Adult Bible School

Fairmount has an array of Sunday Bible classes for you to explore and help you make meaningful connections.
We encourage you to visit as many classes as you desire to explore each one’s style, make-up of adults, and the way it conducts its time of study, fellowship, and prayer.

Christian Homemakers

Mike Berryman
9:00 am in the Music Suite
Fall Topic: The Minor Prophets

Show Description

The Christian Homemakers Class studies the Bible one book at a time. This gives us a more rounded description on the meanings of scripture than a pick and choose, one scripture at a time method. We approach each book historically, scripturally, and spiritually, going through each verse and chapter to gather the whole meaning of God’s Word. Our class hosts the annual Hanging of the Greens Christmas celebration, serves the less fortunate through CARITAS, and helps our Impact Team raise funds from the sale of our legendary strawberry shortcakes at the Spring Fair. We look forward to having you visit our class and hope you’ll consider being part of our growing group of committed followers of Christ.

Friends in Christ

Ken Powell
9:00 am in Room 132a
Fall Topic: The Book of John

Show Description

The Friends Class has a diverse age group, from early twenties to early eighties and our curriculum is as diverse as our ages. We strive to take the Biblical teachings and put them into everyday life as we discuss the topics and grow together, loving God and each other. Our class sponsors the Christmas Eve worship services and you don’t want to miss our annual Christmas social!

Thrive

Mark Baldwin
10:15 am in the Activity Center (NEW LOCATION)

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Thrive is a study specifically for College and Young Professional Adults and Couples who have not yet gone down the road of parenthood. The Thrive class is a great opportunity for young adults to meet other young adults and couples who are continuing to focus on their education and/or careers. The class is great place to develop faith building friendships with other young adults/couples in our church and beyond. Lessons are led by Mark Baldwin and are digitally interactive and relevant to every day experiences.

U & I

Stephen Beadles
9:00 am in Room 130
Fall Topic: The Parables of Jesus

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Stephen Beadles leads the U&I class with lessons directly from the Old and New Testament. Each class begins with a hymn, a time of sharing, prayer, and a review of those who have fallen ill and those in need. The lesson follows with abundant participation of class discussion. Our class is very diverse in age from the forties to nineties. Our goal is to apply Christian Living to everyday life in the manner that Jesus taught us. The class is exceptional in its outreach to missions, contributing to needs in the community, an annual scholarship to a student preparing for the ministry, and ministering to the sick. Three times per year, we have a covered dish luncheon with great fellowship and a program. We also prepare and sponsor the church-wide annual Thanksgiving-Eve Service. Our class motto is 2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” KJV

Salt and Light

Geoff Johnson
10:15 am in Room 152
Fall Topic: The Minor Prophets

Show Description

The Salt & Light class covers a variety of different topics and Bible Studies throughout the year. We welcome all ages, from older teens to senior adults, but the majority of our class is between 30 and 50. Led by Geoff Johnson, we value frank and lively discussion of faith issues, but always use scripture to shape the answers to life’s difficult questions. Our goal as a class is to form a community of people who work, fellowship, and serve together here at Fairmount. We’d love for you to join us as we fellowship, learn, and grow in God’s Word.

Seekers

Randy Allard
9:00 am in Room 132b
Fall Topic: The Standard Lesson Series

Show Description

Led by Randy Allard, the Seekers Class uses the Standard Lesson Commentary supplemented with great class discussion. The lesson plan leads us into healthy discussions each week as we “Seek” the Lord’s truth in understanding scripture and applying it to our lives. We share God’s love with others through volunteering and supporting one another. You will find us sharing a meal, a baseball game at the Diamond, a pool party (with cannonball judging of course), an autumn bonfire, and a winter’s dinner with spirited games. We support various Impact partners financially and volunteer at church events throughout the year. We invite you to come and “Seek” the Lord with us.

Bill Farmer Bible Class

Diane Ware
Beginning Date to Be Announced
11:15 am in Room 132a
Fall Topic: The Book of Acts

Show Description

The Bill Farmer Bible Class begins with the singing of a hymn, prayer, and sharing of joys and concerns, followed by a lesson and discussion. Class ends with prayer and singing. The Bill Farmer Bible Class has been meeting since 1941 and was previously known as the Martin-Dabney Class. We are a caring, mission-minded group of mature Christians serving God locally, domestically, and internationally. Our class is made up of children of the Silent Generation with some Baby Boomers and Generation X’ers mixed in. Over the years, members have become preachers, teachers, officers, and leaders both at Fairmount and other churches. Our class normally gets together quarterly to share a themed potluck meal, play games, and enjoy live entertainment. At Easter, we organize and present Fairmount’s Good Friday Service to the Church and the community. Come grow with us!

Real Life Connections

Bob Baine
10:15 am in Room 104
Fall Topic: The Book of Acts

Show Description

RLC is a prayer-based class that shares the victories and struggles of “real life” with each other. Prayer time is a large focus of our class and allows individuals to be involved with, and pray for each other. Our studies vary from following the Fairmount sermon series, to authored books, to books of the Bible, and anything in between, with lots of class discussion. We enjoy meeting in a circle to encourage participation and fellowship. We enjoy a Christmas gathering and other outings sprinkled throughout the year. Our “Rivah” social is always a highlight. All ages are welcome.

Reflections of Him

Frank Saunders
10:15 am in Room 132

Show Description

The ROH class chooses a single book of the Bible and studies it in-depth with leader, Frank Saunders. We open with fellowship, announcements, and prayer time followed by the lesson. Our class is very diverse with ages ranging from 20 to those in their 90’s, all of whom are at different places in their spiritual walk. The class supports each other with prayer during the week and practical support when needed. We are highly mission focused and support many ministries both locally and abroad. Fellowship activities have included luncheons, Christmas parties w/tacky light tours, dinner theater, historical and local interest tours, and more. We are very open to any new faces and would love to have you join us.

The Walk

Ray Butler
10:15 am in the Music Suite

Show Description

Led by Ray Butler, the Walk Class is composed of people who are striving to walk the walk and not just talk the talk. Our goal is to be walking closer with God each day and to respond as He would desire us to respond. Lessons cover a variety of topics and books of the Bible. Members of the Walk are actively involved with the ministries of FCC. Throughout the year we schedule socials, various local outings, and service projects. We enjoy our times together and invite you to join us.

Alive in Him

Chris Mayton and Ryan Nelson
10:15 am in Trailer 1
Fall Topic: The Book of Genesis

Show Description

Seeking to develop bonds and discuss issues that are relative to today’s culture and challenges, the Alive class utilizes Bible-centered lessons blended with topical discussions in all subjects. Class members commit to support and encourage each other through prayer, gatherings, and locally planned trips; and the community through volunteer projects and other services. Please come join us as we unleash the Holy Spirit to make us ALIVE in Him.