We offer many opportunities for children, youth and adults to learn and grow in their faith. Sunday School is the hub of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church; however, there are other weekly offerings as well. Over in the left column you will find recommended resources and links to help you grow in your faith.
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Sunday School, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Class
Location
Primary Teacher
Material/Topic
Age Group
Adult I
Library
Chuck Morgan
The Present Word: "Hope"
Adults
Adult II
Room 202
Margie Rhoades, Richard Peckham, Jessica Sharp, and Jane Portis
A study and reflection on world religions - Book Discussion
Adults
Special Studies
Annex
Marshall and Sheila Moore
The Book of Confessions
Adults
1st-6th
Room 204
Christine Walraven
We Believe:
6-11 yrs.
7th - 12th
Room
Debbie and Bob Veon, Susan and John Arnold
We Believe: "FAQ - Faithfully Asking Questions"
12-18 yrs.
Pre-K thru Kindergarten
Primary Classroom
Merilynn Johnson,
Wee Believe: "We Belong to God"
3-5 yrs.
Toddler
Nursery
Beth McHenry
Wee Believe: "We Belong to God"
18-36 mos.
Weekly Offerings
For more information on the new Sunday School classes, click here. Classes begin at 9:45, but you are welcome to start the day with Early Edition at 9:00 a.m.This is a time of singing and prayer before Sunday School each week.
While this gathering was designed with young adults in mind it has attracted many of the young at heart as well, and all are encouraged to attend! Please click here for more details.
Family Night Supper
Join the FPC family each Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a potluck meal, followed by a Bible study or special program. Check the homepage or the weekly calendar for more information.
Wednesday Night Youth Study, ECHO (Everday Christian Hang Out!) Center
Following the Family Night Supper meal at 6p.m., Junior and Senior High Youth break away for their own time of devotion and study from 6:30-7:00 p.m. in the ECHO Center
Brown Bag Bible Study
Every Thursday from 12:05-12:55 p.m.
ABig Invitationto all who have or have not previously come to this mid-day study. We’ll kick off our year with the study of Romans.You will get . . .
An in-depth Bible Study in the 50 minutes you have for lunch,
And even more if you do the homework,
And a good meal – if you bring it.
We resume on Thursday, September 9, 2010, at 12:05 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. To prepare, please read the entire book of Romans before September 9th. The schedule is as follows:
September 9 – 1:1 - 3:20 (God’s Need for a ‘Come to Jesus’ Meetin’ w/ Gentiles & Jews)
September 16 – 3:21 - 4:25 (It’s Always Been About Faith, Not Works, For God)
September 23 – 5:1 - 8:39(The Spirit’s Power Trumps the Power of Death & Sin)
September 30 – 9:1 - 11:36(God’s Election/God’s Mercy)
October 7 – 12:1 - 15:13(Believe First, Act Right, Do Good)
October 14 – 15:14 - 16:27(Conclusion & Appendix)
Other Opportunities
PW Circles
The Presbyterian Womens' Circles meet regularly for study using the Horizon Bible Study. Beginning in September, the study for 2010-2011 will be "Journeys through Revelation:, Apocalyptic Hope for Today" by Barbara Rossing. For details regarding meeting times and places visit the PW page by clicking here.
Men of the Church
Every other Tuesday, the Men of the Church meet in the Fellowship Hall for a hearty breakfast and a short Bible lesson. Lessons are lay-led by members of the group. Breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m.
