Lester Memorial UMC
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
To be Disciples - To make Disciples.

Sunday School Classes

  
 
Sunday School Superintendent:
Jeanne Nelson, 625-6706, jnelson@otelco.net
 
 Class Descriptions – October 2010
 
 
Children:
 
Preschool Class: – 3-5 year olds (not yet in Kindergarten)
Interactive format using Bible Buzz curriculum, meets above the fellowship hall
Teacher: Kathleen King
Contact: Kathleen King, 625-5431
 
K-1 Class – Kindergarten – 1st grade:
Interactive format using the A Beka curriculum, meets above the fellowship hall
Teacher: Mark Usry
Contact: Mark Usry, 317-5189 or Jeanne Nelson, 625-6706
 
B.I.G. (Believe In God) Class: – 2nd-4th grade
Interactive format using the Live B.I.G. curriculum, meets above the fellowship hall
Teachers: Scott and Carrie Evans
Contact: Scott or Carrie Evans, 274-0123
 
5th-6th Grade Class:
Interactive format using various curricula, meets above the fellowship hall
Teachers: Marla Smith/Patti Gilliland
Contact: Marla Smith, 274-9600, or Patti Gilliland, 625-6533
 
7th-8th Grade Class:
Interactive format using Student Life “Character” Series, meets in the youth house
Teacher: Tina Boyd
Contact: Tina Boyd, 274-4478


Youth:
 
9th Grade Class:
Interactive format using Student Life “Character” Series, meets in the youth house
Teacher: Casey Glandon
Contact: Casey Glandon, 274-2212
 
Sr. High Class: – 10th-12th grade
Interactive format using Student Life “Character” Series, meets in the youth house
Teacher: Sherry Kelly
Contact: Sherry Kelly, 625-6020


Adults:
 
Agape Class: – Ages 19-40(ish), college and career
Discussion format - topics of interest of the participants, meets above the fellowship hall
Teacher: Suzy Usry
Contact: Suzy Usry (suzyusry@hotmail.com)
 
Paracletes Class: – Adults age 30-60
Discussion format, meets in the “scouts” room beneath the sanctuary
Teachers alternate
Contact: Rick Townson, 559-7271
 
Wesley Class: – Adults age 20-60s
Discussion using a varied curriculum, meets below the sanctuary
Teachers: Russell Smith/Don Maples/Danny Kelly
Contact: Sally Cofield, sally_c926@yahoo.com
 
Seekers Class: – Adults mid-life to next life!
Lecture/discussion format using the quarterly literature, meets in the annex conference room
Teachers: Diane Palmer/David Wilson/Neil King/Beverly Ellis/Becky Gargus/Gene Vinson
Contact: Diane Palmer, 625-3916, or David Wilson, 274-2478
 
Jubilee Class: – Adults age 50+ (empty nesters)
Lecture/discussion format, Bible based concerning subjects of interest to participants, meets in the annex main floor
Teacher: Celia Ellis
Contact: Wendell Ellis, 274-2084, or Kossie Buckelew, 625-4041
 
Lucille Branscomb Class: – Senior Adults
Lecture format using the quarterly literature, meets in the annex main floor
Teachers: Bill Barnett/Bob Jackson
Contact: Anne B. Murphree, 625-5086 or Hal Buckelew, 625-4041
 
Faith Class: – Senior Adults
Lecture/Discussion format using the quarterly literature, meets outside of the sanctuary
Teachers alternate: Joe Miller/Emily Tish/Joe Hastings/Bill Barnett/Ed Self
Sue Brewer 205-999-3526
 
Faith Class Statement of Purpose:
         The Faith Class is dedicated to spreading God’s Word through study of The Word, building personal relationships through discussion and fellowship, and sharing our testimony, knowledge, and resources to those who are in need.

Faith Class Goals:
    •    Improve our knowledge and application of The Word through classroom teaching, discussion, personal study, and meditation.
    •    Participate in ministry to the less fortunate through monetary gifts and personal service, and sharing our testimony of “The Good News.”.
    •    Increase our fellowship by seeking new members, and developing our sense of community through a caring follow-up and interaction with each other.
    •    Be a part of the overall growth, outreach, and ministry of Lester Memorial United Methodist Church.
 
Friendship Class: – Senior Adults age 50-80+
Discussion format using the quarterly literature, meets beneath the sanctuary
Teachers alternate: Don Rayfield, Sylvia Rayfield, Jerry Boles, Mike Nelson, Joe Tipton, Dyanne Sterling
Contact: Dr. Joe Tipton, 274-0232
 
Hope Class: – Senior Adult Widows (except 1!) ages 60-80+
Lecture/Discussion format using the quarterly literature, meets outside of the sanctuary
Teachers: Emily Tish/Joe Miller/Jane Lamb/Rev. Barry Hallman

Contact: Dixie Daily, 625-3928