The
Keystone Class at FUMC The
Body of Christ . . . Held Together by Christ
About our
class:
Our
class was formed in 1945 as a young couples class. In 1947, Art McCrory
suggested the name, Keystone, derived from the arch, which was contributed
to civilization by the Romans. The arch was held together at the top
by the keystone. Similarly, our lives and our class are held together
by Christ, who is our keystone.
Today,
we are a very close class that welcomes visitors with the same warmth
that we share with each other. Our class includes men and women who
are single, married and widowed. Most of us range in age from our
60s to our 80s, but all are welcome to attend our class.
We
take a weekly offering, which helps us to support several charities
throughout the year, and we also provide Bibles to the Third Graders
every year.
What and how do we study?
To guide us in our study of the
Bible, we use the Adult Bible Study series, also known as
the International Lesson Series. It presents stimulating
lessons that explore the biblical message and how to apply it to
daily life. It moves from a focus on the Word of God to reflection
on personal, family, church, and community concerns.