Sunday Schools

Porterfield Memorial United Methodist Church - 2200 Dawson Road, Albany, GA 31707 - Phone 229-436-6336

S.S. Classes run from

10:15 to 11:00 AM

Adult CLASSES include: 

Alpha Class studies the International Lesson series.  Their group of persons, age 58-75 is a close caring class that shares warmth in time of illness and death.  They are very supportive in mission and other monetary needs. 

Chi Class meets downstairs in the education annex.  This group consists of couples and singles in the “empty nest” and “new grandparent” phase of life.  The class rotates members as teachers, with class discussion and follows the International Lesson series along with other occasional studies of interest.  Mission projects are supported each month and social gatherings are held often. 

Communication Class has a strong outreach ministry, an e-mail ministry and is devoted to the scriptures, daily devotions, Christian friends, prayer and the support of each other.  Current Christian literature is applied to the teachings of Christ and every day application.  The class attendance of 10 to 20 meets in a relaxed atmosphere with no age limit opened to couples and individuals.

Explorers consist of mainly couples in ages ranging from 20’s to 40’s.  This group searches for answers to the many questions and trials of early marriage, parenthood and beyond through God’s word.  Discussions are always interesting and entertaining.

Fellowship/Hancock Class welcomes any adult, young and old alike.  This group has several different teachers and studies the International Lesson series.  They enjoy having socials occasionally and a Christmas party every year.  This group is supportive in Mission projects and contributes to many groups during the year. 

Jesus 316 is a class designed for anyone seeking to experience “the depth, the power, and the joy” of Christian fellowship and Bible study.  The class is a mix of couples and singles from ages 18 to 80 who is looking for a place to belong with an average weekly attendance of   50–75.  The text for the class is the Bible and a variety of contemporary sources and media to draw the group into a deeper study and discussion of the Word.  The class is located in the Fellowship Hall adjacent to the Ministry Center. 

Journey has rotational teachers every week.  They use Methodist curricula and scripture with open discussions to apply biblical principles to their every day lives.  The size varies and the ages are from late 30’s to 50’s.  This group does a variety of mission projects depending on the needs of the community.

Key Class is an adult class made up of about 50 members in the ages of 50 +.  This group studies the International Lesson series with some discussions.  They have numerous social events during the year and are supportive of Missions such as sponsoring a child at Vashti. 

Kirkland Class is a discussion oriented group meeting upstairs in the education annex.  Members rotate teachers on a volunteer basis with lessons focusing on growing relationships with God and each other.  Singles and couples of 30’s & 40’s make up this group. 

Living Creation is a discussion oriented group meeting upstairs in the education annex.  Members rotate teaching on a volunteer basis.  This group uses the Bible and the newest faith based books.  Singles and couples of 40’s and above make up this group.  

New Day Class is a small group that studies the International Lesson series.  Teachers are primarily volunteers from the class with occasional visiting teachers.  This group is very supportive to the needs and celebrations of the class and is very active with missions and recreational activities appropriate to class interests. 

Partners in Prayer meet upstairs in the Education Annex.  This group of young adult single, married couples, and couples with young children learn to establish holy habits through discussion style lessons.  The class has regular social events at member’s homes or local restaurants. 

Seekers is a class of 40’s and above.  This class is taught with lectures based on the International Lesson series.  This group enjoys social interaction with quarterly socials.  Members rotate refreshments and devotionals and stay informed with weekly e-mails and newsletters. 

Sojourners Class is a discussion class using the International Lesson series.  It consists of members, ages 60+.  This group averages about 20 in attendance regularly.  Members are active in collections for missions and enjoy having social gatherings three or four times a year.  The members are a caring group that tends to the needs of each other and welcomes others to join them in the Parlor. 

Susannah Wesley Class is a mature group of ladies who love the Lord and each other.  They enjoy lectures given by a variety of teachers who use the International series.  This class is committed to missions by monthly support through various church related charities.  They welcome ladies who might be looking for a small group of caring individuals.  The class is located on the main hall between the Sanctuary and the Ministry center.  

E-Mail Kaye McIsaac , Director of Christian Education, Phone 229-435-1064 ext.