Ministry Organization

Education Committee - 2004

The Education Committee facilitated the following opportunities for study, growth and fellowship - opportunities for each person to grow in the Christian faith.

Listed chronologically:

1. Da Vinci Code seminar with Dr. Paul Basset and Prof. Walt Bailey.
2. Lenten Study for Children in conjunction with the adult Lenten Study. The study was Touch the Water: Taste the Bread, led by Sheri Hooper and Marjorie Shepard.
3. Easter Bash was an intergenerational Sunday school hour on Easter morning. The lesson, led by Cindy Noll, was from Godly Play. Food, crafts, puzzles and games were enjoyed by about twenty children and adults.
4. Vacation Bible School, Hero Quest, July 18-22, 6:00-8:30 p.m. The theme each evening was based on a story from the Bible. The stories were developed through music, drama, crafts, mission projects, recreation and refreshments. More than 45 children were enrolled, many who were not attending Indian Heights. A great staff led by Mary Jane Hobbs helped to make this a special week.
5. Sunday School for all ages throughout the entire year.
Bible Presentation to Second grade students in September.
a. Nursery class - ages 2-3
b. Godly Play - 4 years to First grade
c. Second, Third and Fourth grades, Fifth, and Sixth grades began rotational Sunday school in September. The theme is Holy Land Express.
d. Jr. High led by Josh Falk and Kathi Hill
e. Sr. High led by Mike Carter
f. Two Adult classes
Bible Study led by Bob Douglass
Table Talk (discussion based on videos or books which address questions of faith and social issues) Becky Ruble

Many outstanding individuals volunteer to teach or assist with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Thank you for your faithful service throughout the year.

In the past year several new programs were initiated for education. The new spaces facilitated the Lenten study for children and rotational Sunday school.

Committee Members: Jo Couchman, Carol Fischer, Sheri Hooper, Barbara Pond, Holly Shepard, Marian Reeves, Mary Jane Hobbs (VBS), Josh Falk (Youth Director), and Marjorie Shepard (Children’s Hour).

Marian Reeves