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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7-19-2020 Developing a Post-Pandemic Rule of Life AUDIO
July 19, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBPart 2 of the series titled Life After the Pandemic in a Post-Racist/Politically Conflicted Culture
7-12-2020 Preparing for “The Little Ice Age” Video
July 12, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 142 MB VideoThe series is titled Life After the Pandemic: Why Every Christian is Now a “Startup”. The first lesson Preparing for “The Little Ice Age” will introduce the idea that the novel coronavirus is not just something for individual Christians to “get through” for a few days or weeks; but rather an economic and cultural blizzard, winter, and beginning of a “little ice age” – a once-in-a-lifetime change that is likely to affect our lives for years. How does this change our lives as Christians and ho...
7-12-2020 Preparing for the "Little Ice Age" Audio
July 12, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 23.1 MBThe series is titled Life After the Pandemic: Why Every Christian is Now a “Startup”. The first lesson Preparing for “The Little Ice Age” will introduce the idea that the novel coronavirus is not just something for individual Christians to “get through” for a few days or weeks; but rather an economic and cultural blizzard, winter, and beginning of a “little ice age” – a once-in-a-lifetime change that is likely to affect our lives for years. How does this change our lives as Christians and ho...
6-28-19 Unexpected Obstacles-Faith Lessons in Recovery AUDIO
June 28, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBContinuing the series by class members.
6-21-2020 Unexpected Obstacles Part 2 AUDIO
June 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB VideoContinuing the series.
6-7-2020 Overcoming Obstacles: A Game Plan
June 07, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBDerived from Ryan Holiday’s ‘The Obstacle is the Way’ "Our actions may be impeded but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. Our actions may be impeded but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." Marcus Aurelius, 170 A.D., Emperor of the Roman Empire.
5-10-2020 The Seven Statements of Christ on the Cross
May 10, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBAs Jesus’ life comes to an end on the cross, he speaks few words, but they are powerful. These words have been traditionally called the seven last words of Jesus. Actually, they are seven messages that we most need to hear. If we are willing to draw close and listen, we can experience the holy privilege of intimacy, compassion, forgiveness and divine love and awe that he desires for each of us. Some are prayers, spoken directly to God. Some are spoken to others. All are meant for us to over...
5-3-2020 Stepping Off The Train
May 03, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBMy retirement planning - includes bonus VIDEO.
4-26-2020 Conflict and Resolution
April 26, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBConflict and Resolution in Acts 1. Complaint about Procedure--Acts 6:1-7 2. Crisis over Principles--Acts 15:1-35 3. Conflict of Personalities--Acts 15:36-41 See also Philippians 2:1-13 Includes bonus VIDEO
4-5-2020 The Resurrection; Scripture, Books, History and Circumstance
April 05, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBHelped Minimize ‘Bone Chilling Fear’
3-29-20 Let Lent Lead You to Stillness
March 29, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBVia Zoom web conference. PDF handout attached.
3-8-2020 Let Lent Lead you to Inner Wholeness
March 08, 2020 17:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MBOur class founders continue the series of lessons on Lent.
3-1-2020 Let Lent Lead You to Your God Given Destiny!
March 01, 2020 18:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBBeginning of our Lenten series.
2-16-20 Blending Prayer and Meditation
February 16, 2020 18:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBA licensed psychologist discusses.
2-9-20 Paul & Eschatology
February 09, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBExplaining how much has changed because of Christ and how much remains to be changed.
2-2-20 Uncharted Ministries
February 02, 2020 18:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBPresident and Founder of Uncharted Ministries (https://unchartedministries.com/), discusses his mission to inform Christians of the great awakening among Jews and Muslims in the Middle East and other areas of the world to a belief in Christ.
1-19-2020 Inch by Inch, HOW do we Offer our Lives to God?
January 19, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBSecond in the series. Romans 12: 1-8.
1-12-2020 Brand New Year, Brand New Decade; Why Not a Brand New You?
January 12, 2020 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBMatthew 11:28-30; Romans 12:1-8
12-22-19 Handel's Messiah
December 22, 2019 18:00 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB"Joy to the World," indeed.
12-15-19 Waiting on God in a World That Doesn’t Wait
December 15, 2019 18:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBContinuing the celebration of Advent.
12-8-19 Advent in the Digital Age
December 08, 2019 18:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBAlso will also addresses the topic of dealing with grief and loss during the holiday season.
11-17-19 Part 3 Teaching from The Psalms
November 17, 2019 18:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBLook at the last item in the attached study guide that asks: what one or two ideas will you carry away from our study that might be spiritual “difference-makers” in life for you?
11-10-19 Teachings from the Psalms Part 2
November 10, 2019 18:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBPsalms 84, 85 and 86. Study guide attached.
11-3-19 Teachings from the Psalms
November 03, 2019 18:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBNOTE: See lesson handout. The series begins with Psalms 1, 22, and 23.
10-27-19 Class Discussion on Paul
October 27, 2019 17:00 - 51 minutes - 68.6 MBReviewing the four lessons in the series.
10-20-19 Paul’s Pastoral Approach to Conflict
October 20, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBExamining a few of the conflicts Paul addressed in his letters to the Church at Corinth. Paul’s approaches to conflict provide ways for individuals, congregations, and denominations to approach conflicts today.
10-13-19 Surviving the Perfect Storms-Acts 27
October 13, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBAn account of Paul’s shipwreck and his reaction to it.
10-6-19 The Women in Paul's Ministry
October 06, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBExplore another facet of Paul’s story.
9-29-19 An Introduction to the Study of Paul
September 29, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB1) Why Paul (still) matters 2) Popular misconceptions about Paul 3) How to read a Pauline letter
9-22-19 Ready to Launch Your Own Further Journey To Full Discipleship?
September 22, 2019 17:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBHOW Do You Begin?? And THEN What Do You Do? What Roles Will You and the Holy Spirit Each Have in This Journey of Yours? Practicality rules in this lesson: we will lay down the rubber on the road to your own personal further journey to FULL discipleship! Pray your way through this week to know if this is a journey you actually intend to take, and then come on Sunday ready to roll up your sleeves and grapple with how to make it reality in your everyday comings and goings, wo...
9-15-19 The Further Journey of Discipleship
September 15, 2019 17:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBAre You Willing to Take It? How Will You Know the Way? What Will It Cost You to Go? And What Will You Gain? Be careful before you make your decision: this journey demands total surrender from you. On the other hand, it promises you total fulfillment – even if all other things are given up in its name. Join us as we weigh all the factors both pro and con. One thing’s for sure: if you decide to take this journey, your life will never be the same – and you’ll be thanking God for...
9-8-19 What’s the Purpose of Our Human Life
September 08, 2019 17:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBAnd Where Do We Find Life’s Fullness? Welcome to all our new(ish) members! Especially for you, we will begin our time together discussing all things Fellowship Class: our history plus many things that make us, binding us to walk through life together, no matter what! We want to “decode” what you might not understand and to enfold you in the faith journey awaiting all of us. Then we’ll turn to the question, “How do we live out our human lives to the fullest?” And guess what?! The thing...
9-8-2019 Prayers for a Beloved Class Member
September 08, 2019 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.99 MBEmail address is in class directory. Godspeed.
8-25-19 What God Requires and How to Live it
August 25, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes - 73.1 MBSecond in the series. The lesson is based on 2 Kings 5:1-18; John 6:26-29, and John 15:9-10.
8-18-19 What God Reveals
August 18, 2019 17:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBAnd how to learn it. 1 Samuel 3; John 1:1-18
8-4-19 The Story of How We Got the Old Testament
August 04, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBPart 1. Guess what's in Part 2.
7-21-19 The Encore Curve
July 21, 2019 17:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBBased on the Andy Raub book: “The Encore Curve: Retire with a Life Plan that Excites You.”
7-21-19 The Encore Curve BONUS Movie
July 21, 2019 17:00 - 9 minutes - 257 MB VideoOur speaker conducts an interview for "Retirement Today."
7-14-19 Renewing Your Mind . . .
July 14, 2019 17:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB. . . One Epiphany at a Time
6-30-19 Beatrice Keep a Steppin
June 30, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 77.7 MBReflections on her mother's caregiver, presented by the author of a book about their experiences. A beautiful story about facing the challenges, wisdom and joy of aging.
6-23-19 If You Want to Walk on Water . . .
June 23, 2019 17:00 - 53 minutes - 93.7 MB. . . You Have to Get Out of the Boat. A review of the John Ortberg book. NOTE: This lesson includes a lot of class participation. You'll probably need to increase the volume.
6-16-19 The Best Prayer A Parent Can Pray
June 16, 2019 17:00 - 52 minutes - 91.1 MBA Father and Daughter share a special Father's Day lesson.
6-9-19 Overview of Dementia and Practical Advice
June 09, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 86.3 MBMany of us have experienced loved ones or friends fall victim to Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. All of us likely will, as a new dementia diagnosis is rendered every 65 seconds in the US on average. Dementia is a serious concern in our families, our workplaces, and our communities. Our speaker offers us an overview of dementia and practical advice for caregivers as they respond to loved ones living with this illness. You'll also hear about the Journey Ministry, an early stage A...