Sunday School (9:30am - 10:15am)
Infants Class (Birth - Two Years Old)
This class is taught by Hannah Collins and Olivia Collins. Currently, the class does not follow a specific curriculum. The class primarily consists of singing time, play time, diaper changing time, feeding/bottle time and a full class of time for love.
Two and Three Year Old Class
This class is taught by Linda Minor. Currently, this class is using FaithWeaver curriculum published by Group Publishing, which focuses on applying biblical truths to everyday life experiences. Please click on this link to look at the FaithWeaver curriculum. A typical Sunday morning involves a short time of play as everyone arrives followed by the main Bible story and lesson as it relates to life, followed by related experiences, specific prayer and a snack. The class meets in the Nursery area on the first floor of the educational building.
Four and Five Year Old Class
This class is taught by Barbara Vance and Nancy Waldrop.
Currently, this class is using FaithWeaver curriculum published by Group Publishing, which focuses on applying biblical truths to everyday life experiences. Please click on this link to look at the FaithWeaver curriculum. A typical Sunday morning involves a short time of play as everyone arrives followed by the main Bible story and lesson as it relates to life, followed by related experiences, specific prayer and a snack. The class meets in the Nursery area on the first floor of the educational building.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade Class
This class is taught by Harold and Gwen Messer, with Jean Ensley as a substitute. Currently, this class is using curriculum developed by Baptistway Press of the General Convention of Texas. The children's curriculum is divided into three publications - Bible Adventures for 1st and 2nd Grade, Bible Explorers for 3rd and 4th Grade, and Bible Followers for 5th and 6th Grade. Please click on this link to look at Bible Adventures. Please click on this link to look at Bible Explorers. Please click on this link to look at Bible Followers. Each curriculum is the same lesson with additional adaption for the appropriate age classification. Depending on the age of those present in the class, the teacher will focus the lesson on one of the three curriculum. The curriculum has a focus on learning the books of the Bible, doing mission activities and recreational activities to help build relationships in the class.
The class meets in the Children's Department on the second floor of the education building.
4th, 5th and 6th Grade Class
This class is taught by Guy and Pearl Hall, with Jean Ensley as a substitute.
Currently, this class is using curriculum developed by Baptistway Press of the General Convention of Texas. The children's curriculum is divided into three publications - Bible Adventures for 1st and 2nd Grade, Bible Explorers for 3rd and 4th Grade, and Bible Followers for 5th and 6th Grade. Please click on this link to look at Bible Adventures. Please click on this link to look at Bible Explorers. Please click on this link to look at Bible Followers. Each curriculum is the same lesson with additional adaption for the appropriate age classification. Depending on the age of those present in the class, the teacher will focus the lesson on one of the three curriculum.
The curriculum has a focus on learning the books of the Bible, doing mission activities and recreational activities to help build relationships in the class. The class meets in the Children's Department on the second floor of the education building.
Youth (7th - 12th Grade) Class
This class is taught by Glenda Dills. Currently, the class is using a curriculum developed by Youth Specialties. Glenda leads the youth in relevant, biblical discussions based on David Lynn's lessons - Talk Sheets: 50 Creative Discussions for Youth Groups. There are two workbooks, which focus on either junior high/middle school youth groups or high school youth groups. This curriculum is topic based, and Glenda restructures the lesson for age appropriate discussions. Please click on this link to look at the curriculum for Middle School; please click on this link to look at the curriculum for High School. This class meets in the Youth Department on the second floor of the educational building.
The Messengers Class
This class is taught by Sara Davis. Those in this class are primary younger adults in their 30's and 40's. Currently, the class is using a book as a guide for their biblical discussion. The class is studying Adventures in Missing the Point: How the Culture Controlled Church Neutered the Gospel by Brian D. McLaren and Tony Campolo. You can look at this book and purchase it from Amazon by following this link. This class meets on the second floor of the educational building.
The Journey Class
This class is taught by Randy Seago. Those in this class are primarily men and women in their 40's and 50's. Currently, the class is using a book as a guide for their biblical discussion. The class is studying Gospel Medicine by Barbara Brown Taylor. You can look at this book and purchase it from Amazon by following this link. This class is described as a book club that meets on Sunday morning and encourages participation by anyone interested in spiritual topics. In the past, the group has discussed books by the following authors - Brian McLaren, Marcus Borg, Henri Nouwen and Frances Taylor Gench. This class meets at the City Lights Bookstore located on the corner of East Jackson Street and Spring Street in Downtown Sylva, which you can learn more about by following this link.
The Forrest Bryson Friends Class
This class is taught by Charlie McConnell. Those in this class are primarily from a variety of backgrounds of men and women, working and retired. Currently, the class is using a book as a guide for their biblical discussion. The class is studying Fearless by Max Lucado. You can look at this book and purchase it from Amazon by following this link. Recently, the class also studied The Jesus Creed by Scot McKnight. This class meets in the church parlor on the first floor of the educational building.
The Joy Class
This class is taught by Larry Grantham. Those in this class are primarily retired senior adults and mostly couples. Currently, the class is using the curriculum, LifeVentures: Bible Studies for Life by LifeWay Christian Resources. Please follow this link to look at the LifeVentures curriculum. This class meets in the room adjacent to the fellowship hall.
The Faith and Grace Class
This class is taught by Shirley Kool.
Those in this class are primarily women in their 60's and 70's. Currently, the class is using the curriculum, Nurturing Faith by Baptist Today. Please follow this link to look at the Nurturing Faith curriculum. The class meets in the library on the second floor of the educational building.
The Men's Class
This class is taught by Dean Kool. Those in this class are primarily men in their 60's and older. Currently, the class is using the curriculum. Formations by Smyth & Helwys. Please follow this link to look at the Formations curriculum. The class meets in the room beside the choir room on the first floor of the educational building.
The Ruth Class
This class is taught by Dee Grantham and Mary Ann Frye. Those in this class are primarily women in their 70's and 80's. Currently, the class is using the curriculum, Nurturing Faith by Baptist Today. You can look at the curriculum by following this link. The class meets behind the chapel on the first floor of the educational building.
