Winter Term classes underway

(posted by Norm Fadelle)

Our two Winter Term classes launched the second week of January:  Jesus in the Psalms is being presented on Wednesday evenings, and we continue our "Introducing..." series on Thursday evenings. Based on student feedback, we are spending a little more time introducing the books of the Bible, taking 2 or 3 class sessions per book, instead of only one. Both of these classes will run for the full Winter Term — ten weeks. Our Tuesday evening Bible study also continues, still studying Ecclesiastes.

We were a bit disappointed that only two of the Fall BEC students have come to the Winter session classes, but we have been delighted with the attendance of five new students.  A woman who came to the first session of the Jesus in the Psalms class was so interested in the Bible-approach and handout material, that she brought her husband and daughter along to the next evening class (Introducing - Genesis).   All three are attending both classes now, and they brought treats for the class on the last occasion.  A university professor signed up for and has attended the Psalms class.  A woman who was most anxious to attend both classes was unable to do so due to transportation challenges and illness.  However, she has has missed only 1 session in each class so far, and has asked to do makeup sessions. We drive her home, saving her a 2 hour bus ride (in very cold weather).

Students in the "Introducing..." class

 The diagrams and text on the whiteboard are built through discussion, and are then provided as handouts the following week.

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