Young Adult
Teacher: Carrie Roberts
Meeting place: Lounge
Age: twenties
Teaching style: class discussion
Literature used: current social issues from a Biblical perspective
High amount of class participation
Comment: "This class will be a fun-christian look at life, and how to live it for Christ. We strive for an enviroment which allows individuals to comfortably discuss life issues and how to deal with them through friendships and Christ".
Come join us!
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| Bridges Class
Teacher: Tracy Randle
Current Meeting Place: Library
Age: special needs youth and adult
Teaching style: reading from a Bible Story book then discussing and art
Literature used: Story books of the Bible and the Bible
Comments: We are a special needs class. Each class member is given a notebook and a Bible Story book. After reading the story, we answer questions about the story and then we illustrate the story with pictures. We learn a lot from each other, and the fellowship is great!
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*These Classes include all adults from college-age to seniors. Differences will be found in the materials used and in the degree of class participation.
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Agape Class*
Teacher: Mary Baxter
Current Meeting Room: Snack room in Education Building
Teaching Style: lecture and discussion
Literature used: adult Bible study material
Average amount of class participation
Comments: The Agape’s Sunday school class studies current issues that we face today as a society and as parents of teenage children. We are an informal class that enjoys discussion on how the Bible relates to current issues that are affecting us today. “Come join us as we continue to grow in God’s word and search His will for our lives.”
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| Open Door Class*
Teacher: Daniel Coggin
Current Meeting Place: Third Floor (above Sanctuary)
Teaching Style: Class discussion
Literature used: Current social issues
High degree of class participation
Comments: This is a very informal, close-knit class that deals with current social issues as well as life applications. The material is scripturally-based and not only encourages members to become more aware of their Christian behavior, but it also gives insight on how to deal with life’s situations. Whether you are single, married, divorced, young, old, you will find a topic that will speak to you. This class is filled with laughter and occasionally tears. To encourage fellowship, they have formed S.N.O. (Saturday Night Outings), which meets quarterly. “Please visit our class. Our doors are always open!”
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The Seekers Class*
Teacher: Kelli Atkins
Current Meeting Place: The grey house (Lounge in gym if it rains)
Teaching Style: Small group
Literature used: Methodist-based and current social issues
Average to high amount of class participation
Comments: The Seekers Sunday School Class is a family-oriented class that deals with issues facing today’s parents and their children. The literature and scripture lessons are closely associated with the contemporary issues. The group is led into discussions where members share their knowledge and experiences. The class is informal, relaxed, and everyone enjoys participating. “Come join us as we seek God’s will for our lives, and find His answers to the questions we face as Christians parents.”
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| Finders Class*
Teacher: T.W. Pace
Current Meeting place: Church Office
Literature used: Adult Bible studies materials/selected historical materials
Teaching Style: lecture and discussion formats
High degree of class participation
Comments: The Finders Sunday School Class is an informal and friendly class. They have an in depth Bible study lesson that is supported and supplemented by appropriate historical, geographical, and theological materials. The Finders Class has a high degree of class participation. The class members discuss the Sunday School lesson as well as other subjects of interest and all class members participate in these discussions.
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Upper Room Class
Teacher: Linda Reich
Current Meeting Place: Room to the left of Heritage Room-across from the Church office
Age: Older Adults
Teaching Style: Lecture with class discussion
Literature used: Methodist-based material
Comments: This is a mixed adult class, consisting of a variety of ages and life situations, but bound together by a love of Christ. The average attendance is 20. The class celebrates fortune and misfortune as a family in Christ. Although there are several group “get together” throughout the year, the class considers its greatest strength to be its outreach to the church and community. “We welcome visitors anytime and have found that the majority of them stay!”
Please click here for photos of recent gathering at Nettleton Club Lake!
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| Friendship-Gleaners Class
Teacher: Dorothy Poore and Bennie Harrelson
Current Meeting Place: Room to the right of the Heritage room- across from the church office
Age: Senior Adults 60-95
Literature: Methodist-based
Teaching Style: Lecture with class participation
Comments: We begin our class by singing old familiar hymns from the Cokesbury hymnal. Whether accompanied by piano or singing acappella, we use this time to prepare our hearts for study. Our Sunday school is based on United Methodist literature along with Bible references. At present, we have 19 members on roll. “We encourage visitors and know that this class can meet the needs of many.”
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Adult 1 Class
Teacher: Martha Monaghan
Current meeting place: TV Studio
Age: Senior Adults
Literature Used: Bible
Teaching Style: Lecture along with small group
Comments: If you are interested in a strictly Bible based class, then this is the class for you. . We encourage anyone to visit or join our class, where we strive to become, A Community of Disciples of Christ. “We welcome new members!”
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