Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church

           Facilitator:  Stefanie Riley
           Begins: Wednesday, April 23rd, 10:30 - Noon (6 weeks)
           Room: 210
           Book Cost: $6.50
           Level: Medium

After a glorious celebration of resurrection that comes with Easter Sunday, many of us begin to turn our minds towards the promised realities of a new heaven and a new earth, a whole new creation. In six faith-inspiring DVD and discussion sessions, premier biblical scholar N.T. Wright opens our eyes to what God's word has to say about the world to come and how it relates to the world that is. Sessions include such questions as: What is heaven like? Is our main duty as Christians to help non-Christians get to heaven? What hope does the gospel hold for this present life? In what ways does God intend for us to experience that hope personally and spread its healing power to the world around us? Based upon his best-selling book, "Surprised by Hope", Wright offers us a look at how to make the dreams of heaven a reality on earth.