New Sunday School Class Set for Fall

Starting in September, Pastor Zach Washburn will lead a new Sunday School class for adults at 9 a.m. each Sunday titled, “The Author and the Story.”

Last year’s class focused on spiritual practices. Zach says that class was more “right brain discipleship.”

“So, this year, we’re doing more left-brain discipleship,” he says. “We plan to continue to alternate in coming years.”

This class will focus on the Nicene Creed, and its role as a universally-acknowledged profession of faith and a foundational statement of Christian faith.

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.

Known as the “root creed,” all other creeds throughout church history flow from it, including the apostles creed, which actually came later.

“The Nicene Creed is fundamental to our faith,” Zach says. “It puts the emphasis on the persons of the triune God. ‘Who?’ is always its most important question.”

Sunday school for the youngest Calvinites also resumes on September 13. Ages 4-2nd grade are welcome!