Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church

2011-2012 Adult Sunday School and Bible Study Opportunities

THE ACADEMY of SAINT JOHN:

Where: in Grace Hall 206   NEW LOCATION as of August 21

The Academy of Saint John is an intergenerational collection of believers at various stages of their faith journey.  Some are single, some are married, and most are empty nesters.  All are vitally interested in becoming more committed followers of Jesus Christ.  Discussion leaders and facilitators are class members.  The Fall 2011 schedule will include studies concerning The History of Christianity, the Ten Commandments, The Coming of Jesus the Christ: First and Second Advent. Winter/Spring 2012 studies are entitled: Major Themes of the Bible, Hosea: Compassion and Condemnation, The Apostles Creed, and John's First Epistle.

Facilitator(s): Dr. James Gilbert (849-7829  or ki4uis  [at] gmail.com) and Dr. Manfred Brauch ( 886-2739 or mmbrauch  [at] gmail.com)

ADULTS of ADOLESCENTS:

Where: in Seabrook Building Room 209 ~ Adult Library

BIBLE BOOMERS: 

Where: in Seabrook 211 NEW LOCATION

We are currently wrapping up a study of Revelation. In Bible BOOMERS (an acronym that has long been forgotten) you will be equipped and engaged! Together we enjoy studying and discussing the meaning of Scripture (New and Old Testament) and finding relevance in it to our own lives and the culture in which we live. It’s a Bible study on Sunday mornings led by 2.25 knowledgeable teachers. Our approach is academic and includes historical, cultural and theological contexts. We’ll even help you brush up on your Greek. Just kidding... There is no entrance requirement and we recently suspended the hazing for newcomers. Actually, you don’t have to know anything about the Bible to get involved in BOOMERS! So ask yourself, are you a heady Presbyterian of any age? Are you looking for something more to fill you mind and heart beyond 5th grade Bible School stories? If so, join us every Sunday in our new location: Grace Hall, room 122!  

Facilitator(s): Freeman Milligan (fhmilligandesign  [at] bellsouth.net)  

CHRISTIAN PARENTING 101:

Where: in Seabrook 222 

Parents of all ages are encouraged to join us each Sunday morning as we seek God’s wisdom and instruction on how to raise our children in a way that is pleasing to Him.  Whether its toddlers or teenagers we are parenting, God’s instructions are in His Word – we just need to dig into it to find them.  Our textbook is the Bible – we’re currently studying the Book of Acts, looking for God’s principles and truths and discussing how we are to apply them to this mysterious and often challenging thing we know as parenting.   

Facilitator(s):  Frank & Jenny Conway (388-8613 theconways [at] bellsouth.net)

COLLEGE AGE/TWENTY SOMETHINGS    NEW CLASS

Where:  in The Scout Hut

Topics will vary to include current events and our response as Christians, ethical questions and Bible study.

Facilitator(s): Laura Graham (grahaml  [at] mindspring.com  849-8859), Butch and Betsy Hills    (wwhills  [at] yahoo.com   betsyh4  [at] yahoo.com   971-6611)

COVENANT PEOPLE:

Where: in the Conference Room

The Covenant People Sunday School Class meets each Sunday at 9:45 am in the Conference Room.  This class is for any age, although everyone in the class is past middle age.  We have about 20 on our roll.

The Class studies the Present Word series, which is the Uniform Lesson format for PCUSA.  The next 3-month study will begin in September with the The study this quarter is a survey of Old Testament wisdom literature. Lessons are collected from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. 

Facilitator(s):  Al and Mary Ruth Aiken, (aa1656  [at] aol.com 884-2916) Doris Benke (dbenke09  [at] att.net or 884-4988), Kay Browne (kathryn_browne  [at] hotmail.com 881-3003) and Cathy Kleber mdkleber  [at] bellsouth.net or 881-3062).  They rotate each Sunday.

GENESIS: 

Where: in Seabrook 210

Currently we are using “The New International Lesson Annual,” a Uniform Series International Bible Lessons for Christian Teaching text. Come join us in our study and discussion as we seek to expand our knowledge of who God is and our response to Him. 

Facilitator(s):  Julian McGill (mcgillje  [at] musc.edu   884-2415), Glenn Bradley (bradleyglennc  [at] bellsouth.net 884-7446)   

HEAD AND HEART: The Emerging Christian Paradigm 

NEW CLASS

Where: in Grace Hall 220

Study the movement to interpret the Bible through metaphorical, historical and sacramental perspectives. Learn what it means to live the faith, not just to have a set of beliefs. As a maturing Christian, have you ever questioned how you have been taught to interpret the Bible as a literal-factual text? What if the story of Adam and Eve is interpreted as a metaphor about creation and God’s plan for relationships? What if Jonas and the Wale is a story that tells a truth from God for us all?  How much more glorious the message that emerges through the Holy Spirit for living a Christian life. Are you interested in squaring your Christian beliefs with what you know as an educated, intellectual professional? Join us on September 18, 2011 to kick off this new, adult church school class.

Facilitator(s): Chris Starr  (starrc  [at] cofc.edu   884-2451)

MUSTARD SEED:

Where:  in The Parlor NEW LOCATION

Studies of various contemporary books have generated great discussions in this group of widely diverse folks. We have all ages and backgrounds.   This crew is also known for some great social and family gatherings in addition to stimulating Church School conversations. We also love to roll up our sleeves in service. 

Facilitator(s):  Greg Nevers (neversgreg  [at] gmail.com 412-7621)

SEEKERS & SOWERS:

Where:  in Seabrook 207

Seekers and Sowers is a traditional Bible study class.  We choose a book from the Bible and read it, verse by verse, with ongoing discussion.  Published commentaries from recognized Biblical scholars do provide perspective; however, group discussion is primary.  We have no set schedule.  Some Sundays we read less than one chapter.

Facilitator(s):  Bill Marsh  (H:886-4207 C:906-1039 or  wmarshmd  [at] aol.com)

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: (weekday)

Where: in The Parlor

There are two Men’s Bible study groups meeting weekly. 

7:00 a.m. on Fridays, Men's Bible Study group is studying the Old Testament, currently 1 Samuel.

Contact: Joe Molinari (molemail01  [at] aol.com)

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUPS 

FRIDAY ANGELS

Where: in The Parlor

Every Friday at 8:30—10:00.Our studies vary from specific books of the Bible, Beth Moore series, special books. Most of us are 50-60s. 

Contacts: Kathy Berry (kathymberry  [at] comcast.net   884-1105) or Jo Lemmons (881-1155)

YOUNG MOTHERS’ BIBLE STUDY GROUP (

Where: in the Parlor; Childcare is provided in the nursery

1st and 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm,

Most of our members are young mom's with kids anywhere from infant to 6 or 7 years old). 

Contact:  Jessica Webb (jessicaw  [at] alumni.unc.edu or (704) 651-1582 )or Brooke Dooley Brooke Dooley (brooke  [at] charlestoncounseling.org  or 2708024

SUNDAY EVENING  WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Where: in the Parlor;

Sunday evenings 5:30-6:30pm

We are currently studying Phillip Yauncey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace? We read on our own during the week and meet Sundays to share our thoughts and prayer concerns.

Contact: Betsy Hills (betsyh4  [at] yahoo.com   971-6611)  or  Laura Graham (graham  [at] mindspring.com   884-8857)