Highland Park United Methodist Church Fellowship Class
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAll Class Members have answered God’s call and, through the guidance of The Holy Spirit, will achieve their full potential as active Disciples for Christ. As a result, we will change the world and continue to support each other through the joys and hardships of life.
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2-13-2022 HPUMC-Missions and Impact
February 13, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBAn overview of the church's Impact Ministry, what's happening, and how you might get involved if interested
2-6-22 Transforming Lives of the Homeless
February 06, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBPresented by a visible community advocate for the homeless.
1-30-22 People Change and Times Change Too
January 30, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBAn expansion on the presentation "A Father's Day Perspective on Intergenerational Issues" from 6/20/21.
1-23-22 Passing the Faith from One Generation to the Next
January 23, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBAn interactive conversation on matters of faith and family with four young couples who are members of the Knot Class, which is a generation removed from us.
1-16-22 Getting Ready for the Coming Years VIDEO
January 16, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 231 MB VideoOur class co-founder shares the wisdom of experience. Lesson outline attached as PDF.
1-16-22 Getting Ready for the Coming Years
January 16, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBOur class co-founder shares the wisdom of experience.
1-9-22 State of the Class
January 09, 2022 18:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBAn update from our co-presidents.
12-19-21 Lessons on Carols
December 19, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBOur speakers lead the class in selections from their famous Christmas songbook, which they have compiled over several decades.
12-12-21 Angels at Advent
December 12, 2021 18:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBANGELS have to be one of the iconic symbols of Christmas... and yet... what do we really know about them, or the circumstances surrounding their coming? What do we believe today? What does the Bible tell us about them? DOES an angel get it's wings "...every time a bell rings?"
12-5-2021 Trees and The Bible
December 05, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBThis Advent, we’re taking a page from one of the key symbols of Christmas—the tree—tracing this theme through the story of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. The Bible actually compares humans to trees a lot! In fact, aside from God and humans, trees are mentioned more in the Bible than any other living thing. You’d be hard-pressed to find a major story of the Bible that doesn’t have a tree present in some form, whether that be mention of a seed, branch, fruit, stump, root, vine, or some...
11-21-21 The Book of Proverbs-How to Build a More God-Based Community
November 21, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBConclusion of a three-part series.
11-14-21 The Book of Proverbs: Practical Advice, Love, and Our Relationship with God
November 14, 2021 18:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBPart 2 of the series.
11-7-21 The Book of Proverbs: Solomon’s Gift to Us on God’s Wisdom and How to Acquire It
November 07, 2021 18:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBIntroduction to Our Study - What the Book of Proverbs Is, Its Purpose, When and By Whom It Was Written, and Why It Has Great Value for Us.
10-31-21 Fruit of the Spirit
October 31, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBFeaturing a class favorite.
10-24-21 Part 2 - Reading John for Dear Life
October 24, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBContinuing "A Spiritual Walk With The Fourth Gospel."
10-17-21 Reading John for Dear Life
October 17, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBA Spiritual Walk With The Fourth Gospel
10-10-21 St. Luke Community Church and HPUMC
October 10, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBFaith journey and perspectives on the relationship with historic St. Luke Community Church.
10-3-2021 Faith Journey - Leaving Home, Making a New Home, Returning Home
October 03, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBReflections along the way.
9-19-21 You CAN Become the Person God Created You to Be!
September 19, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBSecond in the series: Some straight talk about the class formation and core principles dating back to the founding of the Fellowship Class 36 years ago. FRAN AND DON'S THlNGS TO PONDER from Fellowship Class teaching, September 2021 From Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning: "When we cannot change the situation, we are challenged to change ourselves!" "The last of the human freedoms we have is how we respond to any given set of circumstances [no matter how dire!]." "Those who h...
9-12-21 Let's DO What We Profess!
September 12, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MB"Blest Be the Tie That Binds": Foundational Principles of the Fellowship Class What Does 'Christian Love' Mean, Anyway??" It's one thing to circle up and sing it; The question is, "Can we actually LIVE it as God asks us to?"
8-29-21 The State of The Church
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBThe United Methodist Church and HPUMC
8-22-21 Two Faith Stories on Seeking and Walking With The Lord
August 22, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MB"A Circuitous Route to Seeking God" and "Searching Results in Walking With The Lord."
8-15-21 Discovering God's Divine Formula
August 15, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBHow hearing, seeking, and asking God, leads to walking with God.
8-8-2021 There is no Panic in Heaven!
August 08, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB"My life of trusting-if not always understanding-the sovereignty of God."
7-25-21 CRISPR and the Power To Control Evolution
July 25, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBConclusion of the series.
7-18-21 Part 2: Science and Faith-from Darwin to CRISPR
July 18, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBPart 2: The Modern Synthesis and the history of the conflict, including major events such as the famous Scopes Monkey Trials and reactions of both the scientific and faith communities.
7-11-21Evolution and Faith - From Darwin to CRISPR
July 11, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBIn our Faith Journey, sometimes we have to deal with what might seem like an inconsistency between the Bible vs. science, for example Biblical Creation vs Evolution. How do we understand and reconcile these issues? Are we armed to discuss this with our children, grandchildren and friends?
6-27-2021The Lasting Impact of a Dad's (and Grandad's) Intentional Presence
June 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBA discussion of the consequences of fatherlessness internationally and across cultures, including here in the US.
6-20-21 A Father's Day Perspective On Intergenerational Issues
June 20, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBIn this highly informative and thought provoking presentation we: Understand the factors that influence the values of those younger and/or older than themselves. Discuss characteristics of the emerging Homelander generation. Garner a generational perspective of the COVID-19 pandemic.
6-6-21 John Wesley's 22 Questions UPDATED
June 06, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBFollowing up on a previous lesson - and celebrating our return to in-person class.
6-6-21 John Wesley's 22 Questions
June 06, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBFollowing up on a previous lesson - and celebrating our return to in-person class.
5-23-2021 My Heart Family VIDEO
May 23, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 76.6 MB VideoOur speaker shares how choice and commitment helped her to create the family she always wanted --- “A Heart Family”
5-23-21 My Heart Family Audio
May 23, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBOur speaker shares how choice and commitment helped her to create the family she always wanted --- “A Heart Family”
5-16-21 Hope and Redemption in God's Timing AUDIO
May 16, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBA story of adoption.
5-16-21 Hope and Redemption in God's Timing VIDEO
May 16, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 140 MB VideoA story of adoption.
5-9-2021 My Grandmother’s Prayer VIDEO
May 09, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 115 MB VideoFrom our speaker: "My paternal grandmother is the inspiration for who I am today. She encouraged me towards authentic worship and to be in community with people of various backgrounds. If she were alive today to view my life and our world, what would she be in prayer for? Would she be pleased with the progress our world has made in the area of equity or would she be surprised...or both?"
5-9-2021 My Grandmother’s Prayer AUDIO
May 09, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBFrom our speaker: "My paternal grandmother is the inspiration for who I am today. She encouraged me towards authentic worship and to be in community with people of various backgrounds. If she were alive today to view my life and our world, what would she be in prayer for? Would she be pleased with the progress our world has made in the area of equity or would she be surprised...or both?"
4-25-21 Redemption in the Face of Trying Times VIDEO
April 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 255 MB VideoContinuing the series on Exploring the Pandemic’s Effect on our Health and Coping Capabilities
4-25-21 Redemption in the Face of Trying Times AUDIO
April 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBContinuing the series on Exploring the Pandemic’s Effect on our Health and Coping Capabilities.
4-18-2021 Strengthening Your Relationships During A Time of Chaos
April 18, 2021 16:42 - 53 minutes - 167 MB VideoContinuing the series on "Exploring the Pandemic’s Effect on our Health and Coping Capabilities."
4-18-2021 Strengthening Your Relationships During A Time of Chaos
April 18, 2021 16:42 - 53 minutes - 167 MB VideoContinuing the series on "Exploring the Pandemic’s Effect on our Health and Coping Capabilities."
3-28-21 Seven Words-Listening to Christ from the Cross AUDIO
March 28, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBA special Palm Sunday message.
3-28-21 Seven Words-Listening to Christ from the Cross VIDEO
March 28, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 170 MB VideoA special Palm Sunday lesson.
3-21-21 Seeing by Jesus' Light-Knowing Ourselves Through Jesus and His Truth AUDIO
March 21, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 49.2 MBBased on Psalm 119:59 - “I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.” For many centuries, Lent has been a time for Christians to examine themselves in the light of scripture (Jesus' sacrifice and then his triumphant resurrection), to engage in repentance, and to experience renewal through the Holy Spirit. Let's think together about what biblical Christian self-knowledge looks like and encourage each other together.
3-21-21 Seeing by Jesus' Light-Knowing Ourselves Through Jesus and His Truth VIDEO
March 21, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 138 MB VideoBased on Psalm 119:59 - “I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.” For many centuries, Lent has been a time for Christians to examine themselves in the light of scripture (Jesus' sacrifice and then his triumphant resurrection), to engage in repentance, and to experience renewal through the Holy Spirit. Let's think together about what biblical Christian self-knowledge looks like and encourage each other together.
3-14-21 Reflections on the Last Supper VIDEO
March 14, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 128 MB VideoIncluding a virtual celebration of Holy Communion.
3-14-21 Reflections on the Last Supper AUDIO
March 14, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIncluding a virtual celebration of Holy Communion.
3-7-21 Praying With Jesus AUDIO
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBFocus on understanding prayer not just as a Christian “practice” or something we just “do” as part of our Christian life, but as of way of “being,” as the basic way of living out our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
3-7-21 Praying With Jesus VIDEO
March 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB VideoFocus on understanding prayer not just as a Christian “practice” or something we just “do” as part of our Christian life, but as of way of “being,” as the basic way of living out our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
2-28-21 King David - His Prayer Life and the Psalms VIDEO
March 01, 2021 18:00 - 57 minutes - 157 MB VideoThese last few weeks we have examined prayer as a way of being, prayer as a relationship rather than ritual and have heard inspiring stories from fellow class members about their personal prayer journeys.