CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The overall function of the Education Ministry Team is to coordinate all
levels of Instruction and Educational concerns within the Church. The umbrella
of Education covers a number of different areas within the church.
Some of the duties and areas under the umbrella of Children and Youth Ministry Team are:
Curriculum issues, financial and budget concerns, Children & Youth team meetings,
Attendance systems and tracking, newsletter articles, craft supplies, audio
visual materials, recruitment of volunteers for teaching and enrollment
in programs, snack supplies, and various other details related to the smooth
function of any of the areas within the Christian Education program..
The Christian Education program has many wonderfully dedicated
and talented individuals responding to God's call to serve the Church with
love. If you happen to run into one of these outstanding people - do give
them a hug or a smile - they are very special.
If you happen to feel an urge to teach God's Word or get involved,
talk to Charlotte. Have we got opportunities for you!
Our Current Christian Education Opportunities:
Sunday School
The Sunday School program operates from September to mid June. Classes are available for Toddlers thru Adults, with three adult classes. The children and youth meet at 9:15 while the adult classes begin at 9:30. There are short term classes offered throughout the year for extra study. Nursery care is provided during the Christian Education hour. A Vacation Bible School experience is held in the summer.
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A Christian in Todays World: Jim Abdella
This class studies current issues and what it means to be a Christian living in today's world.
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Learning Through Living: Mel Feather
The goal of this class is to study scriptures in order to learn more about
our relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Through study of both
the Old and New Testaments, the class seeks insight into how to live a
Christian life. The class is guided by the teacher in the reading
of selected scriptures and then class discussion to try to interpret the
meaning of readings and its relevance to our Christian lives today.
Members of the class are asked to bring their own Bibles.
Bibles are also provided if needed
The learning through living class provides an informal, sociable
gathering of Christian friends where life's joys and sorrows, struggles
and successes, can be freely shared while keeping the focus on the goal
of developing a close relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
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Short Term Classes
Short Term Classes are offered for busy families. Examples are: "Making Children Mind Without Loosing Yours"; "Life is No Picnic - Stress"; and others.
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Spiritual Gifts
We offer a spiritual gifts seminar to help individuals discover their spiritual gifts and passion for ministry. We all have a gift to be used for God’s purposes.
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Library
The Church Library is a self-service opportunity to further the education
of all. The materials are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System
and children's books have an additional color code system. We shelve between
800 and 1000 pieces and offer one of the best Church libraries in the area.
There are certain programs that seem to work and we continue them every
year. They are: Children's Library Sunday once a month, Children's 4-week
reading program once a year, Bulletin Board changed once a month with books
that relate on a table underneath, a special shelf of United Methodist
Women's Reading Program books that cover three years and Bookmarks in the
church pews.
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Wired Word
Wired Word – is a class that looks a current events along side appropriate scriptures. This is a fun, interactive class.
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