BackgroundBethel Lutheran Church
Sunday School
It is the desire of our Sunday School department to serve as a partner to our families in the Christian education of our children and youth.
We present the plan of salvation as put forth in the Bible. It is our goal to do this
in a manner that makes the message of God's Word not just an academic exercise but
something that is applicable to the lives of believers no matter what their age. We teach
the Bible as God's Word. We center on the words of St. John in John 20:31 -
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that by believing you may have life in his name.
The purpose of our study is to expose the children and youth to the Means of Grace that
is God's Word, and in doing so have the Holy Spirit affect their hearts and minds.
Sunday School Opening, 10:40
2-5 Year Olds
| Betty Moerbe, Leader |  Room 133 - View Facility Map |
1st - 4th Grade Opening
| Christi Everett & Cindy Tolmsoff, Leaders |
 Room 234 - View Facility Map |
Nursery
We have a nursery available during the Sunday School hour as well as during both Worship services. This nursery is available to children through the age of three years. It is staffed with two certified nursery specialists on Sunday morning, Juanita Garrison and Oralia Sifuentes. Children's Nursery |
 Room 152 - View Facility Map |
 Children's Playground |
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:40 AM
TWO AND THREE YEAR OLD CLASS:
| Fall Teachers: | Toni Hernandez | Room 133 - View Facility Map |
| Debbie Sadler | ||
| Spring Teachers: | Jennifer Klose | |
| Jessica Thomas | ||
| Lesson Schedule: | Weekly Listing |
FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLD CLASS
| Fall Teachers: | Kim Rutledge |  Room 142 - View Facility Map |
| Halee Stanley | ||
| Spring Teachers: | Kelly Montgomery | |
| Joalla Shilling | ||
| Lesson Schedule: | Weekly Listing |
1ST & 2ND GRADE CLASS
| Fall Teachers: | Kim Saenz | Room 234 - View Facility Map |
| Joanna Barnes | ||
| Spring Teachers: | John & Marie O’Neill | |
| Crystal & Jeremy Drager | ||
| Lesson Schedule: | Weekly Listing |
3RD & 4TH GRADE CLASS
| Fall Teachers: | Carrie Hildebrandt |  Room 233 - View Facility Map |
| Russ Hoskens | ||
| Spring Teachers | Leann Jones | |
| Kelly Schmid | ||
| Lesson Schedule: | Weekly Listing |
5TH & 6TH GRADE CLASS
| Fall Teachers: | Rosemary Schoenfeld |  Room 238 - View Facility Map |
| Randy Moerbe | ||
| Spring Teachers: | Paul Schoenfeld | |
| Randy Moerbe | ||
| Lesson Schedule: | Weekly Listing |
7th & 8th Grade Class
| Fall Teachers: | Debbie Smith |  Room 232 - View Facility Map |
| Amy Way | ||
| Spring Teachers: | Connie Brocksmith | |
| Owen Brocksmith | ||
| Lesson Schedule: | Weekly Listing |
High School Class
| Fall Teachers: | Steven Klose |  Room 239 - View Facility Map |
| Connie Silber | ||
| Spring Teachers: | Steven Klose | |
| Connie Silber | ||
| Lesson Schedule: | Weekly Listing |
YOUNG ADULTS CLASS
This class is intended for high school graduates, college students and 20-somethings.
| Teacher: | Randy Moerbe |  Room 242 - View Facility Map |
| Study Topic: | "Prophets Then and Now" - Looking at a specific prophet from the Bible each Sunday, we will learn from them how to act today when we face those who want to compromise the faith. | |
Sunday Adult Classes
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching . . ." Acts 2:42
ADULT CLASS - A Heart for Friends
| Leader: | Pastor Bard | Parish Hall - View Facility Map |
| Study Topic: | 
A Heart for FriendsPastor Bard's current Sunday morning Bible Study series is called "A Heart for Friends" and deals specifically with sharing our faith with those in our circle of friends. When this series is completed, in several more weeks, Pastor will re-visit the "Seven Styles" material. Seven Styles of Faith-sharingRecent happenings at Bethel have stressed the command and commitment that we believers have to share our Christian faith with others. Participants will learn about personal witnessing styles such as Lifestyle, Relational, Testimonial, Situational, Servant, and Invitational witnessing. Most of us want to share our faith, and are willing to share our faith, but may falter in actually doing it because we are not sure how to begin! The challenge is to first identify which style is most natural for you, then learn to naturally engage others. We can help you in facing that challenge! Using a power point presentation, Pastor will review common witnessing styles and then help us determine which is our own most effective style and give ideas about how to put it into practice. | |
ADULT CLASS - The Lutheran Confessions
| Leader: | Pete Schmid |  Room 240 - View Facility Map |
| Study Topic: | This is “confession” in terms of a declaration of what we as Lutherans believe. How did our particular way of defining what the Bible teaches come to be? What are the core beliefs and teachings of our church? What makes us distinct from other church bodies? Why are we not really a “protestant church” body? Come and learn the history and formation of the church that efforts to live and teach by Scripture alone. |
ADULT CLASS - In the Dust of the Rabbi
| Leader: | Joe Muller Room 241 - View Facility Map | |
| Study Topic: | Disciples in Jesus day followed their teachers so closely that they would be covered with the dust kicked up by the Rabbi’s feet. In this class we’ll continue to discover how to follow Jesus this closely. This is part of the “That the World May Know” series. Each session begins with a video segment followed by discussion and Bible study that applies the materials to your life. |
Midweek Bible Studies
Women's Tuesday Morning
| Leader: | Pastor Bard |  Room 149 - View Facility Map |
| Study Topic: |
The Tuesday Ladies Bible Study is an opportunity for women to gather with other women, during the week, for Bible study. They meet each Tuesday from 9:30-11:00 AM. The studies cover various books of the Bible. This is a time for growth in the Word, as well as fellowship and fun. Child Care is available. |
Men's Monday Evening
| Study Topic: | This men's group is currently meeting each Monday evening
at Esperanza Assisted Living, 1103 Rock Prairie Rd in College Station at 7:00 PM. Contact George Luber (777-6921) for more information and directions to room.
Each week there is an interesting Bible Study. Following the study, games
such as dominoes or pinochle are played. The group would welcome any men who desire to strengthen their walk with the Lord and develop new friendships. |
Fun Family Wednesday: CHRISTIANITY - THE FIRST THREE CENTURIES
| Leader: | Mary Beth Vanderpoorten | Room 149 - View Facility Map |
| Study Topic: |
How could a tiny, persecuted faith become the most successful phenomenon in
all of history? During its first three hundred years from Christ to Constantine,
the Christian church had to wage a two-front campaign against external persecution
and internal heresy until it finally conquered the Roman Empire - and the future.
Join us in Room 149 (just off the Parish Hall) after the meal. We'll be led by
Mary Beth Vanderpoorten, who has experience in both studying and teaching this
topic. The sessions will start off with a video segment by Dr. Paul Maier which
will then lead into the discussion.
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Men's Friday Morning
| Room 149 - View Facility Map | ||
| Study Topic: | The Friday morning group meets at 6:30 AM and feeds not only the soul, but the stomach as well (breakfast is served). The current study is Out of Nothing: the Word, Creation and Faith. It is a time for stimulating discussions, fellowship, and prayer. Come and start your day out right with the Lord and us! The group would welcome any men who desire to strengthen their walk with the Lord and develop new friendships. |
College Age Bible Study
| Room 239 - View Facility Map |
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| The Mid-Week Bible Study meets every Monday. We meet in Room 239 for Bible Study at 7:00 PM. Feel free to bring your dinner with you and eat while you study. The current study topic is the book of Revelation. |
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