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ACTS (Adults Celebrating The
Scriptures)
Leader: Sharon Crissey
Meets in Rokeby Hall
All ages welcome
The ACTS Sunday School class is committed to
studying the Scriptures. Various study guides have included "Parables from
the Backside," "What the Bible Says About Angels," "The Will
of God," and "ACTS doing ACTS" which included activities from the
book of Acts. Teaching is shared by members and guest teachers. Recently the
class members each presented the life of an apostle for a series of discussions
focused on a different apostle each week.
Social functions are held throughout the year
and the class undertakes support projects for the church. The class has a
discussion format and is composed of singles and couples of all ages. Visitors
are always welcome for a Sunday in study.
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Bart Peak
Teacher: Rotates among class mem bers, includes lay persons and retired
ministers.
Meets in Room 118
Ages: Working and retired couples and singles
Typical attendance ranges from 30 to 40 people. The class uses the Adult
Bible Studies from the International Lesson Series. Members
demonstrate a concerned interest in and for each other, as well as other members
and friends of the church. They observe illnesses, celebrations, birthdays, and
anniversaries.
The class enjoys several potluck dinners during the year as well as frequent
coffee and refreshment times before class. This class is a fellowship-loving
group.
Through the class budget and giving, the class helps support various mission areas, including Nathaniel United
Methodist Mission, High Street Neighborhood Center, UMCOR, the Kentucky United
Methodist Homes for Children and Youth, Wesley Foundation and Hope Center.
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Bible Study Class
Teacher: Nancy Stengel
Meets in Conference Room
Ages: Unlimited
This discussion oriented class covers the
background, history and contents of the Old and new Testament books and themes.
The Bible Study class is designed to meet the needs of those who want a broader
understanding of the Bible. The class focuses on characters, events and themes
in the Bible.
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BLT (Bible Learning &
Teaching)
Teachers: Tom Billups, Vickie Heierman &
Dulaney Wood
Meets in Rokeby Hall
Ages: 30 and up, singles or couples
This class focuses on Biblical studies, Faith
Link, current events and occasional special topics. The format is reading and
discussion. The class engages in social activities
including participation in the Baby Boomers activities of the church and in
various sports programs and service projects.
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Christian Family Survival Class
Teacher: Class members
Meets in Room 110
Ages: Parents with children elementary through
college
This class focuses on Christian family values
in raising children and developing healthy and lasting marital relationships.
Through special speakers, video series, book reviews by noted Christian authors
and witness, we try to share needs and concerns of Christians living in today’s
world.
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College & Beyond
Teachers: Various
Meets in the game room on the 2nd floor
Ages: College age students through young adults
This class is designed to meet the needs of
young adults who are in the college environment and for those who have completed
the campus scene and are currently settling into the career track. The class
utilizes the study of God’s word to guide their personal Christian growth.
Social and service opportunities are incorporated as this group learns to grow
together spiritually and emotionally and become a part of the community of faith
and faithful disciples of Jesus.
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Contemporary Issues
Teacher: Interested class members
Meets in Rokeby Hall
Ages: 30 and up
The format for this class is coffee, pastries
and group discussion. The class discussions revolve around a weekly lesson based
on a current issue.
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Dorothy Hays
Teacher: Ann Asbury
Meets in Room 107 (Ladies Parlor)
Ages: Unlimited
The Dorothy Hays class uses the Adult Bible
Series for curriculum. The format is primarily lecture with exchange of
ideas welcomed by the teacher.
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Faith Issues
Teacher: Class members
Meets in Rokeby Hall
Ages: Married & single adults - 20’s, 30’s
and 40’s
The class discussion is designed around study
material that covers life situational topics and Biblical issues in today’s
life-styles. Social functions usually include lunch outings after church service
once a month.
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Forum
Teacher: Dr. Jim Heidinger
Meets in Room 13
Ages: Men and women 40+
The class studies the books of the Bible in an in-depth format in which the
entire Bible is covered over a ten year period. Old Testament and New Testament
books alternate in the cycle, so that portions of both are covered each year.
The format for the class is lecture, followed by discussion. Social gatherings
are usually held about four times a year.
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Pairs & Spares
Teachers: Ruth Blackburn, Evelyn Cook, Doris
Ford, Martin Noger, Libby Polack & Nick Thompson
Meets in Room 109
Ages: Unlimited
This class uses the Adult Bible Series. Group
discussion is emphasized. Recently this class has enjoyed the Dimensions for
Living series by James W. Moore. Social activities include two or three
potluck dinners and a Christmas party. These are generally held in the homes of
class members. A warm welcome is extended to single adults or couples in any age
range who are not presently involved in a class.
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Shaped by the Word
Teacher: Class members; outside
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Prospects Unlimited
Teacher: Dr. Bill Arnold
Meets in Room 14
Ages: Working singles and couples with children of all ages
Dr. Arnold, a professor of Old Testament at Asbury
Theological Seminary, leads Bible study, generally focussing on
books/topics from the Old testament. A typical class might
include close reading of passages, explanation of historical context, and discussion of application to our lives.
In the summer, class members take turns teaching from
self-directed studies.
Class members gather socially several times throughout the
year and often include children.
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Seekers
Teacher: Class members
Meets in the Library
Ages: 40’s and up, couples or singles
Curriculum is chosen by class consensus. The class seeks to apply Christian
principles to daily living with emphasis on parenting and family life. Coffee at
9:45 a.m. Lessons begin at 10 a.m.
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Dr. Jennings Sunday School Class
Teacher: Dr. Billy Ray Jennings
Meets in Room 12
Ages: Various
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The Bereans
Teacher: Dr. Ben Kibler
Meets in Room 11
Ages: Young adult singles and couples with children through middle
school.
This class is a Bible-based moderated discussion of contemporary
issues.
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