As mentioned previously, Nahunta Friends First Day School was the first rural Sunday School organized in Wayne County, beginning sometime between 1860 and 1863. Members of other churches in the community attended Sunday School at Nahunta for many years, even after they could attend Sunday School in their own churches. By 1935 the Sunday School had expanded so much, Sunday School rooms were added to the meeting house. In those early years, the name of Martha Garris stands out as one who taught the little children for many years. A Sunday School class is named in her honor. Another member, Pearl Pierce, is especially remembered for her piano playing. She would sometimes stop in the middle of a song and say, "Sing up now, You're draggin' this song." She also taught Sunday School and served in many other capacities in the meeting. Her family recently hosted an outstanding celebration of her one hundredth birthday.

    The Christian Education Committee puts a great deal of effort in planning for Sunday School and ordering the study material, Vacation Bible School, Christmas celebrations, Promotion Day, and the annual banquet for graduating seniors.

    Classes are grouped somewhat by ages with Promotion Day taking place the last Sunday in August. During this time pins for perfect attendance are given. Rena Belle Pike received her 43rd year pin and Ruth Odom, her 4Oth pin in 1997. A program is presented and children entering kindergarten receive a Bible of their very own.

    The young adult class of about 40 members, called the Aldon Gurley Class, has met from time to time on Saturday evenings in the home of Peter and Judith Aycock for studies such as "The James Dobson Series on Family Life" or Quaker Studies. Out of a recent study, some of the attenders became "Convinced Friends" and joined the meeting.

    The Sunday School register on the wall keeps attenders aware of attendance compared to a year ago, the amount of offering, and the number who studied the lesson. For many years a banner was given monthly to the class having the best percentage of attendance and number who have studied the lesson. The Dock Edgerton Class, the oldest class of around 25 members kept the banner for studying lesson for quite a while.

    For years, the Sunday School had summer picnics, going to White Lake for the day, Woodland Lake or Cliffs of the Neuse in Wayne County, or having a Saturday afternoon family fun time at Nahunta. In 1982, this was combined with a worship service at the Wildlife Pond. In 1989, under the leadership of Allen Sasser, Vacation Bible School culminated into commencement followed by games and refreshments outside. Carol Lawrence helped with planning these events, and one year the children made "Nahunta's Longest Banana Split," stretching it out long ways on several tables.

    Vacation Bible School had its beginning in 1947 when Theodore and Eugenia Perkins came from piedmont North Carolina to be its directors. This was a ministry they performed in many Friends Meeting. In earlier years it was held in the daytime for three hours. The school began with a procession followed by pledges to the U. S. flag, Christian flag, and the Bible. Times change, however, and the church must adapt. With both parents at work and children no longer able to attend in the mornings, Bible School was moved to evening. Often attendance runs over 100. Music, crafts, and Bible study have always been important features. Vacation Bible School has been a special time in the community when families and friends can come together to fellowship and learn about God's word.

    Quaker Lake Family Camp, which began in 1977, has remained a special time each fall as around eighty-five gather for a special time of building individual and church family ties. Morning praise by the lakeside, discussion about family relations by leaders such as Bob Medford, afternoon game time or strolls, followed by evening folk games make a rewarding Saturday. Nahunta families bring food and cooks are employed. Everyone shares delicious meals as they fellowship. The climax is always a special inspirational worship experience, such as placing candles on the hillside in the form of cross in the water to designate the spreading of the gospel, or a soul-searching time around a campfire or the fireplace in the lodge. Sunday morning worship service always brings a fitting climax to a weekend of growing as individuals, families, and church families in closeness to each other and to God.