Bethesda Baptist Church






	Know and Grow! Bethesda Baptist Church Sunday School offers Sunday morning Bible study classes for all ages. Sunday School offers the opportunity to study God’s word in smaller groups and learn ways to apply these truths in our daily lives. In addition, Sunday School provides the opportunity to build relationships and develop leadership skills. All classes are taught using biblically sound Sunday School materials. Classes include age appropriate activities learning experiences, discussions, presentations and application activities. The annual Christmas and Easter program and other programs provide opportunities for public presentation and speaking in a worshipful atmosphere... If you need help in finding a class for yourself, a child or a friend please contact us at at 202.635.2883 or sundayschool@bethesdaweb.org. Graded classes for all ages *Please see the Departmental Superintendent for classroom assignments* *or registration information.*





	Children Children are a precious part of Sunday School. Through weekly programming, children, learn God’s Word, engage in learning activities and enjoy themselves. Children engage in activities that are geared to their developmental level. Children express their individual l faith a time when they are ready to make a profession of their faith in Christ and continue to be lead to grow in their relationship with Christ. Beginners 1 Preschool and Kindergarten………………… Room 210 Sis. Linda Sandifer- Departmental Superintendent Beginners 2 First and Second Grade………….Rooms 211, 214 Sis. Laura Chase- Departmental Superintendent Primary and Junior Third and Fourth Grade… Rooms 138, 134 Fifth and Sixth Grade…..Rooms 136 Sis. Margaret Elliott, Departmental Superintendent Teens Teens are an integral part of our Sunday School. Through weekly programming teens learn God’s Word, engage in structured learning activities. Teens have the opportunity to learn and apply Biblical truths through classroom activities. . Intermediate and Senior Seventh-Ninth Grade. Room 132 Tenth0-Twelfth Grade Room 300 Adults Sis. Delores Thompson, Departmental Superintendent Young Adults The Young adult years are a time for life preparation. This Sunday School class believes in, and invests in, the lives of post high school students so that they will honor God and build success as they encounter the challenges of young adulthood in our high tech, humanistic world. Post-High School/College Age 18-24 Music Office Adults Our adult classes emphasize a systematic study of God’s word, intimate fellowship and growth. These single gender classes promote intimate sharing, prayer and fellowship. Adults are challenged to grow and mature in Christ throughout the adult life cycle. Sunday School provides support, study and nurturing through every stage of life such as early marriage, family development, changing vocations, adjusting to the loss of a spouse, empty nest, mid life, senior years and others. Sunday School seeks to equip adults with the biblical knowledge, resources, and help they need to continually mature. . Ladies Classes- Rooms 200,206,131,128, Scout Rm Men’s Classes- Rooms 212, Lounge Specialty classes Foundations Classes Are you a new Christian or do you need a refresher in the basics of our faith? The foundations classes are designed to guide you through the foundational truths of knowing Christ and the Christian faith. Adults may enter Foundation classes at any time; however they must complete the entire class, before moving to another class. Foundations 1 must be completed before beginning Foundations 2. Foundations 1 Pastor Black- Room 120 Foundations 2 Rev. James Bell- Room 209 Deaf Ministry Class Room 207 The Deaf Ministry class is designed is to communicate the Gospel and facilitate Biblical teaching to the believers in the deaf community. This is currently a young adult class; however, Interpretation services are also available, for other Sunday School classes by contacting the Deaf Ministry, Ministry Leader, Marisha Pennington. Other classes can be formed as students are identified. Infant/Toddler Services Care and appropriate learning services are available for infant and toddlers by advanced registration. Please contact the Sunday School office to request infant/toddler care. Elective Classes- 2004 Electives are special interest classes that are designed to address Biblical issues in a structured class setting. Elective classes meet for one quarter. Students return to their original “home class”, at the end of an elective. All adults (except those in Foundation classes) may attend an elective course. In order to allow as many people as possible to participate, Sunday school members are asked to limit their participation in elective to one elective per semester (excluding Sunday School wide electives). Elective classes meet in the Fellowship Hall. The Mind of Christ Spring Quarter- March 7- May 23, 2004 "Let this mind be in you, which also was in Christ Jesus." How do we get the mind of Christ? This elective explains how God works within you, continually renewing and reshaping your mind to reflect his. Plenty of practical ideas apply "mind-renewal" to everyday life: work, family, relationships. If you long for Christ likeness in your thought life, this elective is for you. Students will use the Mind of Christ workbook. In preparation for the course, students are encouraged to purchase the book “The Mind of Christ,” by Hunt published in soft cover from Broadman & Holman. Experiencing God as a Couple *Especially for Couples* Summer Quarter- June 6- August 22, 2004 The best way to grow a marriage is for both husband and wife to grow in their knowledge of God. Couples need to understand His will for their lives. Henry and Marilyn Blackaby, (Experiencing God) help chart a course for couples on that growing spiritual path. This elective will explore the seven realities of Experiencing God and apply them to the marriage relationship. Man of Character: Paul *Especially for Men* Fall Quarter - September 19- November 21, 2004 Description: "Let this mind be in you, which also was in Christ Jesus." How do we get the mind of Christ? Hunt explains how God works within you, continually renewing and reshaping your mind to reflect his. Plenty of practical ideas apply "mind-renewal" to everyday life: work, family, relationships. If you long for Christ likeness in your thought life, this book is for you. 192 pages, soft cover from Broadman & Holman. Spiritual Breakthrough for Women 2004 *Especially for Women* Fall Quarter: September 19- November 21, 2004 Are you still wondering what God has for you? Are you waiting to move to the “next level”? Do you feel “held back” because of uncontrollable circumstances? This elective will look at how God has used ordinary women like you, in a variety of circumstances, throughout the Bible for extraordinary works. Through this study you will encouraged to wake up every morning and saying “Yes, Lord, I will obey”! Advent- Family Series November 28- December 26, 2004 The word *"advent"* means "coming". Jesus' birth was prophesied many years before he was born and many people waited with great anticipation the coming of their promised Savior. Today, the four weeks prior to Christmas is our "Advent" season. It is a season for preparing our hearts and minds for Christmas Day, when we celebrate the birth of Christ. Through this elective the entire family will use participate in activities to build our anticipation of the celebration of Jesus birth. It will give all of us a renewed appreciation for God’s greatest gift us to us. Staff Meetings 2004 All Sunday School staff (Departmental Superintendents, officers, teachers, assistants and substitutes) are expected to participate in quarterly staff meetings. These meetings provide an opportunity to share and communicate important information, plan in departments, receive training and fellowship. Saturday January 25 9::00 a.m. Friday February 27 7:00 p.m. Friday April 30 7:00 p.m. Friday September 3 7:00 p.m. Friday November 5 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Special Observances 2004 Black History Program Sunday, February 1 9:00 a.m. Resurrection Day Program Sunday, April 11 9:00 a.m. Teacher Appreciation Sunday Sunday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. Parent’s Day Celebration Sunday, June 20 9:00 a.m. Promotion Sunday Sunday, June 6 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Activities for 2004 Greater Washington Christian 6:00 p.m. and Education Association Convention January 30-31 9:00 a.m Summer Outing Friday, July 30 10:00 a.m. Harvest Celebration Saturday, October 30 6:30 p.m. Walk Through Nativity Field Trip December 11 5:00 p.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal and Cookie party December 18 10:00 a.m. Christmas Program and Social Sunday, December 19 5:00 p.m.