Are You Looking for a Sunday School Class?  
 
First Presbyterian not only offers classes for adults, but our children’s programs begin with a class for children as young as six months!  Below is a brief description of the make-up of each class, as well as the curriculum are provided to assist you in finding the Sunday School Class that is right for you and your family.

 
Contact the Christian Education office for more information at 864-225-2551.  

The love of God, the message of Christ and its meaning for us today is
 heard and spoken from our youngest to our oldest. 
Come join us!

Children & Youth Sunday School Classes

Room Locations
All 100 level room numbers are located on the first floor of the educational/office building.  All 200 level room numbers are located on the second floor of the educational/office building.  

Early Christian Awareness Class (ECA) Six Months – Two Years Old   

Uses repetition, fast moving songs, and stories to teach about the creation story and God’s love. ·       

Children will feel a love for their creator and know of God’s love for them and all living creatures. ·       

The children are picked up in the nursery, Room 111  in the Education Building, by the teacher, taken to their class, and returned to the nursery to be picked up.  

Two Year Old Class    

Through repetition, songs, rhythms, and Bible stories, the children learn about Jesus' love for them. 

Class meets in Room 100 in the Education Building.  

Three Year Old Class  

Children use Bible stories, crafts, songs, movement and prayer each week as they explore what it means to be a part of God’s creation.      
 
Class meets in Room 102 in the Education Building.  

4 K and 5 K Class     

Come encounter the love of God and learn about the life of Jesus. 
   
Music, the arts and storytelling enable children to learn in many ways. 
 
Class meets in Room 101 in the Education Building.  

Elementary School Classes     

Gather around and listen, sing, read and create!       
 
Children will learn the foundational stories of God’s creation and the life of Christ.     

Middle School Class   

This class is a three-year Confirmation training process, providing youth with an education in the core beliefs, commitments, and practices that constitute our Presbyterian faith.  ·       

Class meets on the third floor, “Heaven” in the Education Building.

Senior High Class   

This class uses Bible, topical studies and current events as a springboard for discussion. ·       
 
Class meets in the McDougald Room, located in the Family Life Center at the lower end of the parking lot.         

Adult Sunday School Classes

The Present Word curriculum is used by several adult classes.  Teachers and  learners come together to reflect on the biblical text and to act on what they discover.  Sessions feature the celebrations of the Christian church, which reflect the life of Christ and bring to believers the significant events of that life.
     

About the Classes

Alice Brown Class    

Each class begins with music and devotions
 ·       
Class is named in honor of a long-time faithful servant of First Presbyterian Church.

Membership includes couples and singles generally 40 years old and older.

The course of study is a traditional, in-depth Bible study on a subject selected and led by the class.

Class meets in the Alice Brown classroom, located in Room 122 in the Education Building.
 

Covenant Class

Adult fellowship class whose membership includes couples and singles generally ranging in age from 20 to 40 years old.
 
The class uses various topical studies and book studies. 
 
Class meets in Room 124 in the Education Building.
 

Discovery Class

For those who enjoy a discussion format in a small group atmosphere.

Studies are various topics and units of interest, books of Bible and video series.

Membership includes couples and singles generally 30 to 45 years old and up.

Class meets in Room 202  in the Education Building.
 

Heritage Class        

Uses various topical studies, book series in a mostly lecture format in a casual atmosphere. ·       
 
Membership includes couples and singles generally 40 years old and older. ·       
 
Class meets in Room 216  in the Education Building.  Join us for coffee at 9:40 am.  
 

Ladies’ Bible Class

Membership is made up of older women.

Teachers rotate each Sunday, using The Present Word uniform lesson.

Class meets in Room 212  in the Education Building.
 

Men’s Bible Class

For men of all ages.
 
Members sing hymns at the beginning of each class.
 
Teachers rotate each Sunday, using The Present Word uniform lesson.
 
Class meets in the Gallant Chapel on the first floor in the Education Building.
 

Faith and Family

Young Adult class (20’s and counting)
 
They are currently studying “Tough Saying of Jesus” and Kerygma Advent study.
 
Class meets in Room 114 (Bridal Room) in the Education Building.
 

Old Testament Study Class

Short-term class taught by Dr. Tedder.
 
Focus for Fall 2009 will be JUDGES.
 
Class meets October, November, January and February in the Session Room (Room 217) in the Education Building.

Seekers Class

Membership includes couples and singles, generally comprised of those with grown children.
 
Studies are various topical and Biblical studies.
 
Class meets in the Chennault Parlor, Room 104 in the Education Building.