St Charles United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

SCUMC Christian Education

St. Charles United Methodist provides a variety of Christian education opportunities. Classes are available for children, teens, and adults.  Small group settings are a rewarding way to become equipped to live as Christian disciples.

Most classes are held in our Sunday school building at the end of the gravel parking lot. Click here to see a diagram of the building and classroom numbers.

Children & Youth Sunday School

All classes meet from 9:45-10:45 AM Sundays.
A nursery is offered for all children 3 and under.
Grades Room
Pre K - 2nd Sunday School Building Room 4
3rd & 4th
Sunday School Building Room 2
5th & 6th Sunday School Building Kitchen
Jr. High
 Sunday School Building Room 1
Sr. High Sunday School Building Room 3
 

Adult Sunday School Classes

All Classes meet Sunday Morning at 9:45

A nursery is offered for all children 3 and under. 

Young Adults 

Sunday School Building Room 7, led by Frank House. 

Seekers Class: Verse by verse Bible Study

Sunday School Building Room 5, led by Dan McNeill

Timothy Class

Sunday School Building Room 6, led by Bill Green

"Love, Sex & Lasting Relationships" by Chip Ingram

led by the Hartlines and the Wilkins
This is a study by Chip Ingram on building a relationship to last. You don't have to be married to participate in this class only a desire to be in a committed relationship blessed by God. Workbooks & dvd's will be provided. Your participation in this class will make this class unique. Some of the topics will include : Conflicts are an opportunity to grow, God has a design for our relationship, Becoming the right person, Marriage & finances intervene, Baggage conflicts, Jesus said in this life we will have tribulations.

Coming February 26

"Wondrous Encounters” by Richard Rohr

lead by Jim Miller
In his Lenten Devotional Book “Wondrous Encounters”, Richard Rohr offers daily scripture readings and a short commentary to reveal new ways to appreciate “not just ‘what’ is in the Bible, but more ‘how’ we can interpret the Scriptures for ourselves and grow through these parallel situations today.”  The class will be led by Jim Miller, and there’s a signup sheet on the secretary’s desk to help us decide how many books will be needed.

Wednesday Evening Classes

All classes meet at 6:30 p.m. in Sunday School Building

 

"Crown Biblical Financial Study" 

led by Jim Adams
Crown Biblical Financial Study will be a 10 week study led by Jim Adams.We will start on Weds. night Feb 8th through April 25th. There will 2 wks off during Mardi Gras, & Ash Weds. Crown Financial Ministries' Biblical Financial Study has helped transform thousands of lives with God's financial principles. The Life Group Leader plays a vital role in this transformation by leading Life Group members through this in-depth 10 week study of what scripture teaches about money and possessions. Life Group Members have confirmed that marriages are being strengthened and individuals are finding their way out of debt. They are also becoming consistent savers, generous givers, and prudent consumers. Most importantly, people are entering into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ as they learn to apply His Word. Please sign up for this class. Adult
education will pick up 50% of the fee associated with this class. If anyone needs a sponsor for the fee please see Jerry. We don't want anything to stop you from the blessing of your finances.
 

 

Other Adult Classes and Groups

Ironmen

"Fearless" by Max Lucado

The Iron men are currently studying "Fearless" by Max Lucado.  Join them in the prayer room each Wednesday morning at 6:00AM
 
 

Disciple Bible Study is Back!

DISCIPLE will return to St. Charles Church for the "School Year" 2011-12. DISCIPLE has been a wonderful blessing to St. Charles and United Methodist churches across the country. DISCIPLE has opened hearts and minds: to the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments; to the gifts and graces which God has given each of us; and to our prospects for ministry -- as a congregation and as individuals.

"DISCIPLE: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study" (Disciple 1)

Meets Sunday 5:00-7:00 PM
"DISCIPLE: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study" (Disciple 1) is a 34 weekstudy that  immerses class members in the full breadth of Biblical literature. From Genesis to Revelation, we consider the nature and focus of God's interaction with God's people. However, this is "DISCIPLE" Bible Study not "Academic" Bible Study. The name is the key: Class members constantly face the question, "How then shall we live?". DISCIPLE Bible Study educates and entertains, but its fundamental purpose is to challenge and revitalize persons and congregations through the Word. 

 "DISCIPLE: Into the Word, into the World" (Disciple 2)

Meets Wednesday 6:30-8:30 PM and Thursday 9:00-11:00 AM
Class members "dig deeper" into four books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts. As the subtitle suggests, "dig deeper" will also apply to our faith and witness in the world. 

 "DISCIPLE: Under the Tree of Life" (Disciple 4)

Meets Monday 7:00-9:00 PM
"DISCIPLE: Under the Tree of Life" (Disciple 4) discovers anew "The Writings" of Hebrew Scripture (Ruth, Esther, Chronicles, Proverbs, Psalms, and more). The Gospel of John, the Letters of John and James, and Revelation come to life in the second half of the course. "Jesus in the Gospels" is an extension of the DISCIPLE series. The title "says it all". Class members encounter Jesus as the gospel writers "knew" him - rooted in Jewish tradition and eager to reveal the full truth of God, humanity, and all Creation.