Adult Sunday school Many of us remember attending Sunday school as a child, but have stopped attending as adults. It is time for us to renew our commitment to small group study and faith development. The things you learned as a child were fitting for then, but now you need to look at scripture and faith through your more mature eyes. Every member of First Baptist is strongly encouraged to be involved in a Sunday School class as well as a small group Bible study. That way we will have the privilege of getting to know you, and learning from you, and you us. Unless otherwise noted, all the adult study classes begin at 9:45am. Class Name: Chapel Class Age Group: Anyone welcome Location: Chapel Class Size: 25 Teacher: Howard Gardner: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: This class starts at 10:00am and ends at 10:30am. Open enrollment. Drop in anytime. Class Name: Blessings Age Group: College and people of all ages Location: Room 210 Class Size: 10 Teacher: Becky Brannon: discussion format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: This class is committed to Bible study, Christian fellowship, and reaching others. Class Name: The Professionals Age Group: Out of college, single or married, without children Location: B10 Class Size: 15 Teacher: Jill Lovett Material: Smyth & Helwys Sessions Series: The book of James Description: Socially active class desires to impact their community. Class Name: Genesis Age Group: late 20's - 30's / Young couples with young children Location: Room 204 Class Size: 15 Teacher: Matt White: discussion format Material: Videos /Discussion / Book studies Description: Energetic young class that enjoys socials and interacting as families. Class Name: Celebration Age Group: mid 30's to early 40's / single or married Location: Room 201 Class Size: 20 Teacher: Rotates Material: Rotates Description: This class has ladies night out, family oriented fellowships, and ministers to all family structures. Class Name: Encouragers Age Group: late 30's to Mid 40's / school aged children Location: Room 203 Class Size: 15 Teacher: Chris Pope: lecture and discussion format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: This class has a monthly Sunday morning breakfast and fellowship time. Class Name: Oasis Age Group: Mid 40's and up/ youth or grown children Location: Room 206 Class Size: 40 Teacher: Jerry Johnson: lecture and discussion format Material: Smyth & Helwys Session Series: The book of James Description: This class is mainly couples, some who come without their spouse. Class Name: Covenant Age Group: mid 40's to early 50's / couples and singles Location: Room 202 Class Size: 20 Teacher: Tammy Miller: discussion format Material: Smyth & Helwys Uniform Series Description: Quarterly fellowships outside of class. Class Name: Kindred Spirits Age Group: 50's and up / singles and couples Location: Room 235 Class Size: 35 Teacher: John Nix: discussion and lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: Monthly mission projects and a Supper Club. Class Name: Seekers Age Group: 50+ couples and singles Location: Room 241 Class Size: 50 Teacher: Dr. Kent Murphey: lecture and discussion format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: First Sunday of month breakfast. Mission and Bible application focus. Love to fellowship together outside of class. Class Name: Friendship * Age Group: late 50's and up / singles and couples Location: Room 208 Class Size: 50 Teacher: Rotates: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: Committed to caring and praying for one another. Active in the church, and community. Class Name: T. Richard Davis Age Group: 60's + / couples, singles, widows, widowers Location: Parlor Class Size: 28 Teacher: Rotates: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: Equipped for handicap adults. Active include mission projects. Fifth Sunday breakfast. Class Name: Koinonia Age Group: late 40's and up / Women Location: Room 233 Class Size: 20 Teacher: Rotates: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: Active in volunteering in church and community. Ends in time for choir rehearsal. Class Name: Joy * Age Group: mid 60's and up / Women Location: Room 231 Class Size: 35 Teacher: Rotates: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Uniform Series Description: Focused on mission activities, social events and prayer. Monthly news letter. Class Name: Gleaners * Age Group: late 60's and up / Women Location: Room 237 Class Size: 40 Teacher: Rotates: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: Prayer partners and Secret Pal for those who wish to participate. Focused on caring for those in need. Class Name: Winsome * Age Group: 70 and up / Women / Widows Location: Room 115 Class Size: 25 Teacher: Ella Brooks: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Uniform Series Description: Focused on prayer, mission, connecting with homebound members, and community projects. Class Name: Anglers Age Group: 60 and up / Men Location: Room 209 Class Size: 60 Teacher: Rotates: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Uniform Series Description: Focused on missions, fellowship, and social awareness. Class Name: James Merritt Age Group: 60 and up / Men Location: Room 236 Class Size: 10 Teacher: Rev. Gene Brooks: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Uniform Series Description: Devoted to faithful teaching and learning. Moderate minded teaching. Class Name: Bereans Age Group: 75 and up / Men Location: Room 117 Class Size: 10 Teacher: Rotates: lecture format Material: Smyth & Helwys Formations Description: Bible study and hymn singing. Material Descriptions Smyth & Helwys Uniform Series covers most of the Bible in the course of 3 years. The material has a teacher and student book. It is Bible based and encourages life application. This material will coincide with other denomination uniform series. It is printed and written by moderate Baptists. Smyth & Helwys Formations looks at different Biblical concept each month (ex: God's grace). It is Bible based and encourages life application. There is a teacher and student book. It is written and printed by moderate Baptists. Adult Bible Study covers most of the Bible in the course of 3 years. The material has a teacher book, student book, and daily devotional book. This material will coincide with other denominations uniform series. It is written and printed by Methodists. Genesis to Revelation looks closely at each book of the Bible. This material is nondenominational and has a student book. It focuses on Bible study and includes life application. * Sound system in room for hearing impaired.