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Christian Education

The mission of Christian Education at Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church is:

. . .to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. . . speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. —Ephesians 4:12-13, 15-16

At Mt. Bethel Presbyterian Church our mission is to foster educational and growth opportunities for all ages in our shared journey of knowing and understanding God’s Word and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ; we encourage the application of this learning so that we may use it in our lives individually and together as Christians in our community.

In our commitment to this vision, the Christian Education Committee embraces the following:

Confirmation Class: young teenagers interested in joining the church.
This class offers church history, theological study, and a study of the Scriptures for those who are preparing to join the church.

Coming to the Table: children 1st -5th grade
A class led in the past by Hedge and Marilyn Hedgpeth where young children learn about and study the sacrament of Communion and experience the fellowship of being welcomed at the table.

Church Wide Retreat: church members of all ages.
Held in the fall at Montreat in Black Mountain, NC, this retreat provides a relaxing educational weekend for all church members who are interested.

Graduation Sunday: all graduates of high school, college, or graduate level work.
Held in the spring, this Sunday celebrates and honors all those who have completed the milestones of high school, college, or other graduate work.

Junior Church: children age 3-1st grade.
During worship these children are invited upstairs to participate in fellowship and study related to the Scripture texts adults are studying in worship. Coordinated by Vicki Chappell.

Kids’ Club: children 1st-5th grade.
Held on the third Sunday of the month, Kids’ Club is a fellowship opportunity provided for our children, 1st through 5th grade, where they decide on fun activities to do and local mission projects on which they can work. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Meg Pisczek (mpisczek@crosland.com: 308-0705).

Nursery: infants through age three.
Childcare provided by a professional care giver, assisted by adult church members. Mary Towell, leader.

Presbyterian Women’s Bible Study: women of all ages.
PW will start a new Bible study on September 4 with both a morning and evening class. The morning class is at 10:00 am and the evening class is at 7:00 pm. The study this fall is an exicting journey through Jonah and Ruth. Rebekah Hutto will be leading the class.

Rally Day
Held on a Sunday at the beginning of the school year, Rally Day celebrates the start of a new year in Christian Education with fellowship and activities for the whole church.
Join us for breakfast , then Commissioning of teachers and promotion of children, Sunday school, worship, and then games and lunch on the church lawn.

Sunday School
Adult classes:
Bertha Rich Class: seniors of all ages.
This study group meets in the comfort of the Library and currently utilizes the Cook Sunday School series for its studies. Reverend Bill Chappell, leader.

Fellowship Class: adults of all ages.
This class is studying the Gospel of Matthew in the Efird Bible Study Series. Both serious and light-hearted discussions occur over coffee in this informal setting. Wade Jackson, leader.

Explorers Class: adults of all ages.
They are currently studying a book by Dorothy Bass, Practicing Our Faith. Paul Laughton and Ken Jones, leaders.

Youth: grades 6-12
Held each Sunday morning upstairs in the education building. Focuses on the lectionary passages for the morning worship service. Led by Rebekah Hutto.

Children:
Nursery: infants through age 3.
Childcare provided by a professional care giver, assisted by adult church members. Mary Towell, leader.

Jubilee Ages 3-5
Led by Ruth Buck, using the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum.

Noah’s Ark: Grades 1 and 2.
An introduction to God and our world using Bible lessons, crafts and games and using the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum. Meg Pisczek, leader.

Jacob’s Ladder: Grades 3–5.
Continuation of Bible lessons, including memory verses and reading of the Scriptures using the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum. Anne Medenblik, leader.

Teacher Appreciation Sunday
Held in the spring of each year, this Sunday celebrates and honors the hard work of our Sunday School teachers.

Thursday Theologians: for youth and adults.
Meets Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for biblical and theological discussion. Leslie Wickham, leader.

Vacation Church School at Camp New Hope: ages 4 to grade 5.
A week of fun in the summer to teach the Christian faith to our children through crafts, music, games and theater. We gather with other churches at Camp New Hope. Dates this year are June 16-20, 2008.

Youth Group: grades 6–12.
Meets each Sunday night for fellowship and discussion. Outside of the Youth Group, other activities include Friday Night Live, Lock-Ins, Fall and Spring Retreats, Mission Trips, serving dinner at Urban Ministries of Durham, hosting receptions following each Sunday morning service and much more. Led by Rebekah Hutto and assisted by various members of the church.