ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
There are a variety of adult Sunday school classes from which to choose. Sunday school meets from 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Fidelis
Description: Composed of women of all ages. The Methodist Sunday School curriculum is used
Teacher: Dr. Gwen Whitehead (with periodic substitutes from class members)
Location: Until renovations are complete, this class meets in the office of the Praise Center
Good News
Description: Mixed singles and couples of all ages. The Methodist Sunday School Curriculum is used, plus selected studies
Teacher: Carol Allen and Christy Day
Location: This class meets on the second floor of the Educational Building
New Beginnings
Description: A mixed class of singles and couples. Selected studies with class participation and discussion
Teacher: Class members rotate in leading the discussions
Location: This class meets on the second floor of the Educational Building
Pairs and Spares
Description: Composed of couples and singles of all ages. The Methodist Sunday School curriculum is the mode of study plus special studies
Teacher: Class members rotate teaching and leading the lesson
Location: This class meets on the second floor of the Educational Building
Men’s Fellowship
Description: Composed of our older generation of men. The Methodist Sunday School Curriculum is used.
Teacher: Class members rotate teaching and leading the lesson
Location: This class meets in the Slade Chapel
College Students
Description: This class meets during college breaks with various studies
Teacher: Various teachers
Location: This class meets on the second floor of the Educational Building
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE
Wednesday Night Live is a 12-week series offered in the spring and fall that promotes spiritual development through group “discipleship” activities. A light meal is served at 5:00 p.m. in the Praise Center followed by a variety of classes from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Education Building. Bring the family as there is something for everyone. WNL coincides with the school year.
Please click here for information about the Fall 2011 WNL programs
Please click here for information about the Spring 2011 WNL programs
A nursery is provided for infants through preschoolers.
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY
First United Methodist offers a variety of in-depth Bible studies that meet other times than Sunday school. Participating in these studies develops biblical knowledge, a closer walk with God, small group accountability and strong Christian leaders. Some studies are short term, running 6-10 weeks, while others, such as those from the DISCIPLE series are 30-36 weeks. Most studies are offered on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. following the Wednesday Night Live (WNL) meal. WNL coincides with the school year.
New studies begin periodically through out the year. Some are taught by the pastors and some are facilitated by members or noted community experts. Watch for new classes in the newsletter or contact the church office for more information.
DISCIPLE assumes that the bible is the key to renewal in the church. It recognizes the human-divine nature of the Bible: The actual texts of Scripture were written by human beings like ourselves in their cultural settings, under the divine inspiration of God. Studies in the DISCIPLE series include (30-36 weeks):
Disciple I: Becoming a Disciple through Bible Study
This study is the basic course in which participants read over 80% of the Bible. This course should be completed before taking any of the others.
Disciple II: Into the Word
Into the World is a study on the books of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts.
Disciple III: Remember Who You Are
This is a study on the books of the prophets and Paul’s Letters.
Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life
This study covers the Old Testament writings and the Gospel & letters of John, and James, Jude and the book of Revelation.
Jesus and the Gospels
This course invites believers to look at Jesus in each of the four Gospels and ask the question, “Who is the Jesus that you see?”
Christian Believer
This thirty-week study of the classical doctrines of the Christian faith aims at presenting, explaining, and interpreting Christian doctrine as the basic teaching of the church to the end that informed believing leads to committed discipleship.
Short-term DISCIPLE Studies (8-11 weeks):
Invitation to Psalms, Invitation to John, Invitation to the Old Testatment, Invitation to the New Testament, Invitation to Romans, and Invitation to Genesis.
THE WALK TO EMMAUS
The Walk to Emmaus is a program of spiritual renewal sponsored by the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church. This 72-hour experience in study, prayer, fellowship and worship has blessed the lives of men and women (men and women attend on separate weekends) of all ages, races, denominations and backgrounds.
There is also a high-school version of Emmaus called Chrysalis that has brought blessings and life changing experiences to many youth.
After having the “Emmaus experience,” those who have participated in the “Walk”, gather together on a monthly basis for a time of praise and worship. Smaller groups known as “Reunions” meet weekly.
First United Methodist has many men, women, and youth who have been on an Emmaus weekend or Chrysalis flight. They return excited and eager to be involved in the church, this fulfilling the purpose of Emmaus, “for the training of Christian leaders in the church.” For more additional information on the Walk to Emmaus click on the following links: http://www.upperroom.org/emmaus/ or http://www.goldentriangleemmaus.org
To find out when the next Emmaus walk will be contact the church office at 409-886-7466 or via the contact form on the home page.