Adult Sunday School Classes

 
Curriculum Resources
 
 
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Grace’s Book Nook
Check out Grace’s library, filled with both small group studies and personal selections for the avid reader.  The Book Nook is located in the glass hallway, adjoining to the Business Office (next to the elevator).  Sign out all books and return them at your leisure.  We are happy to be able to share these resources.  Check out the library here.
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Adult Christian Education Opportunities

Grace UMC Sunday School is held year round in adult classes every Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Our goal is to grow and strengthen our faith and understanding of the love of Christ in our adults. We follow the UMC Safe Sanctuary standards of oversight. Our various Adult Christian Education classes are outlined below. If you have any questions on which class might best suit your needs, please contact our Director of Discipleship, Tammy Houck at tammyhouck@gracehummelstown.org.
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ABC Class
  • Meets in Room 106
  • ABC class is a mixture of praise through hymns and lecture format learning through leaders. We cover many diverse topics and typically utilize the Cokesbury Adult Bible Studies curriculum. Our class meets all year long.

CONNECTIONS

  • Meets in Room 206
  • Our group utilizes RightNow Media and enjoys getting to know one another through discussion opportunities.  Connections is comprised of younger adults who want to connect to others in a small group setting.  Conversations and studies tend to be focused on ‘life application’ of faith.
  • Current Study: “Love Talk” / by: Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott  (focuses on communication in relationships)
 
FOCUS (Friends of Christ United in Sunday School)
    • Meets in Room 202
    • FOCUS is an open-discussion style class led by various facilitators. Curriculum used is Christian DVD series on various topics with lively discussion by class members. Special guest speakers provide contemporary Christian insights into current topics. We meet all year long.
    • Current Study: “Life Rules – Instructions for Life” by Andy Stanley
      • In kindergarten, ignoring the rules was a blast – especially if you could get away with it. But as adults, we understand that rules are for our protection … and that if we break God’s rules, we cause heartache and broken relationships. In this series, Andy Stanley explains God’s basic set of life rules, which, when lived, hold the power to improve your current relationships and mend hurting ones. Sessions: 1) Rules of Engagement; 2) Free to Forgive; 3) The Act of Acceptance; 4) It’s Your Serve; 5) The Courage to Encourage; and 6) I Submit.
      • March 1 – April 5 – “Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple” by Adam Hamilton.
          • Simon Peter: An ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call. He was not rich or educated, but was familiar with hard work. He was quick-tempered and impetuous, but possessed a passion that would change the world. He left everything to follow his teacher, yet struggled with doubt and fear. Join pastor and author Adam Hamilton in this six-week journey, and take an in-depth dive into the life, faith, and character of Simon Peter. This six-session DVD was filmed on location in Israel and Italy, and shows key sites in the life of Simon Peter.
      • April 12 – Easter Trivia. Men vs. Women Who will win this time?
      • April 19 – May 17 – The Eyewitness Bible Series’ “Revelation Series” has five 12-15 minute videos and related study guides. The videos are narrative accounts by Bible personalities about Revelation, such as the Apostle John talking about Revelation 1. The videos and study guides provide an excellent overview of the book of Revelation.
Journey Through The Bible Class
  • Meets in Room 208
  • A weekly Sunday school class that runs all year. The discussion oriented, life application class studies a single book of the Bible for 10 weeks utilizing a study guide. We switch between Old and New Testament studies. Our goal is to learn and understand the Good News as told in the Bible.
  • Current Study: “Be Diligent”, Serving Others as You Walk with the Master Servant  /  by: Warren W. Wiesbe
 
Serendipity Class
  • Meets in Room 205
  • The Serendipities meet to study God’s word and interpret it through our lives. We concentrate on mission projects as we go forth, at Christ’s command, to make disciples. We are informal in structure so we can move as the Holy Spirit leads us. We care about our class members, the greater Grace family, the Hummelstown-Hershey area, and people everywhere.
  • Current Study: We will participate in the church-wide Prayer Initiative study.
    • “Praying with Jesus” / by: James Banks

Vital Pursuits Class

    • Meets in Room 205 at 10:45am
    • Our vital pursuit is to grow spiritually, through understanding scripture, supporting each other, praying and growing together.
    • Current Study: “The Book of Colossians” by: Louie Giglio
        • In this 8-session series, Louie Giglio will take us through the book of Colossians to help us form a complete picture of Jesus. What we believe about Him influences everything from our corporate worship to our relationships to our attitude toward sin. Now alive in Christ, we can live a life worthy of God instead of falling back into the ways of the world.