We have Sunday School for all ages.  Sunday School is an integral part of our Children, Youth and Adult Ministries.   It is a ministry of small groups for all stages of life.  Sunday School strengthens our relationships with each other and with our Lord and lays a strong foundation of discipleship based on the study of His Word.

Sunday School is on Sunday mornings between the two worship services.  An adult  fellowship time is held in Moore Hall at 9:30 following the first service, and classes start at 9:45  am and end at 10:45 am.

 

All the elementary classes follow the same curriculum based on age appropriate learning.  Classes teach bible lessons by incorporating scripture, prayer, applications to real life, story telling, drama, art, crafts, activities and games.

Preschool: Located downstairs, led by Parma Rishel, ages starting  at 2 1/2 years of age.  Mrs. Parma leads our preschool children on a loving and exciting adventure exploring Bible stories and the love of Jesus Christ through story telling, song, games and coloring.  A small snack is provided.  Mrs. Parma teaches from the Live Big curriculum. 

The present curriculum for elementary school age children is from 252 Basics and focuses on Godly virtues. Also, in addition to the 252 Basics the lessons will focus on an additional topic each month. For December the topic is John 3:16. Here’s the agenda for the upcoming months:

               

                March – Being a Methodist

                April – 10 Commandments

                May – Review all the Books of the Bible

 

Kindergarten:  Located downstairs and led by Mary Woodruff.  At the start of the Sunday School hour, the students get to join in singing worship songs led by the Youth Praise Worship Team.

First and Second Grade:  Located downstairs and led by  Amy Rishel, Tammy Johnson, Kathy Burns, and Carolyn Owen.  At the start of the Sunday School hour, the students get to join in singing worship songs led by the Youth Praise Worship Team.

Third and Fourth Grade:  Located downstairs and led by Sharon Keith, Lena Beth Chancey, Kim Myers and Karen Dykes.  At the start of the Sunday School hour, the students get to join in singing worship songs led by the Youth Praise Worship Team.

Fifth and Six Grade:  Located upstairs and led by Sherri Anderson, Bill Anderson and Susan Taylor. This groups is called the MiB’s (Methodist-in-Betweens).  They are a very active group involved in many exciting missions.   Their lessons are planned from No-Miss Lessons for PreTeen Kids.

 

Middle School:  Located upstairs and led by Kevin and Marsha Bishop.  They are currently following a video-based series by Kara Powell called “The Christian Life.”

High School:  Located upstairs and led by Tom Rishel. 

Adult Sunday School classes are located in Moore Hall:

Young Adults: Located upstairs, led by Adam and Amanda Wood, ages ranging from 18 - 35. They started a study on World Religions on March 7.

 

Discoverers:  Located upstairs, led by Tommy Carroll, ages ranging from 30 - 55. On April 26, 2009, they started an ambitious “Bare Knuckle Bible Study Approach” to a 4-year study of the bible using the Life Application Study Bible. Scripture is the primary resource for discussions with the class.  They welcome all to come join them for fun and spiritual growth.

 

New Horizons: Located upstairs, led by Gay Irby, Lynn Bourdin and Karen Merkle, ages ranging from 35 - 55. 

Aldersgate:  Located upstairs, led by Tommy Moulton, ages ranging from 35 - 60. 

Seekers:  Located downstairs, alternately led by class members, ages ranging from 40 - 65. 

Sonshiners:  Located downstairs, led by Fred Rendfrey, ages ranging from 45 - 70. 

Good News:  Located downstairs, led by Hank Viehmann, Ray Napier, Jerry Bowlin, and Jim Miller, ages ranging from 55 - 80+. They use Adult Bible Studies as a basic text. This winter they are studying “Christ, The Fulfillment.” There are three units: (1) The Promised Birth Fulfilled, considering the Messiah’s lineage and Isaiah’s prophecy, Gabriel’s and the Magis’ visits. (2) Evidence of Jesus as Messiah, examining some events in Jesus’ life including miracles, prayers of thanks, and rejections by persons in his hometown. (3) Testimonies to Jesus as Messiah, including the witness of specific persons who confirmed him as the Messiah. In the spring the class will study a course entitled "Teachings on Community" through the Old Testament books of Jonah and Ruth and through the teachings of Jesus and the early church.

Sunday School classes for Children and Youth are located in Heritage Hall: