Room 221 @ 9:45
Teacher(s): Richard Cox & Jeff Stone.
Ages 30’s-90’s!
by Melinda Cox
Greetings from the Friendship Class and Happy Fourth of July!
When our nation was formally established 250 years ago, freedom was the clarion call. The definition of a “clarion call” is “a strongly expressed demand or request for action.” Our struggle for national independence in 1776 was an example of a clarion call — the need for independence of the American colonists from England.
But, even more important to us as Christians is a verse from Galatians: “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13; NIV 2011)
A very important part of our class is to expound on the Scripture verses that are part of Trinity’s scheduled daily Bible readings. The teacher casts the Scripture verses on the overhead screen while digging deeper into the Scripture passage.
One of the ways that our class serves one another is through prayer. Prayer requests are shared by the class, prayed over in class, and sent out via email to each class member. I firmly believe that iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17). God is our advocate and hears our prayers.
Christian service is another way that the Friendship Class becomes the feet of Jesus. Whether it be the needs of class members or church members, the Friendship Class very often reaches out to help others in their time of need. Sometimes, the need is physical, such as members needing help in driving to a doctor’s appointment. At other times, the need is more spiritual and emotional in nature. All in all, I feel that “koinonia” exists in the Friendship Class. “Koinonia” is the Greek word often translated as “fellowship,” although its meaning goes deeper than mere social interaction. I strongly believe that the Friendship Class is an example of Christian fellowship and communion with God and our fellow Christians.