September 17, 2023
Rally Day (September 17th) is the kickoff to the start of a new academic year of additional ONLINE discipleship and fellowship opportunities to help you grow in your Faith and understanding of God’s Word.
Below is a description and schedule of what will be offered from the week of September 18th to the last week of May, 2024.
Everything is free to attend, and anyone can join at any time.
You are also welcome to invite a friend.
All start times are in CDT, and most everything is recorded for on-demand listening should you be unable to attend live.
You will receive weekly emails about these opportunities once you sign-up, including any changes to the schedule. Please check your spam/junk folders if you do not see emails from secretary@kongsvingerchurch.org in your inbox.
Please email secretary@kongsvingerchurch.org if you have questions or comments.
MATERIALS
| ESV Lutheran Study Bible | Although any good translation of the Bible will do, Pastor highly recommends the ESV Lutheran Study Bible. If you are interested in getting a copy, click the link to order online. |
| Lutheran Service Book (LSB) | The Hymnal we use in the Divine Service is called the Lutheran Service Book. This book contains the liturgy we use in church and all the hymns we sing. It also has other catechetical resources. |
CLASSES
• Prayer Service
• Catechism
• Greek
• Relationships 102
• Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies
• Aletheia Divine Services and Bible Studies
• Kongsvinger Divine Service and Bible Study
If you have not already done so, please e-mail barb@piratechristianradio.com if you would like to be in the Youth Catechism class, Greek class and/or the Relationships 102 class.
PRAYER SERVICE
| One of the historic liturgical services, Evening Prayer consists of hymns, Scripture readings and prayer. Day – Every OTHER Tuesday Time – 1:00 p.m. CDT Use the Kongsvinger Zoom Meeting ID# Click here to request this and the Passcode |
CATECHISM
This class is an in-depth look at the basics of the Christian Faith. The course takes two years to complete and unpacks the whole council of the Word of God so that those who attend, both young and old, will have a robust understanding of the Bible. Once you have completed this class, you are eligible for membership at Kongsvinger should you wish.
| Youth Catechism Class | Day – Tuesday Times – Noon and 7 p.m. CDT *The Zoom Meeting ID# and Passcode will only be emailed to those who are participating in this class. If your child is not already on the class roster and would like to join, please e-mail secretary@kongsvingerchurch.org Materials 1) Bible 2) Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation 2017 Edition 3) 60-Lesson Catechism Study Student Book – Enduring Faith Confirmation Curriculum Vimeo links to access all of the class recordings will be emailed only to those who are participating in the class. |
| Adult Catechism Class | Day – Thursday Times – Noon and 7 p.m. CDT Use the Kongsvinger Zoom Meeting ID# Materials 1) Bible 2) Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation 2017 Edition Use the following links to access all the class recordings. • 12 PM • 7 PM |
GREEK
This class will teach the basics of Biblical Greek. It is a slow-paced introduction to Greek Grammar and vocabulary with a heavy emphasis on translation. When finished, students will thoroughly understand Koine Greek and will be proficient in reading and translating the Greek New Testament.
| Day – Thursday Time – 3 p.m. CDT The Zoom Meeting ID# and Passcode will be e-mailed only to those who are participating in this class. If you or your child are not already on the class roster and would like to join, please e-mail secretary@kongsvingerchurch.org Materials 1) Bible 2) Basics of Biblical Greek, 4th Edition by William Mounce 3) Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook: Fourth Edition 4) Biblical Greek Laminated Sheet Links to access all the class recordings will only be e-mailed to those who are participating in the class. |
RELATIONSHIPS 102
If you are interested, please respond to secretary@kongsvingerchurch.org with the following information:
1) Which of the books listed below are you most interested in reading and discussing together?
2) What days/times work best for your schedule?
| Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body by John Kleinig When it comes to thinking about our bodies, confusion reigns. In our secular age, there has been a loss of the body’s goodness, purpose, and end. Many people, driven by shame and idolatry abuse their bodies through self-harm or self-improvement. How can we renew our understanding and see our bodies the way God does? In Wonderfully Made, John Kleinig forms a proper Biblical theology of our bodies. Through his keen sensitivity to Scripture’s witness, Kleinig explains why bodies matter. While sin has corrupted our bodies and how we think of them, God’s creation is still good. Thus, our bodies are good gifts. The Son took on a body to redeem our bodies. Kleinig addresses issues like shame, chastity, desire, gender dysphoria and more by integrating them into the Biblical vision of creation. Readers of Wonderfully Made will not only be equipped to engage in current issues, they will gain a robust theology of the body and a better appreciation of God’s very good creation. |
| Family Vocation: God’s Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood by Gene Edward Veith Jr. and Mary J. Moerbe What does it mean to be called as a husband, a wife, a parent or a child? How does the grace of the Gospel impact how we carry out these particular callings? How does God’s presence address the struggles that our own family faces? Gene Veith joins forces with his daughter, Mary Moerbe, to explore these kinds of questions in light of Christian vocation and its applications to family life. They show how the Christian Faith is lived out precisely in our ordinary relationships, and how a Biblical understanding can equip us to move away from common confusions and dysfunctions to persevere in love. Written with sensitivity and wisdom, Family Vocation addresses the perennial problems and joys of family life and provides a compelling paradigm for creating loving families in the face of cultural pressure. |
MEN’S & WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES
These Bible Studies often look at the Biblical passages assigned for the following week and give attendees a chance to preview and discuss the passages. From time to time, our Bible Studies address special topics requested by participants, and each study also dedicates a portion of the time to fellowship.
Day – Saturdays
Materials – Bible
| ONLINE Men’s Bible Study at 8 a.m. CDT – Click here for your time zone! Use the Kongsvinger Zoom Meeting ID# Use the following link to access all the class recordings: Men’s Bible Study |
| ONLINE Women’s Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. CDT – Click here for your time zone! Use the Kongsvinger Zoom Meeting ID# Use the following link to access all the class recordings: Women’s Bible Study |
ALETHEIA DIVINE SERVICE & BIBLE STUDY
| Day – Saturdays Time – The Divine Services, with Communion, are at Noon and 6 p.m. CDT followed by an Adult Bible study. If you wish to commune with us, please e-mail secretary@kongsvingerchurch.org For these services, use the Aletheia Zoom Meeting ID# Materials 1) Bible 2) The Lutheran Service Book |
KONGSVINGER DIVINE SERVICE & BIBLE STUDY
| Day – Sunday Time – The Divine Service, with Communion, is at 9:30 a.m. CDT followed by an Adult Bible Study. If you wish to commune with us, please e-mail secretary@kongsvingerchurch.org Use the Kongsvinger Zoom Meeting ID# Materials 1) Bible 2) The Lutheran Service Book Mid-week Advent and Lenten Vespers Services are on Wednesdays, and an email will be sent out prior to these services with the Zoom meeting information and passcodes. The first half of the Divine Service on Sunday morning is live-streamed on Kongsvinger’s YouTube channel. Sermon recordings can be found at http://www.kongsvingerchurch.org/sermons Sunday morning Bible class recordings can be found at vimeo.com/user/23993607/folder/14399510 If you are looking for a great place to fellowship, The Church That Never Sleeps is a Discord group that you might enjoy. If you wish to join, please e-mail Admin Hannah Sylvester. Kongsvinger has its own newsletter, The Congregation, and it is found at http://www.kongsvingerchurch.org/the-congregation – email secretary@kongsvingerchurch.org for password access requests. To contribute, please send your submissions to the Editor, Louise Beaumont. |
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