Questions about the Bible? New to the Christian faith? Has it been more than five years since you’ve attended Starting Point? Pastor Krause will begin a new Starting Point class which covers the main teachings of the Bible and gives clear answers to life’s biggest problems and questions. The atmosphere is relaxed and questions are encouraged. If you have any questions, talk to Pastor Krause – skrause@stpaulsonalaska.org

Our main Sunday morning class will look at the lives of two great Old Testament prophets Elijah and Elisha. We’ll cover some of the well-known and lesser-known amazing events that happened in their lives. Even though they lived a long time ago, we’ll see they faced many of the same problems we deal with and how the Lord is faithful to all his promises.

We had a great response to our Starting Point 2.0 class, so we’ve decided to offer Starting Point 3.0! This class will cover the life of Jesus in the Gospels. We’ll be looking at the key events in Jesus’ life – his birth, his ministry, his death and resurrection, and really focus on how all of human history and our own futures hinge on this one person. The class will begin January 8 at 6:00 pm and will go for about 8 weeks (we’ll end right before Lent). Pastor Olson will lead this group. Childcare will be provided.

Our Wednesday 9 am group will be studying and discussing the sermon lesson from the previous weekend. We’ll be able to dive into the sermon lesson a little more deeply than what we can do on Sunday mornings and gain some additional insights into God’s Word.

Topic: Galatians

Topic: The Gospel of Mark

Topic: The Book of Isaiah

Topic: The Book of Hebrews

The Thursday Women’s Bible class is a great option for those heading into work, or those who like to get an early start on the day. This group is studying Acts – email Jan for the link: jkwesterman1@yahoo.com.

Topic: Topic: Seeking a Gentle and Quiet Spirit in a Harsh and Noisy World
Childcare is provided during this study

We have a group of folks in their 20s-30s who meet periodically (usually weekly) to study a book or a section of the Bible. The days/times sometimes change due to scheduling conflicts. Right now, they’re studying a book called The Reason for God and talking about how to address objections people have with Christianity. If interested in attending, please reach out to Blake Sorenson: bsorenson4244@gmail.com.

9:15am Sunday School for ages 3 years old through 4th grade: Classes meet on the first floor of the new north wing of the school, just down the hall from Grace Chapel, where Sunday 9:15am worship happens. Classes divide in this way: 3 and 4-Year Old’s Pre-School (children who are potty trained are welcome to attend) [Room 110], Kindergarten and 1st Grade [Room 111], and 2nd and 3rd Grade [Room 115]. Classes resume Sunday, January 8. Please note: 4th-6th graders are invited to attend a Bible History class on Wednesday nights. However, we’ll never turn them away if they wanted to attend our Sunday School.

High School Teen Group: Pastor Krause will continue to lead youth group for high schoolers on select Wednesday nights (and possibly a few non-Wednesday nights) throughout the year from 7:30 to 9:00pm. Planning for winter dates is still in progress. Parents/Teens, let Pastor Krause know if you’d like to get on his text list. (Pastor Krause: 608-217-5660)

Remain is for high school and college-aged folks and is a great way to connect with each other in a fun, less-formal way. The next Remain dates will be January 26, February 23, March 30, June 29, August 3. We’ll meet 6:00-7:30 pm in the Grace Chapel. Any questions? Contact Jenna Bertolotti – 608-304-2274.

We will be forming some small group Bible studies this Winter. If you are interested in being part of one, email Pastor Ehlke at behlke@stpaulsonalaska.org, or Wendy Schibbelhut at wschibbelhut@stpaulsonalaska.org if interested in a small Women's Bible study.