Sunday School

Adult Sunday School Classes   Friendship Class: The Friendship Class is made up of older adults, couples and singles. This is a very loving and caring group. We have coffee and a greeting time before each class. We take an offering which is used for mission projects, memorials and member needs. We use the New International Lesson as our study guide. Members take turns teaching (voluntary only). There is some lecture and some discussion each week. We have occasional get-togethers outside class.  Meets: Next to Library (2d floor). Membership Class: Four class taught quarterly by Associate Pastor. Open to all (must register). Topics include: baptism, communions, and major beliefs of the United Methodist Church. Meets: Conference Room(1st floor).. New Life: The New Life Sunday School Class is a thought-provoking study group offering information, support and fellowship that will enhance Christian growth. Our goal is to educate, network, and apply our beliefs using relevant and challenging Bible-based materials. We are a small group which allows ample opportunity for class discussion and we rotate teaching responsibilities. Recent studies include C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity, Twelve Ordinary Men, and Stroebel's Case for Christ and Case for a Creator. Pairs and Spares: The Pairs and Spares Class is an eclectic group of believers eager to learn and share. The class is made up of a broad range and diverse occupations. The teaching style is free-flowing, Bible-based, and indicidually taught. Everyone is encouraged to teach, but not required. We take up an offering weekly as led, there are two major fundraisers annually, and then we use these monies to support a variety of mission outreach opportunities. The class has frequent social gatherings for fellowship. This class is a loving, compassionate, caring group who likes to laugh and is grateful for God's grace.Meets:  (2nd floor). Pathfinders: Our group of mostly retired adults participates in a relaxed, informal Bible study. Volunteers rotate teaching duties using the international Bible studies published by Cokesbury. Our weekly offerings pay for our literature and fund missions and outreach projects. Our projects have included painting and other maintenance projects for needy homeowners in the community. We also support JCOC in their school supply distribution and their Toyland at Christmas.  Meets: PC/JOY Room (1st Floor).   Seekers: The Seekers Sunday School Class is a small Bible-based class. Our class accepts all ages and has ranged in age from early 30s to mid 80s (when Martha Howell was a part of our class). Because we are a small class we are able to have relaxed group discussions. We are willing to accept each others opinions even when they differ from our own. We take turns teaching as people are willing and have traditionally used literature purchased through Cokesbury. Class members are given the opportunity to view the current Cokesbury catalog and make suggestions as to what they'd like to study. We do take up an offering which is used for purchase of literature and donations throughout the year to different organizations such as youth, children, and JCOC. Meets: Down from the office and just past the restrooms (1st floor).  Genesis: The Genesis Class is comprised of both couples and single adults from our church family. Most members of this class regularly attend the New Community service. The teaching responsibilities rotate throughout the year from members of the class. We often utilize a DVD / study guide combination. This offers the opportunity for class discussion and study. Our weekly offerings support mission opportunities within the church, our community and beyond. Children's Sunday School Classes The Children's Sunday School classes meet from 9:45-10:30. We have classes from Toddlers to Senior High. Toddlers (15 mo - 2 yrs) Preschool (3 - 4 yrs) Kindergarten (5 yrs) First and Second Graders Third and Fourth Graders Fifth and Sixth Graders Junior High (7th and 8th Graders) Senior High (9th - 12th Graders)