Christian Education

Twenty-two members of our Congregation attended the Christian Education meeting on August 5th, led by Ellen Willett from FUMC Huntsville. Mrs. Willett invited those in attendance to share their particular passion with regard to our Church and Christian education.  Some of the areas expressed include:  witnessing and making disciples for Christ, Bible study, children’s education, creating special education opportunities for families and for older adults, and building Sunday School attendance, especially with regard to children.

Mrs. Willett then led the group through discussions and insights into how to bring our passions to life.  One of her suggestions was to celebrate new beginnings, (such as a new class or program) by announcing it from the pulpit, promoting it in our printed materials, and getting the word out to the public.  Another major area centered around the nursery and how important it is since “It is the most scrutinized room in the Church.”  Rev. Woodward invited the group to digest the information, to pray diligently, and to trust God to guide us as we go forward with some of the suggestions from Mrs. Willett as a result of this meeting.  He said it is likely a steering committee for education will be created, in addition to a nursery committee.

 —Dana Jordy, Education Chairman