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Christian Education - It's for Life!
| Christian Education is for the very young to the very old! Wonderful things happen in all our classes throughout the week! We now have approximately 200 people registered for our weekly classes. Christian Education is lifelong, life-giving, and is connected to the Source of life! It provides a place for new people and all of us, to make friends and learn to grow as disciples. To enjoy Christian Education through study, reading the Bible, praying and group discussion deepens our understanding of God’s activity in all parts of life and makes us want to go forth and make disciples of others! |
| Our Wonderful Wednesday evening small group studies will start up again on September 8th. Everyone is invited! There are no prerequisites for the studies, there is no charge. Child care is offered for the Wed evening studies (See "Children's Wed Night of Food and Fun" below). Invite your friends and neighbors! More information is provided below or Click here for more information and to register. |
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PRESCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS TO BEGIN – The Christian Education Committee is pleased to announce that a Sunday School class for 3-5 year olds will begin in September. Additional teachers are needed. Each teacher would only teach one Sunday per month or perhaps one month at a time. We will also offer in-house training for new and existing teachers. For more information, please contact Terry Broadwater, 721-3370, or
tw.broadwater@gmail.com.
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Children’s Sunday School, Grades 1-5, will continue the series – “One Room Sunday School”. Well loved Bible stories will come to life through activities and discussion, allowing the children to connect the story with their own experiences, and to learn to live in the world as disciples of Jesus Christ. Taught by Connie LeMasters, Loa Herbert, Jennifer Jones, Donna Broomall, Barb Hildreth and Maegan Layne Mitchell.
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Sunday Morning Youth, Grades 6-12, will continue to use “Talk Sheets for Teenagers” written by author David Lynn, as a springboard each week to take a look at and talk through real life issues. Through interesting activities and challenging questions, the group will examine a variety of hot topics. Taught by Susan Tinsley, Linda Adcock, Lucy Bailey and Maegan Mitchell.
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| Sunday Morning Christian Education for Adults are either continuing or beginning October 3rd. Please see classes below: |
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“Study of Psalms” - Jerry Zachman will lead this class using the Bible and a study guide, “Encountering God”. The book of Psalms opens our hearts and eyes to the presence, power and character of God and we can discover how to connect with Him. This class began July 4 and will continue through the Fall. This class meets in Room 203.
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- “The Workbook of Living Prayer” by Maxie Dunham began on Aug 29th. This class for young adults will be led by Sheila Andrews. In over two decades, nearly half a million persons have been reawakened to prayer by using this workbook, which teaches us to pray in a simple, practical way. This six-week class is meeting at the Moneta Library.
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Pastor’s Bible Study. The Pastor's Bible Study meets weekly at 9:30 AM on Tuesday from September through May. The Pastor's Bible Study Group will start meeting again in September. The class includes a period of prayer for others. All are welcome to attend. Please click here for more information.
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| Wonderful Wednesdays |
Starting on September 8th we are offering the following courses and activities every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM with a light meal served promptly at 6PM. You may make a donation for your meal.
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 The Alpha Course - allows people to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away. It is low-key, friendly and fun. Plus it is supported by all the main Christian denominations. Bethelehem United Methodist Church is offering this wonderful course again starting on September 8th. Please click on the Alpha symbol above for more detail and to register.
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- Wednesday Night Small Group Study Courses - In addition to the Alpha Course, Bethlehem United Methodist Church is offering several Adult Small Group Study Courses. All of these courses will start back up on September 8th. We are offering the following three Small Group Studies: "THEE Ninety Day Health Challenge", "The Marriage Course", "Faith Lessons" and "A Grace Disguised". Please Click Here for more information and to register.
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- Children's Wednesday Night of Food and Fun - Starting again on September 8th, come and be part of our children's ministry at Bethlehem UMC. Every Wednesday night youth from Bethlehem and the surrounding area meet to enjoy a good meal and to encounter christ through scripture, videos, and service. This activity is in conjunction with the Alpha Course and Small Group Study Course discussed below. Please bring your friends and come join us.
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Disciple Bible Study: Would you be interested in a in-depth Bible study that is a comprehensive overview of the Old and New Testaments. You are invited to participate in the original 34-week Disciple Bible Study of the Old and New Testaments which will be offered over the next two years (2009 and 2010). The Old Testament was covered in 2009. The continuation of the Study of the New Testament will begin on September 17th with Lesson 26, "The Book of Romans". Each weekly class will meet Friday mornings at 9:00 and will last approximately two hours and will include a video segment. At least a half-hour of daily reading and study are required. It is important that participants have a high commitment to study and class attendance. This Study will be facilitated by Linda Beard.
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Bethlehem United Methodist Church Confirmation Class. Confirmation class is offered annually to the youth grades 6 and up. The thirteen week class explores Christian doctrine and practice, Church history, and the meaning of Christian discipleship. Along with the classes, students participate in a weekend retreat and hands on mission experiences. Confirmation Sunday takes place on Pentecost Sunday each year with the students making professions of faith and becoming full members of the church.
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Lending Library. Bethlehem United Methodist Church invites you to browse through the Christian books in its self-service lending library. Materials of Reference, including Inspirational, Fiction, Living (devotional, prayer, grief, coping, etc.), Missions, Children/Youth and Education are available for your use.
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