Canterbury Fellowship

As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:14-15

• At GHSU, first year students arrive on August 3, and classes resume for first and second year students on August 8
• Welcome to Augusta, and welcome back!
• Looking for a church home? A really good church choir? Fellowship? Contact Dr. Dolen (see below)!

• Nourishing body, mind, and soul, the Canterbury Fellowship at the Georgia Health Sciences University (Medical College of Georgia) welcomes you for food, faith-based conversation, and worship.
• Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are invited to be a part of this Christian community currently in formation.
• Who can participate? All GHSU students (from any of the "colleges"), interns and residents, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical fellows can be official voting members. Non-Episcopalians are of course welcome. Guests are also welcome. Bring a friend!
• Where? Saint Paul's Church and other local venues
• When will meetings be held? To be determined.
• What will go on at meetings? Food and fellowship time, group study and discussion of various topics, student-led worship, Holy Eucharist.
• Who's in charge? God, of course. On a diocesan level, The Rt Revd Scott A. Benhase is Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia. The Revd Canon Leigh Hall has oversight for chaplaincies and campus ministries. At a local level, The Revd Dr Bill Dolen will help with session planning.

• Have you ever wondered why different English Bibles translate the same passage in different ways?
• Have you ever wondered what other meanings a word in the Bible might have?
• Have you read Bible commentaries that expound on Greek words?
• Greek scholars spend YEARS learning Biblical Greek. It's a lifetime of work.
• In only 8 sessions, you can learn the Greek alphabet, and just enough Greek grammar to use Bible study software and books (like an Intralinear Bible, or a lexicon) effectively.
• If you'd like, you can learn a basic vocabulary of only 319 words that will allow you to recognize 80% of the New Testament at sight!
• We'll also spend a little time examining Greek medical terms (like "ptosis") that are also found in the Bible.
• Sessions are being planned. These will use Prof. Bill Mounce's Greek for the Rest of Us. Students who participate will get a copy of the book at no charge.
• Handouts are nearly done. Stay tuned for further information.

10. Bible Study: You know John 3:16-17, and know what it means. But, what does John 3:14-15 mean in the context of healing? What else does Scripture say about healing?

9. Lay Ministry: Is God calling you to be a reader, acolyte, server, or Eucharistic Minister? Can you actually lead a worship service?

8. Discipleship: Does going to church on Sunday make you a Christian?

7. Prayer Life: Does prayer really work? Is it appropriate to pray that you’ll do well on the next test?

6. Spirituality: Are there other people who have the same spiritual concerns that you do?

5. Spiritual History Taking: Do you know how to find out what a patient’s spiritual needs might be? How do you address them once you find out?

4. Spirituality and Medicine: You know what James 5:13-16 says about healing. But, have you ever prayed with a sick person?

3. Spirituality and the Medical Curriculum: Is it OK to pray with patients and families? What are the boundaries?

2. Theodicy and Suffering: If God is good, and if God is omnipotent, then WHY do so many people suffer so horribly?

1. Discernment: Jesus gave the gift of healing to the Apostles. Has He given it to you, as well?

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