Adult Education
Click on a link to the left for adult education opportunities.
Some of the classes links and have a page off of this site.

 
  Adventurers

Anne Huggins

Attitudes of Faith

BreakthrU

Carpenters

Challengers

Cornerstone

Fellowship

Foundations

Koininia

Mustard Seeds

New Life

Regeneration

Searchers

The Deep End

Willing Workers

Sunday School

During this century numerous church growth experts and Christian Educators have made this recurring statement, "As the Sunday School goes so goes the Church." First United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro is a congregation with a strong and effectiveeducational program. The Sunday School of First United Methodist is a vibrant, alive andgrowing ministry thanks to countless teachers, age-level superintendents, and the ministryarea on Christian Education.

Our Sunday School offers quality educational opportunities week after week to an ever-
increasing number of chldren, youth, and adults. There is a graded program for our children
and youth, ages birth through 18, as well as a wide variety of adult classes for young, median
and mature adults.

Many educational challenges await us as we enter the new millennium. Our ministry focus will continue to be holistic in meeting the faith formation needs of all ages. We strive to be creative in our methodology, all the while remaining faithful to the timeless message of God's reconciling story of forgiveness, salvation, and hope.

You are cordially invited to come join us each Sunday morning for fellowship, study, and faith formation in a class designed especially to meet your spiritual needs.  See links to the right.

Adventurers
In 1973, at the request of some of the young couples, Lillian Branson started
"The Adventurers Class" . Initially there were about ten couples. After the first session, the
attendance grew so large that a larger room was needed. Although new people continue to join, some of those original "young" couples are still here. Another testament to the high esteem with which Lillian is held by the class was their nomination of her as the "District Sunday School Teacher of the Year" in 2001. She was chosen too!
Description, Time and Location: A lecture/discussion class centered around Bible study and
prayers which meets Sunday 9:45 A.M to10:45 A.M. in Room 112. Mixed Ages

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Anne Huggins

This class was started over 50 years ago by Miss Anne Huggins who saw the need for a class
primarily for women.  The aim of the class was not only to study the Bible but to help with projects in the community such as Salvation Army, Red Cross, Wesley Foundation, Hospice and many others.  The class is made up of persons of all ages and life experiences.  Today there are 53 members with 45 active and involved in all class activities. For health reasons, all are not able to be involved with their attendance but they are involved with their financial means.
Description, Time and Location: Meets in Room 113-115

Guest teachers are rotated periodically in order to provide varied points of view to the ADULT
BIBLE STUDIES material.

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Attitudes of Faith

Class Leader: Noland Noffsinger

A discussion class, variety of teachers and topics dealing with family relationships and personal growth.
Young & Middle Adults
Time and Location: 9:45 A.M to10:45 A.M. in Room 214.

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BreakthrU

Led by Mike & RaeAnne Pardue

A group study that focuses on fellowship, study, prayer, and praise.  Come and be with us and
meet with others who want to grow deeper in relationship with Jesus Christ.College-Age (18-24) Young Adults
Time and Location: 9:45 A.M to10:45 A.M. in Room 216.

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Challengers

Class Leader: Glenn Cummings

Founded November 3, 2002 after a growth and a need for an additional Sunday School class for Adults. The class was initially started with a membership of about 6 people, and the class quickly grew, after a church decision was made to eliminate the 9:45 worship service when the congregation moved into the current church building on Easter Sunday in 2003. The class currently has 39 members. A lecture/discussion class centered around Bible study and prayers as applied tocurrent issues and world events.
Time and Location: Mixed Ages Meets Sunday 9:45am - 10:45am in Room 211

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Carpenters
Newly formed Bible discussion class with an emphasis on stewardship and outreach services to both church members and the community for young and middle adults. Room 114
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Couples Cornerstone

Teachers : John & Maridel Williams and Josh & Aimie Markham.

The class is Bible-study centered that will focus on building and strengthening personal relationships with Christ and with each other. There is required home study and devotion time as well as group participation to establish a strong sense of kinship and accountability among class members. This class is for couples of all ages.
Time and Location: Mixed Ages Meets Sunday 9:45am - 10:45am, Fellowship Hall

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Fellowship Sunday School Class

The Fellowship Sunday School Class meets in Room 218 and is led by Robert and Joan Collier.  The class has a variety of ages and includes singles, young adults with chilren, and older adults with grandchildren.  The class begins with singing and moves to a lecture style of teaching.  It concludes with prayer.  The teaching materials vary from studying books of the Bible, topics of |faith,and books, always pointing to Jesus and His work of grace in our lives.  Class involvement through discussion and testimonies is an important part of this class.

Robert and Joan Collier have been members of FUMC since 1990.  They have been Methodists all their lives, and each of them has a brother who is a Methodist minister.  They have one son,Ben, who lives in Lexington, KY.

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Foundations Sunday School Class

The time in life between starting your career and starting a family can be an interesting ride. We’re forced to grow up and become responsible adults that contribute to our society. We have to make life-changing decisions about the type of people we really want to be. This class provides a place for everyone from their mid-twenties to their early thirties that are living in this “gap”. We have open discussions and Bible study about all the issues that we run across as we try to start our adult lives on a solid foundation, and we try to have some fun along the way. After all, we’re not completely grown up yet! Please join us beginning October 2 in room 212. For more information contact Andrew Rieben at 300-1759..

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The Deep End

Traveling the road together, we discuss what it means to be a Christian and a United Methodist through an examination of scripture and media resources. Examining how we can respond to the gospel locally and globally, our class features lively discussion, friendly debate and open conversation. We also have a variety of regular service and social opportunities outside of the traditional Sunday School hour.

Young Adult Couples and Singles (25-35)
Time and Location: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Sundays in the Library

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Koininia Sunday School Class


Leaders: Lee and Susan Moss

A lecture/discussion class addressing various topics as they relate to our Christian faith.

Young and Middle-aged adults
Time and Location: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in Room 213

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Mustard Seeds

Leaders: Jennifer and Tray Suggs

A Bible study format with informal discussions relating Biblical truths to life experiences. Mixed Ages & Young Singles
Time and Location: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in Room 210

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New Life Sunday School Class

Discussion class about the Bible relating to various relevant topics. Average Age 25-40 Year Old Singles and Couples. If you are a young adult interested in exploring matters of faith and have fun at the same time, then this is the class for you.
Time and Location: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in Room 215-217

NEW LIFE NEWS!
Check out our new Google Group at http://groups.google.com/group/NewLifeFUMC

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Regeneration Sunday School Class

The Regeneration Sunday School class was formed based on the example set before us in
ACTS 2:42-47. Luke writes that the early Church "devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings and to fellowship, the breaking of bread and to prayer." Also, he writes that the Church had "glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." Our vision for this class is likewise the same.It centerson the the Word of God. We are devoted to reading and studying the Bible as we search for Spiritual truth. We strive to be a prayerful class and class where we all feel welcome. The class format is composed of three elements: prayer, worship, and group discussion of God's word. Eachof these elements builds on and enhances the other making for a meaningful experience.

The class gets it's name from two other scriptures. The class is based on John 3:3 and Revelation 21:5. In John 3 Jesus tells Nicodemus that unless you are born again, you will not see the kingdom of heaven. In Revelation 21, Jesus proclaims the He is making all things new. We pray that we will be Regenerated people - born again in to Spiritual birth - new creations in Christ.
Location: Room 202

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Searchers

A discussion class with a variety of teachers. Topics range from Bible studies to topics on contemporary Christian issues affecting society, modern life, and personal growth. Mixed-age group.

Time and Location: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in Room 208

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Willing Workers Class

A lecture class using Adult Bible Study Series.
Mature Adults
Time and Location:9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in the Groom's Room

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