SUNDAY SCHOOL
Main Street United Methodist Sunday School
Fellowship time: 9:45 a.m.
Individual Classes: 10:00 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
The nursery-age children are cared for in a Christian environment.
Preschool
4-5 Year Olds
The children will learn that Jesus loves us by listening to Bible stories,
singing songs, and making projects.
Elementary
Grades 1-2
We are learning about the Bible in a relaxed setting. We learn a Bible
verse and relate it to a Bible story. We may play a game, make an art
project, color, write, do drama, and have insightful discussions. We
occasionally participate in outreach programs to further build Christian values.
Grades 3-4
Every week we bring our Bibles. If everyone brings their Bible through
the 13 weeks, we have a party at the end of the session. We look
verses up in the Bible. We hear a story, act out a story, or play a
game. Sometimes if we have time, we can make something. We always
have lots of fun!!
Grades 5-6
This age group is neither child nor youth. Young adolescents are
growing in rapid spurts. They need to move about--playing
games--creating--and are sometimes taxing to the teacher to keep their
attention. They need someone to show an interest in their activities and
to be willing to listen to their concerns. Some have a great Bible story
background and it's a challenge to enlarge on this. As a teacher, I pray
constantly that I can get their attention even partially during the lesson and
to be a significant adult in their lives.
Junior/Senior High
Grades 7-12
The youth curriculum is centered around life and Christian faith issues as
they affect young teens. Weekly lessons incorporate scripture readings
with group activities designed to connect the Bible with today's
world. Classes are relaxed, casual, and loosely structured.
Young Adults (Single/Married)
Life Search
Our class is geared toward young adults, single or married. We have a
very laid-back approach to our study of god. We offer a wide variety of
lessons on which the class as a whole votes. Our studies have ranged from
the Bible to parenting. We have great discussions, and we invite all to
come and join in. We also like to have an annual Christmas party.
It's lots of fun.
Adult Classes
Sojourners
This is a class made up entirely of women. We didn't plan it this
way; it just happened--so, we take up issues that are relevant to
us. We have studied Women of the Bible, Great Bible Heroes, The Jesus I
Knew, and Seasons of the Christian Year Selected Studies. At the
conclusion of each book study (about eight lessons), the class eats breakfast at
the Holiday Inn restaurant in Waveland. We welcome new members as we
join in prayer, Bible study, and laughter through fellowship.
The Seekers
Our group of men and women meet each week for Bible study and
discussion. The material used is the International Lesson Series published
by Cokesbury, but other books are used occasionally. Our class is
conducted as a discussion group so that everyone is encouraged to express
his/her opinion. The discussion leader is rotated each week, and the
members of the class take turns as leader. This allows us to be exposed to
a wide range of views on the many topics discussed. We want to be a
support group as well as a discussion group, and time is reserved each week for
members to express the joys and concerns in their lives. Social
activities are planned from time to time. New members are welcome and
encouraged.