East Side Ministry class

The Bible encourages us to "study to show yourselves approved." Just because you happen to be an adult does not mean you cannot continue to learn. In fact, First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland offers various Discipleship Hour Classes for lifelong learners at one of four levels:

• Introductory level: Most helpful to those who are new to Christianity, or who feel they lack a basic knowledge of the Bible or the tenets of the Christian faith
• Intermediate level: For those with a basic knowledge of the Bible and experience with Christian principles
• Advanced level: For those who want to venture deeper into Christian history, theology and biblical interpretation
• General level: Beneficial for everyone

Summer Discipleship Hour Classes
begin Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 10:15 am

Summer Classes meet in various locations including the Tressler Courtyard.

General level.
The way stories from Scripture were told, before the printing press and the computer, were through stained glass windows. The windows that adorn the walls of the Sanctuary have within them the stories of Genesis through Revelation. Think your having a bad day? Step over to the Stephen window and hear about the first Christian martyr. Marriage problems? Look up at Hosea and hear his story with Gomer. Problems within your family? Look over at Moses and Aaron's windows which stand side-by-side and hear their struggle as brother's, leaders and a few mistakes. Can we say "golden calf"? Each Sunday, Mari will walk you through a lancet or an entire window telling the story of the window and the story told within the window. This class will meet in  the sanctuary each Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

Introductory level
To correspond with the summer sermon series, we will jump around in the book of Genesis picking up on the flaws and imperfections of the Bible's greatest people. Think God only uses perfection? Think again. God knows our hearts and uses our mistakes and imperfections AND those flaws can help others. Hear about Jacob, Reuben, Joseph, Judah, and the women who struggled with God and humanity and allowed their stories to be used to teach us about God's ways. This class will be held in the Tressler Courtyard.

General level.
Not much of a mingler? Believe it or not - neither is Martin. Need a little "push" to stay and chat? Stay after service, or come before the second service and grab a cup of coffee to get to know us better. We will meet in the Tressler Courtyard.

The East Side Ministry class at First Baptist Church meets every Sunday morning from October through May. Students gather at 11:00 a.m. and are dismissed at 12:15 p.m.

Students worship with the congregation to participate in music and prayer, then spend time together in their own classroom under the guidance and teaching of experienced volunteers.  The class curriculum is relevant to their lives, and students have the opportunity to socialize with fellow students.  New students are always welcomed.  For more information, call Marilynn at (216) 402-4413.