FUMC: Houma, LA: Education

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Houma, LA 6109 Hwy 311, Houma, Louisiana 70360 504/868-7787
Christian Education “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom.” Proverbs 4: 7

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Sunday School classes are held every Sunday beginning at 9:45 A.M.

Children
       Itty Bitty - 4 year olds - Nursery w/Mrs. Mary and Miss Maddie
             SS lesson and play time
       Kindergarten - 6th Grade
       Youth - 7th Grade and up - AB/upstairs

Adult Classes

» Parents and Me
Niki Barr leads a class where babies and their parents are welcome. This group meets whenever they can find a child friendly space until the new Learning Center Building is available – Just follow Niki!

» Let’s Talk About It Class
A discussion-based class for adults of mixed ages facilitated by Donna Sammarco. It meets in the library on the second floor of the Education Building.

» Discovery Class
This class consists of mostly empty nesters who are interested in theological debate. It meets in the church parlor in the Fellowship Hall.

» Disciples Class
Al Cowan leads this class for those who are interested in becoming Christian disciples. They meet in the chapel of the Activities Building.

» Fellowship Class
As the name suggests this class of retirees is interested in fellowship. They sing for a while and have a lesson taught by either Ed McCarty or Frank Porter. They meet in the downstairs classroom in the Activities Building.

» Pairs and Spares
A new class for mixed ages and experiences may be starting soon. Let Barry know if you are interested in a new class.

DISCIPLE Bible Study Classes
TBA

DISCIPLE I: A 34-week study that moves through the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. There is a Youth version of this study, which is written on a more appropriate level for high school youth. The hoped-for results of the program are to develop biblically nourished persons committed to live as disciples.

DISCIPLE II: A 32-week study of GenesisExodus and LukeActs prepared for adult and youth graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. This study emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately.

DISCIPLE III: A 32-week study of The Prophets and The Letters of Paul available to adult and youth who are graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. It calls clergy and laity to disciplined Bible study that will result in a ministering community nourished by Scripture.

DISCIPLE IV: A 32-week study of Old Testament Writings and the Gospel of John; 1,2,3 John; James; Jude and Revelation in the New Testament. This phase of Disciple is available to adult and youth graduates of DISCIPLE: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY. It continues to call clergy and laity to serious, disciplined Bible study that will result in development of biblically nourished servant-leaders.

Everyone in our congregation can benefit by participating in DISCIPLE Bible Study.
If you need a different day or time, please call the Church Office.

Resources:

Books ---

• Basics of Christian Education

• Plan for Christian Education

• Christian Education

• Christian Religious Education

• Effective Bible Teaching

• A History of Christian Education

• Exploring Christian Education

• Christian Education for the Real World

• Computers, Kids, and Christian Education

• Foundations for Christian Education

Websites ---
• Christian Education Ministries at GBOD <www.gbod.org/education/default.html>

News, resources, and links on education from the GBOD
• Vacation Bible School Planning <www.gbgm-umc.org/marshltn/VBSmain.html>

VBS help from a Pennsylvania UM church
• Disciple Bible Study <www.cokesbury.com/Services/disciple.asp>

Information on the courses, a newsletter, and ordering information
• Disciple Bible Study Resources <www.aumc.org/disciple/disciple.htm>

Organized by lesson, for Disciple I, II, and III; from Trinity UM Church in Kansas
• Resources for Disciple Bible Study <hwmin.gbgm-umc.org/churches/trinityks01/disciple.htm>
• Christian Educators Fellowship <www.cefumc.org>

Organization to support Christian educators in The UM Church
• Christian Classics Ethereal Library <www.ccel.org/>

Over 100 online works of Christian literature, including 141 of John Wesley's sermons
• The Nicodemus Project <www.nicodemusproject.com/>

Online courses by the SEJAC; they're planning on doing lay speaking courses online
• Bible Study Tools <www.biblestudytools.com/>

Tons of material to help you with Bible study

• The Workshop Rotational Model: a New Model for Sunday School
A variety of resources for churches working with this new type of Sunday School.