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Adult EducationChristian Education is an integral part of the Strawbridge experience. There are classes for all ages with a variety of meeting times throughout the week. Adult Sunday School classes meet each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. A variety of adult Sunday school classes are offered, each with its own special mix of styles and interests. Various classes pursue Bible study, study books by popular authors, cover topics on social concerns, or discuss family life issues.
Sunday Morning Adult ClassesYOUNG ADULT CLASS (NEW!)
9:45 a.m.
Leaders, Lance and Sarah Permenter
 A class for young adults (19 and up) to come together for study and fellowship. This class is currently studying The Story Sunday School curriculum. This is the community study the church is doing until after Easter 2010.ADVENT CLASS
9:45 a.m.
Leader, Bill Elston
 We are currently studying John.CRUSADERS CLASS
9:45 a.m.
 The Crusaders class is made up of mature adults, mostly over 55. There are usually 8 to 18 members present on Sunday morning. The Adult Bible Studies and the Bible are principle resources with help from The New International Lesson Annual, covering the entire Bible over a six year period. Scriptures are read and discussed as to what they must have meant when originally written as well as how they apply to us today. The Crusaders are currently studying Luke and the Old Testament. Class meetings begin with personal conversation, concerns and prayer. Members also join with XYZ (Extra Years of Zest) who meet for social events. Visitors and members, old or new, are welcome.DISCOVER
9:45 a.m.
The Discover class welcomes couples and singles as we study a variety of materials in an interactive setting. This class is currently studying The Story Sunday School curriculum. We study many current Biblically-founded teachers and preachers including Rob Bell's NOOMA video series, Rick Warren, and Max Lucado. Our lessons and discussions are springboards for learning how to experience God in our everyday lives. We love to see new faces so please come join us.EXPLORERS CLASS
9:45 a.m.
The Explorers class uses a discussion-based format and studies contemporary Christian issues that have to do with families and current events. The class has done in-depth studies of various books of the Bible and people of the Bible. This class is currently studying The Story Sunday School curriculum.Class members periodically arrange fellowship activities, which have included social events such as dinners, golf, camp-outs, and an annual T-shirt exchange Christmas party. GENESIS
9:45 a.m.
Leader, Sam Treynor
The Genesis Sunday School Class is currently studying the book of Genesis. We use Jewish and Christian commentaries to help us learn the meaning of these texts, both as they were written, and for Christians today. Please join us. If you have questions contact Sam Treynor. The Genesis class attendance averages 8 to 18 with adults of all ages—some are couples and some are not. The group maintains a sense of community, not only in the weekly Sunday school experience, but also in occasional social events and special projects helping others. HOME BUILDERS
9:45 a.m.
Leader, James Livesay
 The HomeBuilders class emphasizes family life and a Christian home. The class averages 30 people, most of whom have families with young and school-aged children. This class is currently studying The Story Sunday School curriculum.NEW DIRECTIONS
9:45 a.m.
Leader, Jim Telljohann
The New Directions class covers a diverse range of topics from Bible studies to current events. Currently we're studying The Story Sunday School curriculum.SEEKERS (Hearing System Available)
9:45 a.m.
 The Seekers Class is a caring group of about 35 members in the 30-90 age range who come together to share the Word of God alternating between Bible-centered studies and contemporary Christian growth studies. We enjoy Christian fellowship and have fun. The class has social activities each year such as Christmas parties, video scavenger hunts, progressive dinners, and murder mystery parties. The Seekers Class supports and is active in every mission activity of the church. Currently we're studying Lessons from the Book of James with Max Lucado. Each lesson includes: reflection questions to begin your study, a Bible reading section with text in both NCV and NKJV, discovery questions to help you explore the Bible, inspirational thoughts from the writings of Max Lucado, response questions for discussion, a prayer, and additional questions, and room for journaling. Week Day Adult Studies
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This book group meets for laughter and fellowship - all while being challenged in their faith walk! They read a new book to discuss every month. Our current bok is Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith, by Anne Llamott. 
This group meets over coffee each Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the library. They study the Bible in depth in an effort to discover Biblical truths and how to apply them to their lives. We're currently reading 
This class gives participants the opportunity to study and pray with others who have a passion for learning and for supporting one another in their faith walks. This group of early risers meets over coffee each Tuesday morning at 5:30 a.m. in the library. Their current study is The Ten Commandments from the Back Side – Using an approach similar to the one he took in 