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Intentional Faith

Growing in faith can be intimidating, and it doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through intentional acts.  It's about practicing love when it would be easier to stay comfortable, choosing to trust God when circumstances are uncertain, and opening Scripture even when life is busy. Faith grows as we share our Prayers, Presents, Gifts, Service, and Witness. Over time, those small, faithful choices shape our character and deepen our relationship with Christ, turning belief into a lived, daily commitment. We see this as Discipleship. As we seek to love God and love others.

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Sunday School

  • Schedule

    Classes generally meet from 9:30-10:30 am every Sunday.

    If you have any questions, contact Susan McElya or the church office at 281.485.1466.

  • New Life

    Bethel Building Room 210

    An enthusiastic group of couples and singles ranging in age from 60s to 80s who focus on how to apply the Bible in everyday life.

  • Searchlight

    Bethel Building Room 106

    A group who is young at heart, but is mostly made up of grandparents who, because of their years of life experience, recognize the fragility of life and really care for one another.

  • New Horizons

    Church Parlor

    An engaging group mostly made up of married couples with adult children who seek to deepen their understanding of God’s Word with an open discussion approach and grow in their faith and friendship as they lift one another in prayer. Meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.

  • Odyssey

    Bethel Building Room 211

    A lively and diverse group of varying ages and stages of life who enjoy discussing a variety of topics as they explore the journey of faith together.

  • Upper Room

    Bethel Building Room 208

    A mature group of adults from 60 years old and up (though maybe mostly up) who welcome any person, married or single, who wants to learn about God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ.

  • Wayfarers

    Bethel Building Room 203

    A fun-loving group of mostly married couples in their 20s-40s with young children who focus on Bible application in their daily lives.

  • Open Door

    Bethel Building Chapel - 105

    A class that is an open door for the young at heart looking for an in-depth study of the Bible.

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Bible Studies

  • Men's Evening Bible Study

    Mondays | 6:00-7:30 pm | Bethel 210

    During this six week study, we will be reading Moses: In the Steps of the Reluctant Prophet by Adam Hamilton. The study will follow Adam Hamilton as he travels from Egypt to Mt. Sinai, the Nile, the Red Sea and the wilderness exploring the sites of Moses' life. Using historical information, archaeological data, and biblical text, Hamilton guides us in the footsteps of this reluctant prophet who grew in his relationship with God and by the end of life had successfully fulfilled the role he was given.

    Turn your own reluctance into boldness as you examine the significant challenges facing Moses and how God shaped his character and life in powerful ways.

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  • Women's Morning Bible Study

    Wednesdays | 10:00-11:30 am

    Have you ever tried to fight worry with faith and felt you were losing the battle? Have comments like "God's got this!" or "Just pray about it" only left you feeling more burdened? We know we shouldn't worry, but the reality is that we all do at times. Whether it's personal worries about loved ones and daily circumstances or broader concerns about what's happening in the world, we long for something more than platitudes that will help us put real feet to our faith and win the worry battle.

    Join us for a women’s Bible study on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 am reading through “Winning the Worry Battle” by Barb Roose. This book, inspired by the Book of Joshua, reviews three steps a person can take to Fight In Faith: embrace God's promises, steep your heart in courage, and act in obedience to God's commands

    Just as God gave His people victory over their enemies when they fought in faith, He promises to do the same for us. Following the footprints of bold, courageous faith that God gave His people, we'll be equipped with tools to bravely fight in faith and overcome both our daily struggles and the bigger battles we all face.

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  • Disciple Bible Study


    Disciple: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is an approach to Bible study that emphasizes disciplined reading of and listening to Scripture. It results in biblically nourished persons committed to live as disciples.

    During the course of 34 weeks, Disciple groups move through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. All Disciple Bible study participants will read more than 70 percent of the Bible. The scripture for each session follows the chronological movement of the biblical story. Each participant makes a commitment to daily preparation (30-45 minutes per day) and weekly attendance and participation in class. Disciple aims at transformation, not just information.

    There are currently two Disciple I Classes meeting. Plans are to offer new Disciple I and Disciple II classes beginning in August 2026.

    If you would like more information about the Disciple Bible Study, or you are interested in being part of the class, please contact smcelya@fumcpearland.org

Growth Groups

Growth Groups are small, regular gatherings of people meeting together to grow in faith and friendship because community is where growth happens.

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Walk To Emmaus

The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders. The Walk is a 72-hour short course in Christianity, comprised of 15 talks by laypersons and clergypersons on the themes of God’s grace, disciplines of Christian discipleship, and what it means to be the church.

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