Education News
There is still a need for volunteers to teach the Sunday School classes. If interested, please contact Jeremiah Diegel.
West Ohio Conference Scholarship Programs
Based on available funds, the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church supervises three scholarship opportunities for undergraduates attending United Methodist institutions of higher learning. Please see Rev. McDaniel for additional information.
INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Book Club: Meets every Thursday @ 9 a.m. at Grounds for Thought in Bowling Green
Class Description for the Jr/Sr High Class
Led by Jeremiah Diegel. Time: Sundays, 11:00a.m. (On-going)
Jacob & Rachel/Faith Class
Fellowship Class
Our new study for the next few months will be a DVD-based series entitled, “Living The Questions.” This is an open-minded alternative to studies that attempt to give participants all the answers. “Living the Questions” creates an environment where participants not only interact with one another in exploring the best of today’s theological thought, but together strive to explore what’s next for Christianity. Come join us for deep, lively and engaging conversation and exploration.
Elementary Class
Time: Sundays, 11:00 a.m. (On-going)
Sermon Reflection and Shaping: Led by Reverend Bruce McDaniel
Time: Mondays, 9:00 a.m. Meeting @ this time at Christ Church, 301 W. Main St., Portage (On-going)
In this gathering we reflect on the scripture/sermon from the previous Sunday’s worship and discuss how it came across, was the message clear, helpful, relevant. Then we study together the scriptures chosen for the upcoming Sunday. We share the fruits of our study of them, our insights, how they connect with our lives, how we see them impacting the church and its mission. In this way we begin to “shape” the sermon to our context. It doesn’t matter how much you knew about the scriptures ahead of time. It doesn’t matter what version of scripture you use --- in fact, as many different perspectives as we can bring to our study the better. Come and help shape and mold the message, and see how it shapes and molds you.