Adult Education, Fellowship,
and Special Events

Adult Church School Classes

Newcomers Class
A six-week survey, What About Presbyterians?, is offered once or twice a year for those who have recently come to our church, especially those joining us from other denominations. Discussions, videos, and other short presentations are included. All who are interested in learning more about our denomination are encouraged to contact the church office for the exact dates of the next course. This class is taught by Drs. Bob and Nancy Grayson.

Fellowship Class, Room K108
This class is full of the longtime faithful of First Presbyterian. Each week begins with singing familiar hymns, followed by a lesson from The Present Word curriculum, which is based on International Sunday School Lessons: International Bible Lessons for Christian Teaching. This class is taught by Dr. Jim LeMaster, Joe Sudderth, and Cathy McPhee.

Everyday Christian Living Class,
Chapel Parlor, King Building
This class discusses current events and headlines, relates them to Scripture, encourages dialogue on how to apply the Scripture to everyday life, and engages class members with thought-provoking, stimulating discussion. The class leaders are YOU. So, for all you “news junkies”, every Thursday the lesson for the week is emailed, to give you time to contemplate the headline in advance of Sunday morning. Joanne and Doug Heitmiller will facilitate discussion.

Covenant Adult Bible Study Class, Room C201
The Covenant Class focuses on Bible-based studies of how God’s grace and love transform our hearts. This class encourages participation and discussion, and is taught by Dr. Dick Kannwischer.

Seekers Class, Room C203
This informal class is mainly comprised of families with children, but anyone is welcome! The group is well described by the name “Seekers,” and enjoys lively discussions of current issues and the challenges of Christianity today. This class is taught by Dr. Chuck Weaver.

Explorers Class, Library, Room C202
The Explorers Class is oriented toward parents and professionals in their 30s - 40s, people whose often hectic lives leave them, seeking COFFEE: Community, Outreach, Fellowship, Fun, Education and Exploration! Explorers envision “church” as both worship and a lived response, to Cod’s grace and action in the world by building a community of study, mutual support, social interaction and service. This class will be led by Alex Eichenberg, Gretchen Eichenberg, Craig Clarkson, and Kellie Clarkson.

Other Adult Education Opportunities

First Fellowship
First Fellowship, Fellowship Hall (First Floor, King Building)—Held most Sunday evenings during the school year, First Fellowship is a class for adults at 5:00 p.m. (while children’s choirs are rehearsing). Programs vary from season to season, and may include church history, Bible studies, social issues or other life and faith enriching topics. Our pastors and other distinguished speakers teach them. For more information, please ask for a schedule or find one in our newsletter, The Tower, or on the First Fellowship web page.

Coffee Moms
This group, composed of the mothers of young children, will meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel/Parlor. Programs vary from week to week, and include Bible studies, parenting issues, some include the children, and others are for the adults only. A nursery is provided for the adults only programs. For more information, please ask for a schedule or find one in our newsletter, The Tower, or on the Coffee Moms web page.

Uncle Calvin’s Café
From September through May, this group meets each Wednesday from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. in the Fellowship Classroom. Please enter through the bottom door off of the rear parking lot. Each person provides his or her own lunch and has an opportunity to study the lectionary readings for the next Sunday with the rest of the group and one of our pastors.

Presbyterian Women
Organized in April of 1870, the Presbyterian Women offer the women of the church an opportunity for additional service and study. The Presbyterian Women meet each month during the fall, winter, and spring in our Fellowship Hall. We usually meet on the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. This year, the Presbyterian Women will be learning from the 2007-2008 Horizons Bible Study, “Above and Beyond: Hearing God’s Call in Jonah and Ruth” by Carol M. Bechtel.

We also have a group of Presbyterian Women that meet the first Monday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in member’s homes. Please check our newsletter, The Tower, for our meeting places. This group will also be will be learning from the 2007-2008 Horizons Bible Study, “Above and Beyond: Hearing God’s Call in Jonah and Ruth” by Carol M. Bechtel. Please check our newsletter, The Tower, for our meeting places.

Church Ladies
The Church Ladies are a group of women who meet informally each month to enjoy the friendship and moral support of other women in the church. An interesting or informative short program or focus for discussion is offered, and the hostess of the month provides light refreshments. The Church Ladies meet each month throughout the year. Be sure and check our newsletter, The Tower, for more information about about meeting dates and times. This group normally meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in member’s homes. Please check our newsletter, The Tower, for our meeting places.

Men’s Breakfast
The Men’s Breakfast is an opportunity for the men of our church to talk and break bread (and pancakes) with one another. There will be a short devotional led by Jimmie Johnson. Please check our newsletter, The Tower, for dates and times. If you have any questions or would like to help with future Men’s Breakfast events, please contact John Palmer at 755-4100 or by e-mail at Palmer@namanhowell.com or Michael Jacobson at 710-6533 or by e-mail at michael_jacobson@baylor.edu.

L&Ms (Lunch & a Movie)
The L&Ms are a group which regularly goes to lunch and a movie, usually on a Tuesday afternoon. If you are interested in joining with others for an occasional Lunch and Movie, please contact Colleen Barnes at 776-4847 for more information.

Choirs and Bell Choirs
Our congregation has a very active music ministry. We have two bell choirs, a sanctuary choir, a women’s singing group, a youth choir and two children’s choirs. For more information about our music ministry, please contact our choir director, Jan Bodine.

Café 931
Café 931 is our weekly college gathering. We generally meet each Monday night at 9:31 for a time of fellowship, food, and reflection. Please contact our Associate Pastor David Hyers for more information.

Additional Opportunities for Fellowship

We sponsor many opportunities for fun and fellowship each year, from our Annual All Church Retreat at Mo-Ranch to Ice Cream Socials to Dinners for Eight. Please check our newsletter, The Tower, for the most up to date programming information.

We also have many volunteer opportunities available. If you are interested in helping the church, please contact the church office (752-1665 or office@firstpreswaco.org).