• The Aldersgate Class: The Aldersgate class is studying 1st & 2nd Kings with the new book, Trustworthy: Overcoming our Greatest Struggles to Trust God by best-selling author Lysa TerKeurst. In this study Lysa TerKeurst honestly reveals the places of distrust in her own heart, while exploring the deeply personal and applicable scriptures that teach us how to truly trust God. Join our class for an interesting study with pastries, coffee, and fellowship! Our class meets in the Aldersgate classroom on the 2nd floor at 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please call David A. Anderson at 803-318-8821 or email him at danderson@richardsonplowden.com.

• The Dawsey Class: This Sunday, October 8, John Evans will teach “The Dark Side of Grace: Why Jesus Doesn’t Work for Me” by Bart, and “Not So Fast: Why Secularists Should Take Another Look at the Cross” by Tony. Class members who join from home will use FreeConferenceCall and should call in between 9:50 and 10:00 a.m. The call-in number is (701) 802-5115. The access code is 7252934. For more information about the class, contact the class president Caroline Seigler at caroline.seigler@gmail.com.

• The Grace Class: This Sunday, October 8, Vickie and Lisa Voegeli will continue to lead a book discussion of It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way by Lysa Terkeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and New York Times bestselling author. Life often turns out very differently from what we expected or how we hoped it would be. Some events bring much disappointment, while others shatter us completely. What do we do when God’s timing seems questionable, His lack of intervention hurtful, and His promises doubtful? We may wonder about the reality of God’s goodness. We have all experienced disappointments in our lives. Journey with us as we discuss where the disappointment comes from, what to do so it doesn’t keep stealing our joy and peace today, and how to live in the certainty of God’s love. This series will run through October 15. Join us in person on the third floor, or contact Jim Lane at jlane@columbiasc.edu for the Zoom link. We gather Sunday mornings at 9:45 am for fellowship, and at 10:00 am for spiritual reflection.

• The John Harper Class: The John Harper class discusses lessons from Adult Bible Studies published by Cokesbury. For more information, contact Tracy Powers at tjpowers65@gmail.com or meet with us in the classroom on the first floor by the elevator.

• The Joy Class: The Joy Class is currently partnering with Solomon’s Porch in a study of Psalms. If interested, please contact Lee Haynes at lelandhaynesjr@gmail.com or Sylvia Stevens at sylviasaudersstevens@gmail.com.

• The Open Door Class: On October 8, Ann Jessup will return and we will resume our study on the Torah. To all teachers, technology helpers and speakers, we have much gratitude to all of you who stepped up to help during this time! Visitors are always welcome! The class meets in person on the third floor and via Zoom each week. For Zoom link information, contact Ann Jessup at jessup.ann@gmail.com.

• The Paul Harmon Class: The class is participating in a study from The Great Courses titled “How Jesus Became God” by Professor Bart D. Ehrman, the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Ehrman is a New Testament scholar who focuses on the origins and history of early Christianity. All are welcome to join us on the third floor. If you have questions, please contact Suzanne Joye at sjoye@sc.rr.com.

• Solomon’s Porch: The class is studying of the book of Psalms. Anyone interested is welcome to join in. The class meets on the second floor and is led by Rev. Adrienne Fink. For more information, contact Adrienne at ajhamm@umcsc.org.