adults – sunday mornings
We Call Our Sunday Morning Classes CONNECTING POINTS
When adults come together on Sunday morning in our Connecting Point groups they have several needs. One is to connect with God. Too much of our lives are spent racing from here to there and sometimes God gets left out of the mix. He wants to be more than part of the mix and we need Him to be. So, on Sunday mornings we are seeking to experience what it means to be vitally connected to Him.
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One of the best ways to connect to God is to connect to His Word. Our Sunday morning Connecting Points are all about connecting with Scripture. This is our source of truth and wisdom, and our way of hearing the heart of God in it’s purest form. Learning how to mine the gold out of this book is a prime concern on Sunday morning.
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Another way God has provided for us to connect with Him is to connect with each other. We are not to be only individually connected to God but a community of believers who reflect the multi-faceted grace of God. God has given us spiritual gifts and loving hearts to minister to one another. Expect to connect with others in your Sunday morning Connecting Points.
Finally, we must ultimately connect with God’s world if we are to follow His heart for people. Our Connecting Points will look for ways to move us out into the community (locally or around the world) to lovingly share the life-changing truth of Jesus Christ..
adult sunday morning connecting points
Connecting Point classes are available for adults at both the 9:25-10:40 and11:00-12:10 hours. These classes provide a great opportunity to learn more about God while building new relationships with others in the church. For diagrams showing room locations click here. If you have any questions about Sunday Morning Connecting Points call 901-255-8153 or email randalljohnson@centralchurch.com.
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To determine which class you want to try out, first determine what hour you want to attend worship service. This is usually determined by two factors:
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(a) If you have children, which hour will they need to sit with you in the service? Up to grade 3 have classes for both hours. Grades 4-6 attend class either hour and worship service the other hour. Junior high goes to the 9:25 service and high school to the 11:00 service. Junior high and senior high staff sit with and watch over your kids both hours.
(b) Do you prefer the more traditional service (9:25) or the more contemporary service (11:00)?
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Choose the Connecting Point class opposite the hour you attend worship service. Determine if you want a class geared to your age range or to a special need. Look for more information about each class following this listing. Click on the class name for more details.
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Age ranges include:
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at 9:25…
- Singles 18-24 – College, Page 23
- Singles 18-35 – Young Adults, Page 23
- Singles 35-45 – (couples and singles) Experiencing God, Belayers, Truth Seekers, Acts 2:42; Exalting Christ
- Singles over 45 – Safe Harbor
- Couples in their 20′s up to young 40′s – Page 23, Project Connect, Firm Foundations
- Couples in their 30′s and 40′s – Three Strands, FaithMates, Exalting Christ,Acts 2:42, and Growing Together
- Mixed classes in their 30′s to 60′s – Truth Seekers, Belayers
- Women (all ages) – Ladies 9.2.5
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at 11:00…
- Couples in their 30′s and 40′s – Project Marriage
- Couples in their 40′s and up – Koinonia, Helpmates, Discovering Grace
- Mixed class in their 40′s and up – Overcomers and Galileans
- Mixed class in their 50′s and up – Ambassadors
- Mixed class in their 60′s and up – Life’s Potential, Running the Race
- Mixed class in their 70′s and up – Faith
- Women of all ages – Ladies Learning to Lean
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Specialty classes include:
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at 9:25…
- Life Issues (understanding and dealing with complicated issues of life; multiple topics offered throughout the year)
- Lay Counseling (video courses for those seeking personal help or to help others)
- Ladies 9.2.5 (women’s class, all ages)
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- Men’s class Homeheaders, and women’s class Ladies Learning to Lean
- Recovery One Step at a Time (the 12 Steps bridged to the Sunday morning message in the 9:25 service)
- Salt and Light (one year course on how to present the gospel and defend the faith)
- Thoughtful Christianity (learning how to relate Christ to those in need of a thoughtful answer)
- Preparing for Marriage/Remarriage (meets 3 or 4 times a year)
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connecting points at 9:25
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SINGLES (see also Experiencing God, Exalting Christ, Acts 2:42, Truth Seekers, and Belayers below)
| COLLEGE – Rm. 1255 (ages 18-24) Josh Ramsay, Rick and Lynda Norwood, Teachers. Contemporary Biblical teaching and discipleship. Monthly activities, e-mail communication, spring and winter retreats, and ministry training opportunities. |
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| YOUNG ADULTS – Rm. 153. (ages 18-35). Kevin Foster, Teacher. Contemporary Biblical teaching and discipleship. Monthly activities, e-mail communication, spring and winter retreats, and ministry training opportunities. |
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| MIDDLE AGE SINGLES – (ages 35-45)attend one of the mixed classes (Experiencing God, Belayers, Exalting Christ, Acts 2:42, or Truth Seekers [see below]). |
| SAFE HARBOR – Rm. 156 (Singles, ages 45 and above) Rev. Howard Avery, Teacher. A singles class that focuses on practical application of the Scriptures. |
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YOUNG MARRIED OR GETTING MARRIED
| PAGE 23 – Rm. 212 (young couples without children) Tyler Salyer, Teacher. Contemporary Biblical teaching and discussion geared toward the needs of young couples without children. |
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| PROJECT CONNECT – Rm. 1259 (couples in their 20′s up to young 40′s). Johnpaul and Kara Moses, Teachers . Contemporary Biblical teaching and discussion geared toward the needs of young marrieds. |
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| FIRM FOUNDATIONS – Rm. 1265 (Young marrieds under 30-something). Jay Thompson, Teacher. Contemporary Biblical teaching and discussion geared toward the needs of young marrieds with children. |
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MARRIED
| FaithMATES – Rm. 159 (couples, ages 30′s and 40′s). Chris and Leah Stanley, Teachers. This class is for married couples of all ages focusing on building a godly marriage and family through Bible study and discussion. Fun and fellowship including breakfast on the first Sunday of each month. |
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| GROWING TOGETHER – Choir Rehearsal Room, 1140 (Couples, ages 30′s and 40′s) Marty Scruggs, Jerry Kelso, Teachers/Leaders. Providing fellowship and Biblical resources for those who want to build Christian families. |
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| EXALTING CHRIST – Rm. 155 (Couples and singles, ages 30′s and 40′s) Travis Slater and Chuck Martin, Teachers/Leaders. Providing fellowship and Biblical resources for those who want to build Christian families. |
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| ACTS 2:42 – Rm. 1261 (Couples and singles, ages 30′s and 40′s) Keith Thomas, Teacher/Leader. A class devoted to prayer, expository teaching, and exercising spiritual gifts to live out a genuine Christian faith. |
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| THREE STRANDS – Rm. 158 (couples, ages 30′s and 40′s) Mike Garrard and John Marley, Teachers. Timely videos and discussion on the issues of life. |
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| TRUTH SEEKERS – Rm. 152 (singles and couples 30′s to 60′s) Barry Heston, Leader. Bible study and class discussion related to marriage, children and life. |
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| BELAYERS – Rm. 215 (singles and couples 30′s to 60′s) Ron Collins and Michael Forney, Leaders. Bible study and class discussion. |
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| EXPERIENCING GOD – Rm. 209 (couples and singles) Marc Oppenhuizen, Teacher. Bible study and class discussion related to experiencing God in the moment. |
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WOMEN
| LADIES 9.2.5 – Rm. 210. (ALL ages). Cheryl Gradone and Laury Davis, Teachers. Contemporary Biblical teaching and discipleship. |
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SPECIAL CLASSES
| PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE – Rm. 209 (Couples, all ages) Dick and Suzie Jacob, John and Alecia Marley, Teachers. This eight-week class is designed to help and encourage those who are preparing for marriage. To register, call the Pastoral Support Office at 255-8115. The staff and elders strongly recommend and encourage all engaged couples to take this class. |
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| LIFE ISSUES – Rm. 231 (Everyone) Bill Bellican and a team of facilitators present videos and discussion on relevant issues of life in a workshop format. The class is open to all adults. One can attend on an ongoing basis or just for the topic of interest. |
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| LAY COUNSELING – Rm. 210 (all ages couples and singles) Facilitator. AACC instructional videos. (call 901-255-8115 for more information or click here) |
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connecting points at 11:00
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MARRIED
| PROJECT MARRIAGE – Rm. 159 (Couples, ages 30′s, 40′s and 50′s) Rich Calvert, Teacher. This class is for married couples of all ages focusing on building a godly marriage and family through Bible study and discussion. Fun and fellowship including breakfast on the first Sunday of each month. |
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| KOINONIA – Rm. 155 (couples, age 40′s and up) Steve Banister, Teacher. Bible study and class discussion.) |
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COUPLES AND SINGLES
| GALILEANS– Choir Rehearsal Room, 1140 (singles and couples, ages 40′s to 60′s) Rev. Gene Sauls, Teacher. Jimmy Smith and Dan Stevenson, Class Coordinators. Bible study and class Discussion. |
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| FAITH CLASS– KidZone, 1120 (Senior Singles and Couples, 70′s and up) Rev. Don Johnson, Teacher. Bible study class with discussion, great fellowship, prayer requests, and support of local and world missions. Class Mission: “To equip believers with the truth of God’s Word for life’s application and His coming glory.” |
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| HELPMATES– Rm.158 (Adults, ages 40-70) Rev. Sam Wiley, Teacher. A class that focuses on practical application of principles from God’s Word. |
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| LIFE’S POTENTIAL– Rm. 1136 (Senior singles and couples, ages 60′s and up) Rev. Roy Hendrick, Teacher. Life’s Potential is a Bible study class that supports local and foreign missionaries. Each week, we have a time for prayer requests and prayer, fellowship in class, and outside socials. |
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| AMBASSADORS- Rm. 152 (Singles and Couples, ages 50′s and up) Don Brock and George Floyd, Teachers. In-depth, verse by verse Bible Study with an emphasis on personal application and growth. |
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| DISCOVERING GRACE– Rm. 153 (Couples, ages 40′s and up) Don Smith and Kevin Tanis, Teachers. A class of prayer and ministry, seeking application of God’s Word in our lives and relationships. This class offers regular fellowships, praise and worship, intercessory prayer, and open discussions. |
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| OVERCOMERS– Rm. 156 (Singles and Couples, ages 40′s and up) K. C. Winters and Dr. Bill Berry, Teachers. Tom Lloyd, Class Coordinator. We are a multi-generational class using lecture and discussion to study the great themes of scripture. |
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| RUNNING THE RACE- Student Ministries Conference Room, 1215 (For everyone, all ages) Charlie Fite. Basics of the Christian life. |
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LADIES ONLY
| LADIES ONE – Rm. 209 (Women of all ages) Amy Gaters, Teacher. Bible study and class discussion. |
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| LADIES LEARNING TO LEAN – Rm. 1255 (Women of all ages) Lynn Young, Teacher. Supportive class for women who are married, divorced, single or widowed. We strive to learn to lean on the Lord through the study of God’s Word, prayer, and praise. We are very caring and sharing.Facebook Page |
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MEN ONLY
| HOMEHEADERS – Rm. 215 (men) Dr. Fred Grogan, Teacher. Bible study and class discussion. |
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SPECIAL CLASSES
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| RECOVERY ONE DAY AT A TIME – Rm. 212 (bridging the 12 Steps to Scripture) Don Kermick, Teacher. This co-ed class is open to anyone who has been adversely affected by life- controlling habits. It includes parents, spouses, and/or children of people in recovery. We learn how to bridge the Twelve-Step Program with the principles in the Bible. This confidential discussion group uses the Sunday sermon as a topical starting point. |
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| THOUGHTFUL CHRISTIANITY – Rm. 212 (all ages couples and singles) David Drees and Jeff Pearson, Teachers. Learning how to relate Christ to those in need of a thoughtful answer. |
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| SALT AND LIGHT – Rm. 1259 (For everyone) Howard Jones, Teacher. This one year training class is open to anyone who wants to become more effective in sharing their faith and defending it against opponents. It begins in January and runs the entire year, with copius notes and opportunities to role play in class how to respond to various issues. |
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