Leader: Merrie Eizenga
Location: Fellowship Hall
Who For? Adults

Growing with Christ is a larger adult class of all ages and genders.  There are various people who teach the class through the year and various topics relevant to the challenges of today are taught. One of the great things about this class is the format.  There is usually some teaching provided either via video curriculum or in-person followed by round-table discussion. When you come to the class you can expect to receive some inspiring lessons, make some great friends and enjoy some great food!

Current Topic:

40 Days in the Word

This spiritual growth emphasis study will teach you how to study the bible for yourself.  The whole church is embarking on a journey into God’s word where we’re learning to LOVE the Word, LIVE the Word, and LEARN the Word.  Growing with Christ is participating with this journey.

Leader: Abe Pankratz
Location: Fireside Room
Who for? Ages 55+

This adult class has an average age above 65, which means there is a large amount of wisdom in the classroom. Abe Pankratz does a superb job of teaching and those who attend talk about  his great insights and Biblical knowledge.

The current teaching themes for the next three months is:

- Heart of Worship (psalms)

- Foundations of Our Faith

People attending this class will also be interested in our monthly Achiever’s Lunches.

Leader: Jim and Donna Stroh, Ken and Ruth Vandervoet, Andy and Nancy Clark
Location: Portable #2
Who for? Young Married couples

This adult Sunday school is designed to meet the needs – spiritually and relationally of those who have been married 5 years or less, or a little more!  This class learns together, grows together, and has FUN together!

Current Topic: The Indestructible Marriage

In-de-struct-i-ble – adjective; “something that cannot be destroyed; unbreakable, permanent, enduring.” — American Heritage Dictionary

Have you ever tried to open something that seemed impossible? The packaging was so securely wrapped that no matter what tool you used, it was impenetrable? Our marriages should be much the same. We need to be cautious to keep our relationships safe from harm and alert to any danger signs. You and your spouse have the ability to safeguard your relationship and build within it a place of joy, intimacy, security, pleasure and permanence. In this series, Jimmy Evans will show you important keys to:

• Affair-proofing your marriage
• Stress-proofing your marriage
• Divorce-proofing your Marriage
• Building Indestructible Intimacy

Unbreakable…permanent…enduring … Do these words describe your marriage? They can!

Titles in this Series:

1. God’s Indestructible Plan for Marriage
2. Rust-Proofing Your Marriage
3. Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage Part 1
4. Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage Part 2
5. Stress-Proofing Your Marriage
6. The Secrets of Indestructible Intimacy

Leader: Ben and MaryJane Hofstede, Corina McGillivray, Heather Moser
Location: Prayer Room
Who For? Adults

Living the Word is an AMF for anyone who really wants to “go deep” into God’s Word and learn to apply discovered spiritual truths to your everyday life.  Using the “Precepts” course material, participants in this class work through books of the Bible in an exciting and illuminating way as guided by Corina McGilliivray, the facilitator.  It’s astounding how often what’s being studied in scripture applies to something a class member is going through in their life at that moment.  Come and discover how God’s Word can make a difference in your life!

Currently, we are continuing to study  1 Corinthians.

“Why are there so many divisions in the church? Why does the church sometimes tolerate sin? Are you experiencing any of the same problems that the Corinthians did in your own relationships or in your church? If you have similar questions, this study is an important resource. Learn how to pray by knowing God’s mind and will on divisions. What does God say about marriage, divorce, remarriage? Tongues? Prophecy? Giving? Paul addresses these issues raised by Corinthian believers.”

Leader: Rod and Heather Card, Meyer and Marietta Tanuan, Todd and Andrea Charters
Location: Master’s Hall
Who For?:  Parents of teens or tweens.

What an interesting name right?  Do you find parenting teens and tweens an adventure, full of highs and lows, successes and failures, advances and retreats?  Well, you are not alone!  Come join us for fellowship, discussion-centered teaching and support in this class just for Parents Of Teens and TweenS (POTTS!).

The current topic:

“Twisting the Truth” (until March 25th)

…a study by Andy Stanley of how the truth can be distorted and how that can impact our lives.

“Sticky Faith” (beginning April 1)

“If you’re a parent of kids of any age, you’ve probably wondered a lot about your children’s faith. How is their faith shaping their life? What will happen to their faith when they leave home? Through research-based insights and stories from other parents walking the same road as you, you can use these ideas today and in the years to come to help build Sticky Faith in your kids.

(see more at the Sticky Faith Website)

Leaders: Andrew & Margaret Lucas, Jason and Bethanne Droppert
Location: Portable #1
Who For?:  Parents with young children (ages 0-10)

Parenting young children to grow into faith-filled teens and adults is a daunting task, and increasingly so as society around us challenges what we believe, and how we should raise our children. WPA has recognized a ministry need to partner with WPA’s parents of young children (0-10) in their parenting journey.

“Give me the child for 7 years, and I will give you the man.”

The first 7 years of a child’s life are critical in shaping their character, attitudes and behaviours. Parents need to actively ensure that THEY are having the greatest impact on their children, most importantly in matters of faith and character development. The home needs to be the primary place where faith is lived-out and nurtured.

“HomeBuilders”, co-led by Andrew & Margaret Lucas and Jason & Bethanne Droppert, has one element that is this AMF class that will provide parenting studies and discussions on relevant topics, with fellow parents of young children.

An additional element of this ministry will be ministry BY young families, in conjunction with Pastor Kathy, where ministry opportunities will be presented for families to participate in together, giving you as parents opportunities to demonstrate and discuss with your children different ways to serve, bless and give to others. We’ll be announcing opportunities every month.

Current study topic:

Boundaries with Kids – facilitated by Carol Pankratz our guest teacher for this course.

Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend take you through the ins and outs of establishing family boundaries and cultivating sound character in your children. The clear, helpful exercises and applications in the Boundaries with Kids Workbook will help you make the leap from understanding to:

• identifying the boundary issues underlying child behavior problems
• setting boundaries and establishing consequences with your kids
• getting out of the “nagging” trap
• relinquishing control—and helping your child develop self-control instead
• applying the ten laws of boundaries to parenting
• taking six practical steps for implementing boundaries with your kids

Step by step, you will take strides toward bringing control to an out-of-control family life, setting limits while still being a loving parent—and above all, instilling in your children the godly character that is the foundation for healthy, productive adult living