Sunday School
Five adult Sunday School classes meet weekly for study and fellowship. Sunday School classes run from 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Connections Class
The Connections Class is made up of adults from their late 30's and up. Each week, a member or guest teacher leads the class. Studies focus on the Bible and current issues. Sessions almost always include lively discussion. There are regular social activities. The class keeps in touch with cares and concerns of members and the congregation through weekly emails. Members are active in the work of the church and throughout the community. Guests are always welcome.
Contact: LeeAnn Harris rustyandleeann@carolina.rr.com
Location: Lower level of the Sanctuary in the Connections Classroom
Henderlite Bible Class
Originally known as the Men’s Bible Class, the Henderlite Bible Class was renamed to honor the service of Dr. James H. Henderlite, pastor of First Presbyterian from 1912 to 1940. The class uses the Uniform Lesson Series and members rotate teaching responsibilities. The class has a long and illustrious history of providing financial support for a number of charities. It welcomes men of all ages.
Contact: Lee Schultz coylee@carolina.rr.com, 704.864.1898
Location: Chapel
Journey Class
The Journey Class for young adults was formed in 2007. The class explores a variety of biblical and spiritual topics led by class members or guest teachers. Members spend each Sunday morning in study together but make time to share joys, concerns, and upcoming events. The Class enjoys social events such as family movie nights, guys dinner nights, girls dinner or coffee nights, and after church lunch events. As a group, the class supports many church efforts as well as specific needs of members. Studies have or will include The Jesus You Never Knew, by Phillip Yancey, the Book of Romans, What do our Neighbors Believe, by Howard Greenstein, Kendra Holz, and John Kaltner, a study of Joseph, the Sermon on the Mount, an ethics study, and the Book of Genesis. Young adults are welcome.
Contact: Becca Shiflet journeyfpc@gmail.com
Location: Lower level of the Sanctuary in the Journey Classroom
Seekers' Class
The Seekers' Class of about 50 members is made up of men and women who participate in the lesson discussions. The late NC Senator Helen Rhyne Marvin, a class member, suggested the class name. A class committee of rotating members works with Rev. Perryman to determine the curriculum, which varies from quarter to quarter. Recent studies have included the Book of Romans and Prayer, by Richard J. Foster. The committee secures a different teacher for each Sunday. Members support one local charity and one international charity. At least once a year there is a class dinner event. Members thrive on Christian fellowship. Everyone is welcome.
Contacts:
Martha Eddins, Chair komj@carolina.rr.com, 704.867.3796
Pat Schultz, Co-chair coylee@carolina.rr.com, 704.867.1898
Location: Administrative wing in the Seekers' Classroom
Eunice Warren Bible Class
The Eunice Warren Bible Class is open to all women in the church. The class was named to honor Mrs. Warren, a Christian of outstanding character who contributed tremendously to the work of the church. This class merged with the Ladies’ Bible Class in the 1970’s and is open to all women in the church. The class studies the Uniform Lesson Series taught by Charlie Grissom, Richard Rankin, and Jean Marie Torrence on a rotating basis.
Contact: Joyce Wilds 704.864.6610
Location: Administrative wing in the Ladies' Bible Classroom
Road Runners
The Road Runners are a happy group of seniors who enjoy fellowship found by participating in daylong trips to plays, concerts, dinner theater, exhibits, and other venues. Events are publicized in FirstPress. Reservations are required and a fee is charged according to the activity.
Contact: Donna Kerns dkerns@fpcgastonia.org, or Extension 100
