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 "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalms 119: 105 (NKJV)

Christian Education

Catch the excitement - Make a new beginning!
Be a part of a circle of friends - Ask tough questions!
Think things through - A place to connect with others!

The time is NOW!

We know that God has amazing plans for our lives and our Sunday school offers an opportunity to grow in our relationship with God and our relationship with one another.

Montgomery Street Preschool, provides high quality early childhood education from a faith-based perspective to children of Knoxville and its surrounding area.  Classes are offered for three through five year olds two days a week.

Vacation Bible School - Classes are held for a week in the evenings during late July.   Watch for more details as to the dates and theme in May and June!   Provides Bible education, crafts, games and refreshments with caring Christian leaders for children from age 3 thru the 5th grade.  The week is closed out with a Vacation Bible School Program displaying their activities with open house.

Youth Sunday School - Sunday morning at 9:30

Preschool thru Kindergarten Class - Classroom is upstairs 2nd floor SE room
1st thru 3rd Grades  -  Classroom is upstairs 2nd floor NW room
4th thru 6th Grades - Classroom is 2nd floor balcony behind the sanctuary
Jr./Sr. High School - Classroom is on lower level east side in the Youth Room

Adult Sunday School - Sunday morning at 9:45

The Compliment Club - meets on the Lower level in West Fellowship Hall each Sunday morning.
The group consists of young adults and parents looking for fellowship, study and fun. Discussion and study covers discovering solutions to solving everyday problems at home, work, and in the world today. This group provides leadership for young adult ministries.

Faith Forum Class - meets on the lower level in East Fellowship Hall.
This adult class uses the Bible and a variety of materials for Christian study, witnessing, and fellowship.  The class also provides personal and financial assistance to members in need.

Homebuilders Together Class - meets on the lower level classroom off West Fellowship Hall.
This class is based on the Adult Bible Study series. The group also plans additional activities for fun and fellowship

Disciple Bible Study - Classes are usually Sunday evenings in the fall and in the early spring.
This is a transforming study which covers the Bible in phases.  In a small group setting, your faith is nurtured as fellow Christians share their insights, thoughts, questions, worries, hopes and love under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The study provides a great opportunity to discuss in detail the scriptures and God's meaning with others aspiring to be Disciples of Christ. 

Bible Study Classes - Classes are at prearranged study times using Christian reference materials.
Classes are scheduled for attendee's convenience usually in the fall and spring.  The topics range from beginning Bible discovery classes to prearranged study materials.        

 You're invited to join God's people!
 first methodist church| 313 montgomery st.| knoxville, ia 50138 | p. 641.842.3712 |
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