At First United Methodist Church-Heber Springs, there are various Adult Sunday School Classes. Below is information on each class.

AGAPE CLASS
The Agape Sunday School Class is dedicated to the study of the Word of God in an atmosphere of love and respect for each person's point of view. Members are encouraged to share their knowledge, ideas and beliefs with the entire class. Agape Class believes in service through our church and encourage all members to find their place of service as led by the Spirit of God. The Agape class conducts an annual free winterization car check each fall. This event provides the opportunity to be a witness to those who take advantage of the service. Agape class welcomes anyone who might be searching for a place to study the Word, fellowship with other believers, and find opportunities for service. The class meets during the 9:35 service in Room 207. Pete Howell is the discussion leader and can be reached at (501) 362-7303.
BRIDGES CLASS
The Bridges Class of First United Methodist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas meets Sunday mornings at 10:45 immediately after the contemporary worship service. The class exists for the purpose of making disciples through studying and applying the the Word of God as well as facilitating fellowship with one another. www.bridgesclass.com

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CLASS
The Fellowship Bible Sunday School Class meets Sunday mornings at 9:45 in the Library in the Family Life Center Building (Room 104).
Class leader is Rocky Togni, and he can be reached at (501) 362-0728. The class is made up of 10-12 serious Bible students with an average age of 40. The class has 2-3 fellowship dinners each year and would love to have more people join the class. The class has studied various Bible Studies developed by scholars such as David Jeremiah, Chuck Missler, and Ravi Zacharias.

FRIENDLY CLASS
The Friendly Class consists of congenial men and women from ages 60 to 96. The average attendance is about 40. They love to visit, sing, pray for the sick and study God's Word. They enjoy fellowship at an annual Christmas party and a fall party. They support various local missions and one foreign mission. Friendly Class studies God's Word through quarterly lessons prepared by the Uniform Series International Bible Lessons for Christian Teaching. The class just finished the book of Ruth, and will begin a study of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Matthew. These lessons are presented by various able teachers of the church and class. Class President is Maggie Jean Douglas and Cynthia Carpenter is Vice President. Visitors are invited to join in our fun and fellowship. Friendly Class meets in Room 201.

GENESIS CLASS
The Genesis Class meets at 9:45 AM on Sunday mornings in Room 206. Average class size is 15-18 people, with average age between 50-60. The class welcomes any new members to the class. The class currently is studying evangelism in a Bible-based, open discussion with scripture reading each week. Class leader is Ed Guillotte. The goal of the class is to study scripture and then apply it to their lives.
The class focuses some on out-of-church fellowship, usually having an annual Christmas party. They have adopted the Methodist Boy's Home as a mission projects. Helping the home at Christmas and also supplying a new Bible when a new boy comes to the home. Everyone in the class is actively involved in a ministry and service within the church.

PAIRS AND SPARES
The Pairs and Spares Class is currently studying "Three Months With Paul" by Justo L. Gonzales. The average age of the class is from mid-40's to 70+ and the average class size is 25-38. President of the class is Jim Clayton, and he can be reached at (501) 362-0207. The class has many fellowship opportunities
from pot-lucks, to a 4th of July function; going out to eat, Thanksgiving meal that includes a white elephant auction. One of the class' main fund-raisers is the Annual Heber Springs Homecoming Chili Supper in October. The class has two "Compassion" boys (one from El Salvador and one from the Phillipines, and support the Cleburne County Aging Program in sponsoring Meals-on-Wheels for individuals who cannot afford the program. Currently, the class is in the process of working on more projects for the community. The class meets at 9:45 on Sunday Mornings in Room 202.

SHEPHERDING CLASS
The Shepherding Class is a class with no age limit, that studies the Bible and is deep into God's Word. Presently, the class is studying the last chapters of the Book of Matthew. As a group, the class eats out often and takes day trips. Shepherding Class meets at 10:55 on Sunday mornings in Room 207. New members are encouraged to join us. The class president is Sam Ward.

WILLING HEARTS CLASS
Willing Hearts Class is a fellowship group, open to questions, fun-loving, dedicated to learning God's Word and learning how to live a Christian life. The class meets in Room 206 on Sunday mornings, with class starting at 10:50 with coffee, donuts, and fellowship. Currently, Willing Hearts is studying the Book of Colossians.
The class has people of all ages and varied walks of life. Bruce and Sherry Shearer are the class leaders.
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