ADULT CLASSES  |   CHILDREN'S CLASSES  |   YOUTH CLASSES

Marvin Church offers you the opportunity to discover a closer walk with God while making life-long friends. Our mission statement is "to receive, live and share the life of Christ." Our Sunday School classes demonstrate this by supporting members in times of crisis, by pursuing mission projects and by providing social activities.

Many of our adult Sunday School classes use the International Bible study series. Class size ranges from 15 to 100 members, and class formats vary. You are welcome to visit classes and find the best fit for you! Church maps and information are available at the Welcome Center to help you find the classrooms, or you may send an e-mail for information.

Most Sunday School classes begin at 9:45 a.m. and end around 10:40; however each class is free to set its own times based on class members' needs.

Teachers

Adult Sunday School classes are encouraged during the month of May to express appreciation for their teachers. Thank you, regular and substitute teachers, for the excellent work you do each Sunday in our adult education classrooms. We appreciate you.

Connection Classroom

Come hear some of Marvin UMC’s favorite teachers offer their favorite Sunday School lessons in the Connection Room during the five Sundays in August. Don’t have a class? Looking to meet some new people? This will be a fun opportunity to grow spiritually with other persons looking to make a Sunday School connection.

Adult classes

Builders Class
room 241, second floor
50s-60s
Friends who encourage diverse opinions within a relaxed, open discussion
Adult Bible Study curriculum, discussion

Century Class
room 114, first floor
senior women
Founded in 1933, a caring group of mature women
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture

Chapel Class
Chapel, first floor
mixed ages
Retired couples, varied backgrounds
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture

College Class
Room 349
18-25
Come explore your faith with other college students.
Varied book studies, lecture and discussion

Crusaders Class
room, 225, second floor
senior adults
"Grown up" couples and singles with an emphasis on Bible study
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture

Disciples Class
Room 232, second floor
40s-50s
Active shepherd groups
Bible and faith lessons, discussion

Faith Class
Room 240
30s

Freedom Class
Adult Lounge, first floor
single adults 40-plus
Mainly single adults who focus on books of the Bible, provides Sunday breakfast
varied Bible lessons, discussion

Friendly Class
Herd Auditorium, first floor
mixed ages
Large historical radio-broadcast class with long-standing teacher, broadcast at 10 a.m. on radio station KTBB 600 AM
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture
Click here for the class web site

Gallery
Room 224
women
Are you looking for a hybrid mix of Bible study and spiritual issues all women face? Here is an opportunity to engage in spiritual study and in faith-forming relationships with other Christian women.

Genesis Class
Room 234, second floor
30s-40s
Varied Bible lessons, lecture and discussion

Journey Class
Room 103
mixed ages
An intimate class of varying ages with eclectic study materials
varied spiritual topics, discussion

New Covenant Class
Parlor, first floor
mixed ages
Friendly, relaxed, expository study of books of the Bible led by a facilitator, actively involved in church ministries
Expository Bible study, discussion

New Life Class
Room 342, second floor
40s-50s
Relaxed, friendly, actively involved in church ministries
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture and discussion

One Size Fits All
Connection Room, second floor
Adults of all ages
Expository Bible teaching

Pairs and Parents Class
Room 229, second floor
50-plus
Mixture of employed and active retired couples, rotating teachers, caring share groups
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture

Seekers Class
Room 235, second floor
50-plus
Middle-age couples, fun-loving, casual, flexible, caring
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture

Soul Cafe
Room 222
Young mostly single adults
single or married, laid-back, casual atmosphere with study and discussion
Varied Bible lessons, discussion

Trinity Class
Room 242, second floor
30s-50s
Couples study books by a variety of Christian authors
Varied Bible lessons, lecture and discussion

Unity Class
Room 233, second floor
40s-50s
Couples of various ages and backgrounds providing a mix of fellowship opportunities
Varied Bible lessons, lecture and discussion

Young Couples
Room 230, second floor
Couples in their 20s
Varied spiritual and life topics, discussion

Children's classes

Early Christian Awareness
6 months – 24 months
Infants, room 122
Toddlers, room 127

ECA uses a curriculum of songs and visual aids while incorporating the usage of senses and repetition to teach babies about God’s love for all living creatures.

Primary Sunday School
2 years – first grade
Twos, room 128
Three A, room 134
Three B, room 132
Four A, room 135
Four B, room 133
Kindergarten A, room 129
Kindergarten B, room 126
First grade, room 113

Dedicated, loving volunteer teachers share the basics of Christian faith using Live Big literature from Cokesbury. Children and teachers grow in their faith as they interact through Bible stories, crafts, singing, and prayer.
Spiritual Growth Enrichment
Kindergarten: Sanctuary tour, Lord’s Prayer
First grade: Communion, Doxology

Faith Journeys Sunday School
second grade – fourth grade, room 324

Children participate in Sunday school through the workshop rotation model know as Faith Journeys. They learn Bible stories and concepts in five-week units through a variety of experiences such as games, cooking, computers, drama, art, science and more.
Spiritual Growth Enrichment
Second grade: Prayer, Gloria Patri
Third grade: Baptism, Commendation
Fourth grade: Expanding the use of the Bible, Apostle’s Creed

Fifth grade
Room 341

A self-contained, interactive Bible study dealing with everyday issues that helps with the transition to the youth department.  
Live Big by Cokesbury
Spiritual Growth Enrichment
Order of Worship/Hymnal (preparation for Children’s Sunday)

Youth classes

Grades six through 12 meet on the third floor