Adult Sunday School Classes & Programs


Into The Promised Land: The Books of Joshua and Judges
What was Canaan like before the Israelites got there? Who were the key figures and nations involved in the conquest of the Promised Land? Where are to be found the attributes of God’s holiness and righteousness in the take-over of this land? What key theological concepts and themes can we discover that relate to our following Christ today? What character studies can be found in these two books? These are but some of the questions we hope to cover and discuss as Dr. Maxwell leads this adult Sunday school class in the dining room on a journey “Into the Promised Land.”

Amazing Grace—Paul’s Shorter Epistles
In these letters (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thessalonians) to new bodies of believers located throughout the Roman Empire, the Apostle Paul gives encouragement, guidance and correction for victorious Christian living. Paul, speaking in love, often uses strong words of chastening to churches that have strayed from the Gospel. But these letters always give encouragement, and they lift up the Lord Jesus – to the recipient churches 2000 years ago and to us today. This study will meet every Sunday in the Hometime room and will be led by Dick Falb and Don Estes.

Novel Evangelism
The Novel Evangelism class uses popular literature to understand today’s culture and what views are being espoused about God through contemporary books. The class chooses a book, weekly reading assignments are given and the class meets on Sunday mornings to discuss and compare what the author presents in that section with the truth and teachings of the Bible. Each week we will also spend a short time talking about Evangelism as we also work our way through the book, The Complete Evangelism Guidebook: Expert Advice on Reaching Others for Christ, by Scott Dawson.
 
The first novel that we will explore in September is, In the Name of Jesus, by Henri Nouwen. During the first few weeks of class our group will decide subsequent titles. (Both books will be available prior to class start.)

The Heart of Parenting
Luke 6:45 says"...out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." Knowing that the things our children say and do flow from their hearts, we want to learn to speak to the hearts of our children. This class is for parents who want to discuss Biblical perspectives and procedures for shepherding their children's hearts into the paths of life. Using the book Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp, we will learn and grow together, encouraging one another to be "intentional" parents. Taught by Bill and Laurie Aseltine in the Lynch Room. (Book and Parent Handbook will be available prior to class start or at the first class.)

Attention College Students and Recent Grads! Beginning this fall, FPC will offer a Young Adult Fellowship during Sunday School hour in the James House.