Christian Education and Spiritual Formation

Minister of Christian FormationTommy Bratton, tbratton@fbca.net

Minister with StudentsCasey Callahan, ccallahan@fbca.net

Minister with Children and FamiliesAmy Stertz, astertz@fbca.net

Ministry Assistant for Christian FormationApril Nance, anance@fbca.net

Preschool Bible StudySunday morning Bible Study provides our preschoolers an excellent opportunity to grow in faith through captivating stories, fun activities and loving relationships. Our caring and committed teachers provide guidance with particular attention to their students’ various stages of development. The curriculum is God’s Story for Me.

Teachers: • Infants - Martha Morgan, Darlene Schleider (CB 214/215) • Toddlers (1-year-olds and 2-year-olds) - Jessica McNair (CB 214/215) • Older Twos/Threes - Margaret Henderson, Peggy Henderson (CB 219) • PreK/Kindergarten - Jessica Marino (CB 303) Jed Welmaker, Michael Marino (CB 301)

Grade School Bible StudyOur children’s Bible Study makes use of child-friendly learning methods and environments that promote involvement, discovery, and creativity for children’s Bible study. Children grades 1-5 are invited to join us at 9:35 a.m. in the children’s library (CB310) for Kids Connect, our assem-bly and snack time.

6th Grade Rocks! provides sixth graders their own time of learning, shar-ing and Bible study with teachers: Anne Raybon and Randall Barnett.

Youth Bible StudyYouth Bible Study groups gather together at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday in the 4th floor assemby room.

Teachers: • Seventh Grade - Brian and Shelley Davis MB419

• Eighth Grade - Hannah Lim MB414• Ninth/Tenth Grade - John and Melanie Pitrolo MB401• Eleventh Grade - Bob and Cathy Gilkeson MB420• Twelfth Grade - George Bashor and David Bourne MB400

Adult Bible StudyWe have a wide variety of Sunday morning Bible Study communities for adults, some defined by age or stage of life, while others are intergenera-tional communities exploring faith together. Some groups lead book studies, others may be focused on a theme, and many use a printed curriculum.

If you need suggestions or help in finding a class or would like more information about evening activities for youth and adults, and seasonal church-wide events, visit our website www.fbca.net. or contact Tommy Bratton at 252.4781 ext. 1303.

5 Oak Street Asheville, NC 28801828.252.4781 • www.fbca.net

Freedom. Friendship. Faith.

Class names, approximate ages, leaders, room and curriculum are listed on the next two panels.

Note: The age ranges listed are the majority attending Classes include and welcome all ages.

Sunday Morning Bible StudyMay - August 2018

First Baptist Church of Asheville5 Oak Street Asheville, NC 28801

828.252.4781 • www.fbca.net

Schedule 9:20 a.m. Senior Adult Assembly, MB119 Eisenhauer Hall 9:35 a.m. Kids Connect (Grades 1-5), CB 310 9:45 a.m. Bible Study for all ages

10:40 a.m. Pre Worship activity 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Worship

Adult Bible Study Classes

Class Name Room #Teacher Shepherd

Polaris (30’s) SC208Eddie Morgan Jim and Martha Worley First Shine (20’s) MB415

Sojourners (30’s) SC205Tommy and Laura Bratton, Christine Quinley

Proclaimers (30’s & Early 40’s) SC210Kris Pratt Tara Pratt

New Testament (40’s & Early 50’s) MB354 William Brown

Garden Group MB307Linda Johnson

Life (Women 50+) Prayer Room Marilyn Bollinger, Jeanne Dresback, Jeanette Christian

Mark (50+) MB302Ann Bolinger Woody BolingerNurturing Faith* Stephen (50+) CB221Wayne Jewsbury Adult Formations* Basics (55+) MB128Randy Campbell Fred and Beth PeteetAdult Formations* Pilgrims (55+) MB305Dick Seiler, Wes Kloos Adult Formations*Rehoboth (50-60’s) MB304Patricia Glazener, Brenda GorsuchCharlene Morris, Bob Porter, Paul Grass

Adult Bible Study Classes

Class Name Room #Teacher Shepherd

James Body of Christ (60+) MB130Ed Graham Carol JamesAdult Formations*Joy (60+) MB233Everette Clark Julia ClarkAdult Formations*Loyalty (Women 60+) MB113Shelby Altice Elizabeth Young, Janet Anderson Seekers (60+) MB129Dan Fowler Max PriceAgape (65+) CB222Larry Notestine Nurturing Faith*Alpha (65+) MB112Carolyn Penley, Julie Hillman, Gloria Keown Gloria KeownAdult Formations*Catacombs (65+) MB119Randy Harter Barbara E. CampbellAdult Formations*Faith (Women 65+) MB126Susan Thurman Adult Formations*Fellowship (Men 65+) CB111Theron Rumsey, Charles Wykle, Ralph Holmes Art KerrAdult Formations*Friendship (Women 65+) CB112Hazel Moss, Eulene Gray Hazel MossAdult Connections Series*Gideons/Keystone (65+) MB125Ted Mathis Ron BromleyAdult Connections Series*Shared Leadership (Intergenerational) MB306Hal Littleton, Jr., Edwin Shealy, Gwen Smith, Mike N. Lewis

IBD (Intergenerational) MB303Jan Busey, Bud Brazil Bill NewmanAdult Formations*Journey MB344Terry HamrickSingles Connection (Intergenerational) MB355Donna Lewis, Barbara Bruce Hillis Morelock

Why Bible Study?• As followers of Christ, we need one another to help us grow in faith.

• In the context of life-giving community, we share and learn from each person’s unique experiences with and understandings of God, as we explore scripture and our lives.

• We develop authentic friendships in which people care for one another, rejoicing when one rejoices, and weeping when one weeps.

• Life-giving community is where the church begins to share its mission of hope, expressing the love and grace of God made known to us in Jesus.

• Bible study is part of worship; worship is part of Bible study.

Curriculum ThemesNurturing Faith

May 6 - John 15:9-17 - “Real Love”

May 13 - John 17:6-19 - “Questions of Belonging”

May 20 - John 15:26 - 16:15 - “Goodbye, and Hello”

May 27 - Romans 8:12-17 - “In the Flesh, of the Spirit”

Adult Formations Series

Unit 1: Paul and the Spirit Unit 2: Lesser-Known Prophets

Unit 3: Becoming God’s People

Unit 4: Jesus’ Priorities

Adult Connections Series

Unit 1: Jesus’ Legacy

Unit 2: The Way Through

Unit 3: Learning from David

Unit 4: The Bread of Life

Karis (20’s) SC 202Casey Callahan