At First United Methodist Church we believe that Sunday School is for all ages. That is why we have a strong adult Sunday School in addition to Sunday School for children and youth. We believe that growth in the Christian faith is a life-long endeavor and that one of the places it can happen best is in an adult Sunday School class.
So if you are looking for an adult Sunday School class, we invite you to browse through these brief descriptions of our adult classes. But better yet, go and visit this Sunday. You’ll find a warm welcome waiting for you!
The Open Bible Class, organized in 1989, is dedicated to studying the Bible together. It is composed of people of various ages and stages of life, from young parents to grandparents, singles and couples. The diversity of the class enhances the class' time together. Open Bible Class welcomes visitors. They meet in Discipleship 1, east of the Atrium next to the Music Suite.
The Life Long class meets in the Conference Room and is composed of older adults who enjoy discussing issues relevant to their faith.
New Beginnings’ was organized in 1985 and is composed of adults starting into their mid-years’ of life. The class members are very active and career oriented with interests in sports and close family ties. They meet across from the church library.
|
|
The Open Door Class is made up of couples and singles in the middle adult years of life. The class is usually taught by several class members, using a variety of studies from Methodist curriculum to contemporary Christian books and video tapes. Open Door is described as “a close group of Christians who encourage and support each other and are growing together in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.” The class meets across from the church library.
The Flame and Cross Class was organized in 1979. Welcoming any age, most of the class members are approaching mid-age. Meeting in Discipleship 2, the class is usually taught with much emphasis on Scripture in a format for class discussion.
The Homebuilders Class, organized in 1963, is composed of “empty nesters and beyond” and meets in Discipleship 3. With a strong emphasis on serious Bible study, the class is usually taught by lecture. Members individually contribute their talents to a variety of ministries throughout the church.
|
|
The Circuit Riders' Class, organized in 1963, is composed of senior adults. Members of the class and guest speakers are used as teachers. The class participates in the Church Growth and Development program as well as having numerous short term projects throughout the year. Circuit Riders describe their group as a "caring and loving class that hurts when a class member hurts and rejoices when one is happy." The class meets across from the church library.
The High Questors' Class, organized in the mid-1950's, is composed of senior adult couples and singles with a variety of interests, such as gardening, Bible study, history, genealogy, community projects, music, and reading. Using Adult Bible Studies as curriculum, they presently have five teachers who use both lecture and discussion in teaching the class. High Questors have socials twice a year: a summer picnic and a Christmas dinner. They also sponsor a child at the Methodist Children's Home and contribute to the Crisis Center and other community projects. The class is located next to the Parlor.
| |
The Kum Duble Class, organized in 1951, is a senior adult class who helps the Crisis Center, a student at the Methodist Children's Home, and the Samaritan Ministry. They enjoy getting together for socials. The members are interested in their families, traveling, and helping those in need and are dedicated and eager to stay in the Wesleyan tradition of the church. Kum Duble meets on the first floor of the Education building near the west entrance.
|
The Explorers’ Class is composed of young adults, both couples and singles, who enjoy fellowship and studying a variety of topics in Sunday School. Meeting in the Parlor, this class welcomes all who are looking for a place to belong.
|
|
