Room 206

Whether you are a new Christian or a lifelong Christian, there is nothing more important than having a solid foundation in your faith. This discipleship seminar will deepen your walk with the Lord and teach you how to lead another believer into spiritual maturity. Join us as we lay the foundation for a life of meaning, purpose and hope.

Dan Palmer is the Associate Pastor of First Cov. He will passionately equip you to live out your faith in a fallen world. John Hunt is the Chairman of the Elder Board and has been married to his wife Augusta for almost 17 years. They have attended First Cov for 13 years.

Room 205

Growth Groups are one of the main vehicles for discipleship at First Covenant Church. They are an essential element of The Path, allowing us to experience discipleship in community. Growth Groups help us develop as followers of Jesus, grow as a spiritual family, and most importantly, help us live as disciples who make disciples. This class will include stories, testimonies, and interactive experiences to help you better understand community life at First Cov. So, whether you don’t know much at all about Growth Groups or even if you have tried one out, come learn and experience what the intention of Growth Groups is all about!

Matt Newton is the Growth Groups Pastor here at First Cov. He has been on staff for nine years and is on the journey of learning to live a life centered on the Gospel, in community, and on mission for Jesus.

Room 200

Prayer is a central discipline for growth in the Christian life, but most of us struggle with the practical working of prayer in our daily living. Prayer is the vehicle God has given us to change things around us, move His heart and facilitate change in ourselves. When we are not effective in our prayer lives, we don’t grow at the rate we are capable of, nor are we as effective in impacting the world around us. In this class we are going to learn how to structure a regular time with the Lord to pray. We will learn how to approach God in worship, pray different kinds of prayers, pray and memorize scripture as well as how to remain “free” in our praying. We will learn how to pray with power in a way that changes the world and changes us.

This class will be taught by Bryan Krenzin, an Elder at First Covenant Church, whose passion is getting the church to pray! Bryan is a graduate from Bethany University with a degree in Church Leadership and has served as an associate pastor in previous ministries. Bryan has been attending First Cov for five years, along with his wife Tami and his daughter Kate.

Room 202

We have all witnessed the decline of morality and ethics in our society in the last few years. Ethics and integrity have become hot topics in the business world. Even universities offer classes about this subject. Just search online and you’ll find hundreds of books and quotes that address the subject of integrity. What does God’s Word say about integrity and how do we as Christians develop this trait in our lives? Join us as we learn to let our lives reveal the character of God.

Dorothy Compton is a small business owner with a master’s degree in Management. She has taught Christian education classes for adults for over 20 years and is passionate about learning.

Room 204

We’ve all experienced trials, been overwhelmed, felt out of balance, and adopted the wrong priorities. Let’s discover together the keys to passing these tests and moving on to the next level of spiritual growth, opportunity and blessing in our lives and in our faith.

Jeff Koons is Pastor of Family and Men’s Ministries here at First Covenant Church, and has over 25 years of teaching and ministry experience. Jeff is married to Betty and they have an adult daughter and two teenage sons.

Room 203

Do you realize that you have been given a small portion of God’s broken world, and you have been appointed, called, designed, and wired for that specific place? You are already in that place—it is that place where you naturally exist among non-believers. At First Cov, we call this your “other place.” This class will equip you to reach out in your other place.

PC Walker is the Young Adult Pastor here at First Cov and enjoys engaging people of all walks of life in spiritual conversation.

CHAPEL

Many of Jesus’ words are easy to quote: “Love one another.” “Come to me, all who are weary… and I will give you rest.” “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.” But an honest reading of the Gospels confronts us with some unpleasant thoughts. Sometimes the Savior of the world seemed angry, ungracious, harsh, and politically incorrect. But if we believe the Bible is the Word of God, then we must study these difficult passages just like we study the ones we like. In this class, we will explore the context, meaning, and appropriate applications of some of the words of Jesus that we would often rather ignore.

Mark Shetler is our Executive Pastor and Director of Worship and has been on staff at First Cov for nine years. He enjoys helping people go beyond a casual reading of scripture to more fully engage the God who is speaking through it. He and his wife Melissa facilitate the Global Pipeline internship, reaching out to the unreached of our community.

LESSONS FROM ANIMALS

Spiritual Lessons from the Animal Kingdom

For middle school students

Room 213• 10 a.m.

In nature we see animals work in unity, with purpose and synergy. We can glean lessons from them and are even asked by God to consider their ways. What ways? Ways of propriety, focus, obedience, trust, and teamwork. We’ll also explore some extra-ordinary encounters that animals and man shared in the Bible and discuss what lessons these stories teach us.

TEACHER

Darin Schoch grew up at First Cov and just recently made a triumphant return as the Middle School Youth Pastor. He is energetic and fun and has a passion for teaching young adults how to live a powerful life of faith.

WHEN PEOPLE MEET JESUS

The Powerful Impact of an Encounter with Jesus

For high school students

Room 214 • 10 a.m.

When we take a look at the people Jesus came into contact with, we cannot deny that he had maximum impact on their lives. There are lessons to be learned and challenges to be accepted. This series takes a look into those encounters and shows us just how powerful it can be when people meet Jesus.

TEACHER

Tim Layfield is the Pastor to High School Students at First Covenant Church. He has been a pastor to teenagers for 15 years. Tim is married to Jessica and they have two sons, Ethan who is 10, and Jacob who is 6. Tim’s passion is to see students embrace Jesus and discover that they have been created for so much more than they realize.

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN HISTORY

For 3rd – 5th Grade students

Room 115• 11:30 a.m.

What prompted so many people to come to an unknown and dangerous land? What motivated them? We will study the Pilgrims and their story. We will learn some interesting things about the life of George Washington, commander during the War for Independence and the first President. We will also examine the life of Abraham Lincoln. We will explore the Christian faith exhibited by these heroes of our country.

Teachers:

Stephanie and Lisa Holzen have been teaching Sunday School and Kid’s Equipping Classes for approximately four years. The have a passion for learning with the kids and exposing them to interesting knowledge found through the study of God's Word.

April 10-May 8 • 6:15-8:15 p.m.

KIDS KLUB Equipping Classes

Deal or No Deal/Family Mechanics

Room 110

Session 1: During the first four weeks, students will learn what the bible says about greed, materialism, tithing and stewardship. God says that we should put His Kingdom first in all things, including our money. Instead of seeking after money and STUFF, we should be seeking after Him. If we do that, He will take care of all the needs in our lives and make sure that His children are blessed.

Session 2: Students will learn how to keep their family running smoothly. Children will learn how to handle conflict in the family, how to deal with difficult times and discover how they can help influence their parents’ attitudes by loving, honoring, and obeying them. Discover the amazing truth about how we all have the same loving heavenly Father who will never leave us.

Teacher:

Austin Baker is the coordinator, curriculum designer and facilitator for Kids Klub and all childcare needs at First Cov. With over 16 years of teaching experience and extensive background in children’s ministry, Austin presents the bible in a kid-friendly and exciting format.

JR. Kids Klub

Rhyme and Reason

Room 111

In this eight-week session Jr. Kid Klub students will learn how God wants them to live and act as set forth in the bible. Students will learn that they can share Jesus with others just as characters from Jesus’ time did.

Teacher

Carolee Catterall teaches Sunday School and is a regular teacher for the Jr. Kids Klub program.

For middle school students

Room 213 • 10 a.m.

In nature we see animals work in unity, with purpose and synergy. We can glean lessons from them and are even asked by God to consider their ways. What ways? Ways of propriety, focus, obedience, trust, and teamwork. We’ll also explore some extra-ordinary encounters that animals and man shared in the Bible and discuss what lessons these stories teach us.

Darin Schoch grew up at First Cov and just recently made a triumphant return as the Middle School Youth Pastor. He is energetic and fun and has a passion for teaching young adults how to live a powerful life of faith.

For high school students

Room 214 • 10 a.m.

When we take a look at the people Jesus came into contact with, we cannot deny that he had maximum impact on their lives. There are lessons to be learned and challenges to be accepted. This series takes a look into those encounters and shows us just how powerful it can be when people meet Jesus.

Tim Layfield is the Pastor to High School Students at First Covenant Church. He has been a pastor to teenagers for 15 years. Tim is married to Jessica and they have two sons, Ethan who is 10, and Jacob who is 6. Tim’s passion is to see students embrace Jesus and discover that they have been created for so much more than they realize.

Room 115 • 11:30 a.m.

What prompted so many people to come to an unknown and dangerous land? What motivated them? We will study the Pilgrims and their story. We will learn some interesting things about the life of George Washington, commander during the War for Independence and the first President. We will also examine the life of Abraham Lincoln. We will explore the Christian faith exhibited by these heroes of our country.

Stephanie and Lisa Holzen have been teaching Sunday School and Kid’s Equipping Classes for approximately four years. The have a passion for learning with the kids and exposing them to interesting knowledge found through the study of God's Word.