Adult Sunday School Classes
Adult Sunday School Classes
ADULT SUNDAY LIFE GROUPS (SCHOOL CLASSES)
Below is a listing of the classes that will be offered for adults at 9:15 on Sunday mornings:
FOUNDATIONS — Karen Nachtigal
The Foundations Sunday School class is doing a study of the book “The Untold Story of the New Testament Church – Acts” led by Karen Nachtigal, Room 404.
QUA-CURS — Arlice Davenport
At Northridge Friends Church, we are serious about creating a culture of care in which we all minister to the needs and interests of one another. The foundation for this culture is the Great Commandment in Luke 10:27: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself.”
But what does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? Can Christian love be commanded? Can love be a duty? And exactly who is my neighbor? Is it anyone close at hand? Is it the threatening stranger? Is it my family and friends? And what constitutes a proper self-love? How can I distinguish it from selfishness?
These are all serious questions that form the backbone of “Works of Love,” Soren Kierkegaard’s masterpiece of Christian ethics.
In October, the Qua-Curs Sunday School class will begin a careful study of this book, about which one contemporary scholar has said, “There is really nothing comparable to this work in the history of Christian thought.”
We will have a general introduction to the book on Oct. 9, then start our study in earnest on Oct. 16. The Qua-Curs Sunday School class meets at 9:15 a.m. in Room 501.
If you think you would be enriched and edified by sharing in our exploration of this challenging work, please contact Arlice Davenport at 265-8099 or .
KUMJOINUS — Inez Smith
The Kumjoinus class is currently studying “Illuminate Genesis” led by Inez Smith, Room 402. This class enjoys great discussion and a range of ages, from 19-97.
C.I.A. (Christians In Action) — Meets at 10:45 - Glenn Veenstra
The CIA Sunday School class is going through “Life Together” by Bonhoeffer, led by Glenn Veenstra, Room 402.
Men’s Ministries
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast is held on the second Saturday of each month from Sept.-May. The coffee is hot at 6:30 a.m., and breakfast is served at 7:00. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend to join you! Contact Gary Greer or Jeff Kinniburgh with ??’s.
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The Book Babes
If you would be interested in joining with other women for a monthly book discussion group, please contact Debby McElroy at 371-1177 or E-mail her at . We read one Christian novel per month, and then meet together for dinner & discussion of that month’s book. Monthly dinners are held on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month. Please plan to make a FIRM commitment to do the reading, attend and participate in the discussion every month.
Return to top.Friends Women
Named after two former Friends missionaries, the Edna Chilson Friends Women Fellowship and Reta Stuart Friends Women Fellowship groups focus on mission work and supporting our missionaries in practical ways. Both meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The Edna Chilson group meets from 9:30-11:00 a.m., led by Nelda Goodwin. The Reta Stuart group is led by Donnetta Carpenter, and they meet at 7:00 p.m.
Return to top.Vineyard MOMS
You will find this group of mothers at the church every Tuesday morning 9:30-11:30 a.m. during the school year. They strive to support each other with love, laughter and friendship in their jobs as mom, wife, chauffeur, cook, etc. Child care is provided. Contact Flo Harvey, 262-4008 or for more information.
Return to top.Friendly Quilters’ Bee
This group of creative ladies would like to invite you to join them on Thursdays. Some members quilt, while others do other kinds of needlework. We meet for lunch at 11:30 and then at the church at 1:00 p.m. to work on our projects. We have a devotion time along with dessert. Lots of time for fun and fellowship. For more information, contact Sue Muhlenbruch, 838-7833 or Inez Smith, 554-1123, or just show up at 1:00 on Thursdays.
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5th & 6th Graders!
Sunday, Sept. 12 we will start our 20-week series studying what it means to be Quaker. Sept. 12 & 19, we will be watching an introductory film starring John Wayne to show how Quakers are different before we dive into scripture to reinforce our beliefs. If anyone has questions, you can contact Robert, 204-9968 or Bridget, 620-545-7852.
Return to top.Nursery & Toddler Care
Our nursery provides tender, loving care by mature adults for infants through age 3 during the 9:15 Worship Service and Sunday School hour as well as the 10:45 Worship Service. Nursery care is also provided during Wednesday evening activities.
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Each Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m., children from age 3 (when potty trained) through 6th Grade receive solid Biblical training that communicates God’s love, builds positive self-esteem, and makes church attendance an enjoyable experience.
Return to top.Children’s Church
Children’s Church will continue in two age groups. Group 1 includes children ages 3-4. They may be brought to the children’s registration area at 10:40 a.m. and will be lovingly cared for and taught during this time. This service is provided each week. They will continue using the Hands On Curriculum each Sunday.
Group 2 includes ages 5 - 5th Grade. They begin their time in the Sanctuary at 10:45, and may either sit with their parents or in the “NFC Kids Row” where they will be supervised until it is time for them to be dismissed. The children will exit the sanctuary in an orderly fashion and walked together to the Children’s Church area. Each month will have a similar schedule:
Week 1, 2, 5 Hands-on Bible curriculum
Week 3 Missions Emphasis - remember your offering!
Week 4 Remain with parents in sanctuary
AWANA
Each Wednesday evening from September through May at 6:30, Awana Club gives a clear, consistent presentation of the gospel which blends Bible teaching, Scripture memorization and tons of fun. Our program is designed for children from age 3 through 6th Grade.
Return to top.Kids Camps at Quaker Haven
Our Summer Camp program is a fun annual tradition, with Kids Camp for 3rd & 4th Grades and Junior Camp for 5th & 6th Graders. This year’s camp dates are: Kids’ Camp (3rd/4th Graders) June 4-7 and Junior Camp (5th/6th Graders) June 7-10. The fee is $165, with $75 in scholarship funds available from Northridge. Our camp is called Quaker Haven, and is located just outside Arkansas City. Register at http://www.friendsyouth.com.
Return to top.Vacation Bible School (VBS)
A Family VBS Experience! July 10-13, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Kickin’ It Old School with the Go Fish Guys will kick off a whole new type of VBS program here at Northridge Friends Church. Our VBS this year is intentionally being designed to unite the entire family – from young to old! This is an opportunity for you and your family to come together for several nights this summer and have a great time.
Kickin’ It Old School has an 80’s, retro hip-hop influence. Using classic hymns and the Bible, we will travel through both the Old & New Testaments to learn several attributes of God. So whether you’re single, a family of 3 (or more), newly married, young or old – come join us at VBS this year. We’ll place you into family groups when you come the first night.
On Wednesday, we will have a fun ending to our program. We will meet at the same time, ONLY we will meet at “The Alley” located at 11413 E. 13th Street, Wichita. We’ve reserved the facility and we will be able to enjoy bowling, go-carting, and free tokens to play in the arcade area. Unlimited sodas will also be served. The food plaza will be open for you to purchase your own food.
Don’t forget to invite your friends, neighbors, cousins, aunts, uncles & grandparents! Everyone is welcome to this evening VBS event!
Each night at NFC we will serve snacks and drinks for your enjoyment before our VBS begins. Snacks served from 5:30-6:00 p.m. Cost for VBS and The Alley Fun Night is FREE! but you must register. When you register, you will receive a copy of “Kickin’ It Old School” to begin enjoying listening to.
If you need a ride to and/or from VBS, let us know!
Kids’ Bible Club
Northridge sponsors this Bible study club at McLean Elementary School in our neighborhood. This is a strong outreach to children, with many coming to know Jesus as a result of the loving teaching each Tuesday afternoon after school.
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Pastor Larry’s Discussion Forum
Wednesday evenings during AWANA 6:30-8:00 p.m., you are invited to join with others to discuss more deeply the applications of the previous Sunday’s message, as well as other topics brought up by the group. We will meet in Pastor Larry’s office, unless the group grows too large to fit. Don’t drop your child at AWANA and drive home…stay and enjoy! If you have questions, feel free to contact Larry at 838-7724 or .
Return to top.Church Family Pantry
We have begun to collect food to start a pantry which will be available to our church families who are going through a difficult time. You can leave donations in the large totes near the welcome centers. We will also accept cash donations, which can be placed in the offering plate (be sure to designate “Food Pantry”). Also, if you know of any family that would benefit from this ministry within our church body, please let us know. This will be kept confidential. If you have questions, you can contact Jill Meadows, 729-0618, Jodi Kinniburgh, 755-2063, or Jennifer Ebert, 540-0007.
Suggested donations include: flour, sugar, muffin mixes, cookie mixes, pancake mix, syrup, jello, pudding, oil, shortening, oatmeal, crackers, cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, egg noodles, rice, beans, soup mix, canned soup, canned vegetables, canned fruits, BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard, tuna, stuffing mix, peanut butter, jelly, canned nuts, pickles, salsa, velveeta, cooking spray, parmesan cheese, macaroni, raisins, cranberries, dried fruits, baby food, diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, dishwashing soap, laundry soap, bar soap
Adult Choir
Any adults who enjoy singing God’s praise are invited to join the Sanctuary Choir. This group provides inspirational anthems and special musical selections throughout the year with special emphasis on Christmas and Easter. A special Christmas Pageant is presented on Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m. The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 in the sanctuary under the direction of our Minister of Music, Doug Riney. If you are interested in participating, contact Doug at 612-2276 or E-mail .
Return to top.Lifeline
This group is for college-age adults to those in their 30’s, whether single or married, with or without kids. They meet on Monday evenings at the church for Bible Study together (child care provided), and on other occasions for fun & fellowship together as announced.
Are you longing for more time in God’s Word? Do you need a support group to keep you on track? We do too! The Lifeline Bible Study group is starting a new study “Living the Letters: Ephesians”. This book guides you through the book of Ephesians: Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. We will be starting the study on Mon., July 21 in the Youth Wing and each week from 7:00-8:15 p.m. This group is open to all and babysitting is provided. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Stockebrand at or call 522-5853.
Forever Friends
This program for the “more mature” members of Northridge Friends Church is headed up by Francis McKinney, Inez Smith and Anne Willis. Forever Friends is open to anyone over 55 at Northridge. We realize that younger members of this elite group may still be working and unable to attend daytime activities, but all are welcome. The group regularly meets at the church on the 1st Thursday evening of each month, and at other times for special events as announced. Contact Francis McKinney, 943-2953, for more information.
Return to top.Co-Ed Volleyball league
Church League Co-Ed Volleyball started Tues., Aug. 31. We are in need to both men and women players. Join in the fun! You don’t need to be a competitive player to be on the team. Call Ron Muhlenbruch at 838-7833 for more information.
Return to top.Family Video Library
We are starting a Family Video Library at the church and are taking donations of Christian movies on both VHS tapes and DVD’s. So we can catalog the movies the church already has, and have them available for checkout, please check out and return any movies that you take from the library for viewing, even inside the church. Leaving them in classrooms or on the TV carts causes great confusion! Anyone with questions or movies to donate can call Ruth Binford for more information, 265-6421.
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