First United Methodist Church, Canyon, Texas

Adult Sunday School Opportunites

One of the best ways to meet people, grow in faith, and feel a part of our church is by attending one of the Adult Sunday School classes.

We have classes for all ages and stages which meet at the same time as our children and youth classes.

This brochure has been prepared to help you get a feel for each class we have in our church. I would like to suggest that you pick two or three classes to visit before you decide which class “fits” your needs.

Our Visitation Committee will help you meet the people in each class, and you will be surprised at how welcoming and friendly each class actually is.

Each one of these classes is regularly studying the Bible and sharing in the lives of each member through continuing support, prayer, service, and fellowship times.

At First United Methodist Church, Canyon we design our Sunday School classes to help participants relate to God and to be transformed by the word and message received each Sunday.

Join us on our faith journey by attending one of our Adult Sunday School classes.

Dede Looney

Director of Discipleship

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

9:30 AM


	Alpha Room 22 General Ages of Class Members: 30’s-50’s - Aging is inevitable, maturing is optional. Children ages Pre-school thru High School/College Average Attendance: 15-20 Activities: Monthly socials Projects: Relay for Life, Eveline Rivers General Description of Class: A fun-loving group of diverse people who welcome open spiritual discussions, in a non-judgmental and humorous atmosphere. For More Info: Call Brooke Barnes 488-2286 or Aaron DeLong 655-8033 www.alphaclass.org


Crusaders Room 121/123 General Ages of Class Members: 60-90 (Young at Heart) Average Attendance: 55 Activities: Four times a year have fellowship meals, visit shut-ins, help our members in need. Projects: Support Wesley Center, deliver flowers on Valentines Day and Mothers Day, Basket of Hope, Choir and pre-school scholarships, support mission projects and children and youth programs. General Description of Class: Sing hymns every Sunday. A very close family type, caring and supportive to all church members needs. For More Info: Call Virginia Johnston 655-4173


	Journey Room 232 General Ages of Class Members: 39 & holding Average Attendance: 20-30 Activities: Annual Easter egg hunt; summer swim parties; camping; bowling; progressive dinner; Thanksgiving baskets for the needy; other church related duties as requested. Projects: Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance; meals to members in need; Wesley Meals. For More Info: Call Dennis Rice 655-4304


Life's Beginnings Room 220 General Ages of Class Members: 30’s - 50’s with children elementary to college age. Our class is a mixture of couples and members that come with or without their spouses. Everyone is welcome. Average Attendance: 12 Activities: Monthly Ladies Night Out and regular class parties with our families. Projects: Wesley Foundation, sponsor a family at Christmas; Operation Christmas Child. General Description of Class: Bible Studies or current books and topics that are Bible enhanced. Current Study: That the World May Know - Video Series by Ray Vander Laan For More Info: Call Brenda Havens 655-0519


	Life Search Room 221 General Ages of Class Members: 30’s-50’s (have children from newborn thru College) Average Attendance: 15-20 Activities: Socials. Projects: Fund raising for various mission ventures, Christmas outreach project, Tyler Resource Center Head Start-Shoes for Kids General Description of Class: study of Daniel from the Bible. For More Info: Call Linda Heard 655-0131


Real Life Basement General Ages of Class Members: 18-30 Average Attendance: 12 Activities/Projects: Currently none General Description of Class: College Students Bible Study. Currently studying Crown Ministries-God’s Way of Handling Money. For More Info: Call Dede Looney 655-2851


	Pathfinders Room 111/113 General Ages of Class Members: 60+ Average Attendance: 25-30 Activities: 3 or 4 socials a year; feed Wesley Foundation once a year; help with Wednesday night fellowship once each semester; work an evening at Eveline Rivers Coat Project near Christmas. Projects: Canyon Cares, In His Hands Scholarships, Library’s Summer Reading Project, Wesley Community Center, Wesley Foundation at WT, Sharing Fund, Angel Tree, Baskets of Hope for hospital, Socks for Soldiers, two missionaries (Ty Thurman & Regina Biffle) & other special projects as they appear on the radar screen. General Description of Class: The class picks the material. The class discusses in debth and has a variety of theological viewpoints. The class has about 39 on roll and studies the Bible. Teacher - Various Class Members For More Info: Call Vi Smart 499-3691


PathfindersToo - Room 111 General Ages of Class Members: 35-80 (All young at heart) Average Attendance: 10-18 Projects & Socials: Same as Pathfinders Class. General Description of Class: A progressive discussion group lead by members. Books have been major source of discussion material. Previous books discussed: Prayer Can Change Your Life , Nature’s Way: Native Wisdom for Living in Balance with the Earth, Field Notes on the Compassionate Life: A Search for the Soul of Kindness, Misquoting Jesus, and The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason. For More Info: Dick Jackson 655-9820

Searchers Room 125/127
General Ages of Class Members: Adult Average Attendance: 40 Activities: Christmas Party, other socials. Projects: Supports through donations a variety of groups including Canyon Cares, Wesley Foundation, Costa Rica Missions, and other ministries. General Description of Class: Social and fun-loving group that enjoys fellowship time prior to class. Mike Bellah teaches Bible Study. For More Info: Call Doug Rice 655-9619


	L.I.F.T. - Room 222 (LivingInFaithTogether) General Ages of Class Members: 22-35 Average Attendance: 12-20 Activities/Projects: Monthly socials; community projects to help build our bond as a family committed to a life of faith. General Description of Class: members “make-up”everything ranging from college students, singles, couples that are dating, married couples without children and married couples with children ages ranging from newborn to elementary. L.I.F.T. is one of our newest classes at FUMC. A network of friends with open hearts, we gladly welcome anyone willing to participate in a group effort to build our relationship with God. This class uses group discussion, book studies and Bible lessons to grow our understanding of the teachings of Jesus Christ Teacher: For More Info: Call Jodi Hartman at 331-5536


Friends Class - Room 224 General Ages of Class Members: All ages Average Attendance: 8-15 Activities: Occasional “get-togethers” General Description: Class members rotate teaching responsibilities. For More Info: Call Stephanie Parker 655-1512


New Sunday School Class Room 227 This class is a place for you and all of your friends! The members have various backgrounds and range in ages from 20’s to 60’s. The original members decided to form the class after completion of “Faith Foundations”. The goal of the class is to be inviting and welcoming while building upon our biblical and Methodist knowledge. Come join the class and enjoy learning about God’s word! For More Info: Call Mark Davis 488-2430


	Laotian - Room 228 General Ages of Class Members: Laotian couples who came to Canyon from Laos in the late 1970’s. Average Attendance: 6-10 For More Info: Call Mark Pittman 655-4582 All are welcome

Youth Opportunities: Grades 7-12

Christ centered Youth Ministries are high on the list of our priorities at First United Methodist Canyon.

Weekly activities include Jr. High Sr. High on Wednesdays from
5:40-7:30 p.m., and Sundays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tyler Looney, Youth Director
336-1699
irishloon22@yahoo.com or fumcyouth@firstchurchcanyon.com
Sunday School
PROIMOS- 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Sunday Night Youth- 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday Night - After all-church supper till 7:30 PM
(5:40 - 7:30 p.m., if no supper)

“The Uprising”
Our time together usually includes food, games, worship, small groups, discussions, and Bible study. Our focus is to know the Love of God, and then share that Love with others.
There are small groups during the week to get involved in, including a Worship Team, as well as a Bible Study.
We are also active outside the church walls with mission trips, ski trips, retreats, and many other opportunities to grow in our relationships with God and with each other.

Jr./Sr. HighClasses
Basement
7th - 12th Grade

Kid's Kingdom

Kid’s Kingdom Opportunities: Nursery – 6th Grade

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” (Matthew 19.14). Our congregation believes that God is at work in the lives of children and we provide opportunities for them to learn more about God’s love and to share His love with others by giving of their time, talents, and gifts to glorify God.

Children’s Ministries provides Kid’s Kingdom on Sunday mornings at 9:30 – 10:30 for children two years old to Fifth Grade. A nursery is available for younger children.

We offer After-school Bible studies for Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders on Wednesdays during the school year.

Also, Wednesday Evenings are filled with fun and excitement as the children three years to forth grade, participate in the Praise Teams Activities. Fifth and Sixth graders meet together for Club 56 and have the opportunity to use their gifts and talents in ministry.

A Nursery is provided for all church related activities for any child Fifth grade and under.

I would like to invite you to come and experience God’s awesome wonders with the children of First Church. Please let me know if there is any way that I can assist you in making this your church home.

Kay Holloway
Interim Children’s Minister

KID'S KINGDOM CLASSES

Nursery - Pre-Kindergarten		Kindergarten - 6th Grade
1st Floor		2nd Floor
Crib Nursery - 2 years Old	117	Kindergarten-1st Grade	203
3 & 4 Year Old	116	2nd-4th Grade	203
		5th & 6th Grade	223




Kindergarten	1st	2nd Grade - Girls

2nd Grade - Boys	3rd Grade - Girls	3rd Grade - Boys

4th Grade - Girls	4th Grade - Boys	5th Grade - Girls

5th Grade - Boys	6th Grade - Girls	6th Grade - Boys

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