FPCThomasville - Christian Education

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105

One of the most important things we do as a church is gather around the Word of God. In the Bible we meet and know who God is, and it's through the Bible we better understand who we are and how to live our lives. You are encourage to be in a Sunday School class. We hope you'll find the right one for you!

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Christian Nurture Class - Room 1, Fellowship Hall

Teachers: Micajah Jones, Ronnie Salter and Cindy Mixon

This class uses the Present Word Bible study which emphasizes mastery of the Bible's content - understanding Scripture in relation to life experiences and a greater awareness of God's self-disclosure, especially His redeeming love as revealed in Jesus Christ. We are completing a study on "Christian Commitment". Our Fall study will concentrate on the "Inescapable God".

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Independent Bible Class - Rockwell Room, Fellowship Hall

Teacher: Carol Hinson

Assistant: Barbara Riddle

This class is studying books of the Old Testament, exploring each book a chapter at a time. This class uses an inductive & discussion approach to the Bible, designed to draw members into the meaning of the Bible by helping them discover biblical truths for themselves, rather than relying only on the expertise of the teacher.

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Alive in Christ Class - Common Area, Adult Education Building

Coordinator: Ashley Scoonover

This class will gather for Scriptural, discussion driven learning and fellowship. It is designed for college age and young adults, single or married. Beginning lesson will be the Book of Romans.

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Open Window Class - Room 3, Adult Education Building

Teacher: Rudy Hehn

Substitutes: Brian Stockstill

The Open Window class will study the book of Daniel. How did the Church begin? How did the followers of Jesus spread the Word, and how did they care for each other? This class enjoys using discussion as a primary tool for studying the Bible.

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Open Door Class - Room 2, Adult Education Building

Teachers: Barbara Lee

Substitutes: Mike Bixler and Larry May

During the first semester, Barbara Lee will lead the class as they examine the meaning of "Worship" using the following references: the Bible. The Presbyterian Book of Confessions, The Book of Order, and the writings of Marva Dawn. Beginning in January, Cindy Mixon will teach a lesson series on the Apostle Paul entitled "Understanding the Controversial Paul". Also, the class will study Paul through his letters and discover how his message to the Christian community still speaks to us today.

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Olive Branches Class - Room 1, Adult Education Building

Coordinator: Charnie Beverly

This class is a new class inspired by Psalm 128 which reveals to us the image of a happy home of the faithful. Participants are invited to join the class for the entire year or for their choice of short term studies such as Presbyterianism 101 (a refresher on our denomination). Christian marriage and family issues, and Church Seasons. Our beginning lesson will be "The History of the Holy Land".

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The Beacon - Room 4, Adult Education Building

Teachers: Tim Grayson and Russell Miller

This class shares the Gospel as a living, breathing, relevant part of our daily lives. We seek to strengthen each other's faith through study of the Word and lively discussion. For the Fall we will study the Old Testament Prophecy, starting with Isaiah and moving into Ezekiel.

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Bible & Breakfast (8:45 am) - Rockwell Room, Fellowship Hall

Coordinator: Brian Stockstill

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

The Children's Ministry of First Presbyterian Church is committed to nurturing children in the Christian faith, with the assurance of God's love. It is our prayer that children may come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior through the teaching of God's Word and the experience of God's presence as they participate as members of our church family.

Sunday School

Our Sunday School program is for children ages 2 through Grade 5 during the regular 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour. Preschool children ages 2-3 are taught through Bible stories that God Loves Me (CRC Publications) and PreK4 and K5 children continue to learn Bible stories and to experience"God sightings" through Group Publishers' Buzz (hands on) Curriculum. Grades 1-5 participate in exciting BIBLEVILLE!

Bibleville uses the Rotation Sunday School Method, where children focus on a single Bible Story for several weeks, using a variety of lab-style workshops which include Computers (Heaven Wide Web), Videos (Gateway to Heaven Cinema), Drama (Troupe de Acts Theatre), Cooking (Loaves and Fishes Diner), Crafts (Creation Station), Bible Skills and Games (Solomon Says Corner) and Music (Joyful Noise Temple ). Students rotate by grade each week through the designated workshops. Children in these grades assemble at 9:45 to praise God together before going to their classes.

Children's Worship

Children's Worship is held on Sunday mornings during the latter half of the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. We encourage children to begin staying in morning worship at age 3. Children age 3 through 2nd grade leave the sanctuary following the Children's Sermon for age-appropriate worship during the rest of the hour. Parents of the children lead Children's Worship on a rotating basis. We provide worship bags for the children in the sanctuary. All children age 3 and older are encouraged to worship with their family during our Sunday @ Six (p.m.) service in the fellowship hall. Nursery is provided for age 2 and under for all services.

Church Nursery

A well-staffed and well-maintained church nursery is available for children aged two and under at all church events. Our nursery workers are experienced staff members who provide nurturing care for your child.

First Presbyterian Church Preschool

Our church offers a Preschool Program for children ages one,two, and three during the regular school year. The Preschool, which has been in operation for nearly fifty years, offers a warm, accepting Christian atmosphere in which a child can grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Classes are limited in size, and staffed by experienced and qualified teachers. Please see Preschool section for more info.

Wednesday Family Night

Before and after the Church Family Night Supper each Wednesday, children age 3 through 5th grade have opportunities to be a part of a variety of activities including Kinderchoir, Children's Choir, Play and Pray for ages 3-5 and Scripture Scholars for 1st through 5th graders. While the children are here we encourage their parents to participate in the Family Night adult programming and other church life opportunities.

Vacation Bible School

A weeklong Vacation Bible School is offered each year for children age three through fifth grade. This is an exciting week of Bible Learning activities. VBS is directed by a church volunteer, and is staffed by volunteer adults within the church, assisted by FPC Youth volunteers. A grand finale to V.B.S. week is held for the entire family.