Youth
and Adult
Christian Education Opportunities
We
offer an education program for all ages -- nursery through adult --
each Sunday morning during the school year (August through May). Classes meet from
9:45 - 10:45 am.
Akaloo and our Good Shepherd program for preschool children emphasize a strong foundation in the Bible.Children and youth also study the Apostles' Creed, Lord's Prayer, Sacraments, Ten Commandments, Lutheran history and tradition, and our worship liturgy.
We offer two learning opportunities for adults on Sunday mornings: Adult Forum and a book discussion group.
In addition to our Sunday school activities this year, we will participate in intergenerational service events, share in an Advent kick-off celebration, rejoice on Easter Sunday with a breakfast and egg hunt, and create faith-mentoring relationships with the preteens and teenagers in our church.
All of our Christian education offerings emphasize the four keys - caring conversations, devotions, service, and rituals and traditions - presented by David Anderson in the book, Frogs Without Legs Can't Hear.
We look forward to a year of exploring and strengthening our faith together! Please join us as we study and share the wonders of God's love.
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Sunday
Worship and Education Schedule (during the school year)
As
a congregation we strongly encourage children to participate in and
contribute to the worship service as well as Sunday school classes,
therefore we do not offer classes during the worship hour. It is our
belief that children not only learn how to worship by attending worship,
but that we as adults are also blessed by their presence with us. Childcare
is provided for infants and children up to three years of age during
the worship service.
Childcare
will be available in the nursery from 8:15- 12:15pm on Sunday mornings,
provided by Kristen Singleton. Children from infants up to 3 years of age are invited
to visit the nursery for snacks and free play. Parents are asked to
introduce themselves and their children to Kristen if you or
they are new to the room, and please drop off and pick up your child
personally. We ask that you not bring a child to the nursery with a
fever or contagious illness. Additionally, parents can assist in the
nursery by washing linens and stuffed animals or providing supplies.
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Good
Shepherd Class (Lower Level)
Ages 4 - Kindergarten
In
the Good Shepherd Room, children are introduced to the word of
God through the stories of the Bible. The stories are told using specially
carved wooden figures. The curriculum
is based on the Montessori principles of respecting the self,
others and the environment. Through the weekly pattern of an opening
ritual, the story, art and game time and a closing ritual, children
also learn the fundamentals of Christian worship.
Children are welcome in the Good Shepherd Room beginning at 9:30am. Class begins at 9:45am. Parents are asked to personally drop
off and pick up their children. You are also encouraged to stay
and enjoy the room or to share your time and faith with the children
there.
Teachers: Mary Beth Foster and Becca Rye
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Elementary
Class (Lower Level)
Grades 1 - 4The Secret Box of Jacques
The elementary children follow Nella Fishbone and her twin brother Allen as they uncover faith lessons in The Secret Box Saint Jacques. Each Sunday the children gather in their lesson room, where they learn about the Bible, the Lutheran faith, and how to work with and respect each other. This Akaloo program makes connections between church, home, faith, and life. It provides active, hands-on teaching methods which utilize the elementary students' reading and writing skills. Once a month the children gather in their music/worship room for songs. Through active engagement with the Bible, imagination, the arts, and the global Christian community, students deepen their faith and their relationship with God and each other.
Teachers: Jalle Gebisa, Sam Vana, Sara Vana, Aimee Bjornstad, George Avery, and Marcia Monroe
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Middle
School Class (Upper Level)
Grades 5 - 8 Serve the Lord!
At the middle school level, the Akaloo curriculum provides a variety of ways to explore the scriptures and bring the Bible to life. In each lesson the students have opportunities to explore their faith and understand mission and service at a deeper level. The middle school youth also participate in service projects and group-building events throughout the year.
Teachers: Sonya Margerum, Phil Krause, and Matt Ohland
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High
School Class (Upper Level)
Grades 9 - 12 Questions for Life: Matthew's View
The high school class utilizes questions as the basis for discussion and reflection. For example: Life Can Get Pretty Bad Sometimes - Can the Bible Give Us Hope? By tapping into the wisdom of Matthew and other biblical writers, contemporary famous people, and even cartoonists, the youth explore what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in everyday life.
Through the high school youth group, the teenagers explore opportunities to serve our church and the community. Several just-for-fun activities are planned as well.
Teachers:
Gail Zdilla, Emily Ohland, Phil & Liz Krause
Youth
Group Leaders: Gail & Mike Zdilla
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Adult
Forum (Lower Level in the Fellowship Hall)
Organized by Reuben Peterson
Adult Forum is an opportunity to interact with speakers who present information and perspectives on a variety of themes selected by the Adult Forum Committee. College-age
young adults are welcome to participate in any of the adult offerings.
Adult classes do not meet on the first Sunday of the month. On this
day the adult education hour is reserved for committee meetings. (All
other classes meet as usual.)
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Book Discussion Group (In the room at the back of the Nave)
Organized by Sandra Vana
This is an opportunity for you to read and react to best-selling works of contemporary fiction and non-fiction in a relaxed setting with others who are interested in sharing their thoughts and questions. Come and participate or simply come and listen. This fall the first work to be discussed is A Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult.
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