Children’s Ministry – Birth Through 6th Grade

1. Cradle Roll
   For all baptized children, birth through 3 years of age.
   
   Families receive a monthly newsletter filled with parenting tips and faith formation ideas.
   
   
2. Sunday School — For children age 3 through 6th grade
   
   

   • There are no Classes during Summer months. Join us on RALLY DAY, Sunday, September 7th. Sunday school classes resume on Sunday, September 14th.
     Sunday mornings from 9:45 — 10:35 a.m. We use the Rotation Workshop model that engages learners in fun and interactive ways. Weekly lessons include games, art, drama and science to teach Biblical concepts.
     
     
   • Christmas program — each year, all of the children participate in a program to share the story of Jesus’ birth with our congregation.
     
     
   • Vacation Bible School — held each summer for one week. VBS participants experience Bible stories through crafts, songs, games and movies.

Confirmation Ministry
Youth in 7th & 8th Grade

1. Sunday School — each week from 9:45-10:35 a.m. in the Youth House behind the church. Age relevant lessons that apply Biblical concepts to today’s living.
   
   
2. Wednesday Night Confirmation Classes — weekly sessions where learners dig deeper into the Apostles’ Creed, 10 Commandments, Sacraments, The Bible in preparation to be confirmed as an adult member of the church. Adult volunteers serve as small group guides to mentor the youth in their faith journey.
   
   
3. Service Opportunities — 7th & 8th graders serve as Acolytes during worship services. They have made “Blessing Blankets”, made Easter baskets for shut-ins, served Coffee fellowship and a variety of other activities to give of themselves to help others.
   
   
4. Retreats and Trips —The group attends a Fall Retreat at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (L.O.M.C.) in Oregon, IL and a Spring Retreat to the Youth Encounter, Wisconsin Dells Youth Quake. 8th graders go to Confirmation Camp each summer at L.O.M.C.

High School Ministry
Youth in 9th –12th Grade

1. S.P.A.M. — an acronym for St. Paul A.M. for the group that meets each Sunday morning. From 9:45 — 10:35 a.m. The group discusses relevant issues from a Biblical perspective.
   
   
2. S.N.A.C. — acronym for Sunday Night After Church. High school youth meet on the first and third Sunday nights for food, fellowship, faith formation, guest speakers or service projects.
   
   
3. Retreats and Trips — the high school youth attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering every three years. The group selects a mission trip destination in years between the national gathering. They participate in Service and Leadership Training Camp at L.O.M.C. in the summer.

Adult Education

1. Adult Forum — Pastor Judi leads this group each Sunday from 9:45–10:35 a.m. in the Lounge. The group discusses a variety of topics, books and faith issues.
   
   
2. Bible Study — Thursday morning, 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Lounge. Text studies with discussion.
   
   
3. Let’s Do Lunch — Meets on Thursdays at 12 noon. Bring your own lunch and join the discussion on spiritual formation, prayer and the Lutheran tradition. The group uses the prayer format known as “Lectio Devina”. All are invited to attend whenever they can.

Stepping Stones

Christian Education Congregational Events

• Rally Day — In September each year begins our year of Christian education. A special worship service, activities, and lunch are enjoyed by families and friends.
  
  
• Family Advent Night — An intergenerational learning and fellowship event that kicks off the Advent season.
  
  
• Easter — A special Coffee Fellowship time and an Easter Egg Hunt for the children.