Christian Education
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Year long study for all Christian Education areas Pre-kindergarten through Adults.
BELIEVE connects the Bible with WHAT we believe, WHY we believe, and how to stay true to our faith.
The Goal of our Christian Education programs is to teach God's Word as celebrated in the Bible and to teach how those sacred values become a part of our everyday life. Youth of all ages assist in worship service as scripture and prayer readers, music leaders, acolytes, and ushers.
Christian Education programs begin September 9, 2017 and run through May 20, 2018.
For detailed information about our Christian Education Programs, scroll down to find the appropriate age group for your Child/Children.
CRADLE ROLL ROUND-UP: Infants up to a child's 4th birthday
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This is a four year program focusing on spiritual growth and infant development. Materials are mailed regularly to parents who are the primary teachers and examples of God's love during this developmental phase. We gather parents and Cradle Roll children twice a year for meetings held in music room. 2017-2018 meetings will be;
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September 10, 2017 - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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January 14, 2018 - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
SPARK: Activate Faith for ages 4 yr. old (by Sept. 1st)
through 4th grade
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Spark is a faith formation name for elementary age children. We incorporate a modified rotation model with Bible lessons, music, craft/activity & large group closing.
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Attendance options (may attend either depending on your family schedule)
o SPARK Saturday: 5 p.m. – join worship @ Children's message
o SPARK Sunday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Parents & youth should attend orientation meeting on Saturday/Sunday, September 9/10, 2017 during regularly scheduled time.
Weekly classes will begin September 13, 2017
CONNECT: Bible Themes for Tweens for Grades 5 & 6
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· CONNECT curriculum allows preteens to revisit the Bible’s greatest stories, uncover major biblical themes, and discover how the Bible relates to their own lives.
· It is biblically focused with just enough quirky tween humor to get them hooked. Connect’s scope and sequence covers key Old and New Testament themes over the course of two years. During the two years they will cover Old Testament, New Testament and the Catechism.
· The BELIEVE lessons will be woven into Connect curriculum as much as possible based on lessons. We encourage connect kids to buy a Student book of BELIEVE to read along with parents.
· CONNECT class is Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
· Parents & youth should attend orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Weekly classes will begin September 13, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION: Grades 7 & 8
· Confirmation is a 2-year program that provides students with opportunities to explore, discover & develop their personal commitment to the Christian faith through classroom instruction and increased involvement in congregational life, as originally promised by their parents, sponsors and congregation at their baptism.
o Year 1: Focus on Bible & Jesus.
o Year 2: Focus on Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, Creed & Discipleship.
- CONFIRMATION is Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Rite of CONFIRMATION PREP only - Classes resume September 13, 2017 & Confirmation Weekend is October 28/29, 2017.
- Parents & youth should attend orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Weekly classes will begin September 13, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
U-NITE: SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP (SHYG)
Grades 9-12
Friends Welcome
- Senior High Youth Group provides an opportunity for high school youth to connect, reach out, and point to Jesus. It is a fun and relaxed group activity format that includes an interactive opening, check-in time, and active bible study.
- SHYG is Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Parents & youth should attend orientation meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.