Adult Sunday School Classes at First Presbyterian
SPRING 2012 CLASSES All classes meet Sundays 10:00-11:00am in the Sanctuary
Pastors’ Catch All Class, Spring 2012: The Fellowship THEOLOGY PROJECT
Did God make one soul mate for me? What if I’m married to the wrong one?
Do I have to be a pastor to be a faithful Christian? What about an artist, lawyer, teacher…..?
Predestination? Really! Why share the gospel? Why pray? Why try?
What all do I have to do for God to get on the good list, and keep the rest of me to me?
Why does it matter what we do with our bodies?
These are only a sampling of the questions that we’ll be exploring in the Pastor’s Catch all class this spring. The answers to these questions depend on what we believe about God, ourselves, and our world – on our theology! When it comes right down to it, theology – what we believe as Christians – is at the heart of the shake-up in our denomination as well. Which is why we are going to spend time digging in using The Fellowship of Presbyterians Theology Project Document. The class will be taught by Amy Holloway and occasional guest teacher. Each class will stand alone, so you can drop in any Sunday or Wednesday as you are able and interested.
Link to the FOP Theology Project: http://www.fellowship-pres.org/wp-content/uploads/Theology4.pdf
Pastor’s Catch All: Sunday Schedule; 2012 10-11am Sanctuary
March 4 Introduction to the Book of Confessions, the essentials, and the FOP theology project
March 11 Happy to be captive to God’s Word (FOP Theology project, I) Click here for copy of handout
March 18 Mystery #1: Trinity (FOP Theology project, II A) Click here for copy of handout
March 25 Special speaker, Pastor D’Orleans, will be sharing about God’s work in Haiti
April 1 Mystery #2: Incarnation (FOP Theology project, IIB) Click here for copy of handout April 8 Easter! No class
April 15 The Holy Spirit and Jesus’ Return (FOP Theology project, IIB) Click here for copy of handout
April 22 We are good, and we are bad: Creation and Sin (FOP Theology project, IIIA) Guest Teacher: Jeanette Wilhelmi Click here for copy of handout
April 29 The Only way – Atonement and Adoption (FOP Theology project, IIIA) Click here for copy of handout
May 6 Predestination? Election to salvation (FOP Theology project, IIIB)
May 13 Special Speaker: Nathan Hatch. “Why I’m a Presbyterian.”
May 20 Saved for service (FOP Theology project, IIIB)
May 27 Covenant Life in the church (FOP Theology project, IIIC)
June 3 The particular practices of the church: preaching, sacraments, discipline (, IIIC)
June 10 Faithful stewardship of all of life (FOP Theology project, IIID)
June 17 Living in obedience to God’s word – The ten commandments 1-5 (IIIE)
June 24 Living in obedience to God’s word – The ten commandments 5-10 (IIIE) Class begins again, Fall 2012
Journey (will be visiting Pastor's Catch-all class in Sanctuary)
Eagle's Wings (Fellowship Hall) - will meet in Chapel on May 20 + Topic: Rotates through an alternating study of Old and New Testament books of the Bible. + Format: Class of diverse ages which opens with worship and prayer, followed by Bible teaching in lecture format. An emphasis is placed on community (shared worship with mutual prayer and support) along with biblical study. all stages of the spiritual journey. Foundations (A-207) +Format: We dig into and discuss Biblically based topical studies (ex: marriage, parenting, discipleship) +Participants: Mostly, we are parents with very young children, but all are welcome. Students of the Word (A-208) + Topic: Rotates through Old and New Testament books of the Bible. + Format: A prepared facilitator guides discussion and application of Scripture text. more. Covenant Class (A-211)
+ Topic: various + Format: Guest teachers are invited to share with the class using various formats. Wanderers (A-215) +Format: Video based lesson followed by discussion (with Starbucks coffee in the room!) +Participants: Mostly, we are parents with elementary-age children, but all are welcome. Adult Bible Study (A-216) + Topic: Rotates study of Scripture text and Biblical topics. + Format: An in-depth and interactive study led by prepared facilitator. + Participants: Open to all ages with a focus on adults with 50 years or more of wisdom. Pathway (A-217) + Topic: Biblical principles using topical study and Scripture. application of Biblical study. Discipleship Class (A-219)
+ Topics: Alternates Old and New Testament book study with occasional topical Bible study. + Format: Each participant may study the selected text during the week to engage in small-group discussion on Sunday, led by rotating facilitators from the class. Table Talk & Listen (A-220) + Topic: The sermon text of the day. + Format: Class begins with sharing prayer requests, praying for one another, and then engages in discussion-style Bible study led by prepared facilitator. + Participants: Open to singles & couples of all ages. Women's Class (B-209, 2nd floor of Office Bldg B) + Format: Women of all ages studying scripture and discussing Christian living. Got questions? contact Suzanne at sclark1116@aol.com
Journey (visiting Pastor's Catch-all class in Sanctuary thru June 17) + Format: Bible based teaching with opportunity, but no pressure, to share and discuss. + Participants: Open to all adults; mostly we are in our 20’s and 30’s. We’ll journey through Scripture together and have some great discussion about how Scripture applies to our unique spiritual journeys.
Click here to download an Adult Sunday School class brochure
+ For more information on the Adult Sunday School classes, e-mail or call Amy Holloway at 723-1621, ext. 228, or ask any greeter on Sunday morning. + For information on our Wednesday Night Live and adult opportunities, click here. + Click here for a map of our campus |
