We all have questions. What does the bible say about heaven and hell? Why does this church baptize babies? Where did the bible come from? Starting point is a class that is offered by St. Paul's to provide these answers using God's Word. If you've never been to a bible study or are just looking for a review of the biblical teachings, please consider taking this class. This is also a great way to understand what your children are being taught in religion classes at St. Paul's. While this class acts as a path to church membership, there is no obligation to join our church. We simply want to teach God's Word so that you can grow in faith and in a greater understanding of the bible.

Our next session of Starting Point will begin on Monday, September 9th at 6:30pm. Each class runs for one hour every week for 15 weeks. Childcare will be provided upon request. Please contact Pastor Olson for any questions (dolson@stpaulsonalaska.org).

Our Sunday morning Bible study will be using Pastor Mike Novotny’s book Taboo to guide our discussion on a wide variety of difficult and challenging topics that Christians should be talking about but often don’t. Some of the topics will include pornography, politics, race, anxiety, transgenderism and more. We’ll be looking at what Scripture says about these things, and how we can be witnesses as we point people to the Savior who has overcome all sin for us. Having a copy of the book is definitely not necessary to participate in this class.

Keith Beyer will be leading a second Sunday morning Bible study option on 1 Timothy beginning September 29 at 9:15 am. The study will meet in the Music Room (215). This class will be a great one for those who prefer studying a book of the Bible or simply prefer a smaller Sunday morning group. The study will meet until Christmas.

The Bible can be an intimidating book, and there have been many people who have expressed a desire to learn more of the basics when it comes to Bible history and who specific people/events are. To help, we’ll be offering a new class on Wednesday nights in the Fall: Starting Point 2.0. Our regular Starting Point covers the main teachings of the Bible…this class will cover the main history of the Bible (specifically the Old Testament) – starting at creation and working through some of the major events and people. We hope that this class will help lay a deeper foundation for people who are newer to the Bible but also lifelong Christians who would like a review of Bible history. The class will begin on September 18 at 6:30 pm and will go for about 10 weeks. Pastors Olson and Krause will tag-team this first round. Atmosphere is relaxed. Childcare will be provided as well. If interested and/or if you need childcare, reach out to Pastor Olson: dolson@stpaulsonalaska.org.

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 we can do on Sunday mornings and gain some additional insights into God’s Word.

Topic: Book of Acts

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. The current topic is The Book of Acts – email Jan for the link: jkwesterman1@yahoo.com.

Topic: God Is in the Laundry Room 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 start Sunday, September 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 throughout the year from 7:30 to 9:00pm. Fall 2024 meeting nights are August 28, September 18, October 2, October 16, October 30, November 20, and December 4. Teen group meets in the teen room in the school basement. Teens, let Pastor Krause know if you’d like to get on his text list. (Pastor Krause: 608-217-5660)

Remain Bible Study is for our college and high school aged people. This gathering includes time in God’s Word, fellowship, and food. Remain meets the last Sunday of the month (September 29, October 27, November 24, and December 29) from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

We will be forming some small group Bible studies this Fall. If 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.