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Re: U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) Term 2, 2022 Enrolments


 

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Hi Ray,
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Like Peter, I am saddened to hear that your Thursday Bible classes will be cancelled for Term 2 due to lack of enrolments. I find that so difficult to comprehend in these difficult times, when we need them more than ever. What does the Bible say about what is happening now? I’m sure there are many passages that could give us guidelines. Unfortunately I am not well versed nor knowledgeable in the scriptures to find the answers.
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Re different times or days. Thursdays at 10:45 was an ideal time and day for me. Wednesdays are completely out due to other U3A classes; Mondays and Fridays are days I mostly migrate to and from the Gold Coast, so mornings would definitely be out – maybe Monday afternoons, but not always possible. I do not intend to attend face-2-face classes in the foreseeable future, especially now that Masks are not mandatory. We need masks more than ever with Covid cases rising, and we are in the most vulnerable group. I’m too scared to venture out amongst people who don’t consider the health and welfare of older people and show their disrespect for us in these challenging times. Scary at times.
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Let’s pray that others in the class remember to re-enrol so that those of us that are committed to learning more of the Bible are able to do so.
Blessings,
Merlene
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From: Ray via groups.io
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 1:43 PM
To: [email protected] ; 'Wayne Weiler' ; 'Marian Plant'
Subject: Re: [b4uc] U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) Term 2, 2022 Enrolments
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Hi Peter,
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Thanks for your kind words.?
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Per your suggestion, I have emailed everyone from last term but with just six days to go I felt it important to respect U3A's procedures.? Despite this being a Zoom class, it falls under their ambit.? Still, good idea, I'll keep an eye on U3A enrollments.
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Over the past few terms, a number of potential enrollees have indicated that the Thursday date was the deal-breaker for them.? Are there better days or times to hold the course from your perspective?
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Blessings,
Ray
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Sent: Friday, 15 April 2022 1:07 PM
To: [email protected]; Wayne Weiler <wineducation@...>; Marian Plant <rplant7@...>
Subject: [b4uc] U3A Course R09 (What the Bible is about) Term 2, 2022 Enrolments

Good day all,

Less than a week away from commencing our Term 2 classes for U3A course R09 What the Bible is About - An Informed Appreciation of the Bible, enrolment is below the minimum required to hold the course.? This has unfortunately happened to many of the U3A courses.

As a result, I am saddened to announce that the course will not be held for Term 2, which commences next week.

At present, I intend to resume classes in Term 3 2022 which runs from 11 July to 16 September, possibly resuming face-to-face (F2F) classes or in a mixed F2F/Zoom mode.? With your permission, I'll keep your email addresses so that I can keep you informed at that time.

Since 2017, we have covered 52 of the 66 books of the Bible.? That's nearly 80%, and I have materials drafted or prepared for most of the remainder.? Please email me with any suggestions that might support the revival of R09.? I'm especially interested in any ideas on repackaging or marketing the course to help attract new enrollees and revive the interest that you and so many others have shown over the past five years.

Thank you for your interest in R09.? It's been a real blessing to me.

Blessings,

Ray

Ray Sarlin
U3A R09 Tutor
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