Service Schedule

 

Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Fellowship 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

 

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Vandalia, Oh 45377

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EDUCATION MINISTRY

Members of our group coordinate the church nursery, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Stepping Stones Ministry for Children and Youth, and other educational programs. We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Assembly Room. We welcome all Christians who enjoy teaching the Word of God, to assist in our education endeavors.

 

CONFIRMATION CLASS

This class is for children who are twelve years of age and/or in the sixth Grade. Older youth will be either taught individually or in a group depending on the number desiring to join the church. Confirmation classes usually begin in September and conclude by late May, meeting on Sunday Mornings from 9:45 AM To 10:45 AM Upon completion of the course Those who wish to unite with the church as members will be received into Membership during worship on a day designated as Confirmation Sunday. Following this service the confirmand(s) and their relatives are invited to a Celebration Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.  

 

DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY

Group Bible Study is one of the best ways to make lifelong friendships. We grow together as we grow in the knowledge of God's Word. Disciple class Meets in the Assembly Room. Time is determined by the needs of the people taking the class. Each Disciple Bible Class is open to all adults, regardless of Bible knowledge. Disciple 1 is a prerequisite to the other Disciple classes, 2-4, which can be taken in any order after taking Disciple 1. Each class is enhanced by a professional weekly video clip. These videos are relevant and enlightening to the week's study material.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL – SPECIAL INTEREST CLASS

Periodically there is a special interest class for those who would like an alternative from the other classes offered in the church. Depending on the topic this class may sometimes include the High School Class. We are currently exploring the book of Romans, in January we will begin the study of Revelation.

 

SUMMER SCHOOL – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)

The purpose of the VBS is to reach children from ages three (potty trained) through fifth grade with the word of Jesus Christ, and to help them become His followers. Sixth grade through twelfth graders are encourage to participate as Youth Helpers. This is typically a weeklong experience, each day lasting about three hours. Activities for the children begin in the Sanctuary at 9:00 AM many volunteers make VBS an exciting, learning experience for everyone involved. More Information on this years Vacation Bible School

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL – ELEMENTARY and MIDDLE SCHOOL

Interesting, child-friendly, Bible-based, and inspiring describe our Sunday School classes here at Vandalia UMC. Parents, be sure your children have an opportunity to attend these classes, which are so important for the Christian development of our children. Children up through 2nd grade meet in the nursery on the first floor across from the Trouper Room during Sunday School for their lesson. Children in the 3rd and 4th grade class meet upstairs, as well as the 5th grade through 8th grade class.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL – HIGH SCHOOL CLASS

Please join us for Sunday School in the Youth room. Our class enjoys discussing relevant topics to today’s teenager and researching the Bible to seek God’s word on these subjects. All ninth graders through twelfth graders are welcome.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS – SEEKERS

The Seekers meet in the comfortable Seeker’s Room, past the parlor just beyond the small chapel. Our class has a very healthy prayer time, followed by discussion of Holy Scriptures using study guides by such noted authors as Max Lucado, Philip Yancey, and Gary Smalley, among others. If you’re looking for good fellowship and some fun, please join us for Sunday School.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS – TROUPER’S

The Troupers class, formerly Pair-O-Troupers, was formed in the 50’s as a class for young married couples. We are now grandparents, and not only couples, but also widows, widowers, and singles. The United Methodist Weekly Adult Bible Study Series is used as a guide by the discussion leader. We are eager to welcome new members. Class activities help the members to become better acquainted and stay closely connected. We meet in the large room directly across from the Nursery.

 

EDUCATION TEAM EXPECTATIONS

 

The basic responsibilities of the education team are to:

 

  • listen to God through worship, prayer, bible study, and conversation with Christian friends to discern God’s call for our congregation

  • listen to people in order to determine needs and to develop opportunities that help them strengthen their relationship with God and respond through Christian discipleship

  • build and interpret a congregational vision for Christian education and formation based on the VUMC vision

  • assess needs, identify gaps, and set priorities for our congregation’s Christian education requirements

  • plan and evaluate settings for teaching, learning, and practicing spiritual disciplines for persons of all ages

Specific responsibilities include:

  • publicize and promote opportunities for learning and spiritual formation

  • supervise the Sunday school

  • organize and implement weekday education opportunities

  • plan special events, such as vacation Bible school or seasonal activities

  • provide ongoing opportunities for teachers to build knowledge and skills

  • identify needed resources for each study class

  • order curriculum resources and purchase supplies and equipment

  • assure that education facilities are safe, clean, and attractive working with the Trustees.

  • maintain records as necessary

  • identify and equip effective leaders for each class or small group

  • develop and administer the annual education budget

  • be a member of the church council and faithfully attend scheduled meetings.  Appoint a representative to attend if the team leader cannot be there.

  • prepare a presentation of current year achievements and plans for the upcoming year for presentation at the church council’s annual strategic planning meeting

 

Referencing the church vision will help you connect the work of the congregation with the hopes and dreams of the people you serve.

 

LIBRARY

We invite you to use the Vandalia United Methodist Women’s Library. The library is set up using the following categories:

 

Education for Mission (red tape). These books may give the essence of different religions, explain in different cultures of Help explain problems of various kinds in an area.

 

Nurture for Community (blue tape). These books telling stores of friendship, helpful guides on raising children, way to share your faith, help with dealing with grief, divorce or single parenting.

Social Action (white tape). These books may speak Out about Aids, help you decide the best food solutions for you and your Family, ecology or help you to understand our hurting world.

 

Spiritual Growth (green tape). These books may be books of prayer, devotionals or stories of people in the Bible and how ‘they relate to current times, may give contemporary relevance to the ageless Truths and principles found in scripture.

Christian Fiction and Biography (black tape). These books include books such as the Left Behind Series, books about notable people, past and present, who have lived or are living the faith.

Reference, Study, and Meditation (brown tape). These books include encyclopedias, Bibles, Study Books—and more. You will find the latest Response magazine (UMW’s mission magazine), New World Outlook (mission magazine for the whole church), the latest Prayer Calendar which gives the name, location, and birthdays of all the UMC’s missionaries.

We hope you will take advantage of the treasury of books available. We only ask that you sign out the books using the notebook on the desk. Just Sign your name and date checked out. You may keep the books for three to Four weeks. Please return to library and put the date you returned the book in the line with you name Enjoy!