The Emmanuel Class
Adult Sunday School Classes
We have a wide variety of classes. Short Descriptions are listed below along with meeting times and locations. More information about each class can be found by using the individual class links on the left side of this page.
New Adult Sunday School Class. We are in the process of forming a new Sunday School class for parents of middle and high school age students. Our first meeting will be Sunday, April 26, in room 240, at 11 a.m. This time together will give us an opportunity to get acquainted with one another and to discuss the possibilities for the class. If you know of someone who you think may be interested in this class please invite them! For more information, contact Kelly Arrendell at 850-8292 or pkarrendell@bellsouth.net, or Cindy Jones at cla21sj65@yahoo.com
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New Singles Sunday School Class (mid 20’s-40) Are you single and seeking a place to find friends and grow in your faith? We are starting a new class focused on targeting the growing group of single adults at GUMC. We will meet each Sunday at 9:40 a.m. in room 135. We encourage singles and single parents to become active in this Bible-based class featuring a variety of speakers dealing with single-related life issues. We will also have a “regular” singles section in the balcony at the 11 a.m. worship service. For more information, contact Rev. Rebecca Luter at 754-7216 or rluter@germantownumc.org
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FRIENDS IN FAITH: We are a friendly mix of couples and single adults, both conservative and liberal in our Christian beliefs. In our study, we focus on Bible study as well as contemporary issues relating to the Christian walk. All ages. (Room 338, HMC)
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ALPHA: We are a warm-hearted class of couples and singles who are mostly empty-nesters, or have older children. Class format is to have presentations by guest speakers on a variety of topics that include contemporary issues, biblical understanding, and family concerns. Regular class socials, supportive fellowship, and community outreach are emphasized. Ages: late 40’s–early 60’s (Room 136, behind Fellowship Hall)
APOSTLES: Our class studies biblical, family, and social topics that focus on life issues. While our group primarily supports parents of elementary to high school-aged children, parents in our group have children of all ages. Ages 40’s-50’s. (Room 338, HMC)
CELEBRATION: We are a friendly, active class of couples and singles who discuss a combination of Bible and life issues in a warm, accepting fellowship. Ages 40’s-50’s. (Room 232, Chapel Building)
EMMANUEL: We are a class of couples and singles seeking to grow in a deeper relationship with Christ through Biblical Study and enjoyable discussion. Scripture-based ideology provides a basis for both classroom lessons and life experiences through group philanthropy and family fellowship. Ages 20’s-30’s. (131, Chapel Building)
FAITH & REASON: We are a diverse group of couples and singles study various books that promote thought-provoking, faith-based discussions. All ages. (Library, 2nd floor of Chapel Building)
FELLOWSHIP FORUM: Our class members discuss a variety of contemporary issues in the context of Christian fellowship. Class members and invited speakers lead these discussions, and a wide variety of opinions are openly shared. Ages 50’s-60’s+. (Room 339, HMC)
FINNEY: We are an older class that follows the International Lesson Series with occasional guests who speak on various topics of interest. Ages 70+. (Room 231)
FISER COVENANT: Our class chooses a book of the Bible and journeys straight through the book as led by the teacher. Bring your Bible and enjoy this time of study and fellowship. Ages 40’s-80’s. (Room 133, Chapel Building)
GIFT (Gathered In Faith Together) we are a warm, welcoming group of adults in our early 40’s to late 50’s. We are single’s and married couples focused on Christian Fellowship through the study of relationships, life experience, boundaries, and “starting over”. Short-term studies are selected by our class members and help us to be healthier and happier in our life relationships. (Room 335, HMC)
GILBERT: We are an energetic and vital group who study the Bible and related Christian topics. Maintaining a close, thriving relationship among our members, and supporting each another in prayer are important to this class. Ages 60+. (Room 240, Chapel Building)
HORIZON: We are an active group who study the Bible and discusses timely Christian issues. Our class is involved in various ministries of the church and participates in outings and social activities.Ages 40’s-60’s. (Room 233, Chapel Building)
LAMPLIGHTERS: As a busy, active class of singles and couples, we are a supportive fellowship actively involved in serving the church and the community. Primary study emphasis is the Bible and issues facing Christians. Ages 50’s-60’s. (Room 342, HMC)
SEEKERS: We are a class of cordial couples and single adults who together study the Bible in addition to addressing contemporary, social, and family issues. Ages 50’s-60’s. (Room 242, Chapel Building)
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ASBURY: Our class of responsive adults, both couples and singles, focuses on fellowship and Bible studies. We seek to make spiritual truth relevant for everyday living. Ages 30’s-50’s. (Room 136, behind Fellowship Hall)
EMMAUS: We are an enthusiastic group of parents of teenagers and college students who are seeking growth in Christ through Bible-based and contemporary issue studies. All ages. (Room 342, HMC)
FOUNDATIONS: We are a class for young couples and singles to meet together for fellowship and discussion on topics ranging from Christianity in the “Bible Belt" to marriage enrichment. We meet regularly outside of class for socials and mission events. Ages 20’s-30’s. (Room 242, Chapel Building)
PRESTON CLASS: From exploring the Christian message in the music of U2 to studying the spiritual discipline of gratitude, the Preston class provides a forum for singles and couples in their 20s and 30s to discuss contemporary and faith-based issues in a relaxed, social environment. (Room 335, HMC)
TRINITY: We are a group of adults with young families who enjoy current event and issue based discussions with a spiritual foundation. Age 30’s and 40’s. (Room 339, HMC)
VISIONS: Our class is made up of parents of young families. Our discussion format seeks to address contemporary issues through weekly Bible study supplemented with Christian literature, audio/visual media and speakers. Ages 30’s-40’s. (Room 338, HMC)
New classes begin periodically to meet the needs of our growing congregation. To share a need for a Sunday School class, or for assistance in finding a class that meets your needs, please contact Rev. Rebecca Luter at 754-7216.
New Adult Sunday School Class. We are in the process of forming a new Sunday School class for parents of middle and high school age students. Our first meeting will be Sunday, April 26, in room 240, at 11 a.m. This time together will give us an opportunity to get acquainted with one another and to discuss the possibilities for the class. If you know of someone who you think may be interested in this class please invite them! For more information, contact Kelly Arrendell at 850-8292 or pkarrendell@bellsouth.net, or Cindy Jones at cla21sj65@yahoo.com
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New Singles Sunday School Class (mid 20’s-40) Are you single and seeking a place to find friends and grow in your faith? We are starting a new class focused on targeting the growing group of single adults at GUMC. We will meet each Sunday at 9:40 a.m. in room 135. We encourage singles and single parents to become active in this Bible-based class featuring a variety of speakers dealing with single-related life issues. We will also have a “regular” singles section in the balcony at the 11 a.m. worship service. For more information, contact Rev. Rebecca Luter at 754-7216 or rluter@germantownumc.org
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--------------------------- 8:30 a.m. Adult Class ---------------------------
FRIENDS IN FAITH: We are a friendly mix of couples and single adults, both conservative and liberal in our Christian beliefs. In our study, we focus on Bible study as well as contemporary issues relating to the Christian walk. All ages. (Room 338, HMC)
--------------------------- 9:40 a.m. Adult Classes ---------------------------
ALPHA: We are a warm-hearted class of couples and singles who are mostly empty-nesters, or have older children. Class format is to have presentations by guest speakers on a variety of topics that include contemporary issues, biblical understanding, and family concerns. Regular class socials, supportive fellowship, and community outreach are emphasized. Ages: late 40’s–early 60’s (Room 136, behind Fellowship Hall)
APOSTLES: Our class studies biblical, family, and social topics that focus on life issues. While our group primarily supports parents of elementary to high school-aged children, parents in our group have children of all ages. Ages 40’s-50’s. (Room 338, HMC)
CELEBRATION: We are a friendly, active class of couples and singles who discuss a combination of Bible and life issues in a warm, accepting fellowship. Ages 40’s-50’s. (Room 232, Chapel Building)
EMMANUEL: We are a class of couples and singles seeking to grow in a deeper relationship with Christ through Biblical Study and enjoyable discussion. Scripture-based ideology provides a basis for both classroom lessons and life experiences through group philanthropy and family fellowship. Ages 20’s-30’s. (131, Chapel Building)
FAITH & REASON: We are a diverse group of couples and singles study various books that promote thought-provoking, faith-based discussions. All ages. (Library, 2nd floor of Chapel Building)
FELLOWSHIP FORUM: Our class members discuss a variety of contemporary issues in the context of Christian fellowship. Class members and invited speakers lead these discussions, and a wide variety of opinions are openly shared. Ages 50’s-60’s+. (Room 339, HMC)
FINNEY: We are an older class that follows the International Lesson Series with occasional guests who speak on various topics of interest. Ages 70+. (Room 231)
FISER COVENANT: Our class chooses a book of the Bible and journeys straight through the book as led by the teacher. Bring your Bible and enjoy this time of study and fellowship. Ages 40’s-80’s. (Room 133, Chapel Building)
GIFT (Gathered In Faith Together) we are a warm, welcoming group of adults in our early 40’s to late 50’s. We are single’s and married couples focused on Christian Fellowship through the study of relationships, life experience, boundaries, and “starting over”. Short-term studies are selected by our class members and help us to be healthier and happier in our life relationships. (Room 335, HMC)
GILBERT: We are an energetic and vital group who study the Bible and related Christian topics. Maintaining a close, thriving relationship among our members, and supporting each another in prayer are important to this class. Ages 60+. (Room 240, Chapel Building)
HORIZON: We are an active group who study the Bible and discusses timely Christian issues. Our class is involved in various ministries of the church and participates in outings and social activities.Ages 40’s-60’s. (Room 233, Chapel Building)
LAMPLIGHTERS: As a busy, active class of singles and couples, we are a supportive fellowship actively involved in serving the church and the community. Primary study emphasis is the Bible and issues facing Christians. Ages 50’s-60’s. (Room 342, HMC)
SEEKERS: We are a class of cordial couples and single adults who together study the Bible in addition to addressing contemporary, social, and family issues. Ages 50’s-60’s. (Room 242, Chapel Building)
--------------------------- 11:00 Adult Classes ---------------------------
ASBURY: Our class of responsive adults, both couples and singles, focuses on fellowship and Bible studies. We seek to make spiritual truth relevant for everyday living. Ages 30’s-50’s. (Room 136, behind Fellowship Hall)
EMMAUS: We are an enthusiastic group of parents of teenagers and college students who are seeking growth in Christ through Bible-based and contemporary issue studies. All ages. (Room 342, HMC)
FOUNDATIONS: We are a class for young couples and singles to meet together for fellowship and discussion on topics ranging from Christianity in the “Bible Belt" to marriage enrichment. We meet regularly outside of class for socials and mission events. Ages 20’s-30’s. (Room 242, Chapel Building)
PRESTON CLASS: From exploring the Christian message in the music of U2 to studying the spiritual discipline of gratitude, the Preston class provides a forum for singles and couples in their 20s and 30s to discuss contemporary and faith-based issues in a relaxed, social environment. (Room 335, HMC)
TRINITY: We are a group of adults with young families who enjoy current event and issue based discussions with a spiritual foundation. Age 30’s and 40’s. (Room 339, HMC)
VISIONS: Our class is made up of parents of young families. Our discussion format seeks to address contemporary issues through weekly Bible study supplemented with Christian literature, audio/visual media and speakers. Ages 30’s-40’s. (Room 338, HMC)
New classes begin periodically to meet the needs of our growing congregation. To share a need for a Sunday School class, or for assistance in finding a class that meets your needs, please contact Rev. Rebecca Luter at 754-7216.
