Sunday School
| Please click on class titles for current class plans!Visitors are welcome at all Rivermont Educational classes. Please visit any time! |
| Seekers Class The Seekers Class began in 1996 as a Young Adults Sunday School Class but was quickly expanded to include members of all ages as our curriculum began to focus on a variety of topics. Our desire has been to study topics in which class members have an interest and which further develop our relationship with Jesus Christ. Recent topics have included prayer, what it means to experience God, the meaning and cost of discipleship, and how to be a “Contagious Christian”. |
| Children’s Sunday School 5 years old to 5th grade: These ages take part in a rotation style Sunday School program call “Power Xpress”. Children all meet in the Gathering Room from 9:45 to 10:00 for a recap on the current Bible lesson. Then children split into age appropriate groups to experience the Bible story in different stations. Our stations include: Games, Cooking, Art, Movies, Storytelling, Computers, Music, and Science. |
| Discussion ClassThe Discussion Class was started in the mid-1960’s, by a group of Rivermonters who were interested in sharing the passion of their faith. Their goal was to share their thoughts, to gain insights from others on how they live their faith in today’s environment, and to create opportunities to ask questions and to express opinions about the world in which we live. The discussion leaders are usually members of the class, however experts in various fields around the region are also scheduled from time-to-time. They meet in the first Commons area which is directly across from the kitchen. |
| Kerygma Class Kerygma Class members have been studying the Bible together since 1987. The class members study outside of class and meet on Sunday mornings to discuss the material read. Facilitation of the discussions is rotated between several class members. The discussion format enables us to ask questions, share faith and experiences, and express opinions and doubts in a respectful atmosphere. Please join us on Sunday mornings to learn more about the Reformed faith. |
| Youth – Junior and Senior High The Rivermont Youth Sunday School program is an extension of the overall Youth Group program. While youth ranging from middle school through high school occasionally meet together for announcements, meals, and a few outings, they are almost always divided by age when it comes to Sunday School. Middle School (grades 6th-8th) youth have their own maturity levels, needs, and desires, which are most often distinctly different than those of High School age (grades 9th-12th). Each Sunday morning beginning at 10:00 a.m., both Middle and High School youth meet in the church youth room for fellowship and announcements. After announcements, generally at 10:00 a.m., both groups separate into their own age groups for Sunday School. Each group is led by an adult member of the congregation who is carefully selected based upon their unique experiences and how that experience can be used to further the spiritual growth and maturity of our youth. Classes generally run from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Curriculum for the Youth Sunday Schools covers a seven year rotation to ensure that youth coming through the program are introduced to all of the basics associated with Christian Bible Study without undue repetition during their seven year involvement with the youth group. Topics for Youth Sunday School programs are biblically based and referenced. Topics include bible history and interpretation; the basics of the Presbyterian belief and comparison to other denominations; Christ’s miracles and his numerous examples for how we should live our lives; study of various books of the Bible for basic overall bible understanding and knowledge; study of the prophets as to their importance to the old testament and even to life today; personal relationships with friends, family, and individual relationships with Christ; interpersonal skills needed for maturing yourh to reach adulthood; current issues and events; and other topics that help our youth understand their importance in this world. Come join the Rivermont Youth for Sunday School as they expand their hearts, minds and souls in determining what God has planned for their lives. Note: There is information about the Sunday night youth groups elsewhere on the website.
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| Basic Bible Class Adults primarily in their 30’s to early 50’s gather in the library for this Group Bible Study. Dedicated to reading through the Bible, Basic Bible is designed as a forum where people not that familiar with the Bible could have a safe place to ask any questions and address any life challenge. The group opens in prayer and studies a chapter or two of a book in the Bible by taking turns reading around the circle. Then the group openly discusses the chapter, explores the context , combines insights and tries to find and relate God’s word for ourselves and our own situations. The Rev. Lina Robinson Hart facilitates the discussions. |
| Discipleship ClassThe Discipleship Class was established in 1958 as one of the first Adult Sunday School Classes at the church. Our focus is to study the Scriptures in an effort to learn more about Christ and our mission in the world, hence our name “Discipleship”.
The facilitator of the class rotates among several of our very competent members and past studies have included works by Philip Yancey, “What’s So Amazing About Grace”, Becky Pippert, “Out of the Salt Shaker”, and R.C. Sproul. |
| Square Pegs The Square Pegs class is studying material from thethoughtfulchristian.com, so please check out this website and get excited about the opportunity to explore how we live out our faith in our everyday lives. We meet in the Chapel and welcome anyone and everyone to join us! |
