Christian Education 
Summer Midweek Events
Book Club
Wednesdays, 6-7pm
On the church lawn. Bring your own dinner and let the kids play on the lawn as we discuss:
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
Picnic at the Park
Join us for a picnic in the park on the last Wednesday of the month.
Bring your own Picnic.
May 29th – Bob Henry Park
June 26th – Gentry Splash Pad
July 31st – Church Lawn
Youth Group
7th-12th grade
Sundays 6-7:30 p.m.
Throughout the summer, our youth group meets in different homes once a month for fun and connection.
May 19th – Himes’ Home
June 9th – Posey’s Home
July 14th – Schoeneckes’ Home
Aug 18th – Ellcey’s Home
*Contact Dri for address
Sunday School – Resumes After Labor Day
Kick Off Breakfast – September 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School meets 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings during the school year, from Labor Day through the end of April.
Children under 6th grade can be checked in by family at the kiosk upstairs by the nursery or downstairs as you enter the classroom space.
Children & Youth
Children and Youth
We are excited to announce that for the ’24-’25 school year, our students will begin a journey through the Bible using the Biggest Story Bible Storybook and curriculum. We will be syncing the Bible passage and story for all classes so we’re all in it together!
Our class breakdowns for ’24-’25 school year are:
Nursery: 2 and under (Main Level)
PreK: 3 years thru 5 years not yet in Kindergarten (Downstairs)
Lower Elementary: Kindergarten-2nd Grade (Downstairs)
Upper Elementary: 3rd-4th Grades (Downstairs)
Club 56: 5th-6th Grades (Downstairs)
Middle School: 6th-8th Grades (Downstairs)
High School: 9th-12th Grade (Balcony)
A yearly registration is required for all students under 18.
High School & College
Revelation
A class for 9th grade and above in the balcony. This class is going to look at the book of Revelation with fresh eyes. Following Revelation for the Rest of Us by Scot McKnight, this class goes beyond speculation about the end times to explore what it means to be dissident citizens and faithful disciples of Jesus Christ in whatever Babylon we find ourselves here and now.
Adult & College
Acts with Marshall Orcutt (Full Semester)
Read through the book of Acts and discuss the early church and what we can learn from them.
The After Party with Trisha Posey (Sept 15-Oct 20)
It’s time to reframe our political identity as we take the lead in healing what’s broken. Jesus’ call is clear: We are to be salt and light in this world. Come be equipped and encouraged as we prepare for the true party to come, focusing your heart & mind on the “how” of relating to each other before the “what” of political opinions. We’ve saved a seat for you!
Church History: Islam with Bob Luedtke (Oct 27-Dec 15)
Whether you took the church history class last spring or not, join us as we look at the rise of Islam and the impact on church history.
Each week you will hear a 20 minute video lecture from Dr. Donald Fairbairn, professor of Early Christian History at Gordon Conwell, leaving time for discussion. In these videos and his corresponding book, Fairbairn highlights Christian communities both inside the Roman Empire as well as those in places such as North Africa, Turkey, Syria, Persia and India, as he seeks to tell a more global and complete history of the church. Books are $15 each.
College Students are invited to join either High School & College class, or any Adult class based on their preference.
Fall Midweek Events
We: Tabernacle
Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.
A six-week intergenerational gathering to explore the tabernacle and see what it was really like for the Israelites to worship God in the Old Testament. We’ll use our senses to experience God’s plan for worship as each generation learns from each other. This is for all congregants from birth through senior citizens, including our children, youth, and college students.
Dinner starts at 5:30, class begins at 6pm. Groups will be preassigned to foster intergenerational relationships. Nursery provided for 3 and under 6-7 p.m.
Story Groups
One of the best ways we get to know each other best is by telling our stories. Once we know each other, we can build trust and community, two important things to building the body of Christ.
Join us Wednesdays, beginning Oct 23, 6-7 p.m. for Men’s and Women’s Story Groups and get to know each other in a deeper way and build community. If you’re new or newer to the church, this is a great way to jump in!
Youth Group
7th-12th grade
Youth Group is moving to Wednesdays!
For the first six weeks students are encouraged to attend We: Tabernacle. During that time we will also have youth group on Sundays 6-7:30 p.m.
After We: Tabernacle, beginning Oct 23, youth group will move to Wednesday nights. 6 p.m. in the Choir room, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in small groups.
Additional Youth Events:
Sept 20-22 – Middle School Fall Retreat
Nov 10 – Fire Pit at the Bayers’
Dec 15 – Youth Christmas Party
Christmas Pageant
The Children’s Christmas Pageant practice will begin Wednesday October 23, 6-7 p.m. for six weeks. The Pageant is open to children PreK through 6th grade. Younger students will receive group roles. Older students can be leading roles or stage hands and helpers.
Traditional Children’s Christmas Pageant – December 8 at 5 p.m.
Pageant Christmas Party – Dec 11, 6-7 p.m.