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Sunday Adult Bible Studies

"Indeed the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart..."
(Hebrews 4:12 NSRV)
 
 
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DOWNTOWN

Morning (Sunday School) • Short Term • Special Topics

For Children's Bible studies, see Sunday Mornings Downtown.

For Youth Bible studies, see Youth Programs - Sunday School.

Staff Contact: Rev. Jan Imig - Pastor of Education -
jimig@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1800

Administrative Asst. Brenda Kenney -
bkenney@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1879
 
 
MORNING (SUNDAY SCHOOL)

These classes meet from 9:50 to 10:45 am each Sunday:

Class:  Adelphi
Room:  Fellowship Hall
Teacher:  Allen Houk
President:  Kathie Hughes
Current Study:  Paul's Letters to the Corinthians
Everyone welcome! Lecture format, excellent fellowship and involvement/service opportunities

Class:  Alpha & Omega
Room:  304
Teacher:  Carol Tardiff, Jeff Aldis
President:  Jill Scheel
Current Study:  24 Hours That Changed the World
All ages.  Bible Study and thought-provoking discussion.  A warm, caring and prayerful group of Christians who would love the opportunity to welcome you!

Class:  Bible Discovery
Room:  413
Teacher:  Mark Buehler
President:  Monique Studak
Current Study:  Acts
We are all ages and backgrounds! Involved in active learning and lively discussion of the Bible. Please visit us.

Class:  Breakfast Club
Room:  414
Teacher:  John Melton
President: Matt Maliel
Class for young singles and couples, that uses a "real life" viewpoint to reach young professionals  with Biblical  and relevant studies. 

Class:  Cornerstone
Room:  406
Leaders:  Kurt Nondorf, Ron Sledge
President:  Gwen Syzdek
Current Study:  July:  Family Sunday School in Room 209; August:  Guest Teachers
Couples with children, lively discussion, involved in many mission projects, excellent fellowship and support.

Class:  Epworth
Rooms:  309
Teacher:  Ward Schmidt
President:  Yolanda Caldwell
Current Study:  Summer Studies
All ages, Bible lecture with discussion opportunities, excellent fellowship and service opportunities.

Class:  Faith Journey
Room:  412
Teacher Coordinator:  Jim Hackedorn
President:  Cheryl O'Brien
Current Study:  Gospel of John
An inclusive, discussion class with inquiring minds, dependent on God, with opportunities for growth in faith through service and Christian fellowship.

Class:  Faithful Followers
Room:  303
Teachers:  Margaret Lam, Julie Howard, Phil Mabry
Helpful Bible teaching and fellowship for adults with special needs.

Class:  Fidelis
Room:  Fifth Floor Parlor
Teacher:  Stephen Webb
President:  Rodney Williams
Current Study:  Book of Matthew
Everyone welcome! Lecture format, serious study of the Bible, fellowship opportunities

Class:  Hervey's Main Street
Room:  308
Teachers:  Jim Elliott, Gene Dirr, John Hilliard, Di Anne Kneipp
President:  Gene Dirr
Current Study:  Adult Bible Study Series
Everybody welcome! Class members alternate teaching, involvement in contributions to missions.

Class:  Hitched
Room:  403
Teachers:  Mark and Sara Welshimer
Presidents:  Lewis and Cheri Thomas
Current Study:  People Just Like Us...
Class for newlyweds and young couples that relates Biblical principles to everyday life and marriage issues.

Class:  Human Potential
Room:  307
Teacher:  Jeff Taylor
President:  Barbara DePrato
Current Study:  The Holy Spirit
Everyone welcome!  Interactive study with focus on Scripture application.

Class:  Logos
Room:  405
Teacher:  Jim Sinclair
President:  Loyd Hurst
Current Study:  "Blessed are the Brief":  A study of the "short" books of the New Testament
All ages!  Dynamic Bible-based lecture/discussion, exciting fellowship and service opportunities.

Class:  One In The Lord
Room:  409
Teacher:  Rev. Ann Spears 
President:  Bette Briers
Current Study:  Experiencing the Heart of Jesus
Everyone welcome!  Scripture-based teaching, lecture and discussion, excellent fellowship and service opportunities.

Class:  Pathfinders-Inquirers
Room:  408
Teachers:  Dave Lund, George Little
President:  George Little
Current Study:  Ongoing Study of the Holy Spirit from the Old and New Testaments
Everyone welcome! Scripture-based discussions/life application format, strong mission and fellowship opportunities.

Class:  Quillian
Room:  LL 9-A
Teachers:  Ed Hungerford, George Lehman, Linda Tarver
President:  Jean Miles
Current Study:  Adult Bible Study Series
Everyone welcome! Lecture format, warm fellowship and excellent Bible study, mission support opportunities.

Class:  Women of the Word
Room:  213
Teacher:  Robin Milutin
President:  Carol Lavender
Current Study:  Faithful, Abundant, True with Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore.  This is a small group Bible study with women of all ages.  Please join us if you want to experience the company of women who desire uplifting and nurturing fellowship.
 
 
Short Term

The Bible Survey Class covers most of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, in 32 weeks.
Students will learn to read the Bible with enrichment from contextual information, such as
historical, archaeological, cultural, and linguistic information (some important perspectives are lost in translation!).
We will also look at the literary and narrative aspects of the Biblical text in order to probe its depth, and
explore how different sections of Scripture relate to each other.
Significant Bible reading is assigned to this class. Bring your Bible to class.
There is no charge for this course. 

Dates: Sundays, beginning September 12, 2010 - 32 weeks
Time: 5:00 to 7:00pm
Location: Church Parsonage
Leader: Karin Wende

For more information, contact Brenda Kenney at: bkenney@fmhouston.com or 832-668-1879
 
 
SPECIAL TOPICS

Baptism Foundation

Designed for adults desiring baptism for themselves or their children. The meaning and purpose of baptism is discussed. It is required for parents requesting baptism for their children.

Schedule: Third Sunday of each month
Time: 9:50 - 10:50 a.m.
Location: Cry Room at rear of Sanctuary
Leader: Rev. Jan Imig
 
 
WESTCHASE

Morning (Sunday School) • Special Topics

For Children's Bible studies, see Kid Connection.

For Youth Bible studies, see Youth Programs - Sunday School.

Staff Contact: Rev. Cy Helm -
chelm@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4700

Administrative Asst.: Dionne Holbert -
dholbert@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4759
 
 
 
MORNING (SUNDAY SCHOOL)
These classes meet from 10:05 to 11 a.m. each Sunday:
 
Adult Bible Hour
Location: Chapel (C101)
Average Attendance: 75
Age Range: 35-93; Average Age: 58
Format: Lecture
Teacher: Leo Tyler, Director of Evangelism This is a large, lecture class taught by Leo. Leo is a creative,engaging teacher who can bring the stories of the Bible to life. The class has a well-organized leadership team that serves for six months at a time. Several times, this class has learned of a need in a person’s life, and moved swiftly to meet that need.They have provided major auto repairs, helped with bills, and nurtured people during times of loss.
 

Connections Class
Location: Wesley Academy, Room  215
Format: Presentation and discussion
 Schedule: 1st - 4th Sundays
First - Discover First - Introduction to First Methodist Houston Westchase and our basic beliefs.
Second - Small Groups and Spiritual Growth - the small group structure of First Methodist Houston Westchase and the process for the spiritual growth and care of our members.
Third - Membership - what it means to be a faithful member of the church.
Fourth - Finding Your Place - uses the Birkman Method to affirm much of what you know about yourself while presenting new opportunities to serve. To prepare for this session e-mail Marj Cujko to complete the Birkman Method before Sunday: mcujko@fmhouston.com.
Our Connections class is designed for a group of interested individuals to discuss what brought them together, how they can grow and become more like Christ. Every Sunday morning, except 5th Sundays, is a time to get in on the excitement. We look forward to connecting with you as we together connect to Christ. For more information, contact Leo Tyler: 713-458-4704 or ltyler@fmhouston.com.
 
Encouraging Word
Location: Wesley Academy, Room 216
Age Range:  Any are Welcome
Average Attendance: 15
Format: Teacher-Led Bible Study and Discussion
Teachers:  George Elam and Margy Taylor Join our newest class that is studying Richard Foster’s book,
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home.
This group’s purpose is to grow in faith and encourage one another through study, prayer, and fellowship.If you are new to the church or new to Bible study, this would be a great place to get connected.
 
Good News
Location: Wesley Academy Library
Average Attendance: 5-15
Age Range: Intergenerational adults
Format: Lecture/Discussion
Teachers: Bob Gaddis, Carolyn Kizzee
Sitting around tables in the Wesley library invites class discussion between the members and the teacher, and among the members.This group of singles and couples of all ages is studying basic beliefs of the Christian church emphasizing practical, everyday theology. Understanding what we believe and growing together in our faith is our objective.
 
Journey of Friends
Location: Wesley Academy, Room 222
Average Attendance: 15-25
Age Range: 45-55
Format: Discussion
Teachers: Kevin O’Brien, Pat & Patricia Walker, Mike Warren Journey of Friends is a diverse mix of single and married adults in their 40s-50s... We have high school and college age kids and some of us have grand kids. We are a sandwich generation switching from taking care of our kids to taking care of our aging parents. Our teachers take turns leading the class lesson in a discussion format. Part of each class is spent on sharing experiences and prayer requests. Study topics are practical in-depth discussions on how you can apply God’s word in Daily Life. When we aren't in class, we enjoy helping others and we spend a lot of our leisure time in local mission opportunities or mission trips abroad.
 
Open Door
Location: Wesley Academy, Room 201
Average Attendance: 20-30
Format: Lecture and discussion
Teachers: Mary Daffin, Ray Jones
Excellent teaching and humor mark this group of people who will never be mistaken for “Gen-X marathoners” (that’s how they referred to themselves in their article in our newsletter).
 
Three Cords
Location: Wesley Academy, Room 235
Average Attendance: 15-25
Age Range/Average: 25-35
Format: Lecture/Discussion
Teacher: Rotates among class willing members Our members include young couples; both engaged and married, in their 20’s and 30’s. Our focus is on building strong partnerships based on a growing relationship with Christ and a deeper understanding of God’s Word. The class plans monthly parties to eat, play games, and have lots of fun and fellowship!
 
Truth Seekers
Location: Wesley Academy, Room 213
Average Attendance: 25-35
Age Range: 35-60; Average Age: 42
Format: Lecture, with questions and answers
Teacher: Mark Harwell
The members of this class typically are married or single parents of school- age children. They have a steering committee in place and are responsive to the needs of their class members. They take seriously the goal of living as followers of Jesus. Each week they welcome visitors and members with warm fellowship, coffee, and donuts.
 
Women of the Word: Book of James
Location: Wesley Academy, Room 234

Average Attendance: 15-25
Age Range/Average: Intergenerational women
Format: Lecture/Discussion

Teacher: Roxanne Worsham

A strong Bible study group of women of all ages endeavoring to learn how to make Christ a reality in their daily lives. Every woman is invited to join us in walking in His truth and abundance.
 
Women of the Word: Book of Acts
Location: Wesley Academy, Room 220
Average Attendance: 35-50
Age Range/Average: Intergenerational women
Format: Lecture/Discussion
Teacher: Kathy Behrman
We will be teaching the Acts of the Apostles to help you learn the chronicles of the first church. Join us in this discovery of the foundation of our faith.
 
 
 
 
 
SPECIAL TOPICS

J.O.Y. Parenting Group (parents of children with special needs)Location: Wesley Academy, Room 135

Average Attendance: 5-10
Format: Discussion
Schedule: Call 713-458-4700 for next meeting
Facilitator: Tanya Sterling

Monthly round-table discussion to share concerns, questions hopes and dreams with parents and caregivers of a child or adult with special need. New topics monthly.
 
 
 
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