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
From Jesus to Christ – a video series – Sept. 16 – Nov. 11, 2007
Living Inside Out – Nov. 18 – Dec. 16, 2007
The Workbook on the Beatitudes – Jan. 6 – Feb. 24, 2008
The Heart of Christianity – March 2 – May 18, 2008
Beyond Belief – May 25 – June 22, 2008
Practicing Our Faith – June 29 – Aug. 3, 2008
Religious Study Group: “Jesus in the Gospels”
This study looks at the way each Gospel writer presents events and teachings and at the picture of Jesus that emerges in each of the Gospels. It meets on Wednesdays from 2 – 3:30 p.m. in the Bishop Kennedy Room.
Disciple Bible Study
(I, II, III, IV offered periodically) – 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.
Senior Pastor’s Study Classes
Led by Dr. Gary Alan Dickey, these periodic
studies are open to anyone. Study topics and schedules TBA.
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 the model of Christ's servanthood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."
