CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Women of the Church
The Presbyterian Women’s group of First Presbyterian Church of Commerce meets at 10:00 a.m. on the second Monday of each month for Bible study and fellowship and all women are invited to participate.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, the First Presbyterian Church of Commerce hosts a one day themed Vacation Bible School which is developed and staffed by volunteers in our church. Children from the ages of pre-school through high school are invited to attend. The children will travel to different learning centers through out the day including art and music which is incorporated into their Bible lessons.
Please visit the Calendar of Events link for the 2007 Vacation Bible School date and times.
Sunday School Information and Class Descriptions
Sunday School begins at 9:50am each Sunday morning and ends promptly at 10:30am. Coffee and morning goodies are available in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:30am through 10:30am.
Pre-school and Elementary Class
Our young children’s class focuses on the studies of the Bible using creative concepts and materials to inform and enhance their learning experiences about God, Jesus Christ and our church seasons such as Christmas (Advent), Easter (Lent) and the Pentecost.
Junior and Senior High Class
Our Junior and Senior High class is taught by Reverend Hughes and has young people from 6th through 12th grade. Though we have a wide range of ages, the young people seem to enjoy the challenge of the Bible material and each other as we study a variety of subjects. Most of our lessons are from the Denomination's Study for Youth. However, in the summer Reverend Hughes chooses Bible topics or books she thinks the class will enjoy.
The Peacemakers Class
The diversity of the Peacemakers Class leads to stimulating and thought provoking discussions. As a non-traditional Sunday school class, we select a variety of books to read and discover together as a group. Some of the books we have recently read include Calvin for Armchair Theologians by Christopher Elwood, When Religion Becomes Evil by Charles Kimball; American Gospel by Jon Meacham, and Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt by Ted Foote Jr. and P. Alex Thornburg. We welcome and encourage our class to discuss topics that are in the news and that affect our daily lives within our community and within the world. Visitors are always welcome in our class.
The University Class
The University Class was formed in the early 1970’s primarily by church members associated with the University in some way. Today, individuals from their 40’s to early seventies are in the class and most are not associated with the University. However, individuals of all ages are welcome.
The class focuses on Bible Study as set forth in The Present Word Bible Study Service. Class discussion centers on the Holy Scriptures and the guidance they provide in our daily, contemporary lives. Class members are heavily involved in other church organizations and activities
Co-Workers Class
Under the leadership of retired history professor Mr. Joe Fred Cox, the Co-Workers Class follows the guided study from The Present Word. The class meets in the Parlor and welcomes any and all visitors to join them.
