Christian Education Information
Fall 2009-2010
~Sunday School Classes~
Assembly in Carlton Hall 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Childcare-Nursery & Pre-School Rooms
Childcare is available during Sunday School & the Worship Service beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. for all children from birth until age four. Our professional staff provides a loving environment for children to play and enjoy one another. For the pre-schoolers, we are currently using the “God Loves Me” curriculum from Faith Alive publishing. Each of the 52 books in the series, retells a Bible story in simple language that children can understand. Delightful illustrations and suggestions for follow-up play help reinforce the story. Children will learn about God's wonderful creation and people like Abraham, Hannah, David, Simeon, Anna, Peter, Jesus and Paul—and all the wonderful stories in between.
Britney Headley & Christi Tydings, Paid Attendants
Elementary Rotations-Various Rotation Classrooms
K through Grade 5. This group uses the PC USA “We Believe” curriculum. Fall 2009 is entitled “Worship Begins.” As the people of Israel evolved from wandering tribes into a landed nation-state, they were developing their relationship with God and understanding of God’s nature and presence. Their forms of worship became more corporate and sophisticated over this time, culminating in the building of Solomon’s temple. As children explore the beginnings of worship with the people of Israel, they will gain an awareness of worship today.
Stacey Basquin, Chris Benatti, Christy Dennis, Doty Dunn,
Jessica Gunter, Katie Olson, Susan Parrish & Valerie Thomas
Youth
Middle-High School-Youth Room
TBD
Jim LoBue
College
College-College Classroom
This class will be using The Stranger Series Box Set. From the producers of “The Perfect Stranger” and “Another Perfect Stranger” comes a 7-episode mini-series for television that continues the stories of a modern day Jesus walking amongst us. The College Ministry also meets frequently for coffee breaks and social gatherings. Join them in their room decorated and painted (by them) with GSU colors!
Ed Dennis
Adults
“That Class”-Fielding Russell Classroom
Many people who suffer want to love God, but cannot see past their tears, hurt, or betrayal. In addressing the universal question “why does God allow anguish and suffering in the world?” That Class will be examining how Christians respond to pain and distress. For our primary text, we will be using C. S. Lewis’ book, The Problem of Pain. Ancillary texts include Philip Yancey’s Where is God When it Hurts?, The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom, and Night by Elie Weisel.
Sandra Sharman-Price
Pilgrims & Prodigals-Carlton Hall
The Present Word seeks to facilitate mastery of Bible content, understanding of the Bible in relation to life experiences and a greater awareness of God’s self-disclosure, especially God’s redeeming love as revealed in Jesus Christ. Participants are invited to reflect on how they might live in faith and love. The Present Word nurtures individual growth of the participants as children of God rooted in the Christian community, life in the Spirit and Christian hope. Discussion and activities encourage participants to live out their faith in their individual and congregational activities.
Annette Smith
Fielding Russell-Library
Uses The Present Word. See above for complete description of curriculum.
Adele Hooley
Children’s Church
Children’s Church is offered for children in K-Grade 5. Children begin by attending the Worship service with their parents. After the children’s sermon, the children are lead by the Children’s Church teachers to the Oasis classroom.
We are currently using the “Kid’s Own Worship” curriculum. Your children will sing, shout, celebrate God’s goodness and mighty works. Children will focus on God in their own way-and experience worship through fun songs and memorable, hands-on Bible learning.
Youth Group
insideOUT
insideOUT is open to all youth grades 6-12. We meet Sundays from 4-6 p.m. for fun and fellowship. Some of our annual activities include a summer mission trip, Faith in 3D at Walt Disney World, local youth outreach events, and more! Be sure to join us and bring a friend!
Jamie Randolph, Youth Director
~Wednesday Night Activities~
“ABC’s” …Adult, Bible and Children’s Studies
Supper 5:45-6:30 p.m.
Programs 6:30-7:30
ABC’s-Carlton Hall
Dr. Hemchand Gossai, professor of Religious Studies at Georgia Southern University, will be joining us again as a Guest Lecturer on August 19. Bible Study topics will be announced at a later date.
College-College Classroom
The College Group will meet in Carlton Hall for the Guest Lecturer series.
Ed Dennis
VERITAS-Youth Room
Middle/High School; Fall 2009
Topics TBA
Jamie Randolph, Youth Director
FaithWeaver Friends-Oasis Classroom
K-Grade 5; This mid-week program rotates through Discovery Centers. Fun games, music, projects and outreach opportunities build everyone’s friendship with Jesus.
Childcare-Nursery & Pre-School Rooms
Infants – Age four will be cared for beginning at 5:45. The nursery will remain available through the conclusion of the Chancel Choir rehearsal.
~Bible Studies~
2 x 4 Men’s Bible Study-Carlton Hall
Fall 2009 Study TBA
Jim LoBue, Lin Roberts & Bill Smith
Ladies Bible Study-Fielding Russell Room
Fall 2009 Study TBA
Annette Smith
Contacts:
Susan Parrish, Director of Christian Education
S_d_parrish@yahoo.com
Jamie Randolph, Youth Director
Jrandol3@georgiasouthern.edu