Sunday School Classes

Children’s Departments

Nursery (Birth–2 Years)

Loving, experienced workers care for your little ones while you attend Sunday School and worship services. We have cribs, playpens, and age-appropriate toys to make your youngster’s experience an enjoyable one. Cribs and toys are sanitized after use.

Preschool (3–5 Years)

Each session provides the children an opportunity for free play followed by a Bible story, singing, and art activities. Foot Steps (CRC) is the curriculum used. Four- to five-year olds are encouraged to attend the first part of the worship service and return to the classroom with the extended-hour teacher following the children’s time (Word to Young Worshipers).

Children’s I (Grades 1 and 2)

This group enjoys learning about God’s world, Jesus, and the Bible through active participation in learning activities. The curriculum is Foot Steps, published by CRC.

Children’s II (Grades 3–5)

This group likes to call themselves the Bible Bunch because emphasis is place on learning the Bible. The students learn the divisions and books of the Bible so that they can find and read scriptures referred to in their lesions from Formations, by Smyth and Helwys. They also learn about our church, its worship services, and its various programs and mission projects.

Middle School (Grades 6–8)

Teachers are concerned with meeting the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of this age group. Students learn to relate the scriptures to real life situations through role-playing, art, lecture, and discussions and are encouraged to participate in mission projects, a summer service retreat, and social activities. The lesions are from Intersections, by Smith and Helwys.

High School (Grades 9–12)

Each Sunday the group shares concerns, studies the Bible, and prays together. Students regularly have assignments to help with Sunday Morning activities by preparing skits, making drawings, or leading small group discussions. They plan two weekend retreats each year and participate in a variety of mission and social activities. Group, by Group Publishing, is the curriculum, and special-interest topics are the focus their studies.

Adult Department

Serious Bible study and warm Christian fellowship are blended in our Sunday School classes.

College and Career

This class is for young adults, those either in college or just beginning their careers beyond high school.

Seeker’s Class

This class is made up of men and women, generally between the ages of 25 and 55. Using a combination of lecture and discussion, the class uses Journeys, from Judson Press, for its curriculum. The class has one teacher.

Sarah’s Class

This class is for men and women over the age of 55. Formations, by Smith and Helwys is their usual curriculum. Two teachers rotate teaching responsibilities.

Sojourners Class

Members of this class are men and women, some single and some couples, aged from the mid thirties to retirement. They use the Smith and Helwys Formations series as the basis for Bible study. The class has one principal teacher, and class members assist in teaching as needed.

Soul Searchers Class

Members are men and women ages 30 and above who enjoy a spirit of inquiry, discussion, and the desire to progress in their faith journeys. Formations from Smith and Helwys is their usual curriculum. At times the class elects to study a topic of current interest not included in the usual course of study. They now have six teachers, who rotate teaching duties.

Friendship Class

Members are senior women; they are active in all aspects of church life. The ABC Judson Press publishes their curriculum. They have three teachers, who rotate monthly and use both lecture and discussion formats. They enjoy warm fellowship with monthly class meetings and delicious lunches for special occasions.

Special Emphasis Classes

Special Education Class

Members are young adults with learning problems that require an alternate curriculum to help them understand Bible truths.

Inquirers–New Members Class

This six-week study series is held twice a year. Those attending are recent new members and regular visitors; the class is intended to help orient them to our church. The class also spends some time exploring our own spiritual journeys and gaining and overview of the Bible.

Forums

During August adult classes come together to study topics relevant to living out our faith in today’s world. Sometimes we have guest speakers, and at other times we may use videos followed by discussion. This gives our teachers a short summertime break and lets us explore some contemporary ideas.

Adult Elective Classes

Short-term elective classes are offered periodically to allow adults to focus on special topics such as spirituality, Baptist beliefs, and stewardship. Attendance is voluntary is and not intended to supplant the regular classes.