SUNDAY SCHOOL

Here at St. Paul's  we believe in John Wesley's teaching that knowledge and vital piety go hand in hand. Christian study is essential to Christian maturity. At St. Paul's we offer numerous opportunities for faith development through Christian study. We have a Sunday school program that meets weekly at 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. with classes for all ages from nursery to senior citizens. 

In addition to Sunday morning classes, other studies are offered at different times of the year. During the Lenten and Advent seasons, several different classes are usually held. Other special classes may be be held for a short time period of 4 to 6 weeks at other times during the year when a need arises or the ministers or the membership request them. Everyone can find a place to learn at St. Paul's.

Elementary Sunday School

Grade Levels: Kindergarten through 4th grade

Elementary Sunday School classes almost always start in the sanctuary where the children go to the front of the church and have time with the minister or his designated representative. He talks to them and covers an important Bible message that usually pertains in some way to the sermon for that day. Afterwards, the children are divided into three groups, kindergarten, first and second grades and third and fourth grades. Each of the three groups is led by two "shepherds " who is responsible for making sure the children are signed in and taken to God's Town which is the upper story of the education wing. See the building map if you are confused At the end of the Sunday school hour, parents are expected to come to the chapel and sign their child or children out. The shepherds stays with one group throughout the year.

God's Town at a glance:
9:30 a.m. Children gather in front of the sanctuary with their shepherds to enjoy music & a children's sermon.
9:40 a.m. Shepherds lead children to their station (one of the following):
How Great Thou Art! (using color and creativity), Jesus' Juke Joint (singing, dancing, and moving), Play and Praise Park (games), Faith Fix (video), Lord's Lab (science), Garden of Eatin (preparing food), Yarns and Noble (skits, poetry, puppets & mine).
10:30 a.m. Children dismissed when parents sign them out!

 

Decorating the Sukkah Decorating the Sukkah in the Lord's Lab.
Trying out the Sukkah

Finally finished.

 

Children in Sunday Schoo Children working on coloring in the elementary Sunday School Classes
Older Children in Sunday School Older children in elementary Sunday School listening to the teacher read them a story.

Tweens

Grade Levels: 5th and 6th grades

Mid high

Grades 7th through 8th

High School

Grades 9th through 12th

Adult Sunday School Classes

Map of the lower and upper stories of St. Paul's

Class

Location

Amigos

Has an on-going study of the entire Bible. The class began most recently with the New Testament and is currently studying the Gospel according to John.

Parlor

Contemporary Thinkers

Multi-age group that considers the perspectives of contemporary theologians and commentators, and that also draws in the thoughts of the great minds of the past.

B-215

Discovery

Multi-age group exploring the life of Apostle Paul 		Library

Double Twenties

Multi-age group engaging in an on-gong sturdy of the Old Testament with an open discussion of contemporary issues.

Patio 2

Here It is

Multi-age group studying books, by renowned Christian author and educator James Moore. 		E 208-209

The In-Betweeners

Multi-age group discussing current events, issues, and faith.		 Commons

Lambs Class

(Developmentally Challenged Adults) Multi-age group meets for learning, spiritual growth and fellowship. 		107

New Creations

Multi-age group exploring the Bible, relationship - building and contemporary issues.		 B-202

Pioneer Builders

Mature adults using the Adult Bible Series, with the current section being entitled "God Created a People". 		Patio 1

Project Faith

Muli-age group learning of, and seeking to understand, other faiths and religious traditions of the world. 		E 210

Women of Spirit

Are engaging in a video-based study of the history of Christianity, exploring major events from the death of Christ to the present. 		B-203

Spiritual Growth Opportunities

Tuesday

Women's Bible Study - From September through May, this multi-age group engages in study and spiritual growth and meets Tuesday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the library.

Wednesday

Brown Bag Book and Bible Study - Commencing September 10, Rev. Joe Whitley will lead a multi-age group from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. in B-202. Initially, the group will be studying the first gospel written: The Gospel According to Mark. Bring a lunch and enjoy learning and fellowship.

** Childcare will be provided for any class if arranged in advance. Please contact the church office: 526-6689.

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