Discover Sugar Creek United Methodist Church Christian Education      Welcome to a new adventure in Christian Education   Our Mission Statement To provide experiences that will equip people to become disciples.  Our objectives are: 1) Invitational in nature 2) Allow our students to grow spiritually 3) Help our students gather, grow and share in the knowledge of God's love.   When you attend Christian Education at Sugar Creek United Methodist Church you will discover: Creative teachers and helpers who care about you and your children Christian education that helps answer some of life's difficult questions People committed to learning more about the Christian faith and hoe it can change their lives The joy that can be yours when you are growing in your faith We don't claim to have all the answers, but are committed to helping you explore life's issues as they are addressed by our faith so that you can find answers for yourself   Children's Ministry: You can be confident your children are well cared for in a loving, constructive, personal manner. Jesus thought children were important, and He took time to love and teach them. We're following His example!   Nursery    Available from 8:00am until 12:15pm. for newborns through 3 years of age.    Cheri Hoots is the nursery director and Sherry Carrigan as our staff nursery attendant as well as several regular volunteer helpers.   Pre-Kindergarten    Teachers: Dolores Mobley and Nancy Pressler   Kindergarten and 1st Grade      Teachers: Reta Jones, Shelly Lewis, Steve & Cindy Chase (pictured), Robyn McDonald   2nd and 3rd Grade    Teachers: Suzanne & Brian Daugherty (pictured), and Amanda & Jamie Ledferd.  4th and 5th Grade    Teachers: Bretta Patterson and Laura Pickrell (pictured) All of the above classes are located in the North Wing of Sugar Creek UMC (To the right as you enter the main doors).   Youth Ministry: We're not waiting for tomorrow. Youth can make a positive impact today. The Sugar Creek Church is committed to providing opportunities for youth to help them grow into the people God wants them to be.   Junior High (6th - 8th grade)      Teachers: Barb & Steve Hedinger,  in the South addition.   Senior High (9th - 12th)      Teachers: Matthew & Carrie Woodcock, Greg & Andrea Reinwald in the Youth Room across from the south restrooms.   Adult Ministry: A personal relationship with God is a reality we all seek on some level. We believe God reaches out to those who seek Him, so we encourage you to investigate Christianity through one of our adult classes   A Traditional (?) Bible Study is led by Harry & Barbara Deffley. This class meets in the Conference Room.   A Contemporary Bible Study is led by Bob Gruen. This class meets in the Music Room.     A Woman to Woman Small Group is led by Rinda Osborn.  This class meets in the Pastor's Office.     Current Events is led by Brian Cowgur.  This class meets in the Fellowship Hall.     College/Young Adults is led by Rachelle Matthiesen.  This class meets in the Fellowship Hall.   Our Leaders Lynda Fosnaugh is our Christian Education work team chair.  She recruits teachers, helps train teachers, and ensures that substitute teachers are in place in the classroom if teachers cannot be there and cannot get a substitute.   Jessie Ayers is our Superintendent of Christian Education. He rings the bell that starts and ends classes, assists people in finding their classrooms, collects that Christian Education offering and attendance books, and is the person to notify if there is a problem in the classroom.   Pat Freeman  oversees Vacation Bible School, orders Christian Education supplies and literature, distributes it to the classroom.

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Last updated: 02/17/2008                                                        Questions? office@sugarcreek.org