The Young Adult Class
Teacher: Bob & Jackie Browning
Where: Room 307
Age: 20's
This class is designed to meet the needs of young professionals in their 20's - open to married couples and singles. Please join us each Sunday at 9:45 am.
Faith & Issues
When: Sundays at 9:45am in room A125
Leaders: Kathy Dobbins & Richard Swindle
This diverse group discusses various topics and current events from a Christian perspective. Open to anyone who likes to think about and explore the relevant issues of our day. Persons are welcome to be a permanent member of the class or just drop in for a particular topic. The discussion is lively! For a list of current topics - go to the home page and look for Faith & Issues under "News."
Our statement of purpose: We seek to be a community which is intentional about learning how to follow Jesus in a changing and challenging world. We believe in the worth of every person, openness to diverse views, and - as an essential part of a growing faith - a willingness to ask questions.
Class Theme: Following Jesus in a Changing and Challenging World
Foundation Builders
Teacher: Chris Boltin & Joel McLendon
Where: Room 310
Age: 20's-30's, young families
The Foundation Builders Class is a class of young families with small group discussions related to Biblical principles for everyday living. We seek to discover what it truly means to be a Christian and how our faith should color every aspect of our lives. Questions are welcomed and opinions are freely expressed.
The Cross Roads Class
Teacher: Ernie Forrester & Paul Denton
Where: Room 310
Age: 30's & 40's
The Cross Roads class is made up of married and single adults (ages 35+) who are in the "cross roads" stage of life between young adulthood and middle-age. We are a spiritual and social class looking for guidance and support from our God, our church, and our Christian peers as we navigate the challenges of daily family life. Our desire as a class is to continue to grow in our spiritual maturity and to create strong families to build and support our church and each other.
Soul Searchers
Teacher: Chris Allison, Amy Allison
Where: Room 309
Age: 30's & 40's
Our class focuses on the spiritual development and mutual support of its members. The group is comprised of both couples and singles
with children ranging in age from infants to young teens. Teachers usually teach from a prepared Bible study material, but
occasionally we elect to study a special topic such as family relationships chosen by the group. We support each other through our
prayer chains and care groups, which enable us to minister more quickly and effectively to individual member's needs. Our main social
activities are our annual Christmas party and Supper Six seasons - three month periods where 6-8 people get together for dinner once a month. The class undertakes various mission projects selected by the group.
Cambium Class
Teacher: Rotating
Contact: Melinda McChesney
Where: Counseling Center
Age: 45 & Up
We are a women's class who meet together to study God's word and to encourage each other as we grow as Christians in our life pilgrimages. We believe in ministering to others through participation in the Memorial Drive Homeless Shelter and other outreach projects. Once a quarter we gather socially for dinner or meet after church for lunch. We welcome any women who want to join other women in a class striving for Christian growth through Bible study and desiring support from other Christian sisters.
Pairs and Spares
Teacher: Jenny Brannan
Where: Room 126
Age: 50's
We consider our class coed rather than couples. Our class style is very free discussion and we use alternative literature for topics. We enjoy being together and usually plan an annual retreat and a variety of socials, including tool showers for our children who are getting married. We participate in a variety of mission projects including Memorial Drive Homeless Shelter, sponsoring children with needs, and other special projects that come our way. Visit our website
Dugger's Diggers
Teacher: Russ Dugger
Where: Room A122
Age Range: Couples 50's & Up
If you are looking for a couples class that constantly attempts to apply Biblical principles to life, then you are invited to be our guests. The Lilburn Coop and the Memorial Drive homeless shelter are two of the local ministries that we support. We are a loving, caring class that treasures our quarterly social times together. We look forward to seeing you.
Joy Class
Teacher: Linda Bobo and Fredolyn Stitt
Where: Room A119
Age Range: 50 & Up
The Joy Class has been in existence since Smoke Rise started. At present, most of the women in the class have husbands who attend a mens class or who do not attend church. The marital status of the class includes widowed, divorced and married women. Bible study is important and we use a blend of lecture and discussion. Class participation is welcomed, even expected. Anyone who has ever been in our class will attest to the fact that we are a support group for each other. The love and caring among the class is very strong and we have prayer partners which are changed annually. Our social calendar includes lunches in homes and our annual Christmas White Elephant party, which has been an ongoing successful tradition. New members are definitely welcomed. We encourage your visit!
Seekers
Teachers: Eight Rotating Teachers
Where: S223/224
Contact: Charlie Hopkins
Age: 60 & Up
Couples and singles are welcome in our unique class. We rotate our teaching and refreshments for each Sunday. We have approximately 20 members who participate in the teaching rotation and the rest rotate the refreshments. Occasionally, we have someone present a series of lessons that we think will be of interest to our members. Our class is blessed with good teachers, many of whom are seminary trained. We try to have several socials during the year. One of the most popular is our annual Christimas dinner. We are a large class and try to make sure we keep in touch with all our members. We divide our class into groups and assign a group captain to each. Our mission activities include regular support for Lilburn and Stone Mountain Cooperative ministries, Developmental Disability Ministry, and Family Initiative Residences. Bible study, fellowship with God and each other are our primary emphases. Come visit with us, and if you're not pleased, come back the next week - it will be different!
Koinonia
Teacher: Rotating
Where: Room 230/231
Age: 65 & Up
Our class studies the Bible lesson and Scripture and has prayer for the concerns of our class members and our church every Sunday. We are a very caring and compassionate class and pray for each other during the week. No one's needs go unnoticed. Our members are active in all areas of our great church. We help with the Memorial Drive Homeless Shelter by preparing and serving meals, and also work with Habitat for Humanity. We are a fun loving group and have a Supper 6 program and social events on a regular basis. Everyone is welcome!
Searchers Class
Where: Room S228
Age: 55 and up
We are a coed class, not just couples. The class is very close, caring for one another's needs, keeping up with the "happenings" within the group, and affectionately greeting each other whenever we are together. We get together every six weeks or so for breakfast or lunch and have an annual festive Christmas dinner party. Although our class time is informal, we are serious about Bible study. The teacher facilitates the study, encouraging questions, comments and discussion. The class warmly welcomes visitors and new members.
Winsome Class
Teacher: Charlotte Carpenter
Where: Church Parlor
Age: 65 and up
The Winsome Class is comprised of women over the age of 65, many of whom are widows. Most of us have children and grandchildren. The class is a very cohesive group, strongly supportive of one another. We support mission projects such as the Georgia Baptist Children's Home and the Lilburn Cooperative Program, and other projects as the need arises. Several times a year we prepare baskets for shut-ins and people in nursing homes. The class holds a bi-monthly business meeting followed by lunch at a local restaurant. During the Christmas season, the class enjoys a festive luncheon and joins one of the men's classes for a dinner party. Visitors are always welcome, and new members are assimilated quickly into the group!
Fellowship Class
Teacher: Rotating
Where: Room A227
Age: 65 and up
The Fellowship Class is the oldest Bible study class at Smoke Rise. This senior adult men's class is a caring and friendly class that enjoys a lively discussion approach to Bible study. Every class member is encouraged to offer insight into the lesson or ask questions of others. Concern for one another and other members of the church is a major strength of the Fellowship class. We warmly invite you to come and join us any time!
Agape
Teachers: Rotating Teachers
Where: Room S217/219
Age: 60 and Up
We are a class that welcomes all persons interested in fellowship and Bible study. We are composed of couples and singles who love and support each other. We welcome visitors anytime. We feel fortunate that we have five teachers who are on a rotating basis. This gives us a variety of approaches to Bible study. We enjoy planned social events several times a year. We believe in missions and participate in providing funding for missioin activities in our church such as Vacation Bible School, mission teams, day camp, etc. Come visit us! We believe we exhibit the true meaning of "agape" love.
Jones-Shanks-Duvall Class
Teachers: Jody Jones, Jack Shanks & Tom Duvall
Where: Room 131/133
Contact: Jody Jones
Age: 50's
We are a couples class - the majority are empty nesters and baby boomers. Teachers rotate weekly, offering variety in teaching and approach to lessons. All lessons are scripture based, with life application. Mission projects we participate in are Georgia Baptist Children's Home, Youth Mission trips and other special projects discovered by our class members. Socials are usually centered around special occasions such as Valentine's Day and Christmas. We are a very close and caring class and use both a phone chain and email to contact members when needs are known. Our Goal: To support one another through life's changes and challenges
The Friendship Class
Teacher: Rotating
Where: Room 132/134
Age: 55 and up
We are a very friendly class of couples who welcome new members. The class has stayed together for several years through promotions and various reorganizations, always offering love and support to one another. It is a traditional class, with most members being neither too liberal nor too conservative on various issues. The teaching style is primarily lecture, but discussion is encouraged. We host showers and socials to celebrate significant life events of members of the class or our children. The ladies occasionally take a weekend trip together. The class supports programs for the less fortunate, and sponsors a family during Christmas. Members of the class serve in various capacities such as Bible study leaders, English language teachers, deacons, and many other leadership roles.
Discovery
Teachers: Colin Harris
Where: Room A116
Age: All Ages
Our class is a mixture of both couples and singles that enjoy an open discussion format, studying the Bible as a guide to understanding contemporary issues relating to life as a Christian. The group's diversity in spiritual and religious philosophies helps class members to understand their own spiritual growth. Our class is active in serving the Memorial Drive Homeless Shelter and adopts a family each Christmas. Socials are scheduled to provide a chance to get to know each other better. We invite you to join us for lively discussions with diverse opinions!
Berean
Teachers: Dr. David Fite, Dr. R. Page Fulgham
Where: Room A121
Age: All Ages
With a purpose of in-depth study of the books of the Bible, chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse, the Berean Class is led by two long-term students of the Bible, Dr. David Fite and Dr. R. Page Fulgham. The format is informal and informational with lots of discussion. Our aim is not only to examine and explain the Bible text but to apply it to our daily lives. We ask two questions: what did the text mean when it was written and what does it mean today? The scripture is our primary material. From time to time, supplemental reading is suggested. We enjoy fellowship with each other and seek to minister to each member of the class.
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