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Alpha-Omega Class
This class is a comprehensive Bible study to stretch your mind, strengthen your sprit and deepen your faith. Peridoic notices will be sent out naming which Books are coming up for study for future participation and purchase. The study is based using the NIV translation.
Facilitators for the class are Bert and Marge Sackett and Barbie Hughes. Contact the church office if you are interested in this class at firstunitedpal2@embarqmail.com or 903.729.6205.
The class meets in Fellowship Hall Room 5.
Lighthouse Class
The LightHouse Class is open to all church members – young, old, married, single. They are beginning a study on the Modern Parables on July 6.
Modern Parables is an original film-based Bible study curriculum on Jesus’ parables. It uses short films of the parables combined with teaching by pastors and in-depth study materials to create an entirely new learning experience.
Modern Parables seeks to re-create the emotional immediacy that Jesus’ 1st-century audience felt when hearing the parables. It does this by using some of the best parable scholarship and exploring it through creative filmmaking. The gut-level understanding made possible by the films is intended to drive listeners into a deeper understanding of the Bible.
Modern Parables' 12-lesson structure covers six parables with two lessons each. The first lesson is about understanding the parable. The second lesson is about applying the parable.
Modern Parables is a Compass Cinema/Focus on the Family study.
The class facilitators are Claire Moseley and Hollie Nowlin. The class meets at 10 each Sunday in the Children's Building.
C.I.A. (Christians In Action) Class
The CIA Class is a discussion class made up of middle-aged couples and singles but welcomes adults of any age. The class uses the Bible-based Methodist adult church literature. Roland Haley is facilitator and guides the lively discussions. They meet in the Fellowship Hall in Classroom 2. The class motto is "they agree to disagree."
Emmanuel Class
Emmanuel Class is a dynamic group of individuals, couples and singles, who love the Lord and feast on His word. The class is a Bible-study fellowship using studies selected throughout the year and is a mix of lecture and discussion led by various class members. They meet in Fellowship Hall in Classroom 3. The coffee pot is always on! Their class motto is Colossians 3:12-17.
Men's Bible Class
This class is made up of a small group of men who hold lively discussions each Sunday. They prepare for the class by reading the Adult Bible Studies book at home and mark the points they wish to discuss. The class meets in Fellowship Hall in Classroom 2.
Pathfinders Class
The Pathfinders Class consists mainly of young couples, many with children, who are interested in enhancing the Christian education of all the children of the church. Their study focuses on the current Christian literature from popular authors, with an emphasis on deepening Bible knowledge and furthering their walk with Christ. The studies are taught by class members. They meet in the Jiles B. Upton Children's Building in Classroom 107.
Upper Room Class
The Upper Room Class meets in Fellowship Hall in Classroom 1. The standard bible study literature is followed and members take turns bringing the lesson. This class traditionally ends earlier than other classes in order to make way for the choir's pre-service preparation. It was originally created for the convenience of choir members, but is open to anyone.
Victor Class
The Victor Class is a very active group of mature adults. The class enjoys Bible-study lectures by Bill Haney based on the Methodist adult literature. The ministries of the class include members regularly visiting the sick and bereaved of our church. They also support a child at the Methodist Children's Home in Waco by providing clothing, presents and monetary gifts. They give monthly to St. Stephens Society and provide Bingo for a local nursing home each month. This fun-loving group enjoys regularly scheduled social activities such as hamburger suppers, ice cream socials, watermelon suppers and their annual Christmas party. They meet in the Carroll Building.
Wesley Class
A small group of adults from their 50's up make up the Wesley Class. The class is lead by Ralph Harju and invites member discussion. They are currently studying the Bible using the Genesis to Revelation literature. Having just completed the Old Testament, they have now begun studying the New Testament. They meet in Fellowship Hall in Classroom 4.
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