Adult Sunday School
Church services are at 9:00am and 10:45am each Sunday morning. Sunday School classes meet during the Worship service both hours.
9:00 Hour Classes
The Book of First Samuel (9:00) --
This discussion-oriented class is proceeding slowly through the books of I and II Samuel, gaining perspective from a wide variety of other scriptures along the way.
Taught by Stewart Peebles
Home Improvement (9:00) --
Aimed at growing in Christ and in love for one another through fellowship and teaching in an informal environment. Various topics or books of the Bible are studied. Format includes table discussion. Jaime Burnett does the introduction and wrap up and sets up questions for class discussion. There are also regular visits from Valley missionaries. Current studies are from the books of I and II Peter.
Taught by Jaime Burnett.
Solid (9:00) --
College-age discussion of the foundations of the Christian faith. Questions are welcome in a non-threatening environment.
Led by Ken Gilbert.
10:45 Hour Classes
Truth Seekers (10:45) --
Currently studying the Gospel of Matthew. Each class includs prayer and Bible study. We enjoy fellowship and snacks together in class and have lunch together every six weeks or so after class. Visiting missionaries are always welcome and the class enjoys fellowship with them. We graciously welcome new people.
Taught by Russ Dilley and Franklyn Wecks.
Life Application (10:45) --
This on-going class combines a missionary focus with fellowship and application of scriptures to life, currently in the book of James, Peter, and John. Format: pre-class food and fellowship, announcements, inspirational or missionary message, prayer and praise, sermon review, Bible study.
Taught by Lyman Taylor.
Paul's Letters to the Churches (10:45) --
Currently studying in 2nd Corinthians. We are studying the Letters chronologically, so our next study will be Romans, which should begin in late January. This is a lesson/lecture format with questions to involve the class.
Taught by Jack Crawford.
Church History/Wisdom Books (10:45) --
The class is continuing to cover Church History- people, organizations and events. Currently the class is studying the 4th Century (300-400 AD). Major events include the conversion of the Roman Emperor, Constantine, to the Christian faith and the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea (Nicene Creed). After each century of Church History, the class conducts a study in the Wisdom Books of the Old Testament (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon). The class participants are supportive of each other and Valley Church in prayer, both in class and throughout the week.
Taught by Steve Noble
Women of the Word (10:45) --
The Women of the Word Sunday School class is for women of all ages and stages. We are currently following the sermon scriptures for topics of discussion and application. The group is mutually supportive through prayer and practical help to each other. As outreach, we support missionaries and provide gift baskets for people who may benefit from the caring concern, prayer, and contact offered by individuals in the class.
Facilitated by Marion Noble.
Small Group Korean Bible Study (10:45) --
Currently studying the book of James, using additional reading material to help with the study. The language used in class is Korean.
Led by John Kim and Bessie Ro
Chinese-English Bilingual Sunday School Class (10:45) --
Chinese language small group Bible Study. They are studying Know the Truth, which covers Romans 1-8. This class will be taught in both English and Chinese.
Led by Stanley Hung
Men's Sunday School (10:45) --
Currently studying the book of Revelation.
Led by Burt Lancaster