Fall Sunday ACE Schedule Summary
October 19th – November 23rd ReConfirm*
October 19th– November 23rd Introduction to Using Your Bible**
Beginning November 9th, Second Sunday Social Principles Discussion after Worship**
November 30th – December 21st -Sunday Advent Book Study**
**Lighthouse Room *Fireside Room
See the Adult Education opportunities listed below or click here for a pdf of the classes be offered.
ReConfirm
Facilitators: Tom Bolton
October 19 thru November 23
Location/Time: Fireside Room, 9:00-10:00 am
Description: Were you one of those kids that was preoccupied with other things–like boys or girls–back during your Confirmation classes in 8th grade? Did you have a teacher who didn’t engage you? Was it so long ago that you forgot lots of what you learned? Are you looking to renew your vows? Ready to fire up your discipleship? Then ReConfirm is the class for you. Lay Leader Tom Bolton will lead this class for anyone interested in reviewing Confirmation material. We will start on October 19th, after Social Principles Class ends, at 9:00 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room. If there is enough interest, there will be a second session on Tuesday nights, via Zoom, at 6:30 pm. We will pause during Advent studies and Lenten studies, and meet all other weeks for about 16 weeks in all. A “ReConfirm” class in the United Methodist Church, as it’s sometimes called, is essentially a repeat of a Confirmation Class, with lots of
discussion.
Introduction to Using Your Bible
Facilitators: Val Holzman
October 19th– November 23rd
Location/Time: Sundays – Lighthouse Room, 9:00-10:00 am
Description: Whether you’re new to scripture or looking to refresh your skills, this class is for you. Ever wondered, “How do I find that verse?” or “Do I have to memorize all the books of the Bible?” We’ll explore simple tools and helpful shortcuts that make reading more enjoyable and spiritually enriching. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your desire to grow, and we’ll learn together. Join this class to deepen your journey with scripture and learn basic skills for using and understanding the Bible.
2025 Advent Book Study
Location/Time:
- Sundays – Lighthouse Room, 9:00-10:00 am (Facilitator Val Holzman)
November 30th – December 21st - Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 am (Facilitator Pastor Grace)
November 26th – December 17th
Description: As we approach Christmas, the Advent season offers us a chance to rejoice in the promises we celebrate: the HOPE that Jesus will come back and bring about a new beginning, the JOY that comes from worshipping Him today and always, the PEACE we experience with God now and hope for our world to experience, and the LOVE of a God who gave up His own Son. Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist and best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton in Prepare the Way for the Lord. For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John’s life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming. In each of the Gospels, the story of Jesus is intertwined with that of his cousin John, the one whom the prophets foretold would come to “prepare the way of the Lord.” When we hear the message of John the Baptist, it makes us and our world ready to receive Christ. This study features a video component to enhance the experience. The Youth Sunday School Class will also participate in this Advent journey, making it meaningful for all ages.
Books will be available for sale in the church office
Other Adult Education Opportunities
Sometimes it is just easier to have the Bible read to us than to read it our-selves, isn’t it? Here are three FREE good options for hearing the Bible read on a daily basis. Each reads a selection from the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. All are available as an app also.
- OneYearBiblePodcast.com – The Bible is read in a clear, straightforward fashion without commentary.
- DailyAudioBible.com – The Bible is read through in a year by rotating what version is read each week. There is a ten minute meditation/commentary each day.
- DailyRadioBible.com – The Bible is read through using the New Living Translation. There is a ten minute daily meditation/commentary each day.
- Check out Pastor Glenn McDonald’s 5-minute morning reflection program. It’s accessible on your phone and available as a podcast. Join by going to glennsreflections.com.