SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES (updated February, 2010)

Sunday School for All Ages, 9:45-10:35 Sunday Mornings. Each class selects their current study materials.
This flexibility allows for the focus to be what each class feels will best foster their Christian journey.

SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS:
(Seekers, Wesley, Nomad, and Friendship classes meet in Wesley Activity Center.
Fellowship Class meets in classrooms of the Sanctuary building.)

George Barnette's Seekers Class: This class has been studying the transition of Christianity from a Jewish sect to an independent religion. A study of the book of Daniel will begin March 21. Seekers meet in the second classroom on the right in the Activity Center.

Barbara Hudson's John Wesley Class: The class is beginning a study if Philip Yancey's new book - A Skeptic's Guide to Faith. Synopsis: Philip Yancey believes we are missing the supernatural hidden in everyday life. In this 2004 Christianity Today Book Award of Merit winner he investigates the natural world and discovers the supernatural hiding in plain view. Nature and super nature are not two separate worlds, but different expressions of the same reality. To encounter the world as a whole, we need a more supernatural awareness of the natural world. He promises that the grace-filled result will be a life of beauty, purpose, freedom, and faith. Join this class in the third classroom on the right in the Activity center.

Tom Koch's Nomads Class: This class began a new study on Sunday, February 7th. The class utilizes the study series Fearless by Max Lucado. The focus of this study is on fear, loosening your grip on fear, and living in the abundant freedom Jesus promises his followers. The first classroom on the right in the Activity Center houses the Nomads.

Mickey Little's Friendship Class: On February 14th, this class began a new series entitled The Holy Bible -- Beyond Words. This DVD study, by Pastor Robert Morris of Gateway Church, reveals how the Bible is so much more than just a collection of old books--it is life-giving. Through this revelatory eight-part series, your perspective on what the Bible is and how you should read it will be completely transformed. You will gain a new excitement and hunger for the Word of God like never before! This class meets in the classroom on the left of the Activity center.

Bro. Bill Wiemers' Fellowship Class: Visit this class in the Fellowship Hall of the Sanctuary building. The class is studying the Gospel of John using the Bible as the study guide. The class reads each verse, discusses it, and reflects on what it means for class members and how it influences our lives as Christians.

SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
(Pre-Kinder through Elementary classes meet in downstairs classrooms of church building.
Youth meet in Wesley Activity Center.)

Pre-Kinder - 3 years old- Kindergarten: Teachers for March through May are Jan and Butch Philips. This class uses Hands on Bible Curriculum. 'Jesus' Last Days' will be the focus for March, 'God's Calling' for April, and 'The First Christians' will be for May.

First and Second Grade Class: Teacher for March through May is Paula Moeller. This class follows the Bible Max Curriculum and will study about 'Sticking with God: Knowing His Love'.

Third through Fifth Grade Class: Teacher March through May is Debby Elsbury. This class also follows the Bible Max Curriculum and will study about 'Sticking with God: Knowing His Love'..

Youth Class: Led by LeAndy Pletcher and Scott Christensen, this class uses the Grapple Curriculum.

BIBLE STUDIES:

Sunday Evening Group (led by Bill & Elaine Swiss): The Sunday evening Bible Study will begin "The Parables of Jesus" on February 28, running for six weeks. We meet Sunday at 7 pm for 75 minutes in the Nomad Room. Each lesson is stand alone so folks are welcome to join at any time. Monday Evening Group (led by LeAndy Pletcher) - "Jesus, the One and Only" by Beth Moore, is a women's Bible study of the life of Jesus based on the book of Luke. How did it feel to walk the dusty roads of the Holy Land with the incarnate Son of God? What was He like to know personally? This 11-week, in-depth Bible study, which begins on March 21, includes personal assignments and weekly group sessions. The group meets at 5:30 in the Nomad classroom.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL:

This summer, set sail for VBS fun at FUMC! Join us for High Seas Adventure, another delightful Bible School program from Group Publishing. Feel sea spray on your face as sails snap overhead-and each crew member experiences the deep, rolling water of God's love! This week will easily be the best time you'll have this summer-this ship's for YOU! The five day adventure will be June 21-25. Each evening will begin at 5:30 pm., include a light supper, and conclude at 8:00 pm. On Friday night parents and family members are invited to join the children at 7:30 for the finale and an ice cream social. All children ages 4 - 5th grade are invited to attend. All adults are invited to be helpers. Contact Jan Christensen for more information or to volunteer.

Registration for Vacation Bible School 2010: Click for pdf Form