 | The writer of James says, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress..." [James 1:26] The SMILE class studies God's word together, while offering a safe place to share the struggles and triumphs of being a single mother. SMILE meets in Room 26 with class leader, Kathy Acuff. |
 | Jesus said in Mark 13 that "...the gospel must first be preached to all nations." [Mark 13:9] The Latino class offers our Spanish-speaking friends a place to study God's word in their own language. This class meets in Room 25 and the class leaders are Roy Pruett and Armando Perdomo. |
 | got milk? In I Peter 2:2, the apostle writes "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation." The Foundations class is for those younger in their faith walk, from visiting seekers to recent followers of Jesus of any age. It will be a safe place to learn and grow in the basics of faith, where no question is stupid, and where answers to living with God's Word as a real foundation can be discovered and taken in-one gulp at a time. The class meets in Room 24 and will be led by Gary Hixson and other believers visiting to share their wisdom, insight, encouragement and support. |
 | I Timothy 4:12 says, "Don't let anyone look down on you believe you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity." The Prime class is for college-aged and young professional adults, married or single. It will be a place to study topics relevant to your life today using the Bible as basis of authority and decision-making. The class meets in Room C in the Kings Kids' Building and the class leaders are Joanna Mullins, Travis and Amy Tucker, and Joe Marshall along with other believers visiting to share their experience, knowledge, and encouragement. |
 | Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." The Homebuilders class is designed for parents who are currently engaged in raising children from birth through high school. It will be a place to study God's plan and vision for families, while gaining strength from one another. The class meets in Founders Hall and will be led by Jeff and Cathryn Walling, along with other believers visiting to share their expertise and family experiences, and to offer encouragement and validation to today's parents. |
 | In Matthew, Jesus is quoted saying, "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." The Journey class is a place for adults who are in midlife: no longer child-rearing but not ready yet for retirement! It will be a place to examine life today and how God would have you live in this next part of the journey. The class meets in Room 28 and will be led by Holly Barrett and Craig Mundy, along with other believers visiting to offer insight to this life-stage and a challenge to be light to those around us. |
 | 2 Timothy 3:16 tells us, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." The Cornerstone class is a textual study for those seeking a deeper Bible study class. It will be a place to dive straight into God's Word and dig for application for your lives. The class leaders are Kevin Kitchen and Mark Moore, along with other believers visiting to share their knowledge of God's Word. |