Bethel United Methodist Church

Church School Superintendent: Ed O'Donnell

Superintendent: Mr. Ed O'Donnell

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)
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