Bible study at Paneras

I saw a woman writing in her notebook and sifting through Bible texts by the fireplace today. "Doing Bible study?" I asked. "Yes," she replied. "It's 3 women and my class is tomorrow." "Are you at UALC" "No. [??] Methodist." UALC's Women of the Word is offering this video based study, "Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David," based on the teaching sessions with small group discussions of Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur

Mondays, 7:00-8:45 pm at MR (begins April 12)
Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 pm at LR (begins April 6)
Thursdays, 9-11 am at LR - Childcare available (begins April 8)
Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 pm at MR (begins April 8)
Saturdays, 9:15-11:15 am at LR (begins April 10)

Cost is $15 (includes workbook).

How will you spend Thanksgiving?

The coffee shop employee told me with a big smile she was planning to have six Thai students from Ohio State come for dinner on Thanksgiving Day. She'd heard about the International Friendships program at her church, and thought it would be a lot of fun. I was an English language partner with a young Chinese woman for several years through that program. Another employee told me she'd either be spending the day alone, or with her family. She wasn't smiling. I don't think either option had much appeal. One of the regulars regaled me with stories of his wife's dysfunctional family and past holidays. Yes, holidays are interesting, aren't they?

We'll be going to our daughter's after 10 a.m. services at Lytham Road UALC where the chancel will be heaped with sacks of groceries. From there the food goes to Lutheran Social Services Food Panty.