• BYKOTA (Be Ye Kind One To Another) welcomes Rev. Dr. Larry Rankin in August as he teaches on “Dietrich Bonhoeffer, his Life as Pastor, his Theology, and Martyrdom.” Meets via Conference Call (863) 250-1152. Class starts at 9:30am Sundays, call is open starting at 9:20am

• Genesis is studying Adam Hamilton’s Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple. Complete this form to request access to Amplify Media to watch the videos that accompany the study. Class meets via Zoom. Contact Diana or Warren for Zoom invite. Class starts at 9:30am Sundays, call is open starting at 9:20am.

• Homebuilders is our longest running Sunday school class. Rev. Brian Tiffany teaches from the Standard Lesson Series Bible study. August’s theme is “Faith and Wisdom in James.” Meets via Conference Call to (863) 250-1141 or online (email Warren for link). Class starts at 9:30am Sundays, call is open starting at 9:20am.

• Koinonia has relaunched on Zoom! The class welcomes all who desire to grow in their love of God and neighbor. You are invited to join them in Bible study. Rev. Terry Heck teaches. Contact Warren for Zoom link and more information. Class starts at 9:30am Sundays, call is open starting at 9:20am.

• Searchers is studying Dallas Willard’s class book The Divine Conspiracy. Roy Canon facilitates. Meets via Zoom. Contact Warren for Zoom link and more information. NOTE MEETING TIME- Class starts at 9am Sundays, call is open at 8:50am.

• Sendero is an inter-generational adult class. They are exploring the parables of Jesus, using Amy-Jill Levine’s resource Short Stories by Jesus. Complete this form to request access to Amplify Media to watch the videos that accompany the study. The study is facilitated by John Naser. Meets via Conference Call to (863) 243-6668. Class starts at 9:30am Sundays, call is open starting at 9:20am.

• Vanguard uses the Adult Bible Studies series. August’s theme is “Community: A New Way of Life” with lessons taught Kathy Plowman. Study texts come from the Gospels. You may download the current student book, courtesy of Cokesbury. Supplemental videos for the lessons are available on Amplify Media. Meets via Conference Call to (863) 250-1038 or online (email Warren for link). Class starts at 9:30am Sundays, call is open starting at 9:20am.

• “I told you five minutes ago you just ate breakfast.” The breakfast event was not stored, so recall is impossible. Rather than argue just respond with a conversation about favorite breakfast foods.
• “Remember when?” This puts the person on the spot and causes embarrassment so try sharing the event you remember and this can give time for the person to join the conversation.
• “You know your mother died thirty years ago.” No, they really do not remember, and every time they are reminded them of the death, they are hearing this for the first time and may respond with grief or anger. Rather, start of conversation on what a wonderful mother she is and share and a fun memory.
• “What did you do this morning?” Open-ended questions are challenging. They do not remember the morning activities, so rather, focus on the moment and share in what is happening at that time.
• “Don’t you recognize me?” He/she may not and this will only cause shame and guilt. A warm hello and say your name can head off embarrassment and try not take this personally.
• “Why don’t we eat, then take a walk and then get lunch while we are out.” Long complex sentences are hard to process. Short, simple directions are more conducive with someone with cognitive decline.