General Objective of the CE Committee: To equip each person, child and adult, in the congregation with sufficient knowledge of the Bible, the doctrine, and purpose of the church; to enable each person to grow in the Christian faith, to function as an active, knowledgeable member and to share his faith competently with others.
Under the guidance of the Session, the CE committee directs and supports many services at New Sterling. The Sunday School, Nursery, Children's Church, and VBS programs are our main focus. Additionally, the CE committee provides Bible study curriculum guidance to small groups and individuals and tries to maintain a small library and a list of recommended study material.
Nursery
I (0-2 years)A crib and toddler nursery is provided during all worship
services. Nursery care is also provided for children age two
and under during the Sunday school hour. 'Children's Church' is
provided for children age three to six during Sunday morning worship.
Nursery
II - Elementary The current curriculum is published by Great Commission
Publications. Their Show
Me Jesus curriculum is designed to help the student grow
in Biblical knowledge and learn how to live out their faith in God's
world.
Junior
High (grades 7-9)Again we use curriculum published by Great Commission Publications. The Show Me Jesus - Youth curriculum builds on the Bible's unifying theme of God's covenant. Students trace the development of the covenant from Genesis to Revelation and discover God's unfolding plan, fulfilled by Jesus, to save his people.
Senior
High (grades 10-12)For the senior high students we use a mix of studies from Great Commission Publications and others to reinforce earlier lessons and build the students character.
Adults choose from three offered classes each quarter. The courses run 13 weeks and choices usually include 1) A book of the Bible, 2) The ARP Adult Quarterly, and 3) a 'life application' study.
Friendship Class - Tony Harper will teach us how to have faith by leading us through the Book of Job.
Chapel Class - David Sides will teach from the ARP Adult Quarterly.
Pastor Tim's Class - David Brady and Craig Pugh will teach personal financial stewardship. They will be leading the class through Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University course on personal and family finances.
Friendship Class - Tony Harper is teaching a survey of the Book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is Moses' final message to the Israelites before they entered the Promise Land. It is just as relevant for us today as it was for them then.
Chapel Class - David Sides is teaching from the ARP Adult Quarterly. The topic is 'God establishes a faithful people.' The material will cover God's Covenant, God's Protection, and God's Redemption. This is the story of God's ordained will for his people and his work to bring his will to pass.
Pastor Tim's Class - Pastor Tim is addressing a need within the whole of the Christian Community: 'What We Believe and Why.' Many don't like to discuss doctrinal issues, but we should know what we believe and why we believe it and what impact it has on our lives. Believe us, it is not boring stuff!