Christian Education

Youth Activities:

Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders! We value our youth as the future leaders of our church, community, state and nation. Teaching our youth Christian life skills to meet the successes, challenges and difficulties of daily living is the focus of the programs described in this brochure. The world of tomorrow in which our youth will live, requires that we prepare them not only with the abilities and skills they will need to survive, but also with Christian values and principles by which to live victoriously.

Youth Activities:

Sunday Noon Youth Fellowship (SNYF): SNYF is designed to meet the needs of youth (6 th grade and up)! We will be guiding the youth towards a closer relationship to God. We are going to be building relationships with each other that will last a lifetime! WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN, TOO! Come and share this meaningful experience! It’s never too late to join us!! SNYF meets Sunday afternoons from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Come and bring your friends! Please call the church if you are intrested, 693-2071.

 

Sunday School Classes Available

Our classes are offered from 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

The following classes are offered here at FPC:

Nursery, Child Care Givers Patty Munro (and others ) :Upon arrival at any of the two worship services and Sunday School, the children have a period of play time. After approximately forty minutes of play time we clean up and have snack time. Once snack time is finished, the older children will get a mat and sit down for a Bible lesson. These lessons are from the Beginners Bible or a “Dear God” story. They are also given a coloring book that Ms. Patty puts together for each of them to do until it is time for them to leave. The agenda changes at times during particular holidays where the children complete a craft that replaces coloring in their book. The Nursery is located through the Upper Fellowship Hall, new building, first door on the right.

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Pre K 3 and 4 yr old class, taught by Karen Bridges, Lanell Jarvis, Kim Robins, and Lu Brisbin: Each child in this class is a “one-of-a-kind” child of God. Here we celebrate the uniqueness of each child. Yet all of these “one-of-a-kind” children share common needs. All children need love, a sense of self-worth, a sense of accomplishment, a safe place to express their feelings, surrounded by adults who love them, and to experience the love of God. These children will find all of those here. Live B.I.G. helps children see, hear, and live their B elief in God. Short video segments bring faith-filled, high-energy excitement to your children with characters who model B.I.G. behavior, travel segments featuring B.I.G. ministries by everyday B.I.G. people, cool music for your kids’ ears, and more! This class is located on the Christian Education Floor, second classroom on the left.

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Sunday School for K – 5 th grade

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High School Class, taught by Chuck Bridges and Darren Fulton: This class is open to 9 th – 12 th grade students. We deal mostly with real life application of God’s Word, and, as in life, you never know what to expect when you walk in. We use video, audio, drama, object lessons, and anything else we can find, as we try to illustrate what they are up against, being a Christian in the real world. The students describe this class as spontaneous, energetic and fun! The leaders describe it as somewhere between a warm kitty and a roller coaster. This class meets on the Christian Education floor, second classroom on the the right.

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Middle School Class – taught by Netti Fulton and Sally Wooldridge

The middle school class for 6 th – 8 th graders, uses the Faith Weaver curriculum for middle school. This energetic, discussion based class is geared toward helping students understand what Christians believe and how they can use these beliefs in their everyday lives. The early teen years tend to be a time of seeking and questioning beliefs, lifestyles, and life in general. Our teachers strive to guide teens through this time in an age-appropriate setting.

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Men’s Bible Class, taught by Fayette Wiatt : The primary study material this class uses is “The Present Word”, published by the Presbyterian Church (USA), which follows the Uniform International Sunday School lessons. This class meets in the new Education wing.

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Mixed Adults Class, taught by Dick Beale and Tex Jones : The Mixed Adult Class will study each of the following this year. "Putting Faith to Work, A Study of James" from the Bible Readers Series. "When Christ Lives in Us", by Justo Gonzalez, and a Lenten Study based on the revised Common Lectionary entitled "Come to the Cross." This class meets in the new Education wing.

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Basic Bible 101, taught by LuAnn Nagel : This is an adult Sunday School designed for the beginning Bible student. Basic concepts of Christianity presented along the way from Genesis through Revelation. Even if you have never opened a Bible or just need to review the basics, come join this fun approach to learning about God and His loving plan for you. This class meets in the new Education wing..

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Contemporary Discussion Class, facilitated by Susan McCreary and Jack Chase : The Contemporary Discussion Group invites you to join us. This class meets in the new Education wing.

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SonSeekers , taught by Lori Sindle, and Gail Kerns:
 In this class, you will enjoy an adventure as you draw truth from the Word of God for personal transformation. Attendance has grown in this class! Come and share God with others with whom you have the same interests! If you are 30 – 40 years old (40 is still young, right?), just show up! This class meets in the new Education wing.

If you would like a tour of these classes, please call! I would be happy to show you around!

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May we love each other as God loves us!  

 

For more information contact the church office: at (804)693-2071 or email ced@fpcglova.hrcoxmail.com