Resources

Some of our Past Speakers:

The First Love Story: A Journey Through the Tangled Lives of Adam and Eve - by Bruce Feiler was introduced to us by Shirley Gee in her lesson on 1/6/19.

Judy Pearson, spoke to us about the "Reformation". She will return this quarter to speak on an American government that honors but does not rule through church law. Judy's lessons on Biblical history always bring us intriguing insight into our Christian Heritage.

Dinah Allison will return to bring us more of Enough in the coming weeks.

Ed Clark, brought us our lesson on August 12 based on Andy Stanley’s Enemies of the Heart. Ed, a retired Fed Ex Executive and his wife Sue are very active in many areas of Germantown United Methodist which include serving on various church boards and being actively involved in Habitat and the Kenya Mission Projects.

Linda White spoke to us about Women Ablaze Prison Ministries. Women Ablaze is a prison ministry here in Shelby County of which Linda is the Founder. If you would like more information their web site is womenablazeministries.org.

Michael Thompson, author of Christian Mysteries spoke to us about David, and his Graphic Novel David, Vol. 1 & 2.

Wally Krug spoke to Alpha on July 22. Wally and his wife Flo have been long time members of the Church. One of Wally’s passions is Military History. His topic will be Normandy. He was in Normandy 24 years ago and in May he revisited the area.

Bibliography: Publications used by or recommended by past speakers.

• Mary Groh: The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest, by Dan Buettner

• From Phil Hoffman: David the Great by Mark Rutland

• From Ed Roberson: Susan Sparks, Laugh your way to Grace and The Healing Power of Humor

• From Ed Clark: Andy Stanley’s Enemies of the Heart.

• From Michael Thompson: Christian Storytelling with a Side of Theology, to view website and sign up for his newsletter michaelthompsonauthor.com Watch movie trailer of Michael's Novel The Rector. Follow movie development and production.

• From Don Rhodes: Parables from the Back Side: Bible Stories with a Twist by J. Ellsworth Kalas

• From John Chipley: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abram

On August 25, Judy Oros from the OLEC, presented an informative program about fitness and nutrition as we age. Below is a recipe for the Green Shake that she drinks each morning to promote good health. For more information, Judy can be reached at the OLEC: 753-3100

Good Karma

plant-based green shake*

• scoop of protein powder (available in most health food stores)

• 1/2 avocado

• celery + your choice of greens

• cucumber

• squeeze of lime

• fresh lemon zest

• Granny Smith apple

• fresh grated turmeric

• fresh grated ginger

• ice

*greens may include spinach, kale, and other leafy greens in varying amounts.

Al Walton passes on the following information about Green Smoothies and Mediterranean diets:

Numerous studies, including one published in 2011 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, have identified the so-called Mediterranean diet as one of the shortest ways to achieve a nutritious eating plan. But getting the five or more servings of fruits and vegetables that this plant-based diet recommends can be a challenge.

A green smoothie — a blended mix of leafy greens and fruit — can pack that many servings into one big glass, with no cooking and little effort. If you toss in a source of omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber like hemp hearts or chia seeds, you're well on your way to warding off heart disease, cancer,​ and diabetes. A green smoothie can help you lose weight, too, since boosting the water content within your food keeps you satisfied longer than drinking the same amount of fluid alongside a meal.