Bethel United Methodist Church

Superintendent: Mrs. Marie Moss

The Christian Education Committee has developed this Spiritual Formation Checklist in order to establish measurable steps that will help us meet our Mission Statement goals. 

Christian Education Mission Statement: To equip the Church and community through Christian Education by transforming our thoughts, deeds and actions to make disciples for Christ. 

Pre-K

• Know who Jesus is
• Be able to say a simple prayer
• Know the name of the Church and the Pastor
• Be able to sing one Christian song
• Recite one of God's promises

Elementary Level:

• Review the above objectives
• Be familiar with the books of the Bible
• Recite the 23rd Psalm
• List the Fruit of the Spirit
• Be familiar with the patriarchs of the Bible
• Be familiar with the Christian calendar
• Be able to recite the prayer of salvation 

Middle School Level:

• Review all of the above objectives
• Complete confirmation class with the Pastor
• Recite the Lord's Prayer
• Be familiar with more Bible stories

High School Level:

• Review all of the above objectives
• Recite the Beatitudes
• Delve deeper into the scriptures
• Cover lessons in responsibility and commitment
• Participate in Church worship services and Church community activities
• Cover lessons that prepare students for becoming Christian Educators

Adults:

• Review all of the above objectives
• Study skills for building Christian community
• Learn how to resolve conflict

Scriptures for Adult Sunday School Class:

Unit 1                        Discipleship and Mission

• March 3, 2019     Called to Humility and Hospitality (Luke 14:7-14)
• March 10, 2019   A Costly Call                                     (Mark 1:16-20; Luke 14:25-33)
• March 17, 2019   Calling the Lost                                (Luke 15:11-24)
• March 24, 2019    Calling to Salvation                        (Luke 19:1-10)

Unit 2                       Call to Ministry

•  March 31, 2019    Call to Discipleship                        (Matthew 4:12-22)
• April 7, 2019         Call and Mission                               (Matthew 10:1-15)
• April 14, 2019       Called to Remember                          (Matthew 26:1-13)
• April 21, 2019       Called to Proclaim the Resurrection    (Matthew 28:1-15)
• April 28, 2019       Call and Commissioning                      (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:6-8)

Unit 3                         The Spread of the Gospel

• May 5, 2019         Called to Righteousness                      (Romans 3:21-31)
• May 12, 2019        Called to Life in the Spirit                        (Romans 8:1-14)
• May 19, 2019        The Call of the Gentiles                           (Romans 11:11-24)
• May 26, 2019        Called to New Life in Christ                     (Romans 12:1-8)