CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Christian Education Director
Donna Snyder 237-2163 ext. 125
Coordinator of Children's Ministries
Heather Bodenschatz 466-7514 or 235-3040
Coordinator of Youth Ministries
Matt Hoffert 237-2163 ext.
137
Christian Education Lay Council
Coordinator
David Panko
237-2822
Council Members-
Marion Dougan.........Barb Faulkner....... Wendy Fay
Chris Gamble............Sue Justice..........Heidi Knutelsky
Eileen Lang..............Lance Marshall......Libby Mortensen
Matt Newcomb........ Pam Porter...........Marcia Perdew
Bill Ross..................Anne Smith...........Garen Smith
Joanne Steindorf......
SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AT ST. PAUL'S UMC
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN,
TEENS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND ADULTS DURING THE SCHOOL
YEAR
Who is Christ in our lives? How do we live out our ministry?
To whom do we belong? How do we know God? How can we live out our faith?
What does the journey look like? Who are the sojourners along the way?
Your Christian Education is a vital component for your personal spiritual
growth.
The 2003-2004 Christian Education program is in full swing here at St.
Paul's UMC. Listed here are the numerous opportunities for spiritual growth
at St. Paul's. You are cordially invited to participate in these classes.
In addition to the classes listed below there are many other opportunities
in all age categories. Please call the Christian Education office for
more information. These offerings include: Bible studies, book discussions,
video series, retreat experiences, and more. Please come…learn,
grow and enjoy!
CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCATION (Sunday
School) ON SUNDAY MORNING
All children's classes meet on Sunday
mornings 9:15 - 10:15.
Toddlers & Twos curriculum,
focusing on God's love for children and church as a special place
Activities and teaching methods:Stories, games,
singing, art, puppets
2 year olds meet in 108 Ed Building.
Teacher(s): Wendy & Joe Davidson
3 year-5th grade curriculum: Bible
Quest; emphasizes
teaching the overall story of the Bible in a fun and
nurturing environment. Children experience and apply Bible stories, develop
Bible interpretation skills, and
learn to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.
Activities and Teaching Methods:
Stories, interactive games, songs, art, puppets, drama, discussion, prayer
and service. Children 3rd grade and up are encouraged to bring and actively
use the Bible each week
3year olds meet in 103 Ed Building
Teacher(s) Amy Banerjee, Jill & Dean Plafcan
4 year olds meet in 101 Ed Building
Teacher(s)Pam Rodgers, Sheri Vidunas
Kindergarten - 200 Ed Building
Teacher(s)Diana Friberg, Jane McCandless
1st Grade - 206 Ed Building
Teacher(s)Caryl Schumacher
2nd Grade - 201 Ed Building
Teacher(s)Kate Fisher, Julia Fecko
3rd Grade - 205 Ed Building
Teacher(s)Steve & Sue Sampsell
4th & 5th Grade Boys - 207 Ed Building
Teacher(s)Mark Bodenschatz, David Fecko
4th & 5th Grade Girls - 208 Ed Building
Teacher(s)Lindy Baker, Marcia Perdew
6th Grade
"Faith 4 Life" pre-teen curriculum,
focusing on The Bible and Me, Why God Made Me, Peer Pressure, and How
to Make Great Choices.
Activities and Teaching Methods: Games, skits,
& activities geared towards getting kids excited about reading the
Bible and understanding God's Word.
Gather at 9:15 on the Third Floor of the Ed.
Building. Class meets in room 308.
Teacher(s)Matt Hoffert, Steph Johns (helper)
7th and 8th Grade
"Faith 4 Life" junior high curriculum,
focusing on some issues kids face every day, and relating them to God's
Word.
Activities and Teaching Methods:Discussions,
debates, and activities geared towards getting youth to think
critically about their faith.
Gather at 9:15 on the Third Floor of the Ed
Building. Class meets in the big room.
Teacher(s)John Domico
High School (9th-12th Grade)
"Faith 4 Life" high school curriculum,
focusing on how to live as Christians in our world.
Activities and Teaching Methods: Discussions,
debates, and activities geared towards getting older youth to understand
what it means to live as a Christian.
Gather at 9:15 on the Third Floor of the Ed.
Building. Class meets in oom 309/310.
Teacher(s)Lance Marshall, Minde Artman
CHILDRENS SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
3 year olds - Kindergarten
Wee Church - worship specifically designed
for young children based on Godly play
Activities and Teaching Methods:Songs, prayer,
storytelling with figures, art, feast
Meets:After Children's Message at 10:45 service
in Wesley Chapel
Teacher(s) Rotating team. Contact Heather Bodenschatz
for info
1st-3rd Grade
Kid's Praise Lectionary based worship service
for children
Activities and Teaching Methods:Follows major
components of adult service (prayers, scripture, creeds, singing, sermon,
offering)
Meets:After Children's Message at 10:45 service
in Frank Chapel
Teacher(s)Rotating Team, Contact Eileen Lang
for information
CHILDRENS EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
FW Friends
Kids aged K-5
Thursdays, 4:30 (28-week sessions), various locations in Church Building
Teacher(s)Linda Bailey, Debbie Young
ADULT EDUCATION ON SUNDAY MORNING
All Classes meet from 9:15-10:15 unless otherwise
noted
.
Friendship Class
Focus: Adult Bible Study-
Participants: Adult Women's Circle of Friends
in Christ
Meets: 205 Wesley
Facilitators: Betty Blazer, Wilna Kesler, Martha
Beward
Brotherhood Class
Focus: Adult Bible Class-
Participants: Adult Men's Brotherhood in Christ
Meets: Gym
Facilitator: Dick Zindler
Sojourners Class
Focus: Adult Christian Education Study Class
(Bible Based)
Participants: Adult participants
Meets: 101Wesley
Facilitators: Wendy and Jim Fay (Shared Responsibility)
Family Ties/ Generation Builders
Focus: Adult Christian Education – Bible
Study and adult/ family issues discussions/ book study, etc.
Participants: Adult participants
Meets: Asbury room
Facilitator: Gary Perdew
"Heart- warming" Class
Focus: Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition,
prayer and meditation - a quiet, prayerful class
Participants: Adults/ College/ Young Professionals/
Teens
Meets: Wesley Chapel
Facilitator: Marion Dougan
ADULT EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
Young Professionals (YP) Class
Focus:An informal study/fellowship group
Participants: Adults - Ages 20-40ish
Meets: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Abba Dabba House
Facilitator: Matt Newcomb
Inter-Generational Women's Bible Study
Focus: Bible study, discussion
Participants:Adult Women
Meets: Wednesdays, 9:30 Social Room
Facilitator: Sheri Vidunas
Accountable Disciples
Focus: Men's Bible Study
Participants:Adult Men
Meets: Fridays, 6:30 Social Room
Facilitator: Gary Wiser
Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
(Two separate classes)
Focus: Genesis through Revelation, following
the chronological movement of the biblical story
Participants:Open to all
(1) Meets: Mondays,
7 pm, 203 Education Bldg.
Facilitators: Phil Mohr and Boodie Mitchell
(2)Meets: Thursdays 10 am, Morning
Star Bookstore
Facilitators: Bruce Woolever & Anne Smith
Jesus in the Gospels, a second generation Disciple study
Focus: Jesus as he is presented in the four
Gospels, drawing on studies of his historical time and place, and his
Jewish heritage
Participants: Open to all Disciple I graduates
Meets: Tuesdays 7 pm, 101 Wesley
Facilitators: Jan and Carl Hess
Alpha Course - a course to discover the relevance
of Christ in our lives
Focus: The opportunity to explore the Christian
faith in a relaxed setting; a class about relationships and being in relationship
with Christ
Participants: Open to all
Meets: Mondays, 7 pm, Abba Java House
Facilitator: Garen Smith
Course catalog - offerings at times other than
Sunday school connections
Classes: Bible study, book discussions, video
series, retreats, small group, support group, etc.
Open to all - call the church and ask for Christian
Education
Meets: Sunday evenings during the school year
and various other times
Facilitator: Call Donna Snyder for info and
to express your desire to start a class/group or facilitate an existing
group.
Please consider where your gifts and talents could be used in ministry
here at St. Paul's in the Christian Education Program. We always need
facilitators and leaders. Won't you please consider offering your time
and talents to the Body of Christ here at St. Paul's? Together we can
answer the call, nurture one another and send out God's message –
giving God the Glory! Thank you in advance for your prayerful consideration
of these programs. Contact Donna
Snyder at 237-2163 ext 125 for information or if you would like to
help in any capacity.