Beyond Worship:

Sunday Morning Discipleship at First

Extend your worship experience by being part of a Sunday morning class. In addition to our program for children and youth, we have 11 different classes for adults every Sunday!  In each, we focus on engaging God’s Word and enjoying fellowship with God’s people. These smaller “congregational communities” offer a home for sharing lives as well as learning. It is here that a true sense of community can be built. We have one class at 8:45 for those attending the early morning chapel service. Ten others meet during the discipleship hour between the sanctuary services. There’s one for every age, stage and taste.

August 1, 2010

CLASS TIME LOCATION TEACHER & TOPIC

Chapel Service Class     8:45     EB301 
Jerry Stovall, Series on Samuel
Join us in an exploration of God’s Word.

College/Young Adults     10:30     EB203
Alec Flynt, Summer Blockbusters: Babel
The Young Adult Class is a gathering of the bold and the beautiful.  We study the Scriptures, talk about life, and hang out with one another.  We eat well and always get out early.  (That's my best pitch for coming to the class!)

Crossroads     10:30     EB301
Barry Phillips, The Minor Prophets

In preparation for Mary Wilson’s series on the Book of Habakkuk (the prophet) that begins next Sunday, August 8, this class will be an introductory class on the Minor Prophets.  Prophets of old are those called “spokesman”, “one who receives the divine call”, “one who sees” or “one who receives a message from God.” Since the Law was given to Moses, every prophet since that time has been calling Israel back from covenant disobedience and spiritual adultery to covenant faithfulness to their God. Habakkuk was such a man.  

Ed Grant/Rene Williamson    9:15     Chapel
Kris Kirkpatrick, Sharing God's Grace, Philippians 1: 18b-29
A class designed for adults focusing on Biblical studies.

Lecture Class     9:15     EB302 
Tim Hatcher, Jude

This class uses a responsibly conservative approach to study the major parts of Christian Education:  The Scriptures, Theological Issues, Church History, and Current Issues.  All ages are welcome.

Foundations/Builders     10:30     Chapel
Hank Mills, Chuck Gordon, and Kevin Landreneau, The Promises of God
This class is a combination of 30-55 year-olds combining the Builders group with the Foundations group.  It is created to attract those who may be going to Sunday School or Bible study for the first time with an emphasis on the Scriptures, caring for one another and living out our faith.

Spirit Walk Class     10:30     Alec’s Office
Alvin Smith, The Church: the Head, Colossians 1:18
This class is for adults of any age who want to more deeply put Christian principles into practice in their daily lives.  “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”

Truth Seekers    10:30       EB 302
Larry Simeral, The Parables of Jesus through Ken Bailey's Eyes
This class is open to everyone and focuses on Bible study and discussion around the question, “What does it mean for us?  And how does it shape our witness?