First UMC Lenoir
309 Church St, NW * Lenoir * NC * 28645
(828) 754-4922 or Fax (828) 754-4478

"But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more." Psalms 71:14

Home | Links & Events | Bulletin & Announcements | Youth | Sermons | Calendar
Staff | Music |  Sunday School | Pastor's Page | Congregational Nurse

 

Sunday Educational Opportunities

Through instruction, fellowship, and opportunities for service, our Sunday School classes aim to fortify Christians. We invite you to visit these classes and to choose prayerfully the one that will maximize your spiritual potential.

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. II Timothy 2:15

Elementary Department
&
Nursery Department
Cornerstone
We are an enthusiastic and fun loving collection of ‘young to middle age’ adults seeking to discover and follow the Lord’s path for our lives. The class is designed to bring you into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ and to become better disciples at home, work, and abroad. Through Bible study, prayer, and group discussion, we study and discuss ways of applying the Bible to daily living.
The Upper Room Class
is an enthusiastic and age diversified class thst enjoys an indepth study of the Holy Scriptures. We recently studied the book of Romans.  After that we will be taking a detailed look at "Acts" and gaining encouragement and guidance from the early founders of the Christian Faith.  Besides Bible study we have contributed to the church in the Building Fund, as well as sponsoring an Angel Tree Teen.  We have also supported needy families in the past.  We would like for anyone to come visit and see if we have to offer what you are presently needing.  See you in church!
Wesley Friendship Class
Our teachers encourage class participation and and a lively discussion is generally the rule.  The class has a Social Events Calendar and over the next few months we will have a winter outing which is usually dinner at a unique restaurant, a cookout at Tuttle Education State Forest, and our annual picnic, ice cream social, and auction.  Additional activities are planned for the fall and winter.  The class provides financial support to numerous Caldwell County charities and agencies and has made a very generous pledge to the church building fund.
‘YET-TO-BE-NAMED’ Sunday School Class is a group of “young and spirited” adults who meet with two goals in mind…1)To worship and learn about our God through prayer and the Bible and 2)To acquaint ourselves with each other and our families in hopes of forming close bonds and unconditional relationships. The class began in January and is off to an exciting start! We are made up of brand new, first-time parents, couples with no children, single parents, and anyone in- between! Please join us on Sunday mornings for an hour of spiritual awakening, conversation, and food!! We are looking forward to seeing you!
Middle High Sunday School
This class teaches 6th through 8th graders the love of Christ through a study of the Bible. A non-traditional teaching structure led by Buddy Anderson using videos, discussions, music, and field trips are used to help accelerate these young minds’ understanding of how the Bible applies to our lives today. We are finishing a study of Matthew through Easter. A study of the 40 days after Christ’s resurrection will follow. Our class will also be attending a Youth Rally in Elkin on April 13th. A trip to Carowinds in June is also planned in conjunction with a Christian concert series. Please come to Sunday School to take part in the fun, fellowship and most of all, the education in God’s Word. GUESTS are ALWAYS welcome.
Senior Highs
Consisting of students in grades nine through twelve, the senior highs meet in the former youth room on the third floor of the education building. Teacher and youth counselor Karl Kimball leads the class in laughing, learning, and growing together through teacher-led lessons, Cokesbury-produced resources, class discussions, and real-life applications of the Word.
Genesis Class
When our class was formed, we felt we should have a name that strongly reflects our Christian goals AND describes us as a group. Because we are at a place of “new beginnings” in our lives, we feel that our name, the Genesis Class, suits us. We constantly strive to begin anew our commit-ment to serve our church, our community, and each other in Christ’s name. For the first time in our lives, we are faced with the challenges of our children leaving home, of being in-laws and grandparents, and of caring for aging parents. We work hard to be a support group for each other and schedule various outings throughout the year. Several members volunteer to lead our class discussions, using thought-provoking and varied materials. Currently, we are having a series of classes on “Wrestling with Angels.” We are growing not only in membership, but also in faith. See our recent class trip to visit the Yarbroughs.
Adult Fellowship Class
Studies from the International Lesson Series are being taught by different teachers along with their actual experiences. We are responsive and contribute to the Angel Tree, the needs of students in local schools & made a sizable donation to "First Church - Second Chapter". Our class enjoys the fellowship of multiple outings a year.
College and Career
meets in the Library on the first floor of the Education Building. Larry Staples, Lori Whisenant, Jennifer McCormick, and Bill Salsbury facilitate in a roundtable discussion format. This class deals with topics centered on the 'college experience' as it pertains to issues such as dealing with diversity issues, keeping faith in school, and peer relations. We have no set curriculum but rather choose topics based on current situations in the lives of our class members. The College and Career Class meets according to college break schedules during the year and throughout the summer.
 

Home | Links & Events | Bulletin & Announcements | Youth | Sermons | Calendar
Staff | Music |  Sunday School | Pastor's Page | Congregational Nurse

 

© First UMC Lenoir
Contact nml with site questions.