Knollwood Baptist Church

Sunday School

Sunday School Director - Joan Lennon

Sunday School at Knollwood Baptist Church provides a comprehensive approach for all ages for Bible study and faith development. Our program encourages spiritual growth, offers a caring community, fosters the development of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and empowers learners to be servants to one another in the world through faithful living.
Please accept our invitation to join in the fellowship and community of the Sunday School class of your choice. Join with others in the journey to grow in knowledge and understanding of our Christian faith and in a Christian lifestyle.
Join with us as we strive to be faithful to the journey in answer to God's call through Christ. A Sunday School greeter is available each Sunday morning in the vestibule of Building B to assist.

Preschool Division
Rooms: B119-B126

Infants through five-year-olds are provided a nurturing and caring environment during the Sunday School
time and in extended session at worship time. Activities are designed to develop a positive concept of self and church through a knowledge of God's world and God's people surrounding the pre-schooler. A
creative learning environment is provided through Bible stories, music, and craft activities.

Elementary Division
Grades 1-5
Rooms: B231-B254

Children in the elementary division gain greater experience in applying the teachings of the Bible to their own lives. Activities are designed to help these children develop an understanding of the
Christian faith as expressed in Bible stories, in the life and work of the church, and in personal service.

Youth Division
Grades 6-12
Rooms: C401, 404, 406, 407
Directors: Dianne Lipsett, Richard Vinson
Engaging classes, exciting activities and committed teachers offer students the opportunity to confront their faith against the challenges of today’s world. Students are encouraged to create community, deepen their understanding of the Scriptures and stretch their theological thinking. On Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m., students gather in the Noffsinger Building for snacks, announcements, prayer study and discussion.

Adult Division
Directors: Brad Jacobs, Mary Eva Knight
The adult division spans the age groupings from young adults to median adults and senior adults.
Diversity in class studies characterizes the adult division with the underlying vision to meet the
spiritual needs and challenges of the changing years of adult life. Class descriptions are as follows:

Agape
Room: A178-179
Teachers: Ted Dougherty, Ted Philpott
A class open to all ages, opinions, both genders, single or coupled. This class follows the CBF Formation literature series and is a highly interactive community exploring scripture with a focus on relativity to current issues.

Discovery
Room A163
Coordinator: Betty Masten
Open to all adults, the class is discussion-oriented and centered on keeping faith viable in the 21st Century. Topics include classical and contemporary theology, Protestant and Baptist traditions, world religions and worldviews, and current issues of interest and concern in our society. Speakers are often invited to lead and participate in discussion topics.

Ekklesia
Room B113
Teachers: Stephen Ball, Andy Tooze
A class for young adults. Topical studies with topics decided in advance by a curriculum committee. This class also focuses on community service projects.

Faith in Action Seminar
A182
Teachers: Bill Davis, Mark Jensen
A discussion oriented class open to all adults. Some preparation and reading required.

Friendship
Room A166
Teachers: Class Members
A class for women ages 50+. Teaching leadership is shared by members of the class. Studies center on biblical topics in a discussion format.

Genesis Class
B115
Teacher: Bill Hearn
Class studies deal with building life together with a faith foundation. Study materials are from a variety of resources suited to the needs and interests of the class members.

Mary Martha
Room A174
Teacher: Susan Borwick
A class for women ages 60+. The class uses the Formations series from Smyth and Helwys Publishing, Inc. Class format includes lesson
presentation followed by discussion.

Pilgrimage
Room A161
Teacher: Grover "Chip" Mims
A class for all adults. The Formations series from Smyth and Helwys Publishing, Inc. is used for study and discussion.

Roddick
Room A164
Teachers: Bill Amos, Maurice Briggs, Dewey Hobbs, Wiley Guthrie, and Hoyt Rutledge
A class for men ages 60+. The Formations series from Smyth and Helwys Publishing, Inc.
is used for class lessons in a presentation and discussion format.


	Sunday School Sunday School Director - Joan Lennon Sunday School at Knollwood Baptist Church provides a comprehensive approach for all ages for Bible study and faith development. Our program encourages spiritual growth, offers a caring community, fosters the development of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and empowers learners to be servants to one another in the world through faithful living. Please accept our invitation to join in the fellowship and community of the Sunday School class of your choice. Join with others in the journey to grow in knowledge and understanding of our Christian faith and in a Christian lifestyle. Join with us as we strive to be faithful to the journey in answer to God's call through Christ. A Sunday School greeter is available each Sunday morning in the vestibule of Building B to assist.
	Preschool Division Rooms: B119-B126 Infants through five-year-olds are provided a nurturing and caring environment during the Sunday School time and in extended session at worship time. Activities are designed to develop a positive concept of self and church through a knowledge of God's world and God's people surrounding the pre-schooler. A creative learning environment is provided through Bible stories, music, and craft activities.
	Elementary Division Grades 1-5 Rooms: B231-B254 Children in the elementary division gain greater experience in applying the teachings of the Bible to their own lives. Activities are designed to help these children develop an understanding of the Christian faith as expressed in Bible stories, in the life and work of the church, and in personal service.			Youth Division Grades 6-12 Rooms: C401, 404, 406, 407 Directors: Dianne Lipsett, Richard Vinson Engaging classes, exciting activities and committed teachers offer students the opportunity to confront their faith against the challenges of today’s world. Students are encouraged to create community, deepen their understanding of the Scriptures and stretch their theological thinking. On Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m., students gather in the Noffsinger Building for snacks, announcements, prayer study and discussion.

	Adult Division Directors: Brad Jacobs, Mary Eva Knight The adult division spans the age groupings from young adults to median adults and senior adults. Diversity in class studies characterizes the adult division with the underlying vision to meet the spiritual needs and challenges of the changing years of adult life. Class descriptions are as follows:

	Agape Room: A178-179 Teachers: Ted Dougherty, Ted Philpott A class open to all ages, opinions, both genders, single or coupled. This class follows the CBF Formation literature series and is a highly interactive community exploring scripture with a focus on relativity to current issues. Discovery Room A163 Coordinator: Betty Masten Open to all adults, the class is discussion-oriented and centered on keeping faith viable in the 21st Century. Topics include classical and contemporary theology, Protestant and Baptist traditions, world religions and worldviews, and current issues of interest and concern in our society. Speakers are often invited to lead and participate in discussion topics. Ekklesia Room B113 Teachers: Stephen Ball, Andy Tooze A class for young adults. Topical studies with topics decided in advance by a curriculum committee. This class also focuses on community service projects. Faith in Action Seminar A182 Teachers: Bill Davis, Mark Jensen A discussion oriented class open to all adults. Some preparation and reading required.			Friendship Room A166 Teachers: Class Members A class for women ages 50+. Teaching leadership is shared by members of the class. Studies center on biblical topics in a discussion format. Genesis Class B115 Teacher: Bill Hearn Class studies deal with building life together with a faith foundation. Study materials are from a variety of resources suited to the needs and interests of the class members. Mary Martha Room A174 Teacher: Susan Borwick A class for women ages 60+. The class uses the Formations series from Smyth and Helwys Publishing, Inc. Class format includes lesson presentation followed by discussion. Pilgrimage Room A161 Teacher: Grover "Chip" Mims A class for all adults. The Formations series from Smyth and Helwys Publishing, Inc. is used for study and discussion.
	Roddick Room A164 Teachers: Bill Amos, Maurice Briggs, Dewey Hobbs, Wiley Guthrie, and Hoyt Rutledge A class for men ages 60+. The Formations series from Smyth and Helwys Publishing, Inc. is used for class lessons in a presentation and discussion format.