Baby's Classes (up to 2 yrs): 

Babies aren't overlooked here at Washington First UMC. We know how important your baby is to you and make sure that your baby is provided with a safe, clean, carefully supervised place to play and discover his/her world while you are in classes and worshiping God. Just in case we have a concern and need your assistance, we provide beepers (like restaurant ones) whose primary purpose is to connect us with you and put your heart and mind at peace assured that your baby is receiving excellent care from loving, experienced nursery workers.  Our nursery workers are Sharon Zell and Donna Adams. 

Toddler Classes (2-3 yrs): 

Toddlers are provided a large room where they can stand up and walk and play. There are many educational toys and low tables and chairs just the right size. Our teachers, Robbie and Jessica Eubank, plan lessons and work with the children to encourage them to blossom and grow in a loving, caring atmosphere. 

God's Marketplace: A Rotational Learning Format for 4 year olds - 5th Graders 

The same Bible story or Bible theme is taught for a month. 

A staff of adult leaders is recruited for each monthly rotation - so adults do not have to miss too much of their own Sunday School Classes. 

For more information about our current Sunday School program, contact David Jones, Minister to Children and Youth at 678-7116 or david@washingtonfirstumc.com .  

Middle School students (grades 6th-8th): 

This exciting class is taught by Tracie Burriss and Kelly Powell.  Right now Middle School students are going through the entire Bible, learning how it's organized and where familiar stories they learned as children are located.  When they finish this overview of the Bible, they'll be able to know where particular books of the Bible are located and understand the basics of what this book is about as well as information about the author and when the book was written.  We hope this will prepare the students to be better Biblical scholars.   

Senior High students (grades 9-12): 

Meet for lively discussions about living Christianity every Sunday in the classroom across from the choir room. Sometimes they watch a video or spend time sharing stories. If you are in high school or recently started college, you are invited to be a part of this class. Ed and Susan Pope are the teachers and we appreciate their faithfulness and creativity.  

Shepherds Class 

This class invites young adult parents to come and learn about parenting.  They meet in the Parsonage and are taught by Rich Seibert.   They plan to enjoy dinners together, to develop caring relationships with each other and hope to become better parents.   

Seekers Class 

This class includes young to middle-aged couples and singles and is taught by a number of class members. Seekers employ a discussion class format and use a variety of study materials. They enjoy reaching out into our community with hands-on ministries. This class meets on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall.  

Faithful Messengers 

This class includes middle-age couples and singles. Many of the class members take turns teaching the Cokesbury Adult Bible Studies Series. They teach according to a discussion format and study many topics. They enjoy sponsoring events for the church. This class meets on the second floor-rear of the educational building. 

Willing Workers 

This class includes senior women and men and is taught by Shari Bryson and Lewis Cook. The class uses the Cokesbury Adult Bible Studies Series. It meets on the second floor of the educational building across the hall from the Faithful Messengers. The Willing Workers enjoy traveling together; there are new friends waiting to meet you in this class! 

Pharr-Ficklen 

This class is made up of senior men and is taught by Olin Newby. Presley Blakey is their substitute teacher. They use the Cokesbury Adult Bible Studies series. Belle Guin accompanies their lively hymn singing. They meet on the bottom floor under the sanctuary next to our Pre-Kindergarten Classroom. All Senior men are invited to come and enjoy this class. 

So you see, we really do offer a variety of Sunday School Classes that offer sound teaching about what it means to be a Christian and how to live so that you fulfill Jesus' commandments to love God with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself. In addition, when you come to Sunday School you will meet and make Christian friends who love and care about you.