January at University of Life

University of Life meets on Fridays with an 8:30 am continental breakfast to enjoy together. Guests are always welcome at these informal gatherings that are of interest to aware Christians. Please bring a friend and join us in Swain Hall; the class begins promptly at 9:00 am and runs for a short hour.

Here are the programs scheduled for January:

• January 3: How did Earth form? Are there other “earths” in the universe? Can we hear sounds from space? What is the “blue jewel” in a beam of light? Why is earth so unique? Who needs a moon,anyway, and why are we “tipped?” Is Earth only a coincidence, or, possibly, a miracle? Don’t fail to see this film by Christian Astronomologists who have some answers. “The Privileged Planet” is an astounding look at earth through new-age astrology.

• January 10: Guest speaker Jane Brazzese of Benevilla will discuss many community services available at their Surprise and other local facilities. She will have excellent information for problem times.

• January 17: A little peek at what “mission money” does. Barbara Anderson will discuss what is presently happening at the Ganado Navajo Reservation. Joan Steel will talk about a friend’s experiences at a Presbyterian mission in Jacarta, Indonesia. Walt McMartin will bring us up to date on what is happening at our local Habitat for Humanity project and Dr. Rev. Francis Younkin will talk about the Presbyterian Mission he was associated with in Thailand. Questions afterwards.

• January 24 and 31: Our winning combination of Bert Blom and Adam Hamilton will investigate “Forgiveness.” How does practicing forgiving benefit you? Why will forgiving improve your own peace of mind, happiness and health? Be prepared to contribute.

Also on January 31, following Bert’s University of Life presentation, we will have a “punching party” to punch holes and string rubber bands through church brochures and invitations to the February Fellowship Dinner. These items will be distributed as door-hangers the week before the dinner to encourage more of our neighbors to visit the church. All helpers will be greatly appreciated! (Bring a hole punch if you have one.)