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Mission Statement for the Children, Youth & Family Ministry -

“Educating, Equipping and Encouraging our youth
                         to become  life-long followers of Jesus Christ.”







ELEMENTARY AND JR. HIGH


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Jesus Resurrection and Doubting Thomas
April 11, 18, 25

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life!” John 14:6

“Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1

Faith Stepping Stones
The 5th grade class and their parents will have a morning retreat with Pastor and Dawn on March 27th to learn all about Communion. Then on April 1st Maundy Thursday they will have their 1stCommunion.

May 2 - Celebration Sunday
Last day of Sunday School with Games and Fun
Let’s make something for Mom for Mother’s Day!

Dawn Waite
Christian Education Coordinator



FAITH ALIVE CONFIRMATION
Confirmation classes have continued every Sunday morning, though we have had a number of interruptions as the congregation had forums in preparation for the March 7th vote to consider leaving the ELCA. Thank you to parents Tim Zollinger and Karla Mellott for leading classes on Sundays when Pastor Judi needed to be elsewhere!
The classes have finished their study of the Ten Commandments and we are now beginning the study of the Lord’s Prayer, using as usual Martin Luther’s Small Catechism. Students continue working on their sermon note requirements and have participated in midweek Lenten services. Wednesday evening gatherings resume April 14th.
Proceeds from the confirmation class bake sale on March 21st totaled $130. This will be used to help cover costs for Easter baskets for some of our homebound members.
On March 26th, we will join the youth of St. John’s and Immanuel Lutheran church for a lock-in at St. John’s. Nine students from our congregation have chosen to participate.







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Christ Blessing The Children, Mark 10:13-16




HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS


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S.N.A.C. - (Sunday night after church for HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH & guests) enjoyed a night of food, fellowship and fun at the Grell home on March 7th. Nine students participated along with Joe and Denise_Schneiderbauer, Keith and Dawn_Grell, and Pastor Judi.
The next gathering will happen on April 11th…it will be a surprise activity (since we didn’t come to a final conclusion about it prior to the newsletter print deadline.







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