Do you want practical direction on how you can live a happy, fulfilled life? Do you need answers for the problems you face? Are you interested in learning more of the Bible and how it can impact living in our world? Are you concerned about how to prepare for life after death? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Sunday school is for you!

Here at the Apostolic Faith Church, we meet every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for our Sunday school sessions. We begin with an opening assembly in the sanctuary, where we sing several children’s songs together. Following prayer and announcements, a child or small group representing one of our Sunday school departments presents a vocal or instrumental number. Then the various age groups are dismissed to their separate departments, where each group enjoys songs, class time, and other activities.

Classes for all ages

Sunday school at the Apostolic Faith Church offers something for the whole family. Classes and curriculum are tailored to the needs of students of every age group, with an emphasis on the life-changing power in Jesus Christ. So whether you are young or old, as you meet with others to study the Bible, you will be informed, encouraged, and inspired.

Departments

Beginners Department — Children two years of age through kindergarten. This department is located on the ground floor, on the west side of the main sanctuary.

Primary Department — Children in first through third grades. This department meets on the second floor, at the top of the back stairs and through the double doors to the left.

Junior Department — Children in fourth through seventh grades. This department meets on the second floor, at the top of the back stairs and through the door to the right.

Eighth Grade and High School — Each grade meets in a separate classroom along the perimeter of the main sanctuary, in classrooms A through H. Ask an usher to direct you to the appropriate area.

Young Adult class — This group meets in a perimeter classroom.

Women’s class — This class is for women of all ages and meets in the nursery annex located on the ground floor, across the hall from the Beginners Department. This class was initially for women with small infants or toddlers who were beginning Sunday school in the Beginners Department. While it has been expanded to include all ages, mothers with young babies or toddlers may bring them to class.

Men’s classes — The men’s Sunday school class meets in the church activity room. A variety of ages, professions, and walks of life are represented, and there is active class participation as they study God’s Word and fellowship together.

Senior classes — These classes meet in the youth chapel on the east side of the building, and in the prayer room area just off the hallway behind the sanctuary platform.

Dedicated teaching staff

Like a pebble dropped into a quiet lake, the effects of reaching a person with the message of salvation can be dramatic and far-reaching. With that thought in mind, our Sunday school teachers have made a commitment to the personal encouragement and instruction of their students. Teachers meet on a monthly basis to study upcoming lessons, share ideas for teaching resources, and learn new presentation techniques.

Curriculum

The curriculum materials used in our Sunday school were written and printed by our own staff. Sunday school steering committees have been in place for more than fifty years, writing and rewriting, designing and redesigning, in order to keep our materials up-to-date, Biblical, and attractive. Each set of curriculum is age appropriate.

Related activities

Our Sunday school teachers make an effort to involve themselves in their students’ lives for more than just one hour a week. Class outings and group activities are a regular part of their time investment. High-school students enjoy prayer breakfasts, gym nights, and retreats at various times during the year, as well as involvement in church services and outreach endeavors.

Getting there

We provide transportation to and from some areas of the city for those who wish to attend Sunday school but do not have a ride. Please contact the headquarters office by email, or by phone at 503-777-1741. If you call outside of business hours, please leave your name, address, phone number, and the number of children to be picked up. You will be contacted regarding van routes and schedules.