The following four Adult Christian Education classes will be offered this winter/spring. Church Membership Exploration, offered as a mini-course, will meet on February 14, 21, and 28. The other three courses will meet on 10 Sundays from February 14 – April 25.

Church Membership Exploration (Feb 14, 21, 28) This three-week series is intended for people who have been attending Faith Mennonite Church and would like to consider becoming a member. Participants will have a chance to share with each other the faith commitments that draw them into a faith community, learn more about the history of Faith Mennonite Church, and review the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. Led by Pastor Joetta and the deacons.

Making the Connection: Parents and Children, Church and Home  Parents, do you ever wonder what your child is learning in Sunday School? Do you spend a frustrating ride home from church trying to get her to share what her lesson was about? To strengthen the connection between church and home, we will be offering an adult education class that focuses on the same weekly theme and scripture passage that your child is covering. This will enable the possibility of having meaningful family faith conversations and at-home application of weekly biblical themes. The Gather 'Round curriculum is designed to nurture people of all ages, in order that they may become followers of Jesus. The Gather 'Round Handbook will be used as a resource; families are encouraged to get a copy. (Sign-up sheet for the handbook is located at the back of the church.) Kami Blackwell Kinney will lead the class.

Speaking of Faith will focus on questions and ideas regarding faith and belief. Why/how does our personal Christian belief system remain intact in a sea of other ideological systems? What can we learn from these other systems that will inform our Christian faith? Krista Tippet’s book, Speaking of Faith (and other resources) will be used as a “springboard” for the discussions. (Class participants should sign-up for a personal copy of Tippet’s book on the sheet located at the back of the church.) Joan Kreider will lead the class.

Ways of Praying Author Anne LaMott writes that there are two basic prayers: "Help! Help!" and "Thank you! Thank you!" While that may be true, 2,000 years of Christian practice have produced a number of different prayer forms through which we express these simple words. In this class we will explore a variety of prayer forms including silent contemplation, lectio divina (holy reading) with Scripture, the daily examen, labyrinth prayer and more. We will practice these prayer forms together in the class and then individually during the week. Each successive session will include time for feedback about our individual experiences during the week. Coordinated by Pastor Joetta, with the assistance of others.