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Get ready for a dose of mental and spiritual adrenaline – from an event that is ongoing and unlike any you have experienced before. We have thrown away the status quo to create a dynamic learning environment designed to fuel innovation and spark creative thinking. We desire to create a sense of unity that helps you to mature in the faith and serve in ministry, all caused by an honest wrestling with the church’s unique pursuit of its God-given theme, “Saved to Serve: Unity, Maturity, and Ministry.” We have a mandate from Jesus Christ to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. Before we go, we must follow the first disciples of Jesus, and that is to bring an open mind and be stretched and challenged through the Ministry of Christian Education. The fellowship and learning experiences are not just for Saturdays, but for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays as well. For new members, classes are available that can be taken after the New Members Orientation class. There, you can link up with other members as you serve in one of our many ministry opportunities as we go after the lost and strengthen believers. The good news that God has proven His love for all humankind in Jesus Christ is a truth that we must get to all persons. The Word of God is our main resource book and the Holy Spirit is our personal guide as we witness to a world that is in need of godly direction and love like never before.
 Serving and nurturing our children is so important. We have Wednesday Witness & Workout, where children combat childhood obesity and spiritual illiteracy. This will prepare them to be spiritually awake and provide them with the physical activity that will keep them fit and healthy. The children are our future and there is a place designed for them to worship and take leadership of their worship experience. There they learn how to share their faith with others and live it out daily at home, school, and play. We offer classes that are age specific and relevant to their lives. With a new curriculum, we desire to teach our children “to impact and transform this present world into the Kingdom of God.”
Your presence is needed and your gifts are invaluable to the ministry here at the Ray. Help us keep Jesus’ commandment. You are vitally important to the success of our ministry efforts and commitment to Jesus Christ. Help us stay balanced and always ready to answer the call of Jesus to His Church. We all have something God has given us to do. We are looking forward to an exciting year of fellowship and learning with you! Join us now!
Stanley E. Crawford
Minister of Christian Education
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
Matthew 28:19
The goals of Christian Children’s Fellowship are to implement strategies, resolve issues, and organize activities to meet the needs of children.
An age appropriate worship service for children, ages 5-12 years, is offered. Through preaching, teaching, DVDs, and role-play, children are provided an opportunity to participate in Worship. Classes provided allow children to use curriculum that will strengthen their faith and empower them to share a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Sundays at 10:00 a.m., Christian Education Building
The Christian Education Council is the governing body of the Christian Education Ministry, which includes all Christian Education coordinators and chairpersons.
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The primary philosophy of HICD is to meet needs in order to attract Christians to structured learning build spiritual intimacy, and leadership qualities. Hope Institute also seeks to meet the practical and spiritual education needs of the church and community. All classes will be held in the Christian Education Complex. The following is the HICD schedule:
• Winter Session: January 6 - March 4
• Spring Session: April 19 - June 7
• Fall Session: September 13 - November 8
Hope Institute Time & Locations
Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mondays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
New Members Orientation
This class teaches the new member the cardinal beliefs of the Bible and provides instruction on how to be a productive member of the Ray of Hope. You will gain spiritual insight on the new birth, baptism, communion, stewardship, and serving. This is a 2-class module that meets on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays to accommodate the needs of our members as part of Hope Institute for Christian Discipleship.
Kingdom Living Classesa
Kingdom Living Classes are a continuation of New Members Orientation. All new members are urged to take these classes. God created us for worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission. Students will learn and experience blessings that come from being a good disciple. This group of classes is for all persons who want to know more about the major tenets of our faith. Classes are available throughout the year through Hope Institute for Christian Discipleship.
This support group ministry is for mothers with children 3 years of age and under. In addition to monthly meetings, the support group is always ready to hear from new moms and offer spiritual support and guidance. For more information, call 770-696-5100 ext. 235.
• Meetings: 1st Saturday of each month, Nursery Overflow Room
The two primary responsibilities of the Nursery are to give quality care to children in our care and to offer an age appropriate Christian Education format of learning for children.
A strong focus on teaching children the Bible and achieving physical fitness will be the highlights in this program. Many different styles and techniques are used so that children learn to be spiritually strong using song, drama, and study of the Bible. To help ensure physical fitness, there will be fun and games that require physical activity.
• Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Family Life Center
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