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 Christian Education at

First United Methodist Church
North Platte, Nebraska

 
 
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To  see what your child is learning in Sunday school, or to get Sunday school teacher helps for Preschoolers through 7th grade, check out the Rock Solid web site.

If you have great ideas for Christian education in our church, please contact our Educational Ministry Team chairperson, Nicki Zimbelman

 
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    The Christian Education Committee "seeks to promote and inspire spiritual growth and outreach to all ages through an effective, supportive ministry." We hope to enable spiritual growth through educational opportunities in the church. We embrace the love of God through Jesus Christ and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to accomplish these tasks. 

    Christian Education is offered to all ages from Nursery to Mature Adults, Sunday mornings, weekdays, and evenings. New adult classes are started yearly. Be sure to check our Small Group Ministries page for additional activities. 

    Our current Christian Education program includes the following: 

Children's Sunday School Classes - 9:45 -10:45am, Sunday Mornings
    Nursery:  for ages 2 years and under, meets in Nursery. Please click here for additional information on hours, policies and procedures. 

    3-  and 4-year olds:  Room #103

    Pre-Kindergarten:  Room #102

    Kindergarten and First Grade:  Room #208

    Second and Third Grade:  Room #213

    Fourth and Fifth Grade:  Room #212
     

Youth Sunday School Classes - 9:45am - 10:45am, Sunday Mornings 
    6th and 7th grades, Room #203. 

    8th Grade, Room #204.  Eighth grade is Confirmation studies.  All 8th graders are asked to attend whether they choose to be confirmed or not. Led by our Senior Pastor, Dr. Charles Spence.

    High School, Room #202B.  (9th-12th Gr.) 

    NEW for Fall 2008! Friendship Class: Bible study and fellowship for adults and older youth with cognitive impairments.  Led by adults with special training in this area.

    Youth Groups:  Middle School UMYF and Senior High UMYF groups are available and meet on Sundays. Please visit with a pastor for more information or click this link for more details:  United Methodist Youth Fellowship
     

Adult Sunday School Classes - 9:45am - 10:45am, Sunday Mornings
    NEW for Fall 2008!  Beginnings:  An introduction to Christian faith for young adults (20+).  Led by our Associate Pastor, Rev. Greta Leach.

    NEW for Fall 2008!  Friendship Class: Bible study and fellowship for adults and older youth with cognitive impairments.  Led by adults with special training in this area.

    Triple M:  Fireside Room.  A mature adult class currently using the Adult Bible Study series. (Approx. age: 60+)

    Gospl Class: Stage.  Come to Gospl Class to explore topics through video series and books based on participants' wishes.  (Approx. age: 40+)

    S.O.S:  Parlor.  A class that studies progressive Christian curriculum.  (All age levels are represented.) 

    Contemporary Seekers:  Room #207.  This class studies a variety of DVD and book studies for younger Christians. 

    Fellowship Class: Room #206.  Bible study using additional resources such as DVDs and books. (All ge levels are represented.)