Adult Learning
Church School meets at 9:15am on Sunday mornings from the first Sunday after Labor Day through May. Learning about and reflecting on our faith are important values at Second Baptist. We bring a diversity of viewpoints to our discussions, and we welcome the opportunity to expand our thinking by listening to how others see things.
The William Gurley Bible Class is led by Pastor Emeritus Jerry Keeney. A good story tells a tale that engages mind and heart. It may spark healing insight. It may teach bracing truth. It might even entertain. We come away from such stories with value added to our lives. The stories Jesus told, called parables, can do just this. These stories and the story Jesus enacted portray the meaning of the phrase in the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” We can look through these lenses of story, this life, and gain wisdom for living well in this world. This is what the William Gurley Bible Class at Second Baptist is all about. All are welcome. Meets in the Community Room.
The Living Faith Class, led by Pastor Steve Mechem, is a class that has been on a journey of discovery as they have been experiencing the powerful tool of storytelling. They have read, heard, and told stories together as they develop communication skills and a sense of community. At present, they are reading and reflecting upon C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia. The class meets in the Fellowship Hall of the church for lively discussion and lots of fun.
The Karen Bible Class, A Study of Gospels, led by Pastor Carey San, is a Bible study class in the Karen language (tribe from Myanmar, formerly Burma) for adults and young adults. Now, most of our Karen members speak English very well, but still enjoy worshiping in their original language. Meets in the library downstairs at 9:15am.
