Zarepath Sunday School Class

About the Zarepath Class:

We are a diverse group of men and women of all ages. Most of us take part in other ministries of the church, such as choir, handbells, or TV ministry. These ministries often need us to meet earlier than other Sunday School Classes let out, so our class was started to make it easier for us to attend a lesson.
We are a class that has very diverse theological views, yet our friendships override our differences. We, therefore, invite and welcome the sharing of our opinions and beliefs. We hope you will join us!

About our name:

Our name comes from 1 Kings 17 when the prophet Elijah was sent to Zarepath. There, he performed two miracles: enough flour and oil was available to make bread for Elijah, a widow, and her son for many days; and Elijah brought the son back to life from death. Keeping these miracles in mind, we look for God’s miracles to happen in our lives!

What and how do we study?

To guide us in our study of the Bible, we use various studies, which have included:
- Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation by Bruce M. Metzger
- Maxie Dunnam’s This Is Christianity
- J. Ellsworth Kalas Studies:
  - Longing to Pray: How the Psalms Teach Us to Talk With God
  - Christmas from the Backside
- James W. Moore Studies:
  - When All Else Fails…Read the Instructions
  - At the End of the Day: How Will You Be Remembered?
- Look below for our latest studies!
Our primary teacher is Steve Cox, but others will teach when he is out.

Where does the Zarepath Class meet?

We meet in the Undercroft basement area under the Sanctuary in room 20-U, also known as the Choir Room.

What time do we meet?

Our class meets from 9:15 to 10:00 each Sunday morning, allowing time for members to attend either the 8:30 or 10:30am Worship Services at FUMC. Plus, it allows members the opportunity to take part in music and TV ministries of the church, which often need people to leave earlier than other Sunday School Classes let out.

For more information about the Zarepath Class, contact:

Steve Cox: 940-692-7211

See below for our latest studies!

Zarepath Sunday School to Begin New Study: February 14, 2010

Whats in the Bible About Us? What’s in the Bible and Why Should I Care?

That is the title of the next study coming to the Zarepath Sunday School Class on Sunday, February 14 at 9:15am in the Choir Room (below the Sanctuary). Books cost $8 each if you’d like one to accompany the study.

This study will help participants explore biblical perspectives of human beings in relationship to God. Chapters include:

“God Created Us”
“God Cares for Us”
“God Saves Us”
“God Invites Us into Relationship.”

Each chapter contains the following features:

Bible Readings - Each chapter explores specific readings from the Bible.

The Questions – Each chapter begins with focus questions that will be explored in the Bible readings and the chapter information.

A Psalm – Each chapter begins with verses from a psalm. These excerpts from the psalms give readers the experience of using the Bible for personal and group devotion.

A Prayer – A brief two or three sentence prayer at the beginning and end of each chapter

What’s in the Bible? Participants will read and reflect upon key Bible readings in each chapter and use the space provided to write personal and private reflections.

Reflection Questions – These questions are related to the chapter information and are designed to help the reader consider key ideas that emerge from this information and from the Bible readings.

Bible Facts – Additional related information about the Bible readings.

Here’s Why I Care – This activity near the end of each chapter contains questions that invite the readers to grow in faith as they prayerfully reflect about what they have learned.

For more information about the Zarepath Class or this study,
contact Steve Cox: 940-692-7211.

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Posted on January 29th, 2010 by tsims

Consider How You Will Be Remembered with the Zarepath Class

On Sunday, September 27, the Zarepath Sunday School Class will begin studying a book by James W. Moore called At the End of the Day: How Will You Be Remembered. You are invited to join them!

At the end of the day, what will people say about you? If folks were totally candid, totally honest, how would your epitaph read? In the Talmud it is suggested that to be successful in this life you should plant a tree, have a child, or write a book. This means you should be sure that you have exerted an influence for good in this life that lives on after your days are on earth are done. In each chapter popular author James W. Moore asks the question, Just how will you be remembered… as one who knew Christ s healing love? who celebrated the joy of the journey? who knew the Gift of the Holy Spirit? who knew how to trust the right things? who knew the power of compassion? who knew how to teach children the key things in life? who knew the importance of prayer? who knew right from wrong? who knew the significance of the battle within? who knew the power of words? who knew that great getting-up morning ? who knew how to be beautifully extravagant? who knew how to be a real friend? who knew how to close the gate? The book’s epilogue (called Making Every Day Count) provides some valuable insight into how to become that kind of person!

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Posted on September 11th, 2009 by tsims

Revelation Study Coming to Zarepath Class on April 19

breakingthecode Join the Zarepath Sunday School Class for the study Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation beginning Sunday, April 19 at 9:15am in the Choir Room.