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Old Bethel offers a variety of Bible Studies and small groups on Sunday mornings. We have our Adult Small Groups time in between our worship services to encourage everyone to participate in a Bible Study regardless of which worship service they attend. All classes meet on Sunday mornings at 10:15 am (except The Pastor's Class which meets at 7:30 am), with time for fellowship before and after class.

Below is a list of Adult Sunday School classes offered at Old Bethel. These Bible Studies and small groups are a great way to fellowship with others and obtain some accountability in your walk with Christ. Please contact Lynda Preston @ lpreston@oldbethel.org if you have any questions!

THE PASTOR'S CLASS - Led By Dr. J.D. Abbott, Jr., Senior Pastor
The Pastor's Class is held in Fellowship Hall - A on Sunday mornings at 7:30am. They meet to further one another's Christian education and spiritual growth, and "...for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). Dr. Abbott is currently leading a study of Malachi, and would be very pleased to accept new members for this study!

THE AMBASSADOR'S - Led by Nancy Stauffer & LeAnn Abbott
The Ambassador's purpose is to study the word of God in order to better our Christian walk. This class meets in room S-23, and accepts new members at any time. They are currently studying the book of James.

THE EXPLORER'S - Led by Jim Scott
The purpose of the Explorer's Class is to pray and study the Bible in order to obtain both Christian growth and discipleship. This class meets in room N-24 and is open to new members at any time. Class study centers on novels by Max Lucado.

FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP - Led by Gene Maley
Faith and Fellowship is an adult Bible study that uses the United Methodist materials to foster the fellowship of believers. This group of mainly senior citizens meets in Fellowship Hall - D on Sunday mornings and are open to receiving new memebrs at any time. They are currently studying the Phophets of the Old Testament.

EBEN-EZER SPANISH BIBLE STUDY - Led by Noemi Cifuentes
Eben-Ezer is a class for Hispanics where they introduce Jesus as our Lord and Savior, learn more about the Bible and Jesus' life, and help those attending heal their souls. They meet on Sunday mornings in room S-25, and are currently trying to grow the class! The class is currently studying Paso a Paso (Step by Step): New Testament, and hope to study Paso a Paso: Old Testament in the near future.

JOURNEYS OF JESUS - Led by Barbara McGillem
This class studies the Bible, specifically stories of Jesus. Members have a desire to learn how to live life for Christ every day. This class of mostly young adults meets in the Conference Room and always welcomes new members.

THE SEEKERS - Led by Tom Cook
The purpose of the Seekers Class is simply to study the different books of the Bible. They meet in room S-26 and are always looking for new members to add to their study. The Seekers are currently studying the book of Numbers, and plan to study more books in the future!

POTTER'S CLAY - Led by Neil Hunt
The Potter's Clay class meets to study God's Word, as well as pray for and with each other to become closer to God and one another. This class meets in Fellowship Hall - A, and has adopted Jeremiah 18:1-11 as the scripture that represents the class's purpose. They are accepting new members at any time, and are currently studying the book of Revelations.

THE PATHFINDERS - Led by Jack Kissner
Pathfinders meets every sunday in room S-27 to discuss how the Bible can be used to route our paths towards eternal life in heaven. They study the Bible in-depth, with much focus on discussing what passages mean in each other's lives. This group of middle-aged adults would love to add some younger adults as they currently study the book of Luke.

OTHER SMALL GROUPS meet at various times throughout the week at Old Bethel. Some of these include:

Pastor Abbot's Bible Study
Pastor Abbott conducts a weekly Bible study different from his class on Sunday morning. Classes are held on Wednesday mornings at 6:00am or Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm as part of The Gathering.

Koinonia
A small, in-house Bible study at the O'Dells residence. They meet the second Saturday of each month. Call 861-9984 to attend!

Men's Bible Studies
There are several men's groups that meet at Old Bethel, both to study the Bible and pray. One group meets at 6am on Tuesday mornings, while another meets on Saturday mornings. Contact Pastor Bob McMillen for more information!

Men's Accountability Small Group
Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

20-Something's Bible Study
Are you 20-something? Or 30-something? Then come join us for a young adults Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Matt and Kristen Jolley! We call ourselves the 20-somethings because it sounds better, but really we want anyone that helps us create a solid, evangelistic front of young adults ready to lead Old Bethel into the future!