The videos from the Adult Forum programs 2010-11 are online below [here].

If you are interested in an Adult Forum video prior to September 2011, contact the webmaster [here] and, if it is available, we will try to return it online so it may be viewed.

The Adult Forum-Book of Faith videos from 2010 are online below [here].
The videos from the special "Day with Ralph Klein" (April 3, 2010) are online [here].
The videos from the programs with Tom Long (Sept. 10, 2010) are online [here].

 

Adult Forum Videos 2010-11

NOTE: It may take a few moments for the videos to load and play. Please be patient. To start the video, click the arrow below or in the middle of the video screen. Controls for stopping, playing and adjusting the volume are part of the video player. The videos can also be seen in "full screen" mode using the little control button (it looks like an "x" with a dot in the middle). If you have trouble hearing the video, adjust the sound controls and the sound on your computer. Thank you to Randy Suchy for providing these videos!

 

 

Adult Forum Video - El Salvador (Jan. 29, 2011)
Our partnership with El Salvador continues to grow and strengthen. Hear about the latest from El Salvador as our mission trip returns with stories and photos.
Facilitators: Pastor Chris Manke, Gretchen Haugse and El Salvador Mission Trip participants

Photos of El Salvador Mission Trip [here]

 

Adult Forum Video - Who is Ayn Rand? (Jan. 15, 2011)
Is John Gurda right when he said, in a recent Journal Sentinel article, “What we’re witnessing today…is an epidemic of primal selfishness”? If so, what has influenced our nation in this direction? Is the influence of Ayn Rand’s philosophy of selfish objectivism, promoted by many public figures today, one of the causes? Well known for her two best-selling novels, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand advocated reason as the only means of acquiring knowledge and rejected all forms of faith and religion. How does her philosophy compare to the ethics of the Bible? This discussion explores our Christian understanding of individualism, community, government and related issues.
Facilitators: Pastor Edward Weiskotten and Conor Williams

Handout - "Ayn Rand and the Bible" [here]

 

Adult Forum Video - Christian Motivation to Care for Creation (Dec. 11, 2011)
Why should Christians — as Christians — care so much about what happens to the environment? In the end, will it matter? Besides, doesn’t the Bible say that we’re the ones who are supposed to “fill the earth and subdue it”? Come, learn, and discuss biblical and theological reasons for making a conscientious effort to care for God’s creation, including ways in which our very salvation might be tied to how we treat our earthly home.
Facilitated by Pastor Margaret and Jason Roberts

 

Adult Forum Video - Holden Village (Dec. 4, 2011)
A number of the people who have gone to Holden Village shared their stories and pictures. They gave people a broader understanding of the Village as a place of retreat and study AND a family gathering place. There are programs for children of all ages. Summer of 2012 is the last summer Holden will be opening before before closing for two years for copper mine remediation. If anyone has an interest in going - this summer might be the time!
Facilitated by Pastor Margaret

[The volume on this video is quite low. You will have to adjust the sound on your computer and/or speakers.]

 

Adult Forum Video - Christianity 2.0 (Nov. 13, 2011)
Contemplating questions about our faith is an important part of our spiritual growth as adults. When we stop asking questions we start losing interest and become complacent. Be involved in exploring your Christian faith during this talk given by Dan Bice. Drawing upon resources such as Brian McLaren’s “A New Kind of Christianity,” Dan will offer his ever thoughtful and provocative commentary on the Christian faith. Facilitated by Dan Bice.

[This video ends abruptly at the end of the presentation, but only the last few minutes of the Q&A are not seen.]

 

Adult Forum Video - Adoption (Nov. 6, 2011)
The Forum on Nov. 6, 2011, focused on Adoption.

 

Adult Forum series: "The Afterlife"
Forum to be presented in three parts: Oct. 2, 16 and 23: Heaven, Hell, and Eternal Life are all a part of our faith and there are various faith filled ideas as well as conceptions and misunderstandings about “life after death.” On Oct. 2, Dan Bice introduced this series and address the topic of Hell. Pastor Weiskotten continued the conversation on Oct. 16 as he discussed the Christian view of the afterlife, our Christian hope, life in the here and now and judgment. Pastor Gary concluded the conversation on Oct. 23 sharing stories of how people respond to life after death, in both good and bad ways, with an emphasis on a healthy faith response. Facilitators: Dan Bice, Pastor Ed Weiskotten, Pastor Gary Erickson

• Part I ("Hell") [here]
• Part II, Oct. 16 ("The Resurrection") [here]
• Part III, Oct. 23 [here]

Adult Forum Video - Life After Death, part III (Oct. 23, 2011)
Pastor Gary concluded the conversation on Oct. 23 sharing stories of how people respond to life after death, in both good and bad ways, with an emphasis on a healthy faith response.

 

Adult Forum Video - Life After Death, part II (Oct. 16, 2011)
The series on the afterlife continues with Pr. Ed Weiskotten leading a discussion based on what the New Testment has to say about such subjects as: What is salvation? What is meant by eternal life? Will we know each other in heaven? and more!If the volume is low, adjust the speakers on your computer.

 

Handout, "The Afterlife," part II [doc]

 

Adult Forum Video - Repairers of the Breach (Oct. 9, 2011)

At the Adult Forum, Oct. 9, information was shared about the unique and needed homeless ministries of Repairers of the Breach Homeless Outreach Center, and also about the Women’s Respite room currently in the planning stages in coordination with St. Matthew’s women’s ministries. MacCanon Brown, Repairers Executive Director, led this education time and shared more about their ministry. The ROTB choir was with us in worship -- photos [here]. Photos of the Adult Forum Oct. 9 are [here].

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Adult Forum Video - Life After Death, part I ("Hell") (Oct. 2, 2011)
Forum to be presented in three parts: Oct. 2, 16 and 23: Heaven, Hell, and Eternal Life are all a part of our faith and there are various faith filled ideas as well as conceptions and misunderstandings about “life after death.” On Oct. 2, Dan Bice introduced this series and address the topic of Hell. Pastor Weiskotten will continue the conversation on Oct. 16 as he discusses the Christian view of the afterlife, our Christian hope, life in the here and now and judgment. Pastor Gary will conclude the conversation on Oct. 23 sharing stories of how people respond to life after death, in both good and bad ways, with an emphasis on a healthy faith response. Facilitators: Dan Bice, Pastor Ed Weiskotten, Pastor Gary Erickson

If the volume is low, adjust the speakers on your computer.

 

Videos: Israel trip 2012, Sept. 11, 2011

There are two videos from the visit of Yair on Sept. 11, 2011. The first is the morning Adult Forum. The second is of the afternoon luncheon discussion on the Israel trip planned for May 2012. Both were provided by Randy Suchy.

Adult Forum Video - Israel with Yair, morning (Sept. 11, 2011)

Yair is an Israeli citizen with 30 years of experience as a tour guide in Israel, and will share from his expertise about thYair, the tour guide from our congregational trip to Israel in May 2010 was our special guest, as well as our own Dan Bice, a favorite forum leader at St. Matthew’s, led an adult forum about Israel. e country he loves. St. Matt’s tour group from last year really appreciated his tour skills, as well as his sense of humor and vast knowledge. Facilitated by Dan Bice and Yair

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Video, afternoon session - May 2012 Israel Trip (Sept. 11, 2011)

Following the 11:00 a.m. service, St. Matt's hosted a lunch at which Yair (AMI Travel's owner and professional tour guide) shared information about St. Matthew’s next trip to Israel in May 2012. Facilitated by Pastor Chris, Dan Bice and Yair

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Additional information about the May 2012 Israel trip is [here].

 

If you are interested in an Adult Forum video prior to September 2011, contact the webmaster [here] and, if it is available, we will try to return it online so it may be viewed.

The Adult Forum-Book of Faith videos from 2010 are online below [here].
The videos from the special "Day with Ralph Klein" (April 3, 2010) are online [here].
The videos from the programs with Tom Long (Sept. 10, 2010) are online [here]

 

Adult Forum Video - Book of Faith: How we read the Bible

On Feb. 14 and Jan. 17, 2010, the Adult Forums were lively panel discussions on the four ways to approach reading the Bible. Each approach has its strengths and will be beneficial to all readers of the Bible. The four methods that will be explored are: Devotional, Historical, Literary and Lutheran Theological Reading. Videos of both sessions are available below.

Facilitator: Dan Bice
Panel Members: Pastor Gary Erickson (Literary) Doug Kreckling (Devotional), Jason Roberts (Historical), Pastor Margaret Schoewe (Lutheran Theological)

Book of Faith: How we read the Bible, Part 2 (Feb. 14, 2010)

Handouts for the session have been combined into one PDF document to view, download or print [here]. (Some of the materials are the same as the Jan. 17 handouts.)

 

Book of Faith: How we read the Bible, Part 1 (Jan. 17, 2010)

Handouts for the session have been combined into one PDF document to view, download or print [here].

 

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