A STUDY OF PSALMS: MAD, GLAD, AND SAD
The always-engaging Dr. Mark Throntveit, Professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary, returns for the third of three engagements at our West Campus for this thought-provoking look at the Book of Psalms. How do mad, sad, and glad Psalms differ? How can we identify them? What makes the Psalms so rich with meaning and relevant to today? Discover the answers to these questions and more while developing a new appreciation for this very important and meaningful book in the Bible.

JOSHUA, JUDGES, AND KING DAVID
Our journey continues! Last session, this Bible study explored the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of their bondage in Egypt and into a covenant with God at Mt. Sinai. After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, our story continues with Joshua leading the Israelites' conquest into the Promised Land. Will God keep his covenant with his people? Why is it that the Israelites want a king? And who exactly does this King David think he is? Join Pastor Eric Youngdahl to tackle these questions and more in this five-week Crossways study at the West Campus. You easily can participate in and enjoy this study whether or not you attended the previous sessions.

LIVING WORD BIBLE STUDY: PRAYER
By studying prayers of the Bible, classic prayers, and our own prayer lives, we will grow together in our understanding of God's invitation and command to pray. Through this, we also will seek to strengthen our discipline of prayer. The study, which combines small group discussion with large group instruction, will be led by Mount Olivet Pastor, Kari Bahe.

THE BIBLE AND MORAL DECISION MAKING
All moral decision-making is based on a number of realities that can be grouped in the following traditional way (alphabetically arranged): Experience, Reason, Scripture, Tradition. Since we claim as Christians that Scripture has a very important role in making decisions that we call moral or ethical, in this time together with Sarah Henrich, Professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, we will take a closer look at just what that role might be. How does Scripture accompany and lead us in moral decision-making? We will also think together as Lutheran Christians, paying special attention to elements of our Lutheran tradition that help us read the Bible for life together in the world.

THE HOLY SPIRIT: WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WHAT IS ITS ROLE?
Join Dr. Steve Paulson, Professor of Systematic Theology, Luther Seminary, for this look at basic Lutheran teachings on who the Holy Spirit is and what the Spirit is doing. Lutherans often are considered to have little to say here, but in fact, this is where Lutherans have their most important teaching-justification by faith alone. How does the Holy Spirit make faith? What are the fruits of the Spirit? What are the false teachings regarding "Spirit" that try to take the place of the Gospel? During this two-session class we will listen to the Spirit by going to Scripture to learn what freedom there is in the true, Holy Spirit who loves to give Christ to sinners.

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY: BASICS OF THE SMALL CATECHISM
Former Mount Olivet pastor, Jim Anderson, returns for our spring term, this time with an overview of Luther's Small Catechism, and thus, the basics of our Lutheran doctrine. Join him for this enjoyable exploration of: 
The Apostles' Creed, The Lord's Prayer, The Ten Commandments, Holy Baptism and Holy Communion.
 
WE BRING THIS CHILD
Baptism is a once-in-a-lifetime sacrament in your child's faith journey. Jesus said to his followers, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). Baptism is God's promise to us to wash away our sins and deliver us from sin. In this one-session, one-hour class, with Pastor Kurt Kalland, you will learn more about the promises Baptism holds for your child, the promises you make for your child, and ways to help your children understand themselves as children of God.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Mount Olivet offers two marriage preparation opportunities. Couples who take both will qualify for a $70 discount when applying for their marriage license. The two classes are:

Pre-Marriage Workshop
This is a two-session course with Dr. John McClay, Director of Counseling at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church. The group will explore the psychological processes and dynamics that operate within marriage, with a specific look at how personality types interrelate in marriage, based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Getting Ready for Marriage
This course, taught by a variety of instructors, will help you get your marriage off to a good start by focusing on communication skills, conflict resolution, financial planning, and spiritual growth. During the course, you will take the Prepare Inventory, a 165-statement inventory that will help you build upon your strengths as a couple and identify areas that could be problematic or need enrichment in your relationship.

Wedding Dance Workshop
Wedding coming up and wondering what to do?
Then this workshop is for you! 

In just two hours, learn these common wedding dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, and Slow Dance.

PARENTING TOPICS THAT MATTER
Marilyn Sharpe, Mount Olivet member, Certified Family Life Educator, and Director of Cross+Generational Ministries at The Youth & Family Institute, celebrates 30 years of teaching, supporting, and loving parents at Mount Olivet. Join her to explore topics vitally important to parenting all God's children:
Communicating with your kids
Building decision making skills
Learning from our mistakes
Sharing values with our children
Family time to cherish

PRESERVING YOUR MEMORIES
Is that box of photos in your closet a constant reminder that your photo
albums are in need of updating? Finding the time and space to work on them is often difficult - until now! Meet and join friends for hours of uninterrupted memory making and photo preservation. Group scrapbooking is very motivational. You will share ideas and lots of memories with one another. Bring your own supplies. All ages welcome!

QUILTING
Have you ever wanted to learn to quilt, brush up on your skills, or learn a new technique or pattern? Veteran quilter Ethel Elzea invites all ages and skill levels (and genders!) to come, learn, have fun, and serve. (As you learn, you together will complete a small quilt for Pastor Scott's ministry.) Most, if not all materials will be provided. Contact Ethel at 952.943.1068 to register or with questions. 

SCRAPBOOKING 101
Come and join Shari Wiggins, Creative Memories Consultant, and others for an evening of scrapbooking your favorite family memories. Hobbies, collections-you can scrapbook about anything you can think of. Each week you will learn about a new technique or tool. Open to everyone, regardless of experience. You can join at any time. Please contact Shari (612.823.5547) before the first class you attend for other details.

YOGA
This six-week Yoga series lead by Karin Junge is designed for beginners, but experienced participants are welcome. The class format will include basic yoga poses that work on strength, flexibility, and balance along with guided relaxation. Classes will progress from week to week as participants learn the poses. New participants may join at any point during the series, pending instructor's approval (cost will be pro-rated). The next full session begins April 15. Participants will need to bring their own Yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. A water bottle also is suggested. All participants must complete a health history and waiver form prior to beginning.

Your instructor, Karin Junge, has taught Yoga in corporate fitness centers for six years. She currently manages a corporate fitness center where she teaches a variety of fitness classes. Karin really enjoys introducing Yoga to people and watching them reap the wonderful health benefits!

How to Thrive in Retirement
Important Information for People of All Ages!

How to Thrive in Retirement is a fun, interactive program that examines the longevity revolution and the challenges and opportunities that it presents. This workshop explores how to enhance the fullness of retirement and develop a plan to meet personal goals for your family, congregation, and community. Packed with eye-opening facts and thought-provoking insights from nearly 30 years of research by the nation's leading experts on aging in America, How to Thrive in Retirement takes a proactive approach to planning for living a longer life within the framework of faith, family, service, and giving back.

Register Early
You may register for classes as soon as you receive this booklet. Please try to register two weeks in advance so class enrollment decisions can be made and materials are available. While you may register as late as at the first session of the class, materials may not be available and in rare cases, a class may have been canceled, so if possible please register in advance.

How to Register
Registration will be held on Sundays, March 30 and April 6  following the 9, 10, and 11 o'clock services in the Minneapolis Campus library and the 9:15 and 10:30 services in the West Campus narthex. You also may drop your fully completed registration form and fee in Carol Throntveit's box in the Minneapolis Campus office or in the registration slot (by the beverage counter) in the narthex at the West Campus; mail it to her at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, c/o Carol Throntveit, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55419; or register online (www.mtolivet.org/adulted.html) and mail your payment to the address indicated above. Make checks payable to: Mount Olivet Lutheran Church.

Class Confirmation
You can assume you are enrolled in the class(es) for which you registered. If a class is full or cancelled, you will be notified by phone or e-mail. Classes that are under-enrolled may be cancelled shortly before they start.

Refunds
If you need to cancel, please notify Carol Throntveit at 612.767.2246 three business days prior to the first class to avoid a cancellation fee.

Scholarships
We welcome anyone who is interested in participating in our class opportunities, and do not want financial hardship to have to enter in when deciding to register. Scholarships are available by calling Carol Throntveit at 612.767.2246.

Childcare
Register and pay at the nursery. Fees are $3.00 per session for one child or $5.00 per session for two or more children in the same family. Scholarships are available by calling Carol Throntveit at 612.767.2246.