Sunday Morning Christian Education Hour:   9:00 AM (September-May)
"The whole Bible was given to us by inspiration from God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives; it straightens us out and helps us do what is right"​  ​ 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Fall 2018-Spring 2019 
​Adult Discipleship Classes:    
  •  The Book of Psalms: There are 150 Psalms that cover the entire theology of the Bible. We will examine how the Psalms were used to lead the spiritual life of worship in the Temple, Synagogue and for people’s personal lives.  We will see how the Lord placed every key theme in the Psalms that focus on the life and ministry of our Lord . Special attention will be given to how the Psalms are used in the New Testament and what this reveals about the heart of the Lord and the inspiration of the Bible.  We will also look at how the Psalms lead us into personal worship and devotion. This will be tremendous class that will connect every area of our spiritual area together to create a life worship, celebration and praise. Don’t miss it and bring a friend. Taught by Pastor Jeff Carlson in the Sanctuary
  • ​​Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God: Is the God of the Old Testament nothing but a bully, a murderer, and an oppressor? Many today– even within the church–seem to think so. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments? In this timely and readable book, apologist Paul Copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including: God is arrogant and jealous, God punishes people too harshly, God is guilty of ethnic cleansing, God oppresses women, God endorses slavery, and Christianity causes violence. Copan not only answers the critics, he also shows how to read both the Old and New Testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, and loving God in both. Taught by Rev. Dr. Peter VandeBrake in the Fellowship Hall ​
  • The Truth Project: The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 13 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. Dr. Del Tackett is former president of the Focus on the Family Institute and a former Senior Vice President of Focus on the Family. He is also the creator of Focus on the Family's The Truth Project—a nationwide initiative designed to bring the Christian worldview to the body of Christ. Dr. Tackett later served in various senior analyst and manager capacities at Kaman Sciences Corporation and ITT Industries.  He now works with Coral Ridge Ministries as TV co-host for the show "Cross Examine." Taught by Al & Alyson Kieda in Classroom 6​ 
Youth Discipleship Classes: 
Oakhill's youth discipleship has been under consistent leadership for many years.  The teachers all work together, interweaving their programs so that the youth will progress in their spiritual understanding of our Amazing Lord.
  • Senior High (grades 9-12): This year, we will cover the book of Galatians,  reading through the book and exposing the heart of the Gospel. We will follow “Galatians: Living in line with the Truth of the Gospel” by Tim Keller as a study guide which includes commentaries from renowned theologians like Martin Luther. We will examine how the gospel message renews the whole of our lives by drawing out the heart-motivation implications, reflecting on it, and encouraging one another to live out its ramifications. We will hear from the apostle Paul himself as he shows that the gospel is not just the minimum required doctrine to gain entrance into the kingdom of God but also the way with which we can make authentic spiritual progress in His kingdom. Taught by Dr. Ryan Balili
  • ​Junior High: (Grades 6 to 8):  This year we will continue our study of the Gospel of John using Great Commission Publication’s “So What?” curriculum. Each week we will go in depth into the passage to help students understand who Jesus is, what He did, what He taught and most importantly what difference it makes to us. We’ll be using our study guide to answer the main question of the week, along with other media materials to help make the most of our time together. Taught by Dianne Carlson ​
  • Elementary Grades (Grades 2 to 5): Is God talking to me? How do I know? What is he saying? In this class, students learn how to read and understand God’s word through studying the book of Genesis. Taught by Becky Walsh & Sara Coryell
  • ​Young Ones (4 yrs - 1st Grade): This class will help the children to apply the lessons learned in Biblical stories to their own life.  They will also learn to watch for God in their daily experiences and will share their God sightings each week.  The children will learn to pray and to share their faith with their family.  This is a great place for any child to start their exposure to the Lord’s Word and His Church. Taught by Helen Wittenbach & Barb Fles ​
  • Nursery (Infants - 3 years): During the Discipleship Hour we have nursery care. Staffed by Pat Price  
​​During Worship Time (10:30 am):
  • Nursery:  Our Nursery is a year-round program staffed by loving Oakhill parents and volunteers.   
  • ​​Junior. Church- 4 yrs - 1st grade:  To reinforce their church school classes, as well as to help the children better understand worship, a special program has been developed called Junior Church. Junior Church is designed for children ages 4 through 1st grade. Children who participate in this program will be excused from the adult service during the offertory. This ministry has been a wonderful way for children to grow into the worshiping community, as well as giving parents an opportunity for more freedom and focus on their own worship time. Parents are asked to please pick up their children immediately after worship.