Christian Education
The mission of Christian Education is to make disciples
of Jesus Christ. To fulfill this purpose, opportunities are offered to study
scripture and to understand Christian traditions. It is hoped that lives will
be transformed, through experience and reason, as individuals grow into
the fullness of Christian discipleship.
Christian Education (Sunday School) for children, youth and adults
Children’s Church takes place each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. in Room 4 of the
Christian Education Building. Children age 3 years through 2nd grade
share this time of worship before going to their classrooms. Following
Children's Church, students are escorted to their Sunday School
classrooms. Children 3rd grade and up go directly to their classrooms,
as do youth and adults.
Sunday School Classes – 9 a.m.
3, 4 & 5 year olds – Christian Education Bldg., Room #1
K – 2nd grade – Christian Education Bldg., Room #3
3rd & 4th grade – Alton Hall, Room #2
5th & 6th grade – Alton Hall, Room #1
Junior High Class (grades 7 & 8) – Conference Room
High School Class (grades 9 – 12) – Youth Building
Adults – “Adventures in Christian Growth” – Bishop Kennedy Room
"I Believe in God: A Reflection on the Apostles’ Creed" - September 20 - November 1, 2009
"Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives" -
November 8 - December 20, 2009
"The Bible: A Biography" - January 3 - February 21, 2010
"The Lost Gospel Q: The Original Sayings of Jesus" - February 28 - March 14, 2010
"The Hole in the Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? The Answer That Changed My Life and Might Change the World" - March 21 - May 9, 2010
"Strangers in the Land" - May 16 - May 30, 2010
"The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom" - June 6 - June 27, 2010
"The Cost of Discipleship" - July 11 - August 30, 2010
Religious Study Group
This study group uses printed and video resources to grow in faith, explore religious teachings and experience the blessing of
Christian fellowship
Disciple I Bible Study - "Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study"
Interested in learning more about the depth and meaning of the Bible? These in-depth 32-34 week
courses require weekly attendance at class sessions and are taught by trained
Disciple teachers.
Weekly 2.5-hour classes require preparation and outside
reading. Sessions are a combination of video presentation, teacher input, group
discussion and application to daily living. - Currently, the class
meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and is led by Associate Pastor Brian Long.
Christian Believers
Follow-up to Disciple I Study (completion a
prerequisite) with a goal of "Knowing God With Heart & Mind." Led by Associate Pastor Brian Long, this class meets on Tuesdays
at 7 p.m.
Scholarships
Several scholarships are awarded in June on Senior Sunday to
graduating high school students to help them pay for their college education.
Funds for these are made available from Women’s Ministries, Men’s Ministries,
the Z. Frann Krajeski Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Helen Benner
Memorial Scholarship Fund.
In addition, an Incentive Scholarship is awarded to a student who is completing 8th grade. This student's family must be residents of Many Mansions. The scholarship funds are held until the student graduates high school. At that time the student is given the funds to further his/her education
if he or she has met the requirements of the incentive program.
Walk to Emmaus – A spiritual renewal program (separate weekends for men and women) intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The approach seriously considers themodel of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."
