ADULT EDUCATION
Understanding Torture
Torture is a subject we don't like to think about and yet
torture is a very real part of human history and happens daily
around our globe. Adult Education is tackling this issue in
October where we will seek to understand the history and
definitions of torture, how the Presbyterian church views
torture, the experiences of the tortured and the rationale of
the torturer. In investigating we will read Elie Wiesel's Dawn,
a book that follows his Night and seeks to understand the
role of torturer.
Oct 7 : History of Torture
In this seminar, we will investigate the history of torture
as well as the definitions of torture and explain the
complexities of this political and social issue.
Oct 14: The FIRST Project
FIRST project is an organization dedicated to the recovery
of torture victims. Please join director Dr. Maria Prendes-
Lintel who will help us understand the emotional trauma of a
torture victim.
Oct 21: Torture in the Church
Incidents of torture are frequent in the Bible from David's
torture of the Hittites to the crucifixion of Jesus to the
suffering of Paul and Stephen. Yet the modern church condemns
incidents of torture, and the United States believes torture is
necessary to insure its security. Join Mr. Jake Hoy-Elswick
as we try to grasp this very complex history.
Oct. 28: Dawn
In this final class of the month, join Jerry Johnston
for an in depth discussion of Elie Wiesel's Dawn where he
fictionalizes his character from Night and places him in
the role of a torturer. How can a person suffer the horrors of
the Holocaust and turn into a political torturer? |
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor.
WESTMINSTER BIBLE CLASS
Westminster Bible Class is an ongoing Bible Study that is led by
both members and guests. The class uses the Presbyterian
publication, The Present Word and is now studying
how God created apeople in the Old Testament book of Genesis.
The following will lead the class in October:
October 7: Dr. John Richmond
October 14: Rev. Sara Dingman
October 21: Kara James-Estenson
October 28: Lois Coleman,
Professor of Education at
Nebraska Wesleyan University.
 New
friendships and insights are yours in
"CROSSROADS"
Sundays 9:00 a.m. - Library
These young adults (18-30's) invite you to join them every
Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the library for Bible study,
great discussions, and Christian fellowship! "Crossroads" is now
studying, "Living A Life That Matters," by Harold S.
Kushner. We invite you to join us and become part of
"Crossroads!"
WOW - Adult Education
Oct. 3 - 10 Recipe for a Happy Marriage
Please join Marge and Lyle Young for a discussion on
marriage and how to make it grow and thrive. After 64 years of
marriage, the Young's have relished the joys of marriage and
survived its hardships. Their experience is becoming
increasingly rare in an age where more than 50% of marriages end
in divorce. Come learn their secrets and share your own. This
class is open to all ages!
Oct. 17 - 24 Hackers, Crackers, and Worms…Oh my.
Are you safe on the Internet? Are your children? Do you
fear a virus every time you open a document? On October 17 and
24, the WOW adult education series will teach you about your
computer enemies as well as how to stop them. Watch the Vine for
more information. |
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