Adult classes being offered:
Agape
This is a small class of couples and individuals, mostly in their 50’s-60’s. The format of the class emphasizes discussion. Many members of the class share teaching. Resources include Bible study, current events, tapes, and other materials. Members individually and collectively take part in outreach programs such as Angel Tree and Community Ministry. Social events are scheduled during the year. The Agape class respects diverse ideas and viewpoints. Spiritual and emotional support for members as part of the Christian family is valued.
Seekers
This class consists of 40+ married or single adults. Lessons are group discussion based on present day, current information and how it relates to our lives. Class teachers/moderators serve on a rotating basis. Missions projects include caroling to Grace members and other community members, an annual Christmas project giving assistance to needy families, and a Christmas Dinner.
Wesley
The Wesley Sunday School class is composed of members in their 30's and 40's, both single and married, and with children and without children. We study the Bible, current topics and books by contemporary authors such as Lee Strobel, Rick Warren, Max Lucado, Phillip Yancey, and C.S. Lewis. Teachers are volunteers from the class. The class and their families enjoy meeting for quarterly activities, spending the day at the church lake site, staffing the bakery for the church's Return to Bethlehem production at Christmas, and helping with the contemporary service. We also enjoy the annual Christmas potluck dinner. The class has sponsored Christmas angels from the church and has sponsored a child through the Christian Children's Fund for years. The class loves to welcome new members. The class meets upstairs in the Asbury building at 10:00 a.m.
Stillwell
Established in 1949, this class with a membership of around 50, ends each Sunday lesson with the following prayer: Our heavenly Father, give us a right spirit in our hearts, one of love and helpfulness. Show us where we can be of help to others and make us glad to do whatever we can for those who need our help." The members of the Stillwell class have played a mayor role in the development of Grace from the 1950's. As a group, they are completely dedicated to the support of the church and its programs and have donated money to projects and situations over the years. They are generous with their time as well as their talents and their resources. This class remains Young at Heart and are an active and dynamic class who are interested in studying the Word of God and worshipping and serving. We believe we have some of the finest Sunday School teachers and it shows in the quality of our lessons! This class enjoys an annual Christmas party and spring outing.
Cokesbury
Class members are active empty-nesters sharing fun, friendship, and fellowship. Excellent teachers lead the class on a rotating schedule using the Cokesbury Adult Bible Series as the basis for lecture and discussion. Class members participate as devotional leaders, provide special music, and share their creative writings. Church activities; including women’s and men’s groups, committees, congregational care, lay reading, greeters, adult choirs, and church drama productions; are supported by the class. Local missions such as CMONA, Habitat for Humanity, and Project Angel Tree are supported through service and with financial gifts from special offerings. Coffee and refreshments are available each Sunday morning. The class fellowship extends to the Christmas party, dinners out, monthly bridge games, and more. A listening ear and words of encouragement are offered, and meals and other assistance are provided in times of need.
