Saint Mark United Methodist Church - Seneca, SC

Sunday School

New Adult Sunday School Class

The newly formed Good News Sunday School Class will meet at 10:15 am in the church conference room on Sundays, beginning Sunday, January 8, for an in depth study of the New Testament book of James.

James is short (5 chapters) and very practical. James recognizes that everybody encounters problems in life. The author doesn't tell us how to live a trouble-free life, but rather, how to live when troubles hit. He says that it's not enough to "talk" the Christian faith, we must "live it".

The focus of the class will be on how God is speaking to each one through the Scripture on a personal level. In other words, reading is not just for information, but for the purpose of "formation" or transformation. Participants will gain the most from this study by reading short passages of James and answering a few questions in the Study Guide during the week. Discussion of the Scripture and the questions will be led by a facilitator during the class time.

This class welcomes anyone interested in studying the Bible and no prior experience in Bible study is necessary. Study Guides will be available beginning the day of the first session. All ages are invited, married or single. Contact Dottie Carbee at 944-5088 or click here to email her for more information or to express your interest in attending the class to make sure there are enough study guides.

Sunday School

SAINT MARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

The Saint Mark Adult Sunday School Program offers a wide variety of choices from bible study, to spirituality and discussion groups. All classes welcome visitors and new members. Survey the choices below and join in the fellowship and nurture your faith with others. Our Nursery Facility provides child care during Sunday School. For more information about the Adult Sunday School Classes at Saint Mark, please contact Marla Fuller at 882-2603

Here is quick overview of the upcoming classes

Room	Class and Description	Topics/Style	Contact	Social Activities	Outreach Activities
A204 10:15 am	Acts Mostly married couples in the 40s-50s+, whose children are mostly in high school, college or just starting careers	Adult Bible Study series or social topics; rotation of 4 teachers on a monthly basis	Jens Holley holley@clemson.edu 864/885-1041	Occasional social activities	Provide necessities to the Oconee Crisis Center; sponsor/participate in various programs, respond to others needs
A203 10:15 am	Carol Barner Men and women, married and single, mostly age 50 and up	Adult Bible Study series; practical biblical discussion for everyday living	Bill Metcalf caww@bellsouth.net 864/888-8520	Christmas party; Halloween Party for elementary and under; 2 additional get-togethers	Sponsor of Marvin’s Kids; Girls Wilderness Camp; Children’s Unlimited; Adopt-a-Family; Wesley Foundation; Salkehatchie
A106 10:15	Contemporary Spirituality A vibrant group of couples and singles	Open discussion, studying the emerging paradigm of Christianity	Jane Gallaher legallaher@bellsouth.net 864/882-7957	The class meets occasionally for a meal or social time outside of class.	Active support workers in all church activities; assist in children’s activities
A207 10:15 am	Disciples Couples and singles, primarily in their 30’s and 40’s with children of all ages	Leader/discussion style on topics from Adult Bible Study series (leader rotated among several members)	Keith Anderson gohokiesgo@bellsouth.net 864/985-1853	Seasonal parties and gatherings. occasional dinner at a local restaurant for fellowship	Marvin’s Kids; dinners for Clemson Youth Ministries; other community ministries as needed
A206 10:00 am	Edwards-Kellett Adult Men	Adult Bible Study series; class hymn singing; three rotating teachers (class members)	Charlie Martin martin_charlier@bellsouth.net 864/882-1694	None	Kids; Salkehatchie; Epworth Children’s Home; others
A101 10:15 am	Faith in Action Working people, singles, couples, marrieds, married with children, mid 20s & 30-somethings	Discussion of faith and social topics from biblical perspective	Sandy James s4e4j4@bellsouth.net 864/972-1122	Seasonal gatherings; eat together occasionally	Sponsor of Marvin’s Kids; collect school supplies for local schools; other miscellaneous ministries
Commons Room 10:15 am	Genesis Both single and married persons of various ages and backgrounds	Currently studying the books of the New Testament led by Richard Cottingham.	Sally Fischer sallyfischer@bellsouth.net 864/885-2275	Seasonal gatherings	Help with various ministries within the church on an as needed bases
A102 9:45 am	Gurney Reid Fellowship Adults - including couples and singles	Class has a piano and starts class with a hymn; Leader/discussion style on topics from Cokesbury Adult Bible Study series (lessons and devotions rotated among 7 members)	Warren Wiese bwwiese@juno.com 864/886-8570	One or two social times together for dinner at a local restaurant for fellowship	Contributes to 13 church or charitable causes
A202 9:15 am	Isaiah Class Adults – all ages	Leader/discussion style studying one book of the Bible at a time. This new class will be devoted to using the Bible to reveal the Word of God and find how God speaks to us in our lives today.	Cile Cely cely1@bellsouth.net 864/882-8258	New class – to be determined	New class – to be determined
A205 10:00 am	Lydia Bible Class (Since 1922) Women 40 and up who want to study scripture with life’s application.	Leader/discussion style on topics from Adult Bible Study series (leader rotated among 3 members)	Sandra Stricker sandrastricker@bellsouth.net 864/882-8641	Luncheon at local restaurant or member’s home	Support church programs (Marvin’s Kids, CDC, Salkehatchie, etc.) and community programs (Daily Bread, Girl’s Wilderness Camp, Golden Corner Ministries, etc); card ministry
A201 10:15 am	Outreach Couples and singles; 30 to 60+	Leader/discussion style on topics from Adult Bible Study series (leader rotated among 3 members)	Joyce White jwhite1@nctv.com 864/882-9851	Seasonal parties	Support Marvin’s Kids; Special Friends; Summer Youth activities, Salkehatchie, Wilderness Way Girl’s Camp, Golden Corner Food Bank
A202 10:15 am	Serendipity Women of all ages and at all stages of their spiritual walk	Topics vary (purpose of life as orchestrated by God, spiritual development, developing personal relationship with Jesus); women of the Bible	Lilly Blue llblue@duke-energy.com 864/654-4002 Sheryl Cherry tsbecherry@aol.com 864/882-3697	Members provide both spiritual and emotional support and friendship with other class members	Supports church activities; sponsor Marvin’s Kids Program and several Marvin’s Kids at Christmas