“If you call the Sabbath a delight and the Lord’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way, then you will find your joy in the Lord!” -Isaiah 58:13,14

Sunday School Classes for all ages (children – adult)  9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Adult Sunday School Classes:

The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot:  A New Look at the Betrayer and the Betrayed 
by Bart Ehrman.
This class will focus on Ehrman’s book, which describes how he first saw the Gospel of Judas-–-and recounts the fascinating story of where and how this ancient papyrus document was discovered, moved around among antiquities dealers in Egypt, the United States, and Switzerland, and came to be restored and translated. Ehrman, a prolific author and professor of New Testament studies at the University of North Carolina, gives the reader a complete and clear account of what the book teaches and shows how it relates to other Gospel texts–both those inside the New Testament and those outside of it, most notably, the Gnostic texts of early Christianity.  The Gospel of Judas presents an entirely new view of Jesus, his disciples, and the man who allegedly betrayed him. It raises many questions for which Ehrman provides illuminating and authoritative answers, in a book that will interest anyone curious about the New Testament, the life of Jesus, and the history of Christianity after his death.
Begins Sunday, February 3
Land Building Lakeside Room
Led by Maureen Herring

Psalms, Then and Now
Psalms is one of the most beloved books of the Bible, and most Christians know by heart all or parts of individual psalms. The psalms feel very familiar and we are comfortable with them. It may be, however, that the Psalms are more complex than we generally think. In this class we take a deep dive into Psalms. We seek to understand when, why, and by whom the psalms were written and edited, as well as the role they played in ancient Israel and in Christianity over the last two thousand plus years. We wish to emphasize what the psalms can mean for us today, as individuals and as a congregation. The class will be organized by Walter Brueggemann’s three-fold typology of Psalms: Orientation, Disorientation, and Reorientation (or, New Orientation).
Led by: Richard Ashmore and John Galbraith
Sundays, January 6 – February 24
Chapel

Parenting in the Pew
Join us as we discuss children in church. Sunday mornings aren’t a success if we have only managed to keep the kids quiet. Children are at church for the same reason as Mom and Dad: for the privilege of worshiping God. With infectious passion, nitty-gritty advice and a touch of humor, we will learn how we can help our children (from toddlers to teenagers) enter into worship.
Sundays, January 6 – February 24
2nd floor conference room

 

Students 6th grade through 12th grade meet in the Youth Room on the third floor for discussions.

 Children’s Sunday School Classes: Sunday mornings, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Classes resume Sunday, January 6

LOGODeep Blue Kids (3 years old – 3rd grade) –  Get ready for adventures!  Join Asia, Edgar, and Kat, as well as their loyal dog, Indie, as they dive deep into the Bible. This program incorporates Bible stories, activities, crafts and games into a full faith experience for children.
Students are divided into three age groups:
3 years old through Pre-K – Meet in room 213
Kindergarten through 1st grade – Meet in room 212
2nd through 3rd grades – Meet in room 214

Challenger Class (grades 4 & 5) – Challenger Classroom 2nd Floor

4th and 5th graders are curious about their faith journey, have questions about what it means to be a Reformed Presbyterian and want to help others.  This spirited group will work through all of these!  We will study what it means to be a Reformed Presbyterian and participate in a Communion Workshop.  Our fall retreat will be November 2 – 4 at Tickfaw State Park.  For information about this group, contact Michele Murphy at Michele@scapc.org

Sunday Nursery Care (0-3 years old)

Our experienced sitter staff invites all children under the age of three into our fully equipped nursery and playroom. Our classrooms met all State requirements and we strive to maintain a safe and enriching environment for our youngest visitors. The staff is trained on church regulations and guidelines. The Nursery is open each Sunday from 8:15 a.m. – Noon and is located in the classroom off of Frampton Fellowship Hall on the first floor. Parents sign in children and check out a pager. Please label all of your children’s supplies and give any specific directions for your child directly to the sitters.

If you have questions regarding any of these classes, contact Director of Christian Education, Michele Murphy (michele@scapc.org).