Education

Sunday School Classes

3 Years through 4 Years

Pre-K through Kindergarten

In the Pre-K through Kindergarten Class, we study basic Bible stories such as Goliath, Noah and the whale, Moses and the burning bush, and Jesus Christ. Our normal class attendance is seven children and we have very much fun! Every Sunday, we get cookies for snacks during our class. Sometimes, we even have drinks.
 

1st Grade through 2nd Grade

In the 1st and 2nd Grade Class, our theme is Learning and Living God's Word. We use the New Invitation Sunday School curriculum. The New Invitation study material is related to the Church seasons. During the course of this study, the children will study all of the major Bible people and events. The children hear Bible stories of Jesus and the early disciples as well as wonderful Old Testament stories. These stories help the children receive valuable building blocks that are the foundation of our faith.
 

3rd Grade through 5th Grade

Usually, we have about nine children attend our class. This upbeat class of 3rd - 5th graders learn about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and all the fascinating stories in the Bible. We use Bible study booklets to guide us through our study. One of the neat things we plan to do is make a Bible tree. We will have an imitation tree and each week we will put Bible verses on index cards and attach the cards to the tree. The neat thing about this is we will learn verses of the Bible without even thinking about it. These fine young children are a great delight and as you can see, are very creative!
 

Junior High (6th Grade through 8th Grade)

The Junior High Class is for young people who attend grades 6-8. The class is very informal; the students are given free time at the beginning of each class to visit and enjoy fellowship. The lessons are completed in class and no study material is sent home. Many of the lessons deal with everyday situations that youth encounter and what the Bible says about handling these situations.
 

Senior High

The Senior High Class is composed of grades 9-12. The Quest Study Bible is used along with "30 Days to Understanding the Bible." Sometimes, instead of using the lesson plan, the group discusses decisions and pressures teens are faced with in their lives. At other times, the group plays board games, which gives them a chance to relax and blow off steam!
 

Encounter

This class consists of adults 20 to 50+ years of age and neither age nor marital status are important factors. Members include couples and singles. The class age and personality diversity leads to a wide range of perspectives on any given issue. The class is fun, loving and informed.

The class strives to learn more about God's word and how it applies to their lives. The class members bring experience from many different denominations. All members are encouraged to share their experiences, comments and thoughts in a loving and encouraging setting.

Rev. Dowdy leads the class in exploring both the Old and New Testaments, weaving back and forth through its different periods and writings to help the class get a better understanding of how the Bible came to be and the many factors that contributed to its long development of thought and practice.
 

Fellowship

This class starts each Sunday off by each member doing a show and tell of their last week’s activities. Some of the things talked about are funny and they have a good laugh! Some of the things talked about are sad and they pray with each other. They also pray for the sick and shut-ins and those in the Rest Homes. Get Well cards are mailed to the Fellowship members, non-members and to anyone that the class members request no matter their faith. There are three teachers who rotate in this class. The class normally lasts approximately 45 minutes and is always over by 10:30 a.m. because there are some members that sing in the choir and have to leave the class to prepare. The Fellowship Class has been active for many, many years and all of the members are at least 50 years of age. The members love the fellowship that they have with each other in class.