Adult Sunday School Classes, Fall 2012

Adult formation offers four classes this fall
Classes begin at 10:15 am each Sunday unless otherwise noted.

The Essential Jesus (Multipurpose Room)

In honor of our church's centennial, we will read and discuss 100 passages about Jesus.  Whitney Kuniholm's engaging and reader-friendly book, The Essential Jesus , follows the story line of Jesus Christ with 25 brief passages from the Old Testament and 75 from the New Testament that span over a 20 week study period.  The book and the class is for anyone who wants to know more about Jesus:  Bible scholars;  Christians who have never really read all that the Bible says about Jesus;  those who are not sure about Jesus but honestly seeking to know more about him; non-believers.  All will find The Essential Jesus study helpful.  Join us on Sunday mornings to get a more true understanding of the most influential person in history.

The Wired Word - Christians, Contemporary Issues and Coffee! (Parlor)

How does our faith guide us in responding to everything from international crises to challenging personal events? Each week The Wired Word tackles contemporary issues through Biblical scripture. Fueled by faith and coffee participants enjoy stimulating discussions in a relaxed parlor setting!

Devotions for Die-Hard Fans! (Dining Room)

The class will use Ed McMinn's devotional books for fans of any and every sport offered by the University of South Carolina and Clemson University . The class will generally focus on five to six devotions from either book (each devotion is only two pages long). Each devotion begins with a Bible verse and then recounts a story of a hero, legend, tradition, or great victory for the Gamecocks or the Tigers and relates it to scripture. The devotion moves from a sports moment to a moment of reflection about God. Through these devotions, we will tackle many everyday issues including success, living faithfully, self-esteem, work, parenthood, relationships, and pressure.

Jesus: Man, Messiah, or More?

2/12, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13

(Multipurpose Room, after 7:45 am Service, Breakfast served at 8:30 am)

In Jesus: Man, Messiah, or More? they show you exactly what the historical evidence reveals about Jesus. You'll discover compelling reasons why you can trust the Gospel accounts as credible records that stand up to informed scrutiny in a way that popular counterclaims cannot. Shot on location in the Holy Land, this remarkable, eight-part Day of Discovery DVD takes you inside the Last Supper, sets you amid pagan ruins in Caesarea Phillipi, and sweeps you back through time to the tables of the money-changers in Herod's temple. Whether you're a Christian or simply exploring Christianity with an open mind, will satisfy your intellect and stir your heart as you gain eye-opening new insights into the supernatural Jesus of history.