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For Grades: 6, 7, 8, & 9
When do classes begin?

The teen years are busy! Every parent of a teen knows how many activities and distractions are competing for attention! It becomes increasingly difficult to meet all the needs of young people, especially the spiritual needs. That's why Faith Community Church and Christ the King Lutheran Church are working together to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the State of Minnesota to offer classes in religious instruction during the school day. Each week, on Wednesday, students are allowed to leave the school grounds to attend these classes. Faith Community Church is conveniently located only three blocks from Central School, and therefore we can make maximum use of the time available without needing to provide transportation by meeting there. Students involved in the Release Time program are dismissed by their teachers from a physical education class, and make the short walk to class at the church. These classes are offered free of charge, but a donation of $5.00 per student is requested to cover the cost of materials. It is necessary to inform the school system regarding who will be attending, so your prompt response is essential.

All classes are available to any young people, regardless of their church affiliation. Parents will receive a "Report Card" at the end of each semester with student attendance, participation and test evaluations. The classes will be taught in a friendly, non-threatening atmosphere, but completion of assignments will be regarded as necessary and cooperation will be expected. Repeated misbehavior, or repeated failure to complete assignments will be grounds for dismissal from the program.

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Classes will begin on Wednesday, October 3, 2001.

If you would like more information, or if you would like to register your child for participation in this valuable learning experience, please call:

• Christ the King Lutheran Church - 825-5958
• Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church - 825-5299
• Faith Community Church - 825-2211 or 825-2394

Release Time Bible Class is a youth ministry partnership of Christ the King Lutheran Church and Faith Community Church and Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church.

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GRADE 6
Old Testament Survey

Topic: The Curriculum presents the Old Testament in a chronological format, beginning with an expanded unit on Creationism, and following the plan of God through the pages of the Old Testament. The class lays a solid foundation for understanding the Gospel and for Christian growth. The lessons follow God's pattern of progressively revealing Himself and His plan of redemption within the context of history. The lessons stress the relevance of Old Testament stories to contemporary life and the validity of the Old Testament record.

Curriculum: Firm Foundations: Creation to Christ; and some video supplements.

Assignments: Weekly assignments plus quizzes and exams as the instructor plans for the class.

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GRADE 7
New Testament Survey

Topic: The New Testament is studied with an emphasis on the Gospel accounts of the Life of Christ. Students will understand the person of God, God's hand in history, the grace of God, and the importance of Christ as the promised Redeemer. There will also be a study of the birth of the Church in the book of Acts, and a study of the lives and ministries of the apostles, including the missionary journeys of Paul.

Curriculum: Firm Foundations: Creation to Christ

Assignments: Weekly assignments plus quizzes and exams as the instructor plans for the class.

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GRADE 8
Moving Toward Maturity:
Becoming a Follower of Jesus

Topic: This class will help students grow in Christ. The objective is to develop well-balanced and confident young Christians. Topics include basic Christian disciplines following Jesus, spending time alone with God, making Jesus Lord, knowing God's will, giving away our faith, prayer and Bible study.

Curriculum: Following Jesus (Barry St. Clair)

Assignments: Weekly Assignments, Final Exam

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GRADE 9
Faith on Trial

First Semester:

Topic: Christian Apologetics: How we can know the Bible is true, historical evidences for the accuracy of the Bible, how to defend your faith in a world of unbelievers.

Curriculum: More Than A Carpenter (Josh McDowell) and Faith on Trial (Awana International)

Second Semester:

Topic: End Time Issues: What is ahead for the church and for the world according to the Bible. A study of the books of Daniel and Revelation, with an emphasis on how we are to prepare for the second coming of Christ. Various views of end time teaching will be discussed.

Curriculum: Revelation (Awana International)

Assignments: Reading assignments and quizzes

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