Christian Education
Mission Statement: to grow in God’s grace through the study and learning of God’s Word and fellowship with God’s people.
• We will actively invite and welcome people of all ages and backgrounds.
• We will nurture Christian relationships through expressions of love and time spent in spiritual development and study of God’s Word with one another.
• We will be witnesses of God’s grace and love as we seek to live in faithful relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. • We will seek to further develop our prayer life and support of our church.
• We will be open and active in exploring ever new and better ways of learning and growing in God’s grace.
Ron Schofield, chairperson
Support Ministries and Opportunities in Christian Education
Children’s LIGHT (Learning in God’s House Together)
9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. on Sunday morning, for ages 3 years through Senior High School
September through May.
Kristin Davenport, Sunday School Superintendent
SPARK: A curriculum designed to Activate Faith! This Sunday school faith formation program brings to life stories from the Old and New Testament through games, art, music, and science, to accommodate all the different ways kids learn.
http://spark.wearesparkhouse.org/
Adult LIGHT Classes
9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. on Sunday morning for adults of any age.
September through May.
Ron Schofield, Coordinator
Vacation Bible School
Angela Blinkiewicz and Jennifer Evans, Coordinators
Junior High Ministry
The confirmation program is Faith Inkubators, a family-centered, arts-based approach to confirmation ministry. Parents and students, sixth grade through eighth grade, meet Sunday evenings during the school year. The classes include bible study, fellowship, life-lines from the congregation, music, service projects and more. Each year, the group spends a weekend retreat at the LOMO Retreat Center. Eighth grade students are confirmed on Pentecost.
Cheryl Adams and Michelle Moran, Coordinators
First Communion Class
Preparation for Holy Communion is offered on Sundays during Lent. Students and parents study the sacrament using "A Place for You: My Holy Communion Book". The five weeks of classes prepare children to receive their First Communion on Easter Sunday.
Leader: Ron Schofield
Saturday Morning Men’s Prayer Breakfast
8:00 a.m.-9a.m. the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Contact persons: Jim Carson and Dick Miller
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
This group studies the lessons for the coming Sunday. Pastor Doug Campbell leads these sessions at 10 a.m. every Wednesday morning.
Monday Morning Moms’ Bible Study
Growth in friendship and faith: This group is open to all women who seek Christian fellowship with other women. Discussions are kept confidential among meeting participants. Books or topics discussed and the pace of study are decided by the group. Role of meeting facilitator and nursery scheduler are rotated at each meeting.
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. — 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.
Contact person: Angela Blinkiewicz
Common Ground
This group meets twice monthly to study God’s word, to pray, and to offer one another support.
Contact person: Ann Neville
Women’s Bible Study
This groups meets monthly at 7:00 p.m.
Contact person: Terrie Hundley