Children's Ministry Intro

Our Saturday morning instruction takes place in a very special bread-baking class, which is usually held in January. With the help of some of our church’s more talented bakers and several parent-volunteers, our 5th graders make, from scratch, the bread that they will use the next morning in their own First Communion. While they are making their bread--and waiting for it to rise--they learn about the meaning of Communion in small discussion groups with the pastors. They also get to take a much anticipated tour up to the top of the church steeple with Pastor Bill!

First Communion instruction provides a wonderful way for the 5th graders to explore their faith more deeply and to get to know one another much better.

First Communion follows on the next Sunday morning at both the 9:00 and 10:30 services.

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Our First Communion Workshop will be on Saturday, January 6, 2024; 8:45-12:15, followed by the First Communion service, on Sunday, January 7; both services.

Deadline to register: Saturday, December 15

Have questions?

Be sure to shoot an email to Julie Schlifske, our Director of Children's Ministries, by clicking the button below.

We think our “Be!” Sunday school is unlike any other program your child may have attended. It’s based on the “Rotation Workshop” model that we have modified to fit our own needs.Our kids study a particular Bible story or theme for 5 weeks through 5 different workshops—Games, Art, Movies, Outreach, and Values. It’s fast-paced and fun but also promises to grow faith and friendships.

Your child can attend our program at either 9:00 or 10:30.

Our program is a parent cooperative. We ask every family with a child in the program to teach 4 Sundays a year. No experience or worry is necessary. We prepare and set up everything you will need!

Check out more about “Be!” below.

Have Questions?

Contact Julie Schlifske, our Director of Children's Ministries, by clicking the EMAIL JULIE button below.

Our preschool Sunday school program is a fun, lively, and loving introduction to God and our church. If your child is nervous about coming to church, no worries! They will soon be having a great time and making lots of new friends. We write our own curriculum to make sure it exactly fits the needs of our kids.

Our program is a parent-cooperative: we ask each family to teach or help 4 Sundays each year. It’s easy—we set everything up for you—and like your children, you will make lots of new friends!

Have questions?

You can email Sue Jurack, our Director of Preschool Sunday School, or Julie Schlifske, Director of Children's Ministries.

We believe that it is important to share what we have with others and to develop this habit of giving in our children.

Our Sunday school curriculum includes one outreach project for each rotation unit. These special outreach projects are designed specifically for children and are tied thematically to the particular Bible story we are studying. In recent years, the Sunday school has collected food for local food pantries, collected money to purchase chickens and goats for families in Tanzania, collected change for rice for children in orphanages, collected toys for Operation Christmas Child, and participated in an “Acts of Kindness” campaign.

The children of our church are also invited to participate in all-church outreach projects, including our annual Service Day.

Have questions?

Just ask Julie Schlifske, our Director of Children’s Ministries. She's happy to help! Simply click the button below to email Julie directly.

We offer several special, fun and faith-filled family events throughout the year!

Celebration Sunday

Join us on the first Sunday after Labor Day as we welcome in the new Sunday school year with lots of games, fun inflatables, and outdoor fellowship.

Christmas Village Open House

Christmas Pageant in a Bag

Our family-friendly Christmas Pageant! No dress rehearsals, no lines—everyone just grabs a bag with a mini-costume and plays their part!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner

Our Lenten season begins with an all-church casual dinner, complete with plenty of pancakes and games for our kids.

Good Friday Children’s Service

Our 10:00 am Good Friday service is geared for our families with younger children. Through a fast-paced, interactive program, our children learn the story and the wonderful message of Easter. Our service concludes with a huge Easter egg hunt on our front lawn!

Have questions?

Be sure to email Julie Schlifske, our Director of Children's Ministries, by clicking the button below.