Each age has an individual class using the curriculum Wee Believe, published by the PC (USA), and is designed for active, eager learners.
Elementary, Kindergarten ~ Grade 5: Rooms 201, 202, 203, 207, 208, 209 G.R.A.C.E. Place: God Reaching All Children Everywhere Children participate in the workshop rotation model featuring classrooms designed to be kid‐pleasing and prepared for active learning. Groups of children rotate to one new workshop each week for the three to six week rotation period. During each rotation, students will be immersed in one Bible story or concept. This model allows all children to experience the way they prefer to learn. Worship Orientation, Grade 1: Rooms 205‐206 : September 8‐December 8. For first graders and their parents, this class helps prepare children to attend regular worship services with their families. Catechism, Grade 4: Room 106: September 8‐December 8. This class teaches the basics of Christian faith using the age‐ appropriate “Belonging to God” curriculum.
Youth Grade 6, Room 104: Old Testament Survey: An overview of surprising and inspiring stories in the Old Testament, focusing on faith’s beginnings and faithʹs heroes. Grade 7, Room 105: New Testament Survey: A study of the New Testament with an emphasis on the Gospels. Grade 8, Rooms 107‐108: Confirmation Class: A year long course designed to help youth explore their faith through study, retreats and community service. (First meeting only: Fellowship Hall) Grades 9 & 10, Room 101 and Grades 11 & 12, Room 102‐103: Both groups will be engaged in a study of the parables of Jesus introduced through videos that translate them into contemporary settings. The study and discussion will cover a multitude of topics.
Reaching Children Through the Church Wednesday Evenings 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The LOGOS Program is a midweek faith and fellowship program for ministry with children and their families in the local church. It is a structured retreat every week, in the middle of the week, that provides all the dynamics of a good camp/conference program, but is experienced in the context of the life of the congregation. It guarantees the growth of the intergenerational relationships that bond the entire congregation into an authentic community of faith. It quickly becomes the cornerstone of a church ’s effective and contagious youth and family ministry. Our Wednesday night program runs from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. We kick off our new year on September 11 and will end with our annual banquet on April 2, 2014. All parents take turns supporting our leadership team and staff. Our planning team has been working hard this summer to line up special guests, plan the schedule, and get prepared for our fall kick‐off. We invite you to become a part of our LOGOS program. The tuition is $100 per semester, which largely covers the cost of the meals for the children each week. Tuition may be paid in any schedule that meets the needs of your family. Partial scholarship money is available. For more information please contact Renda Brinson via phone at 704‐366‐1854 or email rendabrinson@sardis.org.
Studies
Preschool, Two, Three & Four‐Year‐Olds: Children’s Wing
Fall 2013 Classes
Studies
Children & Youth Sundays, 10:00 a.m. beginning September 8
Adult Church School Discussing Bible, Books and Topics: This is a roundtable forum class combining Bible study and a
discussion of issues related to our Christian faith and witness. Fall Study : Applying Biblical Principles to Work, Wealth, and the World, by R.C. Sproul, Jr. This is a series that includes a weekly 15‐20 minute video lesson followed by a look at biblical references and discussion questions. Teachers: Earl Brinson, Norm Schul, Mary Abernathy, Jane Williston Class Contact: Norm Schul Location: Room 111/112 (Education Hall)
Crossroads: This class helps members develop a deeper understanding of Godʹs word through lecture and discussion and better live out their faith at the ʺcrossroadsʺ encountered each day. Fall Study – In‐depth examination of the book of Exodus Teachers: Tim Eichenbrenner, Jerry Reed, Wells Tiedeman, Cynthia Harrison, Jan Rosser Class Contact: Mary Lou Mason Location: Room 213/214 (Fellowship Hall)
Open Door: This class follows a discussion/lecture format on biblical issues and studies, with a unique emphasis on service to others . All ages are welcome. Fall Study: A study of Genesis and Exodus using the Present Word Curriculum, including creation of the world, God’s promises to Abraham and Sarah and their heirs, and the Hebrew’s journey out of captivity toward freedom Teachers: Les Ingles, Martha Ellen Ingles, Max McLeod, Chuck McKay, Harry Tatum Class Contact: Les and Martha Ellen Ingles Location: Room 211/212 (Fellowship Hall)
Robert Pharr Men’s Class: Using a lecture/discussion format and occasional guest speakers, this class studies issues of faith from the perspective of men’s concerns. Ages 40 & up. Fall Study: Class members suggest various topics for each class. Teachers: Ed Harrison, John Schneider, Clay Thomas, Art Bolz Class Contact/Coordinator: Bill Hester Location: Room 215 (Fellowship Hall)
Reading for Reformed Reflection: Members read and discuss designated books. Fall Selection: When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner Teachers: Jane Fobel, Dale LeCount Contact: Jane Fobel Location: Room 217 (Fellowship Hall)