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ULBC is excited to offer a wide variety of study groups that have been tailored to meet the demands that different stages of life bring. Each study group meets Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m.. Instruction and discussion start at 9:30 a.m.. In addition, the groups often meet at other times for group activities. Here is a brief description of our study groups.
Preschool grades through the middle school use Lifeway's Bible Teaching series.
Two's and Three's Taught by Karolyn Harrison This class is geared toward boys and girls who are between the ages of two and three. Karolyn spends time singing and teaching a lesson that is appropriate for this age group. The rest of the hour is spent working on projects that help reinforce the lessons. Don’t be surprised if you child won’t want to leave. Four's and Five's Taught by Millie Adams and Wendy Johnson This class is predominately preschool age through Kindergarten, boys and girls. Millie starts the hour with music and then an age appropriate story is taught complete with flannel graph. Wendy then takes over doing the book work that is geared to help the children not only learn, but remember the lessons they are taught. Both ladies are loved by their students and always have a ready hug and smile. First Grade Taught by Judy Hack This class is for boys and girls who are attending first grade. Judy spends her class time helping the children to read for themselves the lessons from the Bible. She is full of patience and tries to encourage each child to love reading God’s word. This helps them to understand these lessons are not just a group of stories, but actual history from God's Holy Word. Time is also spent on book work with papers that are sent home to help the children remember what they have learned. Second Grade Taught by Sue Harmon This class is for boys and girls who are attending the second grade. Sue is a teacher by trade and spends her class time helping the children learn and use the concepts that are taught in the lessons. During the book work time, she re-enforces the Bible truths that have been presented. Sue loves children and often has her children stop to give her a hug, which she loves. Third and Fourth Grade Taught by Becky Lin This class is a combination boys and girls who are attending third and fourth grade. Becky was a missionary to China and brings great insight to her class. Through her teaching, she helps the children see the world’s view of the Bible and how it impacts their lives everyday. You will often hear laughter in her classroom and excitement from the children as they share about the lesson they learned that day. Fifth Grade Taught by April Aftanas This class is for boys and girls attending the fifth grade. April grew up in our church and taught as a young adult. She spends her class time helping the children apply the truths they are being taught through application and experience. April challenges her students to explore God’s word and bring their questions to class each week or share situations where they applied God’s teachings to their daily life. She plans a fun outing at the end of each year to celebrate their “graduation” to Junior High and commemorate their year in her class. Middle School Taught by Russ Harrison This class is for boys and girls who attend grades six through eight. Russ gears his class to the needs and desires of this age group. Time is spent helping the children to understand what God expects of them as they grow. The class has great dynamics and discussions about relevant topics effecting today’s middle schoolers. Having two grown children of his own, Russ brings insight as a parent to an often challenging time for children this age. As they discover themselves, Russ helps them discover who God is and what He expects of His children. The Senior High and Homebuilders classes are not using a specific curriculum at this time.
Senior High (TRUTH) Taught by Pastor Jim Stolt This class is for teens who are attending Senior High School, grades nine through twelve and also, at this time, encompasses early College years. Pastor Jim takes great care to teach the teens and young adults what they need to know to help them grow into productive, fruit-filled Christians who are not afraid to live by and share their faith. Pastor Jim (PJ) plans many fun-filled, Christ centered activities throughout the year. The teens genuinely love PJ and he provides a safe, non-judgmental place for teens to learn about Christ. We often tease Jim about being a big kid himself. His energy is endless and his passion for teens is evident in everything he does. Home Builders Taught by Michael Saunders. This class is for any adult of any age, but is primarily attended by those who are in the process of raising families. Michael is a published author. He brings to this class a love of God and a desire to see each student excel in God's perfect will for their lives. This class time is spent digging into the word and encourages healthy discussion of ideas. The remaining classes are currently using Lifeway's Explore the Bible series. This provides an in-depth study of the Bible.
Crusaders Taught by Larry Geelhood. This class is open to adults of all ages, but is primarily attended by those who have already raised their families. This class is using the LIfeway's Explore the Bible series. Larry brings many years as a Bible teacher to the classroom. His style is to take each verse in the book that the class is currently studying and dissect it to help the student find the true and sometimes hidden meaning of what God is trying to reveal to us. A study guide is provided. Ladies Class Taught by Jan Bottiglia This class is open to women of all ages. This class is also using the LIfeway's Explore the Bible series. Jan, who spent her early life as a nun, brings a special insight to God's word. She helps her students find the truths that God is revealing through their in-depth study. A study guide is provided. Men's Class Taught by Pastor Richard Griffin This class is open to men of all ages. This class is also using the Lifeway's Explore the Bible series. Pastor Griffin brings to the class a history of serving God and is our senior pastor. He helps his students to apply what God is teaching them to their daily lives and encourages them to be obedient to God’s will. A study guide is provided. Fellowship Class Taught by Betty LaLone This class is open to adults of all ages, but is primarily attended by those who are over sixty. This class is also using Lifeway's Explore the Bible series. Betty brings to her class experience as a leader in the Community Bible Study that is housed in our church on Wednesday mornings. She leads discussions in her class that help her students to discover that God still has plans for their life and we are all important in His service. A study guide is provided.
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