Sunday School

Sunday School is a vibrant part of the ministry at White Clay Creek. Meeting from September 13 through June 13, 2010, there is an Infant Nursery and 13 classes from two-year olds through adult. Watch for monthly updates to the adult education choices throughout the year. For more information, contact Superintendents Susanne Larson (susanne429@comcast.net) or Joanne Varnes (jvarnes@verizon.net).

Two- & Three Year Olds                                       Grade 5 / Junior High 6
Four-Year Olds & Kindergarten                                      Junior High 7 & 8
Grades 1 & 2                                                            High School 9 & 10
Grades 3 & 4                                                          High School 11 & 12

YOUR suggestions/comments are encouraged!
Contact any Adult Ed. Planning Team member:

Diane Cook                                737-3160
Susanne Larson (Chair)          737-6748
Al & Linda Raimondo                731-5039
Wanda Trawick                        737-4104

NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 20.
CONTACT US WITH YOUR IDEAS!

Why did Jesus’ life play out as it did? Was there a reason? The Bible’s answer to this question is YES! The birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus were according to God’s plan that had been foreordained long before Jesus birth. In the Bible Discovery Class, whether participating in discussions or listening, your faith will be strengthened.

We can honor Jesus with extravagance like that of the woman who anointed Him. We do it not with expensive oil, but the extravagant devotion of our lives!

Based on Scripture passages from the
Old Testament books of Jonah and Ruth
and selected New Testament passages.

Beginning lessons on March 14, 21, and 28!

NOTE: This quarter’s material was late arriving, so, at this typing, the individual lesson scriptures and summaries were not available. Lesson books, however, will be available in time for the start of the series.

Building on the foundations of our faith, this class incorporates a variety of spiritual topics that will challenge us to grow in knowledge, faith, and application. Following the study of FEAR, something that can erode our faith foundation, will be a timely, in depth series on Christ’s death and resurrection that will transform your reading of the Gospels and inspire a deeper faith commitment.

Layoffs, economic slowdowns, war, global warming, terrorism … FEAR! Max Lucado asks us to make faith, not fear, the default reaction to threats. Can you imagine your life without fear?

Teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan focuses in this series on the last week of Jesus’ life, His death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit’s visit on Pentecost. Filmed where Jesus walked!

The intent of this class is to gain a Christian approach to the relationships in our lives (God, husband/wife, parent/grandparent/child, friends/co-workers/neighbors, brothers and sisters in Christ). Sometimes it’s the relationship we have with ourselves that’s our biggest problem, and Joyce Meyer will help us straighten that out!

MARCH 7: A SWANBERG VIDEO
Those not on the Women’s Retreat
are invited to laugh along with
Dennis Swanberg, known as the minister
of encouragement! His videos are
‘break Sunday’ favorites!

NEW: BEGINNING MARCH 14 :

Battlefield of the Mind
Thinking Your Way Out of Bondage

Does it seem as though you’ve been struggling with the same set of problems for as long as you can remember? Have you tried and tried to change your circumstances and situations, but nothing seems to work? It may be that you need to refocus your efforts and energy on changing the way you think!

-   the outlook that “life is too hard”;
-   the trap of “faultfinding and complaining”;
-   the blame game belief that “It’s not my fault”;
-   the hopeless mindset that “I’ve made too many
mistakes to be blessed”; and
-   the negative notion that “My past dictates my
future”.

We want to “C-YA” in this class designed just for younger adults from recent High School grads through age 23 with social events during the year.

THE CONCENSUS FROM RECENT DISCUSSIONS IS THAT THOSE ATTENDING C-YA WANT TO BE STUDYING DIRECTLY FROM THE BIBLE.

RIGHT NOW, THEY’VE BEEN SITTING IN WITH C-YA LATER (see below). THEY’RE NOW DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE CLASSES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2009-10 SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR OR TO BEGIN THEIR OWN STUDY IN MARCH. EITHER WAY, THERE WILL BE INSPIRED LESSONS FROM THE WORD OF GOD.

Where do you go from “C-YA”? Well, to “C-YA Later”, of course! It’s a class designed just for older young adults to age 30 and will also include social events during the year.

C-YA Later is ‘taking in’ Matthew verse-by-verse. The book was designed to convince its readers that Jesus was the promised Messiah. But, of course, there’s a whole lot more, including the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, and parables of the kingdom, to name just a few.

It’s not too late to become a part of this new series by Ray Vander Laan. After each DVD session, Pastor Richard leads the classes through related Scripture passages for deeper insight and discussion.

There is a me each one of us wants to be: someone more kind and generous, patient and loving. But there is a gap between the me I am and the me I want to be. Oftentimes we find it easy to trust God to bridge the gap between us and Him, but we struggle to really live by grace and trust God to close the gap. Becoming God’s best version of you is both God’s desire and the greatest task of your life. The good news is that He’s already working on it. Your life is God’s project!

COME AT THE TIME THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE.
SUNDAYS from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
THURSDAYS from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Life groups are a place to connect; a place to belong; a place to grow; a place to care. Need a Life Group? Contact Pastor Jody (737-2100 or pastorjody @wccpc.org) now to express your interest.




Victory In Progress Web site 2009 Church newsletter	Sunday School is a vibrant part of the ministry at White Clay Creek. Meeting from September 13 through June 13, 2010, there is an Infant Nursery and 13 classes from two-year olds through adult. Watch for monthly updates to the adult education choices throughout the year. For more information, contact Superintendents Susanne Larson (susanne429@comcast.net) or Joanne Varnes (jvarnes@verizon.net). Two- & Three Year Olds Grade 5 / Junior High 6 Four-Year Olds & Kindergarten Junior High 7 & 8 Grades 1 & 2 High School 9 & 10 Grades 3 & 4 High School 11 & 12 Adult Study Choices There’s ONE for YOU March 2010 9:45-10:45 A.M. on Sundays (except Pastor’s Studies & Life Groups) White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church . . . where the family of God has been ministering since before 1721 ! 15 Polly Drummond Hill Road Newark, DE 19711-5706 (302) 737-2100 www.wccpc.org YOUR suggestions/comments are encouraged! Contact any Adult Ed. Planning Team member: Diane Cook 737-3160 Susanne Larson (Chair) 737-6748 Al & Linda Raimondo 731-5039 Wanda Trawick 737-4104 NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 20. CONTACT US WITH YOUR IDEAS! The Bible Discovery Class [Room 109 (Library) -- Main Level of Nurture Building] Why did Jesus’ life play out as it did? Was there a reason? The Bible’s answer to this question is YES! The birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus were according to God’s plan that had been foreordained long before Jesus birth. In the Bible Discovery Class, whether participating in discussions or listening, your faith will be strengthened. CONCLUDES on MARCH 7 : *Christ the Fulfillment* Mar. 07 Lesson 13 / Matt. 26; John 12 Anointed in Bethany We can honor Jesus with extravagance like that of the woman who anointed Him. We do it not with expensive oil, but the extravagant devotion of our lives! NEW: BEGINNING MARCH 14 : *Teachings on Community* Based on Scripture passages from the Old Testament books of Jonah and Ruth and selected New Testament passages. Beginning lessons on March 14, 21, and 28! NOTE: This quarter’s material was late arriving, so, at this typing, the individual lesson scriptures and summaries were not available. Lesson books, however, will be available in time for the start of the series. Cornerstones Class [Room 212/213 -- Upper Level of Nurture Building] Building on the foundations of our faith, this class incorporates a variety of spiritual topics that will challenge us to grow in knowledge, faith, and application. Following the study of FEAR, something that can erode our faith foundation, will be a timely, in depth series on Christ’s death and resurrection that will transform your reading of the Gospels and inspire a deeper faith commitment. CONTINUES through MARCH 14 : Fearless Imagine Your Life Without Fear Layoffs, economic slowdowns, war, global warming, terrorism … FEAR! Max Lucado asks us to make faith, not fear, the default reaction to threats. Can you imagine your life without fear? Mar. 07 Lesson 6 Fear of God Getting Out of My Box Mar. 14 Final overview and discussion points NEW: BEGINNING MARCH 21 : *On the Death & Resurrection of the Messiah* Teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan focuses in this series on the last week of Jesus’ life, His death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit’s visit on Pentecost. Filmed where Jesus walked! Mar. 21 Session 1 When Storms Come (in our lives) Mar. 28 Session 2 Piercing the Darkness (of evil in this world) Relationships, Etc. Class [Fellowship Hall -- Lower Level of Nurture Building] The intent of this class is to gain a Christian approach to the relationships in our lives (God, husband/wife, parent/grandparent/child, friends/co-workers/neighbors, brothers and sisters in Christ). Sometimes it’s the relationship we have with ourselves that’s our biggest problem, and Joyce Meyer will help us straighten that out! MARCH 7: A SWANBERG VIDEO Those not on the Women’s Retreat are invited to laugh along with Dennis Swanberg, known as the minister of encouragement! His videos are ‘break Sunday’ favorites! NEW: BEGINNING MARCH 14 : Battlefield of the Mind Thinking Your Way Out of Bondage Does it seem as though you’ve been struggling with the same set of problems for as long as you can remember? Have you tried and tried to change your circumstances and situations, but nothing seems to work? It may be that you need to refocus your efforts and energy on changing the way you think! JOYCE MEYER will help us break free from wrong thought patterns, including - the outlook that “life is too hard”; - the trap of “faultfinding and complaining”; - the blame game belief that “It’s not my fault”; - the hopeless mindset that “I’ve made too many mistakes to be blessed”; and - the negative notion that “My past dictates my future”. C-YA! (College/Young Adults 18-23) [Room 203 -- Upper Level of Nurture Building] We want to “C-YA” in this class designed just for younger adults from recent High School grads through age 23 with social events during the year. THE CONCENSUS FROM RECENT DISCUSSIONS IS THAT THOSE ATTENDING C-YA WANT TO BE STUDYING DIRECTLY FROM THE BIBLE. RIGHT NOW, THEY’VE BEEN SITTING IN WITH C-YA LATER (see below). THEY’RE NOW DECIDING WHETHER TO COMBINE CLASSES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2009-10 SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR OR TO BEGIN THEIR OWN STUDY IN MARCH. EITHER WAY, THERE WILL BE INSPIRED LESSONS FROM THE WORD OF GOD. C-YA Later! (Post C/Young Adults 24-30) [Room 108 -- Main Level of Nurture Building] Where do you go from “C-YA”? Well, to “C-YA Later”, of course! It’s a class designed just for older young adults to age 30 and will also include social events during the year. CONTINUING 2009-2010 STUDY : *The Gospel of Matthew* C-YA Later is ‘taking in’ Matthew verse-by-verse. The book was designed to convince its readers that Jesus was the promised Messiah. But, of course, there’s a whole lot more, including the Sermon on the Mount, the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, and parables of the kingdom, to name just a few. U Pastor’s Studies U [Room 109 (Library) -- Main Level of Nurture Building] It’s not too late to become a part of this new series by Ray Vander Laan. After each DVD session, Pastor Richard leads the classes through related Scripture passages for deeper insight and discussion. The Me I Want to Be Becoming God’s Best Version of You There is a me each one of us wants to be: someone more kind and generous, patient and loving. But there is a gap between the me I am and the me I want to be. Oftentimes we find it easy to trust God to bridge the gap between us and Him, but we struggle to really live by grace and trust God to close the gap. Becoming God’s best version of you is both God’s desire and the greatest task of your life. The good news is that He’s already working on it. Your life is God’s project! COME AT THE TIME THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE. SUNDAYS from 6:30-8:00 p.m. THURSDAYS from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Lesson 2 February 28 or March 4 Renewing My Mind Lesson 3 March 7 or March 11 Redeeming My Time Lesson 4 March 21 or March 18 Deepening My Relationships Lesson 5 March 28 or March 25 Transforming My Experience U Life Groups U [Participants’ Homes or WCC Room] Life groups are a place to connect; a place to belong; a place to grow; a place to care. Need a Life Group? Contact Pastor Jody (737-2100 or pastorjody @wccpc.org) now to express your interest.
Last Updated: 03/04/2010 09:47 PM
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