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Bridgewater Church of the Brethren

 

Winter 2009-2010

 

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We are glad you are here.  A variety of educational opportunities for all ages is offered at our church.  You will find class studies, locations, & teachers listed in this brochure.

 

STAFF

Fred Bernhard, Interim Pastor

Chris Zepp, Associate Pastor

Shannon Puffenbarger, Administrative Assistant

Jeanie Eye, Director of Christian Education

Josh and Erin Eye, Mentors for Sr. High Youth Ministries

Heather Ellerbee, Junior High Youth Director

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION

Claire Ulrich – chr., Diane Metzler, Suzy Miller, Debbie Eye, Haggi Molalenge, Dawn Flory, and Jeanie Eye

 

       SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE

First Sunday: Sarah Rees

Second Sunday: June Craun

Third Sunday:  Joyce Wampler

Fourth Sunday:  Jeannie Turner

 

            LIBRARY STAFF

Peggy Miller – chair

Eleanor Bowman, Andrea Nolley, Mary Jennings,

Catherine Shively, Dorris Wampler

 

        GROUP REPRESENTATIVES

Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts – David Flora

Brethren Woods – Jill and Chuck Horn

Baby Visitation –  Elaine Huffman

 

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Adults are encouraged to attend any Sunday school class and to switch classes if there is a topic that appeals to them.

 

The Gap:

Room # 33    Conveners:  Andrea Nolley, Amanda Zepp, and Mike Taylor

This group of young adults discusses current events and personal spirituality. Exploring faith through the lens of life’s transitions.

 

Agape Fellowship:

Room # 32    Conveners: Class members take turns leading discussions of their interest.  This class is made up of adults who are establishing careers or beginning marriages and families.

 

Sojourner Class:

Room #14     Conveners: Dwynn & Tony Stovall

This class studies a variety of topics dealing with faith issues in family life. 

 

Seeker’s Class:

Room #12     Facilitator: Randy Mitchell

This group hosts a discussion using movie clips & cultural references to apply Biblical text.

 

Altruistic Class:

Room: Chapel

A class of older adults, but open to all ages.  This class will be using the International Lessons for Biblical Study.

 

Open Door Class:

Room #13                 Teachers:  Sandie Glick, Jean Petre, and Lois Stover 

A class of older adults studying the International Lessons for Biblical Study. 

 

Millennium Circle:

Open to all young women. Come join the group as they share joys, concerns, and hospitality.  Meets on the fourth Sunday in the Church Lounge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHILDCARE FOR WORSHIP

Childcare for 8:30 and 11:00 Worship is provided for children birth to age four in the north wing of the building.  Kindergarten aged children and older attend worship with their families. Ask an usher for Children’s activity bags for children kindergarten-3rd grade.  The cry room is located at the back of the sanctuary.

 

8:30 Nursery:                                                                   

Room #23   Child care givers:  Jeanie Eye and Ada    

                                             Longenecker

 

11:00 - Nursery:                                                               

Room #21   First Sunday: Krista and Greg Miller

                    Second Sunday: Denny Eye, Jason Eye

                    Third Sunday: Bill & Andrea Miracle

                    Fourth Sunday: Penny Keplinger,

                                     Roma Jo Thompson

                Fifth Sunday (Jan. 31):  Second Sunday Workers

 

11:00 - Toddlers:                                                              

Room #23   First Sunday: Phil & Sue Hutchinson

                    Second Sunday: Cheryl and John Mark Logan

                    Third Sunday: Tim & Brenna Layne

 Fourth Sunday: Mac & Melanie Bair

                    Fifth Sunday (Jan. 31):  Second Sunday Workers

 

11:00 – 3 yrs – 5 yrs:                                                       

Room #22  First Sunday: Kajsa Nicholas, Jonathan Nicholas

      Second Sunday: Laura Evick, Christy Craun

      Third Sunday:  Stephanie and Corey Hutchinson

      Fourth Sunday: Suzy Miller, Riley and Taylor Metzler

                   Fifth Sunday (Jan. 31):  Second Sunday Workers

                   Substitutes: Lori Lineweaver, Ann Monger,      

                            Kathy Zimmerman, Joyce Miller, Jan Matteson

 

Children’s Worship:

There is an opportunity for the children preschool through fifth grade to gather together for worship on the second and fourth Sundays each month.  After the children’s story moments in the sanctuary, the children go to the Chapel for their                                own service of worship and singing.

 

 

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

 

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

We seek to develop the ability to:

·  interpret the Bible as a unique medium through which

   God chooses to speak to people.

·  understand the significance of the life of Jesus as

   He fulfilled the role of God’s anointed one, and the

   commitment to apply Jesus’ way of life to present day

   situations.

·  deal with ethical issues and work toward the solution of

   contemporary personal and social problems in light of our

   Christian faith.

 

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Nursery (birth-18 Months):

Room #21  First Sunday: Eleanor Bowman & Greg Miller

Second Sunday: Jill Horn & Denny Eye

Third Sunday: Gladys Remnant & Diane Metzler

Fourth Sunday: Michelle Martin, Nikki May

          Fifth Sunday (Jan. 31):  Second Sunday Workers

 

Toddlers (18 Months – 3):

Room #23  First & Third Sundays: June Craun

Second & Fourth Sundays: Debbie Fultz

Fifth Sunday (Jan. 31): Second Sunday Workers

Helpers:  Haggi Molalenge, Dianne Murray

                            

Three year olds – five year olds:

Room #22  Teachers: Peggy & Steve McIntyre, Kathleen

                          Gardner, and Linda Hensley

                         Substitutes:  Josh and Erin Eye, Pat Judd

                             

Theme: “Live B.I.G.” - Material is designed to help children encounter the overall story of the Bible in lively and engaging ways. 

 

ELEMENTARY

The Kindergarten – 5th grade are using the Faith Weavers curriculum from Group Publishing.  There are many ways youth can actively participate and grow in faith each Sunday.

 

Kindergarten - Second Grade:

Room #26         Teacher: Missy Hipps

                     Assistants:  Jill Horn, Suzy Miller, Claire Ulrich,

                                             Vickie Slaubaugh

Third - Fifth Grade:

Room #25     Teacher:   Doris Showalter

                     Assisting:  Janean Fawley

        

JUNIOR HIGH

Room #30/31 Teachers: Heather Ellerbee, Jan Matteson, and 

                                             others

                                

                                        SENIOR HIGH

Senior High Room #10  Teachers:  Chris Zepp, Josh/Erin Eye

This class meets the second and fourth Sundays.

Topic:  World Relgions

 

Other Opportunities for Study

Upper Room: The church makes the Upper Room, a devotional magazine, available to church members and visitors at no charge.   Devozine is available for teens and the magazine Pockets is available for children.

 

Messenger: The church enters a subscription to Messenger for every family unless requested not to. 

Messenger Representative: Kay Dove

 

Share Your Talents

Sanctus Choir:  Adult choir meets every Thursday at 7:30 in the choir room on lower level.    Director:  Curtis Nolley

Children’s Choir Ensemble:  Wednesdays at 3:30

                     (Kindergarteners and older)

YORFF’s:  Wednesdays at 4:00  (fourth grade and older)

Directors:  Jan Flora and Joyce Grove

 

Puppet Ministry:  Jr. High age.  Practice Wednesdays at 4:30