Holly Davis, Associate Pastor, Christian Education
Phone 703-360-9546 ext. 12
ADULT EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES
Adult Bible study
The Bible study class has been a longstanding and popular cornerstone of the Heritage Sunday School. Its hallmark is variety, as different teachers seek to dig into the biblical text to bring out its meaning and significance both historically and today. The curriculum for the fall quarter covered Old Testament texts with an examination of scripture beginning with Genesis. The class has continued this spring exploring the New Testament. For the summer quarter, they are studying The Prophets, Lamentations and Second Kings.
The Adult Bible Study Class meets in the Library
Faith and Life
What has the Christian Faith to do with the world in which we live?
That question is the mainspring that drives the "Faith and Life" class. This class examines current social and political issues in the light of a bible-based faith. From time to time, outside speakers are invited to share their expertise in particular areas.
"Faith and Life" meets in Room 1
Special Speaker Series
The fall semester included a 6 week study with Dr. Bruce Douglass from the Reformed Institute. Speakers are scheduled throughout the year.
Other education opportunities for Adults
Disciple Bible Study: Classes meet for 34 weeks during the year for an in-depth study of the bible. This past year two classes met weekly (Descipleship I and II), Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
YOUTH EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES
Sunday School
Sunday morning meet in the youth room for study: Bible Quest's Bookmarks
Youth Group Gatherings — 7th - 12th grade
Meet each month for fun and fellowship. Scheduled meetings are the 2nd Sunday of the month at 5:00 PM (unless otherwise planned). Our activities include fun and fellowship activities such as Laser Tag, bowling, and game nights.
Outreach and mission to our local community, the nation and around the globe are also part of our youth activities.
Join the invite a friend; join us for fun and service.
February 11 — 5:00 — Taco and game night
Planning for Pancake Supper
February 20 — 5:00 — Prepare & serve pancake supper
March — 11 — 12:00 Lunch out (restaurant to be announced)
Senior High group -
Tween & Middle School -
April — 22 — Earth Day Celebration
Our activities include fun and fellowship activities such as Laser Tag, bowling, and game nights. Other meetings include an outreach to the local community and around the globe.
February 4th — SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
Youth are collecting gloves, socks and hats for the outreach to the homeless along the route 1 corridor through VIC. Donantions of money and clothing will be collected on Feb 4th. Make a difference by sharing generously with our less fortunate brothers and sisters with donations of money and clothing Sunday, February 4th during worship.
CHILDREN EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL — Sunday mornings — 9:30 am - 10:30
Kindergarten - 5th & 6th graders
Sunday School lessons include a story with scripture verses. Each week activities such as games, crafts, songs and prayer reinforce the lesson and help children find meaningful ways to put their faith into practice.
Preschool
Preschool children meet in the nursery for the Sunday School hour. During worship a lesson is presented to them using story, song and finger plays.
Childcare
Care is available for infants through 4 years in the nursery Sunday mornings 9:30 through and during worship.
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Children stay in worship for the opening hymn, prayers and children's time. Leaving worship, they go to Children in Worship. Each week children hear a bibles story that uses manipulative such as figures, a desert box and ark. Following the lesson, children reflect together about the meaning of the story and then do work using art materials to further reflect what they've heard.
YOUTH ACOLYTES
Children in 3rd and 4th grade serve as acolytes for the Sunday morning worship service. Training takes place throughout the year.
YOUTH HANDCHIME CHOIR
5th grade and older
Youth prepare seasonal programs under the direction of music director Jeff Taylor. Practice is Sundays following worship.
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