Dorchester
Presbyterian Church
10290 Dorchester Road
Summerville, SC

Rev. Jeff Kackley, Pastor
Rev. Dorothy Blackwelder, Associate Pastor

Adult Sunday School Options for Fall 2011

Christian Viewpoints:  This class will be watching and discussing Praying in the Midst of Life.  “How can I know God’s will for me?  How do I answer my children’s questions about prayer?  Why do I only seem to pray in a crisis?  Where can I find the time?  These words reflect the age-old yearning for a deeper relationship with God.  Responding to that yearning, Ron Del bene touches both heart and mind while offering practical suggestions for deepening one’s spiritual life in a chaotic world.” 

Explorations:  This class will be reading When the Game Is Over, It all Goes Back in the Box by John Ortberg.  “What can we take with us to the kingdom of God?  According to Ortberg, we can take pretty much only what we brought to the game. Everything else goes back in the box---the cash atop the corporate ladder, the vacation home at the lake, and the status vehicle in between. All the tokens, game pieces, and prizes are left behind when you walk away from the table. The only real 'winnings' you claim and keep are your own soul and the love you have for Christ and each other. If you think you might need a better game plan, this strategy-filled playbook walks you through what it takes to really win big at the game of life. 

*Teachers are Jan Goin, Teddy Marcot, Tony Savage, and Pam Stewart.  They meet in F203.

Our Story:  This class will be using a workbook called Remembering Your Story:  Creating Your Own Spiritual Autobiography by Richard Morgan.  What is the Bible but a collection of stories about God and God’s work in the world?  What is our faith journey but a story of God’s work in our lives?  Our individual life stories are connected with God’s story, with the story of the church, and the stories of others.  Join this class to discover your place in God’s story and to connect with fellow travelers on this journey of faith.

Present Word:  Participants are invited to reflect on how they might live in faith and love. The Present Word nurtures individual growth of the participants as children of God rooted in the Christian community, life in the Spirit and Christian hope. Discussion and activities encourage participants to live out their faith in their individual and congregational activities.  The fall quarter is a survey of Old Testament wisdom literature. Lessons are collected from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. An examination of Jesus' teaching, taken from the book of Matthew, is also included. 

*Teachers are Collis Boyd, Jim Mallory, and Anne Vido.  They meet in F201.

The Pioneers Class:  Hebrews 12:1-2a “Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perserverance the race that is set out before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith…”  This class will explore practical ways of living the Christian faith, on the frontiers of this new reality, we have found in Christ Jesus our Lord!  The “pioneer” metaphor will help to determine the curriculum, as we rely upon tools of the trade:  Scripture and other writings, Spiritual Disciplines, Theology, Church Tradition, Worship, Misssion, and the Experiences of Daily Life.  Adults of all ages, stages of faith, and various types of learning styles are welcome and encouraged!  Life on the frontier can be hard, but it can also be rewarding, meaningful, and fun! –This class is not for the faint of heart!   *Trail boss is Jeff Kackley.  This class will meet in the fellowship hall.

Classes for all ages meet at 9:00 am

FALL 2011 SUNDAY SCHOOL LOCATIONS

EDUCATION BUILDING

• E101 - INFANT and TODDLER NURSERY
• E104 - 3 - 5 YR OLDS
• E204 - 1ST & 2ND GRADES
• E202 - 3RD & 4TH GRADES
• E203 - 5TH & 6TH GRADES
• E013 - ADULT - OUR STORY

FELLOWSHIP BUILDING

• F201 - ADULT-PRESENT WORD
• F203 - ADULT-EXPLORATIONS
• F202 - CONFIRMATION CLASS - 7TH GRADE & UP
• F204 - HIGH SCHOOL
• Fellowship Hall - ADULT - PIONEERS

CHURCH OFFICE

• ADULT - CHRISTIAN VIEWPOINTS

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  Confirmation Classes

Confirmation classes include a mentoring program and classes for youth in the 7th grade or older to study the basics of Presbyterian beliefs and to enter into full membership in the church.

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New Members Classes

Inquirers are invited to attend our new members class. The class includes three 1 hour sessions on consecutive Sundays during the Church School hour. Those wishing to join are received into membership on the final Sunday during a welcome breakfast. Please consult the calendar for the dates. Discover what it means to be Presbyterian and how you can become a member of the Dorchester family.

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Safe Place Policy

In August 2008, the Session approved our new Safe Place Policy, which is designed to protect our children and youth from abuse as well as protect our staff and volunteers from false allegations of abuse.  Included in this policy are guidelines for Nursery, Children's Church, Sunday School, and Presbyterian Youth Connection.  All of our staff and volunteers have completed training on this policy and filled out applications, which includes a background check authorization.  It is our hope that through this policy all of God's children feel (and are) safe participating in the mission and ministry of this church.

Safe Place Policy (pdf)

Adult Volunteer Application (pdf)

Teen Volunteer Application (pdf)

Incident Report Form (pdf)

 

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