Sunday School

Spring has sprung in Greenville, and as the natural world puts forth new growth and beauty, God calls upon each of us to grow and deepen our commitment to Jesus Christ and his work in the world.  We invite you to join us in a Sunday School class that offers opportunities for discussion, debate, laughter, fellowship, and strengthening our faith.  The following classes will be held each Sunday in April at 10:00 a.m.

1. Faith Forum - Great Figures of the New Testament.  Using a video series by Jewish scholar Amy Jill Levine, this discussion-oriented class will look at characters of the New Testament seen through the eyes of a person sensitive to the ministry and person of Jesus Christ while staying committed to the Jewish faith.  Coordinator: Allen Gillespie (Room 212)
2. Missions in the Dominican Republic - How Westminster is Reaching Out.  Did you know members of WPC have been involved with mission work in the Dominican Republic for 20 years?  This class will focus on the recent work in the Barahona area near Haiti, as well as a broader look at the Caribbean.  On April 7, the focus will be on what we are building in the DR.  The class on April 14 will look at the medical mission in the bateys.  On April 21, Furman professor Eric Ching will discuss the west and the rest, the origins of global wealth inequities.  On April 28, the class will address what our future mission is.   Coordinators: Susan McLarty and Mark Kemp (Room 209)
3. Nautilus Class.  This lively discussion group will wrestle with how to deepen our understanding of the world and the place of Christian faith in it.  Teacher: Judith Chandler-Huse (Room 210)
4. Tunnels and Shafts of Light: A Guide Through the Jungle of Grief.  This course will examine the books Inside the Broken Heart: A Grief Understanding for Widow and Widowers by Julie Yarbrough and When the One You Love is Gone by Rebekah Miles.  It will include personal stories and reflections of Westminster members, keeping in mind that in time, God can soothe all wounds.  Teacher: Mark Matlock (Room 213)
5. Young Adults, The Way, Following in the Footsteps of Jesus.  Using a book by pastor Adam Hamilton, this class, oriented toward young adults but open to all, will look at the life of Jesus.  Using historical information, archaeological data and stories of faith, this discussion group will follow in the footsteps of Jesus from his baptism to the temptations to the heart of his ministry, including the people he loved, the parables he taught, the enemies he made, and the new life he brought.  Leaders: LeAnne White and Jean Weaver (Room 300)