Christian Education

Adult Classes 

Adult Sunday School Classes

Adults explore the meaning and implication of being Christians in today’s world through Bible study, discussion, current events, and a variety of media experiences. Review the following list of classes and select a class to try. You are welcome to attend any class on any Sunday.

Room 406, Education Building
What does each Gospel emphasize about becoming a disciple of Jesus? From September through December, we will study a comparison of the Gospels. Class presidents: Betty and Ruffner Alexander, 304-344-4361.

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Room 204, Activities Building
We are a welcoming group of adults who study the Bible and social issues. We enjoy class discussions and social activities. Class president: June Mills, 304-343-8961.
Sept. 11—”Is There a Hell?” led by Bob Schacht
Sept. 18-25—The Wired Word led by Kay Lamb
Oct. 2-9—”Covenant”
Oct. 16—Combined Classes
Oct. 23-30—”The Bible Speaks” led by Doug Heidt
Nov. 6-20—Bible Studies led by Otis O’Connor
Nov. 27—Combined Classes
Dec. 4—Covenant House led by Sue Webster
Dec. 11—Christmas Art
Dec. 18—Christmas Music

Discovery Class

Recreation Room, Activities Building
We seek to bridge the life of work and family responsibilities with the need for spiritual growth. Good coffee and brunch foods served weekly! Join us and learn more about God, our church and our community. Class contacts: Rick Vorhees, president, 344-5547; Scott Case, vice-president, 342-9506.
Sept. 11 — Rally Day Brunch
Sept. 18—”Today’s Sermon, Part 2” led by Bill McCoy
Oct. 2-9—”The Secret Message of Jesus” led by Jim Roberts
Oct. 16—Combined Classes
Oct. 23—”The Secret Message of Jesus,” continued led by Jim Roberts
Oct. 30—The Wired Word led by Kay Lamb
Nov. 6—Combined Classes
Nov. 13—”Jacob’s Ladder” led by K. Paul Davis
Nov. 20—”Let Us Forgive Our Debtors” led by K. Paul Davis
Nov. 27—Combined Class
Dec. 4—”Food for the Soul” led by Deb Copeland
Dec. 11—”Words from the Scriptures” led by Charlie Lorensen
Dec. 18—”Tis the Season” led by Dawn Hawkins

Foundations Class

Room 310, Education Building
On Rally Day, Sept. 11, we greet each other after a very busy summer and catch up with fall plans. You are welcome to join this class of 40’s and 50’s, many with elementary age children. Class contact: Tom Daugherty, 304-343-6356.

Koinonia Class

Room 412, Education Building
We enjoy our busy lives, our grandchildren, and applying Bible understanding daily. Through local and regional building projects, we stay involved with our community and state. Class contact: Alice Abernethy, 304-342-0074. Watch your email for class news. Call Bob to have your email added to the contact list.

Rainbow Class

Room 214, Education Building
The Rainbow Class welcomes adults throughout the Charleston community who are mentally challenged. If you know of someone who could benefit from this class, please contact one of the leaders listed below. The teachers seek to guide individuals along their faith journey to the best of their personal abilities through basic Christian stories. Class activities and fellowship times are held throughout the year. Class contacts: Jean O’Connor, 304-346-4047, and Susan Herold, 304-342-0860.

Ruffner Class

Room 201, Activities Building
We are concerned about applying the Christian faith to everyday life and current issues. We focus on Bible study and the Bible’s relevance. Many of us are joyful grandparents and great-grandparents. Class contact: Jason Conley, 304-344-4830.
Sept. 11 — “Champions for Children” led by Kim Stilwell
Sept. 18 — “The Job Corp”
Oct. 2 — “Hearing” led by Lawton Posey
Oct. 9-30 — Bible Study led by Otis O’Connor
Nov. 6-20 — Bible Study led by Kay Lamb
Nov. 27—Combined Classes
Dec. 4-18 — Bible Study led by Doug Heidt

Seneca Class

Room 203, Activities Building

Come to the Seneca Class where couples and singles in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s explore their faith, build lasting friendships, and seek to understand the role of the church in the community. Frequent emails keep class participants informed of upcoming topics and events. Class facilitator, Dawn Hawkins, 304-382-6147 or dpatchell75@yahoo.com.
For fall we will be studying the Gospels of Matthew and Mark:
Sept. 11 — Matthew 1-7 The Birth of Jesus through the Sermon on the Mount)
Sept. 18 — Matthew 8-9 (Healing and other miracles)
Sept. 25 — Matthew 10-12 (Jesus Instructs His Disciples, John the Baptist and more)
Oct. 2 — Matthew 13 (seven parables)
Oct. 9 — Matthew 14-17 (Feeding the 5,000 through the Transfiguration)
Oct. 16—Combined Classes
Oct. 23 — Matthew 19-22 (more parables )
Oct. 30 — Matthew 23-25 (Jesus Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees)
Nov. 6 — Matthew 26-28 (Jesus’ Betrayal, Passover, Resurrection)
Nov. 13 — Part 1 of Mark
Nov. 20 — Part 2 of Mark
Nov. 27—Combined Classes

Sojourners Class

Room 411, Education Building
We are a diverse group of couples and singles with a wide range of ages and interests. In addition to Sunday School and socials, we maintain a special ministry to Smith Street Station, a subsidized apartment house for low-income residents. Class Contact: George Keller, 304-744-3152.
Starting Sept. 11, we will study “Simply Christian” which is a 10-week DVD series. Everyone is invited! We are especially welcoming anyone who does not generally attend Sunday School, or anyone particularly interested. You can attend this series as an introduction to the Christian faith or as a refresher course. The author is the acclaimed teacher N.T. Wright, former Bishop of Durham.  Wright addresses the following topics: Introduction to Simply Christian, Justice and Spirituality, Relationships and Beauty, God, Israel, Jesus, The Holy Spirit, Worship and Prayer, Scripture, Church and New Creation.

Trinity Bible Class

Susie Early Room, Sanctuary Building

Welcome to the Trinity Bible Class, a group of dedicated men and women of “senior-citizen age-plus” who study the Bible together from the Uniform Lesson Series: The Present Word. We hope you will visit us. A greeter will be at the doorway to welcome you. Give us a try! You’ll like us. We would be pleased to have you as a member of our class. Class contact: Mary Jo Krantz, 304-344-2920.

Teachers for fall include Terry Cunningham and Ginna Taylor.

Sept. 11 — Righteousness and Wisdom
Sept. 18 — From Generation to Generation
Sept. 25 — Wisdom and Discernment
Oct. 2 — An Ordered Life
Oct. 9 — The Superiority of Wisdom
Oct. 16 — Wisdom for Aging
Oct. 23 — Tradition and Love
Oct. 30 — Living As God’s People
Nov. 6 — Forgiving As God’s People
Nov. 20—Praying As God’s People
Nov. 27 —- Facing Life Without Worry