Roundtable

The Roundtable Class selects lessons from a variety of contemporary publications that have Christian growth as their theme. This class of older adults is composed of singles and couples and has a growing membership. Class attendance averages 20 persons. Members participate in all phases of church life. The food drive for the Community Ministry has been a long-time project and is well supported. Our logo, or class emblem, was designed by a class member and truly represents this class. The emblem is symbolic of our Christian faith and the values of the Roundtable class. The circle of the table signifies the unbroken friendship and support we give one another. It also indicates that our class enjoys fellowship and discussions in which everyone participates. The crown symbolizes Christ as the ruler of our lives. The dove represents the Holy Spirit, and the Bible is the beginning of all our understanding. The open door symbolizes Christ’s invitation to all and our own openness to new people and fresh ideas. The fish in the center represents the Trinity €“the basis of our Christian faith. New members are welcome!

New Life

The New Life Class includes people in their early thirties to forties with both married couples and singles. Our class is rather large with an average attendance of 40. We are a mission-focused group supporting CMONA, Epworth, Ronald McDonald House, Bolivia mission teams and a variety of class-selected mission projects. Our class members who feel led to teach lead our lessons, and we also have guest teachers. Our lessons vary in topic but always tie into biblical scriptures and messages for daily living. We also plan several social events each year for class members and events for the entire family. Our class is responsible for selecting and setting up the Chrismon tree in our sanctuary. We meet in the Lounge in the Family life Center. We would love to have visit with us. 

Etheredge

This class is composed of senior adult men. This class opens with hymns and is followed by the lesson from Cokesbury’s Adult Bible Study series. Lessons are mainly lecture type, though discussion is encouraged. This class regularly contributes to Epworth Children’s Home and supports occasional church funds and several church events. This group comes together occasionally for a dinner and enjoys great camaraderie.

Faith Builders 

The Faith Builders Class is new class geared toward young adults 35 and under, married or single, with or without children.  We rotate teachings between class members along with the lovely assistance of Dave and Frances Redmond, Laura Lusk, and Polly Hargrove.  Our class is looking to grow into a wonderful place for us to learn and experience the life of Christ.  Our lessons lead us on how we relate our modern lives to life of Christ and his teachings.

Mathews Bible

This class is composed of a large group of active senior ladies who are very devoted to one another. They enjoy singing together and taking care of one another. Excellent teachers lead the class in singing and sharing concerns before Bible studies. Study material comes from the quarterly Cokesbury literature. This group participates in and supports various church activities including Epworth. An annual Christmas social at the Wesley Center closes the year as teachers, members,  spouses, and pastors and their wives celebrate the season.

Family Foundations

Family Foundations consists of members 30-50ish who support the strength of the family of Christ. Lessons are biblically based drawing on a variety of sources to lead in our daily walk of faith. Lectures from traditional sources such as Cokesbury study guides as well as video teaching is a part of the learning process. This class supports many of the various missions of the church such as CMONA, Epworth Children’s Home, and the Ronald McDonald house. They sponsor an annual luncheon for the Bolivia Mission team yearly as well as financial support. Other annual events such as the Bolivia mission run and pie baking for those in need at Thanksgiving are a part of the class’s outreach.

Seekers Class

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 shut-ins of Grace members and other community members, an annual Christmas project giving assistance to needy families, and a Christmas Dinner.