Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. There is a friendly, dynamic, and loving Sunday School class for everyone.
Join us in Celebrating Gods Powerful Word.
Bible Study Classes
(meet every Sunday morning from 9:30am to 10:15am)
Building relationships with God and with each other through Bible study.
Preschool Classes (newborn to kindergarten-age children)
Welcoming and nurturing preschoolers by introducing them to God though everyday life in a safe and loving environment. Please note, childcare is provided for this age group during both services. An usher or church member would be happy to show you the way if you are unsure where the classrooms are located.
Elementary Age Children's Classes
Kidz Connect - A safe place where we help your children (grades 1-5) connect with God. We meet together for a short opening time, then the children are divided into their respective classes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. We look into God's Word to learn how to follow Him, using age-appropriate activities.
Youth Classes
Bible study for students in middle school and high school, grades 6th - 12th. The Department of Youth and Families will strive to
...provide a safe haven from the world for youth in the Sandston area to find spiritual refreshment through times of worship, Bible study, and fellowship.
...help students at Sandston Baptist Church build a solid foundation of Biblical principles to apply to their lives and carry with them after high school. This includes understanding and living out the theme verse for SBC Youth - Romans 12:1-2.
...emphasize a lifestyle of servant-leadership and missions including outreach in the local community, and domestic and foreign missions.
...be a resource to parents of youth about youth culture, equipping them to continue ministering to their students at home.
...teach the students the importance of corporate worship and encourage them to become a part of SBC as a whole.
...emphasize Baptist heritage and policy so that students can begin to understand and form their own denominational identity.
Adult Classes
Using Bible study to meet the needs of adults; encouraging spiritual growth.
The Agape Class (teacher: Les Robinson) - Group of adult women who are engaged in the nine-year plan of studying all the books of the Bible.
Outreach contact Ruth Blunt
Servants for Christ (teacher: Mike Hardiman) Group of adult men doing in-depth Bible study.
Daughters of Light (begins with prayer at 9:15am) (teachers: Nadine Bivins and Pat Hallinan) "Jesus also said, 'Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The person who walks in the dark does not know where he or she is going. Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons and daughters of light.'" John 12:35-36
Using Bible study to meet the needs of adult women; encouraging spiritual growth.
Outreach contact Pat Hallinan hallinanp@aol.com
The Friendship Class (teachers: Cathy Pomfrey & Easter Galloway) Adult Women Studying Gods Word.
Outreach contact Cathy Pomfrey cpomfrey@yahoo.com
The Vines Class (teacher: Doug Watson) Detailed study of the scriptures of the Bible; Historical focus, interpretations, and application for a fruitful life; small group; open discussion & round table for adult 35+ years; married & single again ~ Facilitator: Doug Watson, et.al.
The Man Class (teachers: Chris Applewhite & Ray Davis) Be on your guard; Stand firm in the faith; Be men of courage; Be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13
Men exploring the Bible for a better understanding of how it applies to our lives. Taking scripture and applying it to real life situations in order to be the spiritual leaders God calls us to be.
Outreach contact Jeff Schmid mebjeff@gmail.com
Seed Planters (teachers: Tracy Banka & Michelle Hunt) Womens class. Ages Vary. Topical Bible study and real life application.
Outreach contact Tracy Banka tracybanka@gmail.com
The Branches Class - John 15:5 (teachers: Bonnie Abernathy & Chuck Sohn) (couples and singles, ages vary) - Our feeling is that you cant apply what you dont understand. With that in mind, and following the Bible as our study guide, we take an in-depth look at scripture verse by verse, examining the context and the intended purpose of the writer. Following a lecture format, encouraging questions and discussion, we look at historical and social background as well as the issues that the writer is addressing. In some cases we examine the original Greek and Hebrew word meanings to help clarify meaning of the overall passage. Having explored the scripture, we remember what Paul told Timothy while encouraging him in his ministry, Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all of this. 2 Timothy 2:7
Outreach contacts - Catherine Sale catherine_sale@bshsi.org & Rick Sale ricksale@comcast.net
The Earl Gerheart Bible Class (teachers: Ron Molnar, Charles Hankins, & Wayne Smith) Old enough to seek wisdom, young enough to serve. Both men and women.
Outreach contact Bob Rainey
The Women of Faith Sunday School Class brings together women committed to growing through personal relationships and Bible Study. Women of all ages are invited to delve deeply into the scriptures to uncover treasures that help us mature in our faith, witness to others and get armor to use in daily living. We strive for joy and peace and to live in the center of Gods will.
Outreach Contact - Judy Heilman judy_heilman@bshsi.org
Three Strands (teachers: Troy & Cathy Westerman) "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
Topical Bible-based discussion focusing on relationships. (coed, ages vary)
Outreach contact Stewart Meredith