Summer 2011 Classes

 In addition to our Bible classes for young people we have developed a special vision for our Sunday morning adult program.  Our leaders, assisted by the Bible School Task Force, see this program as enabling our adults to not only grow stronger as individuals, but also to grow closer with a specific group of fellow Christians who share the same circumstances in life. 

You have the opportunity this spring to select one of the following classes.

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YOUNG SINGLES –  Library 

Hosts and Care Coordinators: Chris Reaves & Beth Strate                                                       

Shepherd:  Mike Arnold                                                                               

Life Focus:  If you are a young single from 18 to 35 years old then you find yourself at a unique stage in life:  enjoying the freedom of being single while at the same time facing the challenges of making major life and career decisions.  If that describes you, you’ll fit right in with this class!

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FOUNDATIONS –  Annex                         

Hosts: Alan & Cynthia Meadows

Shepherd:  Mike Meadows                                                              

Care Coordinators:  Jenny Toombs and Stephanie Mann     

Life Focus:  The first years of marriage are a crucial period in life because it is the time when couples are laying the foundation for their marriage and family.  We recognize there has never been a time when it has been more important to provide resources to strengthen and encourage young families.  That is why we are providing this class specifically for young couples who are in the early years of their relationship.  It will include newlyweds, those with no children, and parents with small children. 

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TAXI PARENTS – Annex

Hosts: Jeff & Tammi McKinnon

Shepherd:  Jim Welch                                                                                                                

Care Coordinators:  Cristian Terry

Life Focus:  Once our children enter grade school our lives seem to revolve around their activities, as we suddenly find ourselves “taxi drivers,” chauffeuring them from one event to another!  If your children are in the first through twelfth grades, and you are on the exhausting and exhilarating merry-go-round of extracurricular activities, then you’ll find kindred souls in this class.

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SINGLE ON SUNDAY CLASS - Room 300

Hosts: Kathy Reaves & Susan Rhodes

Shepherd: Allen White                                                                                       

Care Coordinators: Gay White and Dana Pesnell

Life Focus:  Have church assemblies ever seemed to you like Noah’s Ark, with everyone entering “two by two”?  Individuals who walk into a worship service by themselves appreciate the warm welcome of an invitation of a friend to “come sit by me.” Those who choose this class, however, will quickly realize that while they may arrive solo, they are certainly not alone once they get here.  Whether you are never married or single again; whether you have a spouse who remains at home on Sunday mornings or you are now widowed;  if you are over 35 and you are “Single on Sunday” for any reason, you will find this class inviting.

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FREE AT LAST – Room 103    

Hosts: Steve & Jan Saulsbury

Shepherd:  David Ponder                                                                                                         

Care Coordinator: Cherie Simpson

Life Focus: Adjusting to an “empty nest” provides the opportunity to build a “full life”!  This period of life, after your children are on their own but before you take on the responsibilities of being a full-time grandparent, can bring a fresh burst of energy as you try on new activities and redefine yourself.  If that describes you, you’ll find good company in this class.

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CROSS TALK – Room 308  

Hosts: Steve & Judy Ward  

Shepherd: Bret Garrett                                                                                                               

Care Coordinator: Catherine Garrett

Life Focus: Once your children are grown and have established families of their own, you are relieved of the responsibility and stresses of being a parent and are freed to focus more on Christian ministries.  The “Cross Talk” class is a spirited and caring group of praying Christians dedicated to active discussions of Bible texts. 

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HEROES OF FAITH – Room 305   

Hosts: Roy and Jenny Duncan                

Shepherd:  David Hogg                                                                                                  

Care Coordinators: James & Trudie Welch

Life Focus: With maturity comes the wisdom to discern and appreciate the truly important values of life.  Once you’ve escaped the rat race of work, and are enjoying the fruits of retirement, you are ready to enjoy the good company of your peers and cherish lasting friendships.  If that describes you, check out our “Heroes of Faith” class!  It is so called because the Bible tells us that those who have demonstrated a lifetime of faithfulness are examples to the rest of their brothers and sisters (Hebrews 11;  James 5:17):  they are truly “Heroes of Faith”!

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