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Sierra Vista is now offering outings for any
interested adults. Be watching here for details about the
next fabulous opportunity and then join us for fun and fellowship.
Check out the pictures below to share
the fun from our trip to the Texas Arts &
Crafts Fair in Kerrville and our visit to Ingrid's Hand Woven Rugs & the
United Methodist Church in Paint Rock.
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on the orange flower to see more opportunities for adults.
Adult Sunday School Classes
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. each Sunday
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VISITOR AND NEW MEMBER
CLASS |
| Primary Age
Range |
All |
| Meeting
Location |
Life
Center, Room 208
(an elevator is available to the second floor) |
| Teacher |
Rev. Dr. Steven Sweet |
| Curriculum |
This is a 4 or 5 week
course, depending on how many Sundays are in the month. The first
Sunday of each month will be Session #1. Each session is a stand alone session. Sessions do
not have to be taken in sequence or any specific order.
Participants can begin any Sunday of the month.
Week # 1 (first Sunday of each
month) – Life as a theological journey and the way we
as United Methodist Christians do theology. An introduction to the
Quadrilateral: a distinctive way of thinking about the Scripture and the
life of faith.
Week # 2 – The beginnings of the Methodist movement and
the organization of the United Methodist Church. This session will
describe and discuss the connectional church.
Week # 3 - A review of the history of Sierra Vista UMC and
a discussion about the meaning of membership vows taken by all new
members.
Week # 4 – A review of the “Discover Sierra Vista!”
New Member/Inquirer Class manual. Completion of interest inventory of
“opportunities for service” and “new member information sheet”
for those who choose to join SV.
Week # 5 – This only occurs four times annually and all
those who have participated in at least one session of the introduction
class will be invited to take a guided tour of the church grounds and
facilities. |
Special
Projects
Supported |
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| Other Info |
No RSVP is required.
This class allows participants to start with a comfortable small-group
gathering, a place to ask questions, and a chance to meet pastors and
staff in a more personal way. |
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CROSSROADS CLASS |
| Primary Age
Range |
College and
Young Adults |
| Meeting
Location |
Class is
currently being restructured. |
| Teacher |
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| Curriculum |
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Special
Projects
Supported |
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| Other Info |
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GENESIS CLASS |
| Primary Age
Range |
20s -- 40s |
| Meeting
Location |
Life
Center, Room 202 |
| Teacher |
Connie Fletcher |
| Curriculum |
different traditional &
contemporary books |
Special
Projects
Supported |
Angel Tree, various Christmas
projects, Harvest Festival, Church Fund Raiser, Food for Youth |
| Other Info |
The Genesis Class is a class
of young married couples who wish to study the word of God and apply it
to their marriages, families, relationships and everyday life at work
& play. |
| SERENDIPITY |
| Primary Age Range |
Mid 30s and up |
| Meeting Location |
Life Center, Room
210 |
| Teacher |
teaching rotates |
| Curriculum |
Bible Studies and
contemporary books |
Special Projects
Supported |
Missions--feeding
Goodfellow at Christmas, Harvest Festival, packages to overseas soldiers |
| Other Info |
"We enjoy
socializing outside of class and working on mission projects as
well." |
| FRIENDS |
| Primary Age Range |
Late 30s to 50s |
| Meeting Location |
Life Center, Room
207 |
| Teacher |
Bob Pfluger and
rotating teachers |
| Curriculum |
rotating
scripture-based curriculum as chosen by class |
Special Projects
Supported |
Harvest Festival,
Alta Loma Angels,
Rebuilding San Angelo |
| Other Info |
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NEW
BEGINNINGS |
| Primary Age Range |
45 and up --
couples and singles
|
| Meeting Location |
Life Center, Room
205 |
| Teacher |
Several class
members rotate lesson leadership. |
| Curriculum |
Christian books
and from the website The Thoughtful Christian
|
Special Projects
Supported |
Harvest Festival (Co-Chair bake sale), Alta Loma Angels,
Emphasis on helping local not-for-profit charitable organizations (such as Meals for the Elderly, Concho Valley Regional Food Bank, ICD NewBridge Family Shelter, and CASA) throughout the year |
| Other Info |
We are a discussion oriented class.
We are a relatively small (membership currently under 20) but growing group, eager for new members. |
| BURNING
BUSH |
| Primary Age Range |
40s and up |
| Meeting Location |
Life Center, Room
201 |
| Teacher |
group discussions
using self-guided study books in 10-12 week increments |
| Curriculum |
contemporary study
guides like Max Lucado |
Special Projects
Supported |
Meals for the
Elderly, Pastor's Discretionary Fund,
School in Philippines, Alta Loma Elementary,
Wesley Soup Kitchen, Sierra Vista Youth Missions |
| Other Info |
"We are a
group of active-minded people who enjoy discussing our everyday trials
and experiences." |
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COVENANT CLASS |
| Primary Age
Range |
40 -- 70 |
| Meeting
Location |
Life
Center, Room 203 |
| Teacher |
Nancy Krasny...
Teaching Style: Scripture / 12-Step |
| Curriculum |
We use a lot of different
books with Scripture to help with all types of life problems. |
Special
Projects
Supported |
We help with projects at the
church and work with needs in the community. |
| Other Info |
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| CONTEMPORARY
CHRISTIAN CLASS (CCC) |
| Primary Age Range |
50 plus - singles and couples |
| Meeting Location |
S-1 (Sanctuary building) |
| Teacher |
rotates...Jimmy Stewart, Ben
Woodward, Roger Ellison |
| Curriculum |
Adult Bible Studies or other
topical studies |
Special Projects
Supported |
House of Faith, Altar Rail
Fund...and the CCC class cooks the briskets and chickens for Harvest
Festival and usually as a fund-raiser for House of Faith in the spring. |
| Other Info |
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| SEEKERS |
| Primary Age Range |
50 + Couples and Singles |
| Meeting Location |
Life Center, Room 209 |
| Teacher |
Bob Brewer |
| Curriculum |
Cokesbury Bible Student NIV |
Special Projects
Supported |
bus upkeep: insurance,
Pastor's Discretionary Fund,
various outreach programs in community and within church as needed |
| Other Info |
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| NEW
LIFE |
| Primary Age Range |
60s - 80s |
| Meeting Location |
S-2 (Sanctuary building) |
| Teacher |
Beverly Nevins |
| Curriculum |
Adult Bible Studies |
Special Projects
Supported |
House of Faith, Concho Valley
Home for Girls, Youth Missions |
| Other Info |
membership includes both
couples and singles |
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MARY MARTHA
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| Primary Age Range |
women...67 to late 80s |
| Meeting Location |
N-4 - off of Narthex |
| Teacher |
Ida Mae Shawn |
| Curriculum |
Adult Bible Studies |
Special Projects
Supported |
Pastor's Discretionary Fund,
Harvest Festival,
House of Faith, Project Dignidad |
| Other Info |
"We welcome all women who
would like to meet with us. We encourage discussion and individual
participation in class." |
Sunday School Classes are also
available for all other age groups, Nursery through High School. Please check out their information on their specific Ministry pages. NURSERY CHILDREN 6-PACK
(6th graders) 7
& 8th Grade 9th
- 12th Grade
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