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.
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 113, 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
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Join us for Pause, a time for discussion and worship, at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at Brady's Coffee, 309 W. Rusk. This group is not limited to Marvin members.
Crusaders Class
room, 235, 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
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
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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 230, second floor
40s-50s
Relaxed, friendly, actively involved in church ministries
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture and discussion
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 230, second floor
50-plus
Middle-age couples, fun-loving, casual, flexible, caring
Adult Bible Study curriculum, lecture
Soul Cafe
Wesley Missions Building
Young mostly single adults
single or married, laid-back, casual atmosphere with study and discussion
Varied Bible lessons, discussion
Trinity Class
Room 244, 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 240, second floor
Varied spiritual and life topics, discussion
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 the Bible and Exploring Faith 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.
Spiritual Growth Enrichment
Order of Worship/Hymnal (preparation for Children’s Sunday)
Grades six through 12 meet on the third floor