Sunday School
Each Sunday we offer Christian education for all ages from 10-11am between our two morning worship services. We invite you to join one of our classes for faith nurturing activities and discussion. Dedicated teachers are here to help students learn, explore, and share the Word of God through bible-based instruction focusing on an in-depth study of all books of the bible. The children's program is based on the Spark Activate Faith curriculum where learning is enhanced through discussing Scripture, story telling, fun activities, crafts and plays. We also offer a young child/parent class for infants and toddlers.
For more information about our Sunday School program, please contact the church office at 301-371-6500 or e-mail christianed@zionmiddletown.org.
Infant-Preschool-Kindergarten
Birth to 3 Year Olds
Location: Lower level
Teacher: Karen Coblentz
Pianist: Pat McIntosh
Parents and children learn about God’s love through interactive songs and hands-on Bible Stories. Join us as parents and children sing, pray and play together and explore God’s amazing love.
3 and 4 Year Old Preschool & Kindergarten
Location: Lower level
Teachers: Marty Appleby, Lori Baker, Laura Carlstrom, & Jimmy Staples
Children learn favorite Bible stories rotating to centers and listening to stories, singing songs and making a craft. Many of the parents stay to help when available.
Elementary School
All of our elementary school classes use the Spark Activate Faith curriculum.
1st-3rd Grades
Location: Upper level
Teachers: Dana Lichtenberger, Joyce Renner, & Gary Scott
Children enjoy crafts and activities that enhance weekly Bible lessons.
4th and 5th Grades
Location: Upper level
Teachers: Jamie Derr & Rhonda Fulton
Activities, crafts and puzzles enhance the focus on navigating and learning the books of the Bible.
6th Grade
Location: Upper level
Teachers: Lana Early
We strive to apply the gospel to our lives through skits, crafts, games and discussion. Supplemental lessons vary during the church seasons with additional activities during Lent and Advent. Our goal is to leave class inspired to share what we have learned and to share God's love with others.
Confirmation
7th and 8th Grades
Location: Upper level
Teachers: Pastor Kathy Hoffman, Pastor Cris Frigm, Jeff Derr, Ken Lichtenberger, Patricia Staples, & Derrick Trautman
Confirmation is a two year commitment where the students learn that faith is a journey that begins at baptism and never ends. The class focuses on the Old and New Testaments, the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and Worship.
We celebrate with the families as these young people public announce the desire to make the Baptismal Promise their own. Confirmation is held each year on Reformation Sunday, the last Sunday of October.
High School
9th-12th Grades
Location: Youth House
Teachers: Nan Cronk-Walker & Heather Erickson
Our High School students focus on preparing themselves to live the Christian faith as they get ready for their future. Whether continuing in college, or entering the working place, our faith should make us different in how we live and how we can be a witness of God in this world through His love. We celebrate with our families the graduation of our Seniors.
Adult
Sunday Morning Forum
Location: Lower level - Social Room
Teachers: Pastor Kathy, Pastor Cris, or guests
Sunday morning forums involve a topical study of the issues of the day with Pastors and guest speakers. Forums are not offered every week. Please check the calendar for the next forum.
Spiritual Enrichment Class
Location: Conference Room
Teachers: Shared Leadership
The Spiritual Enrichment Class studies various books of the Bible. Class members share in teaching responsibilities and leading prayer. Outreach activities include supporting the Care Net Pregnancy Center and furnishing confirmands with framed copies of the Ten Commandments.
Zion Daughters and Men's Bible Class
Location: Chapel
Teachers: Shared Leadership
Zion Daughters and the Men's Bible Class have a joint class with a lesson that typically follows the lectionary readings of the day. The class begins and ends with the singing of a hymn.
Old Testament Class
Location: Lower level
Teachers: Shared Leadership
The Old Testament Class explores the books of the Old Testament in a group-discussion format. The focus of the class is to gain a greater understanding of God's Word as recorded in the Old Testament and how scripture points to Christ as the fulfillment of all promises, while also learning about many of the traditions and symbolism prevalent in Old Testament times. Occasionally, the class may deviate from Old Testament study and discuss current events or topics from a Christian perspective.
The Servants of Christ
Location: Lower level
Teachers: Shared Leadership
The Servants of Christ is currently discussing Max Lucado's The Great House of God which uses the Lord's Prayer as a "floor plan" for the house of God. In addition to Sunday morning discussion, the Servants of Christ put discipleship into action by serving our neighbors in Middletown and the surrounding area. Several members have recently taken the volunteer training in preparation for a service project at the Cold Weather Shelter.
Garden's Edge Café
Location: Lower level - side door entrance from Garden
The Garden's Edge is a space for informal learning where adults can gather to make new connections and learn from a variety of resources. Café entrance is by the garden.