Church School Classes for Adults

College and Careers Class Room B-04, Meadows Room

Teacher: Rev. Beryl Dennis (Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

This vibrant group applies scripture to life choices and current issues.

The Breakfast Club – 9:45 a.m. – 103-105-First Floor

Teacher: Guest Teacher (Contact: Lucy Plovnick at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

The class is made up of single adults and couples in their late twenties to mid-thirties, although all are welcome. The class studies various religious texts and celebrates the conclusion of a book or study with a breakfast outing. Currently the class is studying Speaking My Mind, by Tony Campolo.

Millennium Class - Room 217, Church Library

Teacher: Mel Doxie (Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

On Sunday, September 18, 2011, the class began a study of Mark, the Evangelist.  This book was chosen because Mark is featured during the Lectionary Year.  We will use 2 books: (1) Reading Mark, Engaging the Gospel by David Rhoads, Professor of New Testament at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago; and (2) The Power of Mark’s Story by Mitzi L. Minor, Associate Professor of New Testament at Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis, Tennessee. Class members are encouraged to volunteer to lead a class discussion during the 12 to 15 week sessions.

Couples Class/Dawson-Euzelian Class - Room 214, Church Conference Room

Teachers: Dr. Ellen Parkhurst and guest teachers  (Contact: David Hunter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Founded in 1948, this amazing class was once taught by President Jimmy Carter, and is not limited to couples.  Dawson-Euzelian women's class has combined with the Couples class.

Pilgrim Class - Room 110

Teacher: Dr. Bill DeVries (Contact: Charlyne Stadel ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Building on the principle that Church School is the second step in the disciple-making process, as well as moving believers toward spiritual maturity, our primary resource materials are the scripturally-based study guides published by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.  Dr. DeVries supplements the lesson materials with PowerPoint displays, and his own keen insights on such vital issues as the Great Commission, power of prayer, and the importance of Christian ministry.  Class members are prone to vigorous discussions on any given topic, which indicates an enormous interest in scripture, and scripture-related issues.  An open invitation exists to those who want the experience of learning in a warm and inviting atmosphere.  No age requirement.

The First Thing Class - Room B-14

Teacher: Julie Pascu (Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

A class of all ages practicing the Christian spiritual discipline of contemplative prayer, using the Centering Prayer method.  Currently the group is reading and discussing the book, The Loving Search for God by William A. Meninger.