First United Methodist Church Missouri City


	First United Methodist Church Missouri City

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Adult Education.
The Adult Education Council oversees adult Sunday school; Disciple Bible Studies and Companions in Christ; short-term series including a Lenten study, Christian Conversations, basic Methodism classes and the Judy Matthews Lectureship Series. Our mission is to help adults know and experience the Christian faith; claim and live the promises of God; and grow and serve as Christian disciples. This will be achieved by enlarging our members' grasp of the Bible and emphasizing Christian education as a fundamental part of the church through involvement in Sunday school, Bible studies, short-term studies, fellowship groups and more.

Chairperson: Don Cooper

Adult Sunday School:

Sunday school takes place each Sunday morning at 9:40 a.m.

Class	Description
Circle of Friends Room 255	The Circle of Friends class is a self-taught group of singles and couples (ages ranging from 20s on up). Some members have young children while others have grown or no children. Though divers in our ages and stages of life, w are all centered and drawn together by our love for Christ. Monthly fellowship social opportunities include small group dinner clubs, full group family events and seasonal church-wide gatherings. Our mission is to grow in faith and support each other through prayer, worship, study of the scriptures, service and fellowship. Please contact Rebekah and Eric Nelson at 281-778-8778 or ernelson@entouch.net.
College & Career Room 257	This is an ADULT group comprised of members who are either in college or pursuing their career. The group focuses on a variety of subjects such as: Current events The search for answers to difficult questions Health issues Finances Relationships Whatever else is on their minds Are you looking for a group such as this where you can discuss difficult questions and situations? Come join us! For additional information, contact Carolyn Bowden (281-438-4970) at CarolynVBowden@aol.com.
Connection Room 251	The newest Sunday School class, we formed in September 2007. Our common denominator is Christ and we're working to understand the relevance of His teachings in our everyday life. Our goal is to help attendees understand that they're never really 'single', but there's a connection in Christ! Our class currently consists of (but is not limited to) singles in their mid-20s and up. Some have young children while other have grown children or no children. Please contact Jodi Morgan at 281.980.2534 or jodi.morgan@gnugospel.org. All singles welcome!
Covenant Room 250 Newsletter: Sept. 2007 Oct. 2007 Halloween 2007 Dec. 2007 Christmas 2007 Jan. 2008 Feb. 1, 2008 Feb. 18, 2008 Mar. 2008 June 2008 July 2008 Aug. 2008	We are an energetic group who enjoy studying a wide variety of topics with an emphasis on group discussions and challenging dialogues. Several class members share teaching assignments. Social activities are held monthly and our class is made up of both couples and singles. Our class consistently "steps up to the plate" to serve wherever and whenever we are needed in the church. We are friendly, open and questioning. Contact Joe Regina at 281-438-0940 for more information.
Crossroads Room 258	This class began in 1997. We are primarily couples ranging in age from late 20’s to early 40’s with children from newborns to pre-teens. Our class studies various topics including relationships, marriage, parenting, personal finance management, self-improvement and books of the Bible. We enjoy a relaxed class atmosphere and a selection of appropriate and challenging study topics. Class members share in the teaching/leading. We have monthly socials and are involved in various ministries of our church including: Education Councils, Fall Festival, Missions Committee, United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women, to name a few. Contact Marcy and James Cashion at 281-431-5174 or jmcash6896@msn.com.
Generations Room 252	We are a multi-generational group which includes members who are 20+. We voluntarily rotate teachers and study a wide variety of materials. Class members offer to take turns providing coffee and snacks each week. Our members are involved in numerous other church activities and groups. Please contact Jim McGinty at 281-499-5764 for more information.
Genesis Room 253	We enjoy an intimate setting and are a well-established group of adults with grown children. Meeting in Room 253, the class is a forum for contemporary discussions of Christian values usually led by Dan Kerr, our primary teacher. As a class we frequently prepare and serve meals for Family Promise. In addition, we also support the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry, UM ARMY, Fall Festival and more. Several times a year we meet for fun and for a variety of events - and it always involves food! Newcomers are always welcome! Please contact Dan Kerr at 281-437-8300 or dsk204@danielkerr.com for more information regarding this group.
Open Hearts Music Room B	We began to share our journey of faith together in September 2001. Our name suggests our attitude about why we meet and our eagerness to welcome anyone. We treasure friendships and the opportunity to share our lives and our collective search for a deeper understanding of God. In our class, we explore a wide variety of topics using a lecture/discussion format. We value the willingness to ask honest, but sometimes uncomfortable questions, and we feel strengthened as Christians. Our goal is to live out our faith everyday and grow in our ability to serve others and one another in love. We often work together on service projects, but also meet for fun. Contact Edith and Joe Rando (281-499-8049 / jerando@aol.com) or Mel Mamula (291-438-8920 / mmel@comcast.net) for more information.
Pathfinders Room 122	This group is the longest running adult class in our church. Some members have been part of this class for over 30 years. Our study topics always center around the Bible. Our most unique feature is the fellowship we enjoy together. Whether a part of the group since 1972 or recently joined, our members quickly see the love and friendship within this class. We have monthly covered dish suppers which cement our fellowship. All ages are welcome, however, most of our membership admits to being over 50. Ben Schrader is the lead teacher with Mary George and Sally McGinty serving as substitutes. Join us for various interpretations and discussions of scripture and become a part of this loving community. “When we are sick, hospitalized, grief stricken, need assistance of any kind, we know who will bring us soup (physical or spiritual) - PATHFINDERS.” Contact Sally McGinty at 281-491-0508 or sallymcginty@earthlink.net for more information.
United Nations Community Room 208	This class is for all who realize that Christ is a Universal Christ. We champion our diversity. We began to meet in 2005 and our class members have worldwide roots - Ghana, Iran, Japan, Philippines, Nigeria, Trinidad and the United States. Rev. Martha Girling and Atty. Daniel Gyebi are the teachers. We have studied basic Christian beliefs and living in Christ. We are studying the Gospel of John. All aer welcome and we are especially interested in your joining if you have come to the United States from another nation or are direct descendents from those who have immigrated to the U.S. But, of course, our class is open to anytone from anywhere who wishes to attend. Bring your family and friends to fellowship with us. Contact Martha Girling (281-808-8763 / margirl@sufbest.net) or Daniel and Beatrice Gyebi (281-261-3232 / gyebi_@hotmail.com).
Women's Room 160	Beginning in 1997, the Women's Sunday Bible class welcome women of all ages seeking a better understanding of the Bible as how it relates to our everyday lives. Four women share teaching responsibility: Mary George, Marilyn Covington, Nedra Oyen and Mary Speer. The class uses the International Bible Series as a basis for in-depth study and lively discussions. All women seeking to share a spiritual journey and special bond of friendship are invited to join this caring group of women to explore God’s Word together. For information, contact Marilyn Covington at 281-565-4143 or mjcov45@cs.com.