Sunday Morning Classes

This group is maturing into a 30-40-ish group composed of families with and without kids, but we welcome anyone in the young adult category to join us. 

With a focus of 'Don't Stop Believing', we encourage each other through all the new adventures and phases of the journey of life we are sharing together. 

Members share and rotate teaching responsibilities, encourage group discussions, and have guest speakers. Members participate in mission projects and community outreach such as Salkehatchie, the F3 organization, and children's ministry. The class is responsible for the Angel Tree project and shares responsibility for the Chrismon Tree with the Cokesbury class. We also fellowship together outside the Sunday School hour with oyster roasts, cookouts, and lake days. 

Location:

Class meets in the upper level Asbury Building.

The Cokesbury Class is a large, growing class of active empty-nesters with a “small group” quality. Our objectives are spiritual growth, devoted friendship, and fun-filled fellowship.  We always welcome visitors and new members. 

What to expect:

We gather with fellowship, coffee, and refreshments. A class member will offer the weekly devotion, lead in a  hymn sing, with piano accompaniment, and share experiences. On a planned rotation, teacher will lead lessons using the Adult Bible Series as the basis for excellent lecture and lively discussion. 

In addition to caring for one another and studying the Word together, we participate in missions both local and global.

We occasionally meet up for informal dinners, theater outings, card games, and an annual Christmas party. 

In times of need, we individually and collectively provide prayer, listening ears, encouraging words, a quiet presence, meals, and whatever assistance is required. 

Location:

Class meets in the lower level of the Wesley Center

Family Foundations consists of married, single, divorced and widowed members. The age of members range from 40 to 60 year old.  We support one another and our families. 

Our lessons consist of group discussions of books and videos from Max Lucado, Andy Stanley, and David Jeremiah. We have socials during the year.

Location:

Class meets in the lower level of the Wesley Center

This is a mission focused group of singles  and married couples ages 30 and up. 

Our class is actively involved in member-led devotions and lessons. We also incorporate video series such as Andy Stanley into our lesson plans. Our class members also lead our “Mission of the Month” support. We are connecting to God and each other through fellowship outings each quarter.

Location:

Class meets in the lower level of the Wesley Center

A group of mostly age 60-70s, couples and singles who enjoy diverse lessons and lively discussions. 

Six members rotate teaching responsibilities. Many class members are in leadership or service positions within the church. The Seekers are generous in response to needs presented by various Grace program areas and class members, and participate in outreach to our homebound members. We reach out to the community and beyond through support of Community Ministry, Ronald McDonald House, Bolivia and other church missions. 

Location:

Class meets in the lower level of the Wesley Center

 The class is comprised of singles and couples sixty and older; however, new members of any age are welcome. 

Members have embraced and adopted a quote by John Wesley as the Class Description:  “We are a family held together by the bonds of Christ, committed to discovering and doing God’s will.  And so may it ever be.” 

The Stillwell Class has been in existence since 1949.  Class members have been instrumental in the development of Grace and  have remained active in the discipleship, service, and missions of the church.  Promoting and supporting missions, both local and beyond, is an important goal of the class focusing on Community Ministries of North Augusta, Epworth Children’s Home, and Wesley Commons Retirement Facility. Church projects, programs, and other missions are also avidly supported by the class. 

Individuals serve in various roles of the church as well as the community.  Excellent teachers rotate on a weekly basis to bring inspirational and educational lessons from the Adult Bible Series Curriculum.  

The class also enjoys various social functions and Christian fellowship during the year ending with a special luncheon and program at Christmas.    

Captured in part of the class prayer, “glad to do whatever we can for those who need our help ” is a significant goal of the Stillwell Class.

Location:

Class meets in the lower level of the Wesley Center

The Women of Faith Sunday School class was established in 2015 with the desire to reach out to women of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances who feel the need and desire to study the scripture. We strive to be a sanctuary for all in attendance, a safe place to lean on others in times of need, and to learn more about God and His love through scripture.  

Our mission is in step with Grace UMC To Know Christ and Make His Love Known. To that end, we begin our class at 9:45 am with fellowship, announcements, and confidential prayer concerns, followed by a brief devotional by a class member on a rotating, volunteer basis.  We strive to begin our lessons at 10:00 am in order to give our teachers adequate time to share the lesson they have prepared as well as offer discussion to follow.

Our teachers are a mix of class members and guest teachers (including John Newell, and Joanne Watson among others), as we all aim to learn together.  We are currently working our way through the Bible Study, “40 Days Through the Bible,” enjoying the stories and how they relate to our lives. 

We welcome all visitors, regardless of gender, age, or marital status.

Location:

Class meets in the lower level of the Wesley Center