Education

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:14-17)

Therein lays the meat and the challenge for Christian Education at Springfield Gardens United Methodist Church. We all have been called to study God’s word not as a task or a chore but as a source of comfort. Here at Springfield the challenge has been addressed through the development of a “Campus” where Christian Education is explored from age three to ...

Church School has Pre-Kindergarten classes through High School. It is capably run by Superintendent Sister Desrine Johnson. Together they have taken the children through a year of hands on biblical experiences. The staff of Church School is complete with two teachers in every class to provide optimum sharing of ideas, talents and gifts between the teachers and the students.

Vacation Bible School took place during the entire month of July. Sister Cheryl Brabham was the Director. Vacation Bible School continues its mission to reach out into the community to bring children into a new knowledge of Christ for those who don’t know Him; and to secure knowledge of Him in others.

Bible Institute is an awesome opportunity for young adults and adults to fellowship, be uplifted and grow in the knowledge and experience of God. Classes include subjects that speak to body/ temple building as well as spiritual and biblical teaching. Once class in particular - Sign Language is a wonderful opportunity for all to experience a way to minister to the non-hearing culture! How pleasing it must be in God’s sight that we are bringing the knowledge of Christ to other members of His creation. Min. Ray Rodriquez is the Director of the Bible Institute and he continues to serve God and his people tirelessly and with love and devotion to his call.