Adult Education
Sharpen your pencils, grab your Bibles, and join an adult church school class on Sunday mornings. St. Andrew will offer three choices for adults this fall:
They Walked with God: 40 Bible Characters Who Inspire Us by Max Lucado. Each week the class will look at a different character in scripture, exploring their story in the context of their time. Author Max Lucado brings these characters to life and shares the crucial message: if God can find a place for each character in the Bible, we can rest assured that he’s carved out a spot for us, too. The Homebuilder Class, comprising parents of children of all ages and led by Karen and Mike Topping and Becky and Shaun Nagy, will continue this study and meet in Room 101 on the first floor of the educational building.
Looking Forward in Faith: A Study of Hebrews by William Carter. This seven-session study of Hebrews seeks to help Christians grow strong in their faith by pointing out that in Jesus Christ, God has provided for them all that is needed for their redemption. The lessons focus on aspects of God’s provisions–the living Word, the promise of rest, the Great High Priest, and the new covenant–as well as that which God expects–confident faith, disciplined commitment, and daily Christian living. The Jack Holladay Class, led by Frances Jornov will start this new study on January 19th. It meets in Room 206 on the second floor of the educational building.
Gospel of Mark, A Beginner’s Guide to the Good News by AJ Levine. The class will study the Bible’s earliest source for the life of Jesus with scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and several of Jesus’s most notable stories and parables. The Good News of the gospel message comes alive in this book as we see Jesus as divine and human, powerful and weak, approachable yet mysterious. The book features an in-depth study of select passages and illuminates the Gospel in its historical context and as a source for the other gospels. The Challenge of Faith Class, led by Steve Suhring will start this new study on January 12th. It meets in Room 204 on the second floor of the educational building.
FAQS
Will I have to do homework?
No, not unless you want to do more reading on your own.
My spouse works on Sundays. May I come by myself?
Absolutely!
I often have to travel and won’t be able to come every week. Is that OK?
Yes! All our lives are busy, and our classes allow you to gain (and contribute!) whenever you can come.
Do I need to know a lot about the Bible and Scripture to participate?
We have students of the Word at all different levels in each of our classes. No need to have your Bible books memorized or show off your ability to quote chapter and verse.
I’m shy. Will I have to speak in class?
We want everyone to feel welcomed and comfortable. While we value discussion and sharing, we love those who just want to listen and absorb.
I don’t really feel as if I have my faith all worked out. Are there others like me?
Yes, there are. Our classes are often as much about the questions as they are about the answers, and you will find groups of people who are honestly wrestling with what it means to be a child of God.
Sunday Worship
Join us at 10:00 a.m.
Phone & Email
(757) 238-3550
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