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Lee Brumfield
Christian Education

 

 

 

 

Bible Study Hour
Lee Brumfield, Sunday School Superintendent

Research shows that churches with a strong Sunday School and Christian Education Program tend to have more people who demonstrate a strong and vibrant faith. Fewer of their young people drop out of church or become involved in spiritually risky activities. We at Crossroads believe that Sunday School provides and effective structure in which people of all ages can "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ". (2 Peter 3:18, NIV).

At Crossroads, Sunday School classes are offered for all ages, using biblically based literature.  Presently we have fourteen classes across all age groups.  Our Sunday School ministry program is led by dedicated teachers who combined have over 50 years in teaching ministry.

Our Children's Department emphasizes scripture memorization that our children, as David testified, "might hide God's Word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."  (Psalms 119 verse 11, NIV)  All of us have the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments in memorization monthly during Kids First" activities.

Our Youth and Adult classes seek to meet the needs that all adults, young and old, religious and secular, seek to fill:

1.  The need for intimacy:  We live basically as strangers, isolated in the cocoons of our own situations.  The Sunday School provides an environment which gives us the love and support of a small group.  We are treated as important family members.

2.  The need to make consistent choices:  Life requires daily decisions.  Some are minor, others important.  Making decisions is part of what it means to grow up and certainly as an adult many of our decisions involve ethical choices.  In a world of confusing and contradictory moral perspectives, honest people ask, "How should I live?"  The Sunday School provides a forum to address the ethical choices we must all make, offering God's Word as an unchanging foundation.  As we study His Word weekly, He speaks to us and provides a "light unto our path".

3.  The need for personal reflection:  Life is busy; a cliché that is also true.  Time is scarce to genuinely reflect and consider life's ultimate issues.  The study of God's Word, more than anything else, can help us to face challenges and issues we all must.
 

                

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES
 

By: Lee Brumfield, Sunday School Superintendent

Not too long ago, in one of my all too frequent trips to Bert Allen to have my car serviced (at least it has 167,000 miles!), while waiting around, came across in a salesroom a picture of a stern looking gentleman with the following quotation: "If you don't know who I am, where I live, and won't contact me---- What makes you think you're going to sell me my next car? WOW! If having a relationship with someone is that important in order to have a better chance just to sell a car--- how important must it be in asking someone about their relationship with Jesus, or inviting them to Sunday School--- or church? Truly it doesn't matter what we preach, teach, sing, etc. unless it is clear that love is at the heart of everything done. Proverbs 18:24 states, "A man that has friends must show himself friendly" Relationships are at the heart of our Sunday School-- an opportunity to get to know others in a Christ-centered setting while studying His word. Come get to know someone new this week in one of our classes at Crossroads.
May God richly bless you for taking this very important ministry at Crossroads.
 

Join us for Bible Study Hour at Crossroads!
 
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For More Information:

secretary@crossroadsonthecoast

Crossroads Church
6150 Firestone St.
P.O. Box 1263
Gautier, Ms. 39553
Tel: 228-872-0214
Fax: 228-872-0255