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Regional Assembly September 9-11

Clergy Care and Congregational Updates

CLINTON FCC: Rev. Bobby Roberts (Patsy) died January 2010. Cards can be sent to 1401 Moscow Ave., Hickman 42050.

BENTON FCC: Rev. Mike Weber (Deborah) had open heart surgery Jan. 14 in Indianapolis. He is doing great. He resides at 5031 Glenmore, Anderson IN 46012.

DAWSON SPRINGS: ILSLEY: Charles Clawson retired July 31, 2009 after serving 4 years. Danny Earl is serving as Pastor.

ELKTON FCC and GUTHRIE FCC: have called M. Scott Murphy to serve as their minister begining March 1. Welcome Scott!

We have several congregations still in the search process. They include: Earlington FCC, Guthrie FCC, Hopkinsville FCC (Associate), Mayfield FCC, Mayfield Second, Owensboro-Century CC. West Area Office continues to search for a West Area Minister. Please keep the Search Committees in your prayers.

The Lay School of Theology in the West Area
Saturday, March 13, 2010

West Area Ministry and Lexington Theological Seminary are bringing the Lay School of Theology to the West Area.  A Bible study workshop will be offered in each District of the West Area by an LTS faculty member.  The workshops are open to all members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and friends in the West Area.  Each workshop will begin with a light breakfast at 8:30.  The Bible study will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Lunch will be served at the host church.  The registration fee of $25 person includes the meals.  Request a registration form from the minister of your congregation.  Registration forms with fees are to be mailed to the West Area Office, P.O. Box 1332, Madisonville, KY  42431.  Make checks for registration fee payable to Lexington Theological Seminary. The registration deadline is Friday, March 5, 2010. December edition of the West Area Coordinator will have registration form included.

District 1, First Christian Church, Paducah
Biblical Images of Jesus
Dr. Jerry Sumney, Professor of Biblical Studies

The class will explore the images of Jesus that we find in the New Testament Gospels.  Each Gospel has a different perspective on how to explain the significance of the person and work of Christ.  We will look at what each contributes to the church’s beliefs about Christ. In these explorations we will also discuss what type of literature the Gospels are and how that influences the ways we read them and what we can expect to find there.

District 2, First Christian Church, Henderson
And God Said What?
Dr. Margaret Ralph, Director of Master of Arts Program for Roman Catholic Students

The Bible is a library of books of different kinds of writings.  In order to understand the revelation that the Bible contains we must take into account each author’s literary form.  In this class we will examine a variety of literary forms including myth, legend, debate, fiction, and song.

District 3, First Christian Church, Hopkinsville
Taking the Bible Seriously: Developing Skills of Interpretation
Dr. Sharon Warner, Professor of Educational Ministry

This study will explore the various principles and skills which help us interpret the Bible.  As we study the Bible and seek to hear what it has to say to us in our contemporary lives, it is important to first understand it in its original context.  Interpretation processes then can build a bridge from biblical times to our times.  This course will focus upon those interpretation processes.  Understanding those principles and skills will enable us to discern with more clarity what the text means for today.