Seekers
Chapel (front entrance near worship area)
Seekers is a progressive study of the books of the bible. The format is to read several verses aloud then discuss in an informal, participative and inquisitive environment. The class uses various translations, bible notes, and thoughtful discussion in the pursuit of spiritual growth and greater understanding of how to live “Christ-like” lives. The class highly values fellowship and friendship and warmly welcomes new folks to the class.
Current Study: Join this group as it begins a journey through the Bible beginning with Genesis January 2010.
Young Adults
Family Life Center – Room A
The Young Adults class is specifically tailored for those out of high school through early 30’s. This class discusses issues in a young life and how to merge religious beliefs with all the changes that are occuring in that life. The group is diverse within the age group including people in college, single or married, with or without children, people with disabilities of some kind, working or not working, and so on. All are welcome.
Current Study: Blue Like Jazz
The story of Donald Miller, a person who built a successful ministry that ultimately left him empty, then he journey back to God.
Faith and Works
Room 112
The Book of James tells us that faith without works is dead, and John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, based much of his teaching on this notion. This class seeks to help people find ways to put their faith into action in order to make it come alive. The focus is on experiencing God in one’s everyday life. Various books are used to explorethe idea that we must seek God out in all that we do and experience.
Current Study: Gospel of Matthew - A study of the gospel or good news according to the book of Matthew. Also some parallel study of birth stories and Jesus’ early years; a deep drill down into the Gospel, verse by verse study.
Forum
Youth Room 100 East
Forum focuses on how to apply Christian education to successful modern day living. The class thrives on an eclectic mix of people and viewpoints and rotates topics on a regular basis. Examples of past topics include the use of hymns in other cultures, other world religions and applying the words of the Lord’s Prayer to our lives.
Current Study: Opening Ourselves Up To Grace. Grace is often defined as God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. The class will explore the meaning of grace as the theological expression of God’s love.
Christianity 102
Room 107
Christianity 102 explores topics for those wanting to develop a deeper spiritual relationship with Christ. The class studies books from modern authors including Swindoll, Lucado, McClaren, Strobel, and Hybels. The direction of the class is determined by it’s participants, who choose from among a number of books and decide what they want to learn and where they want to focus.
Current Study: The Commandments of Christ. Class will depart from the the usual Christian book study format. Class will use biblical references to study the what Christ commanded.
Life Connections
Room 110
Life Connections looks at contemporary topics that are top-of-mind for many in our daily lives. Subjects may include relationships, the position of the church on social issues, and family dynamics, but the potential list is as long as the interests of the group. The class may use books and/or videos and uses the bible to place topics in a spiritual context.
Current Study: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate. Addressing a dozen clusters of specific “acceptable” sins that we tend to tolerate in ourselves – such as jealousy, anger, pride, unthankfulness, and judgmentalism.
Children’s Sunday School
Sunday School merges study with fun as the kids learn, praise, and make friends. Current study: Rock Solid Building A Heart of Faith
Toddler / Pre-Kindergarten - Room 119
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade - Family Life Center – Room B
3rd – 5th Grades - Family Life Center – Room C
Youth Sunday School
Our youth classes use bible study, open discussion, and a variety of materials in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
6th-8th Grade Current Meet The Bible - Room 111 A & B
9th-12th Grade - Twenty Messages For Youth – Room 100 Youth Room West
