is a key component of Centenary's ongoing commitment to Christian Education and Spiritual Formation. It is also the ideal place for
relationships and friendships that last a lifetime.
Traditional Adult Sunday School Classes
Celebration Class
Leader: Eric Elliott (jee730@gmail.com)
Room: 221
A class of all ages, studies and discusses five or six selected books per year, with weekly in-class Bible readings. In September, the class will begin the study of The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully by Joan Chittester.
Chapel Class
Leaders: Norwood Robinson
Contact Person: Gayle Atkinson (RJATKCPA@aol.com)
Room: 216
A class of middle and older adults including singles and couples. The following format is used: opening, hymns, announcements and offering followed by a Bible lesson from the class teacher, Norwood Robinson. The fall study is the Gospel of Luke.
Clay-Chandler Class
Leader: Miriam Bumgarner (bum921@hotmail.com)
Room: Dining Room
A class of retired adults who study lessons from Adult Bible Studies that are led by four class members. Studies for fall include a survey of old wisdom literature and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Books of study will include Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
Forum I Class
Leader: Nick Hennessee (nick.hennessee@alumni.duke.edu)
Room: 114
We are a class of middle to older adults. Through mid-October, the Forum I Class is studying chapters in All Creation Sings: The Voice of God in Nature by J. Ellsworth Kalas, senior professor of homiletics at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is taking us "beyond nature’s exquisite beauty until we learn... lessons it would teach us about both life and God."
Foundations/Whitfield Class
Leader: Bruce Mulligan (bruce.mulligan@triadgroupinc.com)
Room: 224
We have recently completed The Future of Faith, by Harvey Cox, Theologian, retired from Harvard Divinity School, and are currently discussing The First Paul, by Marcus Borg and Dominic Crossan. Visitors and new members are invited to attend.
Mark Bible Study
Leader: Alma Thompson (724-6784)
Room: 111
We are a class of middle to older adults who enjoy studying the Bible, one book at a time, to derive understanding and to grow spiritually in a continued commitment to Jesus Christ. Members read from various translations and use commentaries of the Bible followed by discussion. The fall study progresses with Matthew, beginning September 11, 2011.
Mission Possible
Leaders: Tom Lawson (twincityapp@hotmail.com) / Eddie Pollock / Chris Welch
Room: 112
We are a class of adults in their 40s and 50s. We are a large discussion-based class, led by three class members who serve as rotating teachers. Class projects include: Diggs Elementary School and Ezekiel House. Scripture based presentations vary from week-to-week with discussion following.
Sycamore Tree
Leader: John Mundy (jdmundy@triad.rr.com)
Room: 116
A class of couples and singles in the 55+ age range who study books that reflect issues concerning religion, faith and social/moral concerns. The class also participates in service projects including Love Thy Neighbor, Hispanic Ministries, and the Bethlehem Center. Fall begins the study of The Rise and Fall of the Bible written by Timothy Beal, which takes readers back to early Christianity to ask how a box of handwritten scrolls became the Bible.
YAM (Young Adult)
Leader: Jeffrey Skinner (JSkinner@kilpatrickstockton.com)
Room: 403
A class of singles and couples ages 20+ who study Scripture and various books on Christian understanding/interpretation of the Bible. Fall will begin with a study of the book of Acts. In addition to Sunday morning, the Young Adults enjoy social outings and service projects throughout the year. All are welcomed to share in fellowship and study.
