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Education for Adults & Children    Ann Myers, Director of Christian Education

                                       Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.  Then you will
                                                           know the truth, and the truth will set you free."       John 8:31-32

Reading Rocks Book Drive For Head Start

Please support children and literacy in our community by supporting the Reading Rocks Book Drive for Head Start children.  By donating new or gently used books to this book drive, you will be insuring the poverty level children ages 0-5 years have books in their home and can begin to enjoy reading early.
A donation box is located outside the church office and donations
can be made through September 29th.

For additional information,
contact Lisa Knoll at Kansas Children’s Service League
at 276-3232, ext. 1106.

New Studies Available this Fall

Wednesday Morning MEN'S Bible Study

Are you a man who needs a spiritual boost in the middle of the week?  If you answered "yes", there may be a solution to fit your needs and schedule.

Wednesday mornings at 6:45 am in Wesley Hall, there is a group of men, led by Boyd Funk, studying God's Word and sharing how His Word can help them in making life changes.  Eat before you come OR Bring Your Own Breakfast!!  The group will be wrapping up the study time between 7:30 and 7:45 am so you can be off to work.

 

Young Adult Women's Bible Study

Young adult women have the opportunity this fall to become involved in a Bible study that will help them define themselves based on God's Word and join in fellowship with God and other Christian women.  Karen Hands will be leading these young women as they share, study and pray.  Note the following information if you would like to make this part of your weekly schedule.

  • Time:     Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm

  • Place:   Room 111 - next to doors across from Daylight Donut

  • Study Book:     Women of Purpose

  • Child Care:     Available in the church nursery

 

disciples bible study

     Disciples Bible Study invites you to participate with others in an in-depth look at Scripture

  • Disciple I provides a 34-week overview of the entire Bible.
  • Disciple II provides a more in-depth examination of four books, focusing on
    Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts.
  • Disciple III focuses on Prophets of the Old Testament and
    the letters of Paul in the New Testament. 

      We are trying to decide which of these three studies to offer this fall.  If there is sufficient interest, we will offer more than one.  We need at least ten people per class.  If you are interested in participating in Disciple I, II, or III, please sign up in the office.

For  more information call the church office:  620-275-9171

 

Women's Tuesday Noon Bible Study

We meet during the lunch hour in Wesley Hall.  Ann Myers facilitates this class.  Bring your lunch.  You can be back to work by 1:00 pm.

Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Studies

Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 PM year round.  Women's Bible study will be in the Parlor.
Men's Bible Study is in Wesley Hall.  Bring your Bible and join us!

Adult  & Youth Sunday School

Middle School    7th & 8th Grade      Basement
High School
     9th - 12th Grade         Basement

Adult Bible Study Class:    Wesley Hall

A class whose members engage themselves with Biblical texts, learning how the Bible addresses issues of living faithfully today.  The class has all ages intent on studying scripture, reflecting and discussing as a group.  This class meets in Wesley Hall.

Builders Class:     South Fellowship Hall  -  122

This Sunday School class is for individuals that found themselves "building" a life and faith during the 1950's and 60's.  Class members teach this class on Bible studies that explore ways of understanding the Bible messages and how it applies to everyday life.  Age ranges are 60+ years.  This class meets in the South Fellowship Hall - Room 122.

Challengers Class:     Library

Another class of individuals that are applying God's Word to the "challenges" of raising teens, working on careers and reaching out to the community.  We meet in the Library.

Crossroads Class:     Parlor

This class is a mixture of different ages and stages, learning together what God's will is for their lives at each crossroad.  This class meets in the Parlor - Room 107.

Lifestyles Class:     Room 217

This class is motivated by bringing together various lifestyles while studying the Bible and learning to be one in the body of Christ.  Singles and couples ages 30+ are welcome to this group that is discussion based.  We meet in Room 217.

Pathfinders Class:    North Fellowship Hall  -  122

The Pathfinders are a group studying in various avenues and media on how being a Christian helps them find their path in life.  Class members are in the 55+ age range.  We meet in the Fellowship Hall - Room 122.

Searchers Class:     Hearthstone Room

The members of this class are a part of the era of youth that were "searching" for their place in life during the 1960's.  These individuals continue to search now for God's answers to life as they focus on the Word of God as it relates to personal, family, church and community concerns.  This class meets in Room 216.

Seekers Class:     Room 209

This adult class is "seeking" God's Word for an understanding of what it means to be a Christian at "mid-life", when careers seem  pressure filed, teenagers are challenging, and the empty next is evident.  This class meets in Room 209.

The Village Class:     Room 215

This class is geared for young adults in the age range of 20 years and up.  They are on a faith journey together studying the Bible and group discussions.  This class meets in Room 215.

Children's Sunday School

Sunday School:

Preschool:    

2 & 3 Year Olds                                            Room 110
Preschool & Kindergarten                        Room 115
 

Elementary:                                                

1st & 2nd Grades                                         Room 210
3rd and 4th Grades                                    Room 208
5th and 6th Grades                                     Room 218

Primary Choir:

Wednesdays 5:15 - 5:45 pm.  Primary Choir is for children in 3 years through the 2nd Grade.  Children learn fun songs to share during worship and also prepare for a spring musical production.  We meet in Room 112.

Junior Choir:

Wednesdays 5:15 - 5:45 pm.  Junior Choir is for children 3rd through 6th Grade.  They work on music to share during worship and on a musical.  This group meets in Room 101.

Bible Zone:

Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:00 pm.  Children from preschool through 6th grade are invited to Bible Zone!  Bible Zone is an interactive learning event.  Children are split up into age groups - Preschool - KinderPrep  -  Room 115, Kindergarten - 1st Grade  -  Room 212,  2nd - 4th Grade - Room 208  and  5th - 6th Grade - Room 202.  Children fellowship with one another and learn about God through various activities.   Talk to Ann for any questions!

Mother's Day Out:

Fridays 9:00 am - 1:30 pm.  This is an opportunity for parents of children 2 - 5 years old to have a few hours out.  There is a cost to this program and enrollment is necessary.  We meet in the Nursery - Room 108.

Preschool:

Monday through Friday [during regular school year]    4 year old Preschool meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.

The 3 year old Preschool meets 9:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday.

There is a cost for these programs and enrollment is required.

For more information on these programs, please call Ann Myers at the church 620-275-9171.

 

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