Adults
Wednesday Night Bible Study
The Buechel Park family gathers on Wednesday nights at 5:45 for dinner. The first Wednesday of the month is Potluck. The other Wednesday night dinners are catered by church members and cost $4 per person. Please call the church office to sign up for dinner.
Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner is followed by prayer and Bible Study.
Wednesday Nights: From October 5 – November 9, 2011
Track 1: Biblical Studies
"Genesis" taught by Don Rogers
Track 2: Spiritual Formation
"Developing a Deeper Prayer Life" taught by Jan Causey and Jose Albovias
Sunday School Classes
Sunday School starts at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings. Below is a list of Sunday School classes available at Buechel Park.
Sunday School Director: Greg Leichty
Joyful Doers (Special Needs)
Teacher: Ima Jean Flynn
Meets in the Library
Logos
Teacher: John Brown
Location: Third Floor, Room 321
Literature: Formations Study Guide by Smith and Helwys
The Logos class is made up mostly of middle aged men and women. It is a close Christian fellowship providing opportunity for sharing in our personaly joys and cares. The class provides in-depth study of the Bible, in the belief that we are never too old to grow as Christians in our knowledge of and faith in God. Class size varies from five to fifteen, many of the members of this class sub in other classes as needed. Our class supports many different activities sponsored by the church, i.e. youth activities, prepare and serve meals at Jeff Street.
Check out the Logos Class' participation in Christmas Extravaganza 2011.
Berea
Teacher: Jim Carter
Location: Third Floor, Room 332
Literature: Formations Study Guide by Smyth & Helwys, but is mostly always discussed in the context of our personal lives and the world we live.
The Berea Class fills a unique niche in the BPBC fabric of bible study in that there are few, if any, semblances among our members in terms of age, marital status, or personalities. And apparently, we seem to like it that way. It would be fair to say we enjoy and respect our differences and independence. On any one Sunday morning attendance may vary between four and ten.
We are "led" by Jim Carter, formerly an occasional member, who was drafted by the class 2 years ago. The class is very informal and usually spends nearly half the early class time discussing our individual joys and concerns, with an occasional aside for current events, sports or nebulous topics. When Jim and his wife Karen make trips to visit their son's family in Atlanta, the class has a reciprocal agreement to meet with the Logos class taught by John Brown.
Scripture verse for the class: "These Jews were more receptive than those in Thessalonica, for they welcomed the message very eagerly and examined the scriptures every day to see whether these things were so." Acts 17:11
Added incentive: Janice, our in-class food expert, makes Buechel Park's best coffee.
"The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" made an appearance at Christmas Extravaganza 2011 with the Berea Class. Check it out!
Unity
Co-Teachers: Mike & Lucy Yelton
Location: Room 329
Galatians 3:28 "There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for we are all one in Christ Jesus."
A spirit of inclusion and diversity form the core of the Unity class. The class provides an opportunity for serious Bible study in an open and accepting setting. Members examile Scripture as it relates to their daily lives through sharing experiences and insights. The class is open to persons of all ages, gender, and marital status. New members and visitors are always welcome.
There is a strong sense of service to Buechel Park. Many members serve on ministry teams and several are deacons. Unity class is well-represented in the choir and Women on Mission.
Unity class members are active in missions. Each year the class serves a Sunday dinner for homeless people at Jeff Street at Liberty. The class fund supports special mission needs and children's programs. Members participate in Extreme Build and the Moroccan Partnership.
Class members form strong personal relationships and are very supportive of each other. This is fostered by fellowship activites including eat out together on Sundays, recognizing birthdays, summer picnics, and holiday celebrations. Bonds of Christian friendship help members during difficult times.
There are 32 people on roll. Our average attendence is 22. We have a few minutes of prayer concerns and announcments leaving forty minutes for the lesson.
Check out the Unity Classes adaptation of "The 12 Days of Christmas" performed at Christmas Extravaganza 2011.
Willing Workers
Teacher: Roxie Hoffman
Location: Third Floor, Room 323
Literature: We use the Smith & Helwys literature for our bible study. We have an open discussions and welcome all comments and questions.
Many of the class members have been together for years but we have new members who have joined out class this year and we welcome all new members.
Roxie Hoffman has been the teacher for about 32 years. We are a women's class and our age range varies from 60 to 80 and we don't put emphasis on an age requirement. We currtnely have 28 members enrolled. We elect new officers each year in August. Our special dinner and installation of officers is held at Wildwood Country Club. We have a Christmas dinner each year at Roxie's.
We have many projects. Each month we donate to SEAM and send money to the Infant Resource Center. We give food and money for Thanksgiving Baskets. Our class makes food to serve parents, and workers in VBS each year. We support the youth missions trips. We make food to serve at Jeff Street at Liberty. We take part in the shoebox ministry at Christmas. We grive donations for sending students to music camp, summer missionaries, and other special needs as they arise.
Check out the "Willing Party Girls" as the prepare to set sail on the S.S. Christmas Extravaganza 2011!
Faith
Teachers: Louise Poulter
Location: First Floor, across from Church Office
This is a very active class who participates in all activities of the church. There are several homebound members, who the active members keep in contact with on a regular basis. The class is easily accessible-close to the elevator and sanctuary.
Motto: Love one another.
Colors: Red and White
Flower: Rose
Song: My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Scripture: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love." Ephesians 3:17
Class meeting: First Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am
Fellowship
Teacher: Bill Edwards
Location: Third Floor, Room 325
This is a class of senior men who enjoy studying the Bible together and the friendships they share.
Hope
Teacher: Betty Terry
Location: Third Floor
Literature: Formations Study Guide by Smyth & Helwys
This class is for ladies who have hope for today and tomorrow. We are a warm, friendly class and welcome any new or visiting members.
Check out the Hope Class' skit in Christmas Extravaganza 2011.