May 8, 2026

Friends,

We read in II Corinthians 3:3 that Paul tells his readers, "You are a letter from Christ." I ask one question to consider: What would the letter of your life say?

We hope you will join us this Sunday for the third session of our four-week class, "Just Jesus." The class meets from 10:05-10:55 in Room 203.

We also request your feedback on summer Bible study ideas. Please reach out to Eric Robinson or Doug DeCelle!

Adult Classes At-A-Glance

Sunday

Just Jesus | Room 203 | 10:05-10:55

Also, please consider contributing an article, devotional, poem, or to share your thoughts. I'd love to include you!

Blessings!

Eric Robinson

First Connect Class Continues! Just Jesus

Who is the real Jesus? Is he a stained glass Savior designed to sooth? Is he the revolutionary who turned over the money changers tables in the Temple? Most of us revere the Bible, but do we read it? Read it for ourselves? Do we know what Jesus actually said and did, what his words and actions meant in his time, and what they mean for today? We need to know. 

In this four week class we will seek to understand the true, Biblical message of love and justice that Jesus preached and how we can apply to our living today. 

Whether you’re a lifelong student of the Bible or just looking for a welcoming place to ask questions and share your thoughts, there is a seat at the table for you. We can’t wait to share this time together!

Facilitators: Susan DeWyngaert and Dave Householder

Dates: April 26, May 3, 10 &17

Time: 10:05 AM – 10:55 AM

Location: Room 203

First Connect Summer Bible Study!

Feedback Requested

As we look ahead to the summer, we are planning to meet together on Sundays from 9:00-9:45 in the Library in June and July.

We’d love to get your feedback on a book of the Bible or topic of study! All ideas are welcome!

Please reach out to Eric Robinson or Doug DeCelle to share your thoughts. 

In this section, we'll have opportunities to explore deeper into Just Jesus. This past Sunday, we explored the PCUSA's Confession of 1967 and its importance. Check out the infographic and podcast episode below to dig a little deeper!

ICYMI, we'll take a deeper dive into N.T. Wright's understanding of Scripture from the first lesson through an infographic and interactive podcast.

ICYMI: As some of you know, my PhD study was in Intercultural Studies / Missiology. It was one reading, in particular, from M.M. Thomas and Leslie Newbigin that set me down this path of study. It reframed how I understood mission and the church. I invite you to step into this world with a slide show and podcast. You can also access the original Thomas/Newbigin article here and the paper I wrote about it here.

ARE YOU TECH SAVVY AND WANT TO DIG DEEPER?

Don't forget to visit our FPC First Connect Digital Resource Library.

Also, check out the NotebookLM notebook for Just Jesus, Revelation and The Screwtape Letters. You'll need to log in with your Gmail to view. When you get there, try the "chat" feature first (middle tab). Ask a question and see what happens! For example, In the Revelation notebook you might ask, "What are some of the most important symbols in Revelation?" or "What does the dragon represent?" Or you might open the Screwtape Letters notebook and ask, "Give me a brief introduction to the book."