Coming Spring of 2024!
Confirm: Your Faith, Your Commitment, God’s Call
Sunday mornings
8:45am—9:45am
March 10th: What Does It Mean To Be United Methodist?
- Introduction
- We will learn about United Methodist History.
- We will learn about key United Methodist Beliefs.
Homework For Next Session:
- Read pages 15-16.
- Answer questions on page 17.
- Scan the Relationship Stages chart on page 18.
- Answer questions on pages 20-21.
March 17th: A Disciple’s Path Defined (A)
- We will talk about the homework readings on pages 15-16, 18.
- We will share some of our answers from the homework assignment on pages 17, 20-21.
- We will learn about God’s role in growing your faith (see charts) on pages 22-23.
Homework For Next Session:
- Memorize the chart God’s Role on page 23.
- Answer the questions on page 24.
- Look up two of Scripture readings listed on the top of page 25
- Answer questions on page 26.
March 24th: A Disciple’s Path Defined (B)
- We will talk about God’s role in helping our faith grow.
- We will talk about the role community plays helping our faith grow.
- We will talk about ways we can grow our faith in God.
- We will share some of our answers from the homework assignment on pages 24 and 26.
Homework For Next Session:
- Read page 32, 34-35
- Write a prayer using the acronym ACTS (example on page 35).
- Answer questions on page 41
- Identify Bible story or verse that is important to you.
March 31st: Happy Easter! No Class
April 7th: Spring Break. No Class
April 14th: Prayer And Scripture Meditation
- We will talk about prayer and explore helpful ways to pray.
- We will talk about the Bible and explore helpful ways to read the Bible.
- We will use some of the questions on pages 37-38, 41.
- We will learn about the Wesleyan Quadrilateral and why it matters.
Homework For Next Session:
- Read pages 50,52.
- Answer questions on pages 51, 53.
- Reflect on a meaningful time of worship. What do you think made it so meaningful to you?
- Identify a favorite hymn or worship song.
April 21st: Worship
- We will talk about worship, how to prepare, and what to expect.
- We will talk about changes that may be needed in our worship services.
- We will learn about Baptism and Communion in the United Methodist tradition.
Homework For Next Session:
- Read Wesley’s 22-questions on page 62.
- Briefly reflect on Welsey’s 22-questions on page 63.
- Read pages 69-70,74-75.
- Answer the questions on page 75.
April 28th: Service
- We will learn about the Priesthood of all believers.
- We will learn about spiritual gifts.
- We will take an online spiritual gift inventory.
- We will talk about our membership vows and ways we can serve Jesus.
Homework for the next session:
- Read pages 93-95.
- Answer the questions on pages 95-96, 105.
- Write down any questions you have about God, the Bible, faith, and/or the Church.
May 5th: Witness
- We will talk about some of the answers on pages 95-96, 105.
- We will learn about didn’t helpful ways to share Jesus with others.
- We will do a walk-through of your confirmation in the sanctuary.
Homework for the next session:
- Reflect on your confirmation class.
- Pray for the other confirmands.
- Invite your family and friends to church.
May 12th: No class. Mother’s Day.
May 19th: Pentecost/ receiving of new members.
- Arrive at 9:30am. We will meet in the pastor’s office.
- Worship begins at 10am in the Sanctuary. You may sit with your family and friends during the service.
- After the worship service everyone is invited to the Fellowship for a lite reception.