Christian Education & Youth Opportunities                              

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

      ·  Kim Koziol, Christian Education Council Rep.

      ·  Katie Bowes, Youth Council Rep.

      ·  Ryan Gilbert, Youth Council Rep.

      ·  Patte Lund, Director of Christian Education

      ·  Alan Wold, Director of Youth

      ·  Phil Smalley, Teen Director

 

Christian Education Committee

What:  A group of parents and congregates interested in being involved in the programs and activities provided for our children. Group decides curriculum offerings, event dates and opportunities, plus forms a base for volunteers.

How often:  Committee meets as needed, approximately 4 times per year.

 

Volunteers Needed

Sunday School: Leaders need to share prepared materials with children for sessions lasting 4-5 weeks. Season follows regular school, Sept. to May between services on Sunday mornings 9:30-10:30.

 

Vacation Bible School: One week of mornings (usually in July) from 8:30-11:30 a.m., again, leading a class of children in sharing prepared lessons. People also needed to provide and/or serve food, supervise outside play, help with craft projects, set up and clean up before and after the week.

 

Youth Committee

What:  This committee oversees the activities of the Junior/Senior High School youth group.  They plan and publicize activities and provide support.  Any interested adult, whether you have children in the youth groups or not, may sign up.  Those who have been confirmed and college aged adults are encouraged to volunteer for this activity.  Ideally this committee should include various age groups.

How often:  Meets twice a year.

 

Vacation Bible School**

What:  A rewarding week of bible learning in which there are many areas to volunteer.  We need leaders and helpers for children grouped from preschool through fifth grade, as well as nursery, snack, music, crafts and games helpers.  There are also opportunities to help plan for VBS, and to decorate the church for the event.

How often:  Our session is five days in the summer and runs from 9:00 a.m. until noon.  This year, VBS is scheduled for the week of June 23-27.  Planning begins during the months of  May and June, and decorating is done sometime during the week before VBS.

 

Youth Committee

What: This committee oversees the activities of our younger youth group, the Lutheran Shepherds and the Junior/Senior High School youth group.  They plan and publicize activities and provide support.  Any interested adult, whether you have children in the youth groups or not, may sign-up. Those that have been confirmed and college aged adults are encouraged to volunteer for this activity.  Ideally this committee should include various age groups.

How often:  Meets twice a year.

 

Youth Event Leader

What:  Provides adult leadership for a youth activity.  This may include driving children or teens without a license to various activities.  Also, youth leaders help set up, clean up, shop, take pictures, help with bulletin boards, etc.

How often:  Activities occur monthly throughout the year.

 

Junior/Senior Youth Group

What:  Those students in junior and senior high school are in this group.  Teens get together for fellowship, conduct mission projects, go on retreats, and have fun during social activities.  Sometimes events are scheduled with junior high school students, and other times junior high students participate in separate activities.  High school students should mark this group on the Adult Time and Talent Sheet.  Seventh and eighth graders should use the Youth Time and Talent Sheet to mark this group.

How often:  Once a month.

 

Youth Fellowship Hour

What:  High school students and college aged young adults may choose to make use of the fellowship room during 9:30-10:30 a.m. to grab some coffee, eat donuts, and catch up with current events. Movies may also be shown during this time.  High school students are in charge of planning this hour with the assistance of an Adult Leader.  College aged students in town or returning from break may also choose to stop in to chat.

How often:  Sundays during the school year.

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