Modern Parables website where you can preview videos and read backgound information. Please join us every Sunday in the "Red Room", at 9:15 a.m.
Modern Parables