Bible Study

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SATURDAY MEN'S BIBLE STUDY –   Luther Hall at 9:00am
The Men's Bible Study  meets on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in Luther Hall.  Prayer breakfasts are (usually) held the first Saturday of the month. . . same time , same place. On occasion we meet on the second Sunday of the  month.
January 5 – May 18
This Saturday, January 19, we continue our new study on the Book of Proverbs. Each week we'll try to tackle two chapters of Proverbs, exploring and discussing how this book promises that we will never face life alone or without good counsel. When facing the practical dilemmas of life, the Lord is with us to establish our steps. Calling on His name, wisdom answers!

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SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the north end of Krueger Hall .
THE BOOK OF EXODUS: LET MY PEOPLE GO!
Transfiguration of our Lord – March 3, 2019 the Adult Bible Study will a study the book of Moses called Exodus. In it, Moses asks Pharaoh to let God’s people go seven times (Ex 5:1; 7:16; 8:1, 20; 9:1, 13; 10:3) and Pharaoh finally does it!  The Sunday Morning Bible Class will look at the exciting history and theology connected with the book of Exodus. It will all be very practical and useful! 

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SUNDAY SCHOOL
The 2018/2019 Sunday School class began on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Please view the Sunday School page for more information.

The 2019/2020 Sunday School Class will begin on Sunday, September 8, 2019.

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ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
The next Adult Discipleship Class will begin meeting Sunday Mornings March 10 – May 19 during the Education Hour,  9:20-10:20 a.m. in the Upper Level Conference Room. This is an eleven (11) session, one-hour informational class for those desiring to study the Basic Teachings of the Bible from the Lutheran Perspective.  The study is designed for those individuals seeking membership in our congregation, and is also strongly encouraged as a review for all current members of St. Matthew.

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Middle & High School Bible Study
Starting Sunday, January 13, 2019, there will be a Middle & High School Bible Study.  This new bible study will meet every 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sunday of each month from 9:20am-10:20am.  Please contact Kristin Gierke for more information. 847/438-6103 or gierke@stmattsonline.com.

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SADDLEBROOK BIBLE STUDY
The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:00am at Saddlebrook Farms in Grayslake, IL.  Classes resumed on September 6, 2018.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY 
THE YOUTH CONFIRMATION MINISTRY of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hawthorn Woods is currently on a four-year schedule which normally will include 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The Pre-Confirmation course is expected of all students in grade 5. The three years of Confirmation instruction include Year 1 (grade 6); Year 2 (grade 7); and Year 3 (grade 8). The purpose of the instruction is to help baptized Christians identify with the ministry and mission of the church. It is also a way for Christians to learn more about their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to develop a more personal relationship with Him that is intended to last a lifetime.
Classes begin in August and run through May. 
1st, 2nd, & 3rd year classes are held on Sunday's at 6:30p.m.-7:45p.m.
Pre-Confirmation are held on Sunday's 9:20 a.m.

2019/2020 Confirmation Class will start on Sunday, September 8, 2019.

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MONDAY– Lutheran Church Charities Bible Study (LCC)
 “Who is Jesus According to Jesus”   bible study is held on Monday's at 9:30am & 7:00pm in Luther Hall. 
Visit www.LutheranChurchCharities.org for more information.

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TUESDAY EVENING LADIES BIBLE STUDY
Our next study will be:  Our Hope and Our Future
A Study of Jeremiah 29: 11-12  “For I know the plans I have for you, “ declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”  The study will consist of 4 lessons:  January 15- God’s Plans, January 22- Prosperity and Protection, January 29- Hope and a Future, February 5 - Call Upon the Name of the Lord.  All women are invited to join us starting Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 in Luther Hall and we will continue this study for about 7 weeks. For more information or questions, contact  Nancy Blonski at home at 847-847-1945 or @ blonski@truemen.org.

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MAN IN THE MIRROR
Men's Bible Study that meets on Thursday's at 6:00pm.

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THURSDAY MORNING LADIES BIBLE STUDY 
The ladies will begin a new study in February and welcome all women of the congregation, pre-school moms and the community.  We meet in Luther Hall on Thursday mornings from 8:30-10:00 a.m. For further information, please contact Deb Kinne at 224-360-2015 (Cell/Text).

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JANUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 24, 2019
EXPLORE GOD
During the Season of Epiphany (January 13 – February 24) St. Matthew will be participating in Explore God Chicago 2019.  This a Community Outreach Initiative led by a committee of local pastors and business and ministry leaders. We all have questions about God, faith, and purpose. Explore God is a unique effort to come together to look at these questions in an open, authentic way. Join us and invite a friend to come with you as together we Explore The 7  Big Questions.  Click here to see more about this study.
 

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