Adult Sunday School
Find your place in one of our Sunday morning learning and fellowship groups! All classes welcome newcomers, visitors and people who have been at Manchaca forever! If you need help finding a class or want to contact a leader, please contact Kim at Kim@ManchacaUMC.org.
Followers of the Way
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 am
Location: Main Building, Room 29 (Upstairs in the Education Wing)
Current Study: Women of the Bible - A Study by Max Lucado
Our class is specifically aimed towards parents of children and/or youth. Daniel Oates leads the class with some assistance from Leslie Piggott. Please join us in our Bible study journey!
Pathfinders
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 am
Location: Main Building, Room 8, first door next to East Entrance
Current Study: Genesis
In line with John Wesley’s list of individual practices of spiritual disciplines this class will focus on studying the scriptures. Offering an in-depth look at how to study the Bible, with focus on the historical context, the cultural context, literary context, placement context, continuing context, and complete context. This class is for beginners and experts because we learn from each other.
Led by Julia Walker.
Searching the Word
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 am
Location: Main Building, Parlor
Current Study: Christianity and World Religions (Based on the book by Adam Hamilton)
As the diversity of our neighbors creates more opportunities to reach out to people of different faiths, this course will enable us to interact more confidently with those whose backgrounds may differ from our own. Join us in the Parlor for adult Bible study led by J. W. Crane. Current Handout. The book is available by request.
Upper Room
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 am
Location: Family Life Center, Room A
Current Study: Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine
The Upper Room class is a safe place to explore faith and practice. It is a place to find encouragement, prayer and support where ever we are on the path with God.
Christians Without Borders
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Location: Family Life Center, Room B
Current Study: 8 Habits of Love (by Ed Bacon)
Reconciling
Ministry
We study material that encourages growth in mind and spirit and keeps us motivated to be bridge builders and change-agents for justice, reconciliation and transformation. We are a Reconciling Ministry, inclusive of all God's children. Contact Jen Troke for class materials and zoom link.
Gateway
Time: 10:15 - 11:00 am
Location: Family Life Center, Room C
Current Study: Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit
We seek to become faithful disciples, to nurture one another, and to serve those in need. Gateway welcomes visitors and members. "Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit" is a seven week study that looks at God's grace and the lives of the disciples after the Ascention. Books available for $13. Led by Susan Hilburn.