Please note that this class is cancelled until Messiah Night is resumed. We hope to regather before the end of Lent, April 1.

The Beatitudes and the Christian Life: The Virtues of Love

We are excited to welcome back Dr. Jim Childs to teach Wednesday nights, 6:30 PM on the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are among Jesus’ best known sayings. They give shape to the witness of Christian love in a world of conflict and suffering. The topics of Dr. Childs classes will be. March 4: Formed by Love: The Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5:1-12)

March 11: Poverty of Spirit (Mt. 5:3)

March 18: Solidarity in Suffering (Mt. 5:4)

March 25: Mercy and Peace (Mt. 5:7 & 5:9)

April 1: Courage (Mt. 5:8 & 5:10)Dr. Childs is the Joseph A. Sittler Professor Emeritus of Theology and Ethics at Trinity Lutheran Seminary and former Academic Dean. He is a faithful worshiper as well  at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Pickerington.  Be sure to make these weekly classes a part of your Lenten journey.