CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
Location: Various classrooms located on the lower level.
Our youngest children (ages 2-3) follow and learn about the “Little Bible Heroes” each week! This Winter/Spring they will be learning about David, The Little Maid, Esther, Daniel, Jesus’ Miracles, The Good Samaritan, Martha, Easter, Zaccheaus and the Little Giver.
The Children’s Sunday School (ages 4-5th grade) classes will continue our Winter/Spring Semester with GROW! Here is what they will be learning:
January-Extraordinary: From the Gospels about Jesus’ Early Life and Ministry-Jesus turned ordinary moments into extraordinary ones. In Kids will learn that Jesus is one of a kind, humble, trusts God fully, and calls us to follow God, too.
February-TRAILBLAZERS: From the Gospels about Jesus’ Teachings-Jesus blazed a new trail for us to follow! Kids will explore how to trust Jesus even when it’s not easy, lead others to God, let God’s love guide them, and pray like Jesus did.
March-YOU’RE INVITED: From the Gospels about Jesus’ Ministry-Jesus invites everyone into God’s family. Kids will learn that they can believe in God, love others, experience miracles, ask for help,and celebrate God’s love through worship.
April-CLUE: From the Gospels about Easter-In this Easter series, kids follow the clues in Scripture to uncover the truth about Jesus… that Jesus is alive, he loves us, he is God’s son, and we can share his love with others.
May-TRUE STORY: From Acts on the Early Church-Through the adventures of the Early Church, kids will learn how God helped them grow and share the good news. They’ll see that Jesus is always with us, God hears our prayers, gives us power through the Holy Spirit, and makes us brave to speak about God’s truth.
There are numerous activities offered at Friedberg for children-some taking place during the Sunday School and worship hours and others happening at other various times. These are led by our Children’s Ministry Director, Heidi Everhart along with a great team of leaders who serve with her. We would love for you to join us!
Youth Sunday School Classes
Middle School and High School-Middle and High School will meet in the Youth Room which is below the Sanctuary.
For the Winter and Spring Semester, the youth will continue their study with “Experiencing God”.
The middle school and high school Sunday School classes are part of the Friedberg Youth Ministry. Various events take place throughout the year, and everyone is invited to participate in the ministry, which is led by our Youth Director, Karen Hill.
REVIVAL CLASS-
Upper Level Room 221
We are located upstairs in the education building beside of the restrooms in the Library.
The Revival Class is for college youth and young adults with ages ranging from 18 – 30. We have about 10-15 attendees every Sunday and are a laid-back group who enjoy catching up and talking about God’s message together. For the Fall Semester, we will we are going to be going back to The Chosen and diving into Season 5. Once we finish this, we will choose our next study as a class. If you are a college student, we welcome you to join us any time you are home!
FELLOWSHIP CLASS-
Upper Level Room 218
We are located upstairs in the education building between the restrooms and the nursery.
Class members range in age from 30- 75 and we have about 15-20 regular attendees. Our mission is to teach and share the word of Jesus. We usually have chicken pies available for sell all year long and we provide food at the Youth Bazaar every year and as fund-raisers. We sponsor community projects regularly including the backpack program at Griffith Elementary, and we adopt families at Christmas and during the year as well. Our mission is to help in the community as much as we can and therefore to raise the money to do all we can. We do some Bible studies and enjoy variety in our curriculum, currently using “Explore the Bible” from Lifeway Books. We will begin a study of Matthew 1-13 in the Winter and Spring.
DISCOVERY CLASS-
Upper Level Room 241
Our class is located across from the parlor through the double doors of the education building at the Fellowship Hall.
The Discovery Class is made up of both couples and singles of all ages. Whether in your 30s or approaching 90, you are welcome to come, bring your Bible and grow along with us. We currently have approximately 40 members enrolled in the class and Tom MacLeod is the teacher . For curriculum our class members vote on what book of the Bible we want to study. The format includes reading scripture, lecture and discussion. No quarterly is used. The Discovery Class hosts the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner before Easter and we have an annual Christmas party in December. Throughout the year we help with various activities in the life of the church.
COVENANT CLASS-
Upper Level Fellowship Hall
Second Floor of the education building, last class on the left before the new kitchen and Family Life Center Hall.
The Covenant Class is a wonderful group, consisting of members aged 50 to 70-plus but we warmly welcome all ages! We cherish the warmth of fellowship and the support we provide to one another through prayers and caring gestures. For our lesson study guide, we use the David C. Cook literature and rotate teachers each week. Throughout the year, we organize various social events including summer and winter gatherings, and other occasional social activities. One of our favorite traditions is making treat bags for the children of Friedberg every Christmas. Additionally, we actively support several ministries including Love Knots, Sunnyside Ministry, Pastor’s Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Prison Ministry, and the Board of World Missions. Our core mission revolves around serving our Lord Jesus Christ and providing assistance, whether financial or through words of prayer and encouragement, to those in need.
DISCIPLES CLASS-
Lower Level Room 103
The class is located on the bottom floor between the two buildings on the right.
The Disciples Class is made up of people from all different ages and stages in their lives. We have members in their teens and as old as – well, older than we like to count! We also have couples, singles and complete families. This class mostly uses selections from Right Now Media as the foundation for our lessons. We often use lessons from authors such as Tony Evans, Max Lucado, Andy Stanley and Frances Chan. For the Winter/Spring semester, we will be doing the following studies: A Jesus Shaped Life by Lisa Harper, Easter by JD Greear and Book of Joshua by Louie Giglio.
You can find us any Sunday morning enjoying coffee and fellowship. Class time begins at 9:45 a.m. but if you are running late, please feel free to come on in. The class supports Hoof and Paw therapeutic riding center and remains flexible to assist with situations that arise in our church and community. We have also participated in the Backpack program for school children, assisted other Sunday School classes with their missions, and collected items for groups in need in our community. We have been blessed for several years to help Operation North State Box with their Christmas outreach specific to North Carolina veterans and soldiers stationed overseas or in the reserves. We would love to have you visit us!
WILLING WORKERS BIBLE CLASS-
Lower Level Room 105
We are located on the ground floor of the education building at the bottom of the stairs across from the new elevator.
We love to visit before class begins but start promptly at 9:45 to give our talented group of teachers time for the lesson. Some of us even come early (9:00 a.m.) so we can visit and talk. We have an active class and are always looking for projects. The offering we collect during the Sunday School hour is recorded and donated throughout the year to worthy projects based on recommendations by class members. We begin class with a song , recognize birthdays and share prayer requests and praises with the group. We love to discuss the lessons with our teachers and use the Explore the Bible curriculum as our lesson guide. We have 2 class lunches – held in the Fellowship Hall after church; a post-Christmas lunch in January and a summer get together in mid- August. We have a monthly Ladies Lunch Out with class members and meet at a local restaurant to eat and socialize. This helps us strengthen our ties with others in the class and allows us to get to know one another better. The Class is updated weekly with an email newsletter so if anyone misses a Sunday, they can stay up to date on events and prayer requests. We have a wonderful, caring, class who loves to study and discuss God’s Word together. If you currently do not have a Sunday School Class or are considering joining one – we would love to have you visit! All ages are welcome!
PATHWAYS-
Lower Level Room 117
We are located on the lower level of the education building, on the right side, right before you cross into the new section of the church.
The Pathways Class is a laid back, conversational class where everyone shares and speaks in a seminar format. We typically study books of the Bible or sections of Scripture but also do video studies and Bible studies on Christian books.
During the Winter/Spring Semester, we will begin a study of the book of Joshua based on the Bible Study by Jen Wilkin.