Adult Education Opportunities
at First United Methodist Church
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Small Groups Starting in October
“’Tis the gift to be simple, ‘tis the gift to be free…” begins perhaps the best known Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts.”
This October, small groups will be gathering for a study on Adam Hamilton’s Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity. We’ll ponder such things as:
How do we simplify our lives?
How can we better enjoy what we have?
How can we give more generously?
How do we handle our money and possessions in a way that honors God?
Groups are meeting:
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. starting Sept. 27 led by Pastor Wendy
Thursdays at noon starting Sept. 29 led by Kim Mather
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. starting Oct. 2 led by Pastor Wendy & Sharon Stoltzfus (2 groups).
Books will be available at the first/introductory session. Please contact Wendy or Leisa if you have any questions (593-3977).
Sunday Mornings
New Participants are always welcome in any of the Sunday Morning classes:
Trinity Class meets in the 1st Floor Lounge at 9:30 every Sunday morning. They explore a variety of Christian topics through study books.
Women of Faith Group meets in the Library on the 2nd floor, and they also explore a variety of Christian topics through study books.
Sunday School Class for Adults with Disabilities Our newest offering is this class for adults with special needs. The class meets weekly on Sundays in Room 6 at 9:30 a.m.
The selected curriculum is Access and is specifically designed for adults with special learning needs. Teachers are Cindy Boger and Erin Eckelberry.
The Men’s Prayer Group meets for breakfast every Thursday at 7 a.m. at Bob Evan’s
FOCUS (Fellowship Of the Clueless United by the Spirit), meets Thursdays in Fellowship Hall from 12-1 p.m. Bring your lunch, if you’d like.
DISCIPLE is a program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing strong Christian leaders. It focuses on the disciple as learner, believer, follower, proclaimer, and servant while providing the fellowship of a small group for study, prayer, preparation, support, and servanthood.
Short-term Disciple series has recently become available and is offered at Athens First. These eight to eleven week in-depth, high commitment Bible studies are modeled after the basic design of DISCIPLE Bible Study, which has enriched more than 1 million lives. Short-Term DISCIPLE Bible Studies make these life-changing courses available for those busy people who are unable to commit to longer studies.
Questions about any of our educational opportunities? Contact Sharon at 593-3977 x 11 or fink@firstumcathens.org