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In September we begin a NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR! This is a good time for many of us who have not traditionally been committed to a class to get a fresh start -- or a time for many of us who have "gotten out of the habit" of attending Sunday School to "get back in the habit"!! You will find our materials challenging and members of our classes welcoming. We hope to join with you in Sunday School for the start of a new year. Hopefully, Summer has provided an opportunity to visit different classes to determine the best fit for your needs in Christian Education.

Attending Sunday School enables us to get to know each other better by putting names with faces, by being able to lift one another up in prayer and sharing our thoughts by discussing various topics. There is a Class "just for you". WON'T YOU GIVE IT A TRY? Who knows? You may like it!!

In addition, if you would be interested in teaching a class or serving as a substitute teacher, please call

A brief synopsis is listed below for each class. Why not take a few minutes to review--you may actually find something to be of interest to you--come and join us. The Family of God at Laurel Hill UMC stands ready to welcome you with "OPEN MINDS, OPEN HEARTS, OPEN DOORS and OPEN ARMS".

CLASS NAME	GRADES AND/OR AGES	WHAT WE DO

NURSERY I (Located on the Ground Level of the Educational Building)	INFANT THRU 18 MONTHS	Rhyming Bible stories for babies with touch and say activities with short, easy prayers are provided for our littlest ones.
NURSERY II (Located on the 2nd Floor of the Educational Building)	19 MONTHS to PRE-SCHOOL	Lively Bible stories with prompts for acting out the story, easy questions and short rhyming prayers are used for our inquisitive little ones. This is the beginning step for young children in their religious development. Children beginning to attend Sunday School at this early age will be assisted in preparing to attend a regular church worship service, participate in the children's message, attend or participate in children's church and be able to move forward in Sunday School as they grow. The lessons are formulated to guide these young minds through the different areas of the Bible, while maintaining their attention. The lessons are also formulated to be done within a short time-period because of their limited attention spans. Classes are every Sunday morning from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
A SILENT PAGING SYSTEM IS ALSO PROVIDED TO OUR PARENTS TO ENABLE THEM TO ENJOY SUNDAY SCHOOL AND WORSHIP, KNOWING THAT THEY CAN BE AND WILL BE REACHED IF THEIR LITTLE ONES NEED THEM.

*KIDS FOR CHRIST (Located on the 2nd Floor of the Educational Building)	5 to 9 YEAR OLDS Grades Kdgn. - Grade 3	This class of energetic youth learn through stories, crafts and play. This way of teaching helps the children of this age group learn about the Bible and how to become part of our church in a somewhat more detailed way and helps prepare them to take more active rolls in our regular worship services.

*GOSPEL ROCKERS (Located on the 2nd Floor of the Educational Building)	Grades 4 & 5	This Class spends time in crafts, singing, playing and learning how serve God and man by reading the Bible and through prayer and how to FROG - Fully Rely on God. (They also have snacks sometimes).

GOSPEL ROCKERS & KIDS FOR CHRIST - Are combined during the Summer months

JUNIOR HIGH ROCKERS (Located in Room G-3; Basement Level of the Educational Building)	MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Grades 6 - 8	This Class is learning tjat the ultimate goal in their lives should be to depend upon God. Peer pressure, parents, self-image and physical appearance, as well as how God's way needs to be our way, are just a few examples of the issues that are discussed each week.

SENIOR HIGH CLASS (Located in Room GR-2; Ground Level of the Educational Building)	HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Grades 9-12	This Class is studying the development of the Church, not only as a local institution, but as a global body made up of all believers. We are learning how the Church is God's plan for taking the gospel to the entire world. And, that by building up its members in Christ's likeness through the instruction of God's work, fellowship, service and prayer, the Church is an unstoppable force when it comes to glorifying God. Community is a year-long study of the New Testament Church. By studying examples of the early church, and the disciples who founded it, we hope to learn what it means to be a vital part of LHUMC, as well as the global church.

FRIENDSHIP CLASS (Located on the Basement Level of the Educational Building)	ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS	This class is designed to offer religious instructions to adults with special needs (specifically residents of Heart Havens and Good Neighbor Village, located in our community). The lessons are Bible centered units focusing on characters and/or events in the Bible. Memorizing scripture, especially Psalms is practiced. Crafts and special activities are incorporated into the lesson plan. All sessions conclude with each member offering a special prayer to God. On the 4th Sunday, the class sings a Special Song during the worship service.

*SEVERAL ADULT CLASSES OFFERED*

THE GATHERING CLASS (Located on the Basement Level of the Educational Building)	Ages 20 & UP - UP - UP	This Class formed with an open mind for all possibilities. Began by studying "faith" and are presently into "Troublesome Bible Passages", second edition. Each Sunday discussion is led by one of four rotating leaders as we discuss how our subject shows up in everyday life. Our weekly biblical passage serves as our base for discussion using the student's books to keep us on track.

THE GENSIS CLASS (Located on the Basement Level of the Educational Building)	Ages 20 & UP - UP - UP	This Class also has open discussion using various subjects as suggested and voted upon by members of the class. We have a primary teacher, but at times are called upon to lead discussion and teach and learn from one another without a primary teacher per se. Subjects include chapters in both the Old and New Testaments and also Real Life Issues in Today's World.

THE AMEN CLASS (Located on the Sanctuary Level)	Ages UP & UP & UP	This Class consists of a group of dedicated and faithful Christians who support all endeavors of LHUMC. The Sunday School lessons are taken from the International Lesson Series which provide lesson plans for each week as well as articles on related biblical topics and on teaching methods. There is also open discussion about world-related issues of today. The class is led by teachers who spend a great deal of preparation time for each lesson. Attendance usually is at 100% or slightly below.
John 7:14 (CEV) When the festival was about half over, Jesus went into the temple and started teaching. The leaders were surprised and said, "How does this man know so much? He has never taught!" Jesus replied: "I am not teaching something that I thought up. What I teach comes from the One who sent me. If you really want to obey God, you will know if what I teach comes from God or from me."