Confirmation Ministry at First Lutheran for 2013-2014
The following is a schedule by age/grade level so that families may plan to be available for Confirmation classes and events offered for their children. You are encouraged to save this schedule for your reference throughout the year. Keep in mind that the possibility of date changes exists. Families will receive a mailed letter several weeks in advance of each class. Families who may have missed a section are welcome to participate in the class the next time it is offered. Please contact the church office for more information. Thank you for making faithful Christian learning a priority for your family!
Registration for Education Ministry at First Lutheran
Sundays, August 18 and 25, 2013, following the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. services of worship.
Three-year-old Enfoldment and Welcome to Sunday School
Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. for children and their parents. Children will receive story Bibles at worship on Rally Sunday, September 15, at 9:30 a.m. service.
Second Grade
Holy Communion Instruction during Lent (dates to be determined) for youth and their parents. Youth will make clay chalice and paten as a keepsake. The class will receive Holy Communion together at Maundy Thursday worship, April 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
Third Grade
Confirmation Orientation and Bible overview meeting for youth and parents on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 6:30 p.m.
Youth receive student Bibles at worship on Sunday, August 25, 2013.
Family Devotions during the month of September, families share devotions together at home. In-home visit during October.
Fourth Grade
Class on Holy Baptism on Wednesday nights (January 8, 12, 22, and 29, 2014) at 7:00 p.m. Students will make Baptismal Banners as a keepsake during this class.
Fifth Grade
Stewardship as Life Class on Wednesday nights (September 11, 18, and 25, 2013). During one class time, students will make bread together to be shared at Holy Communion in Sunday worship.
Sixth Grade
Created in God’s Image Class on Wednesday nights (November 6, 13, and 20, 2013) at 7:00 p.m. This class is for youth and their parents to learn, share, and explore what it means to live in God’s image.
Class on Prayer during the week of Vacation Bible School (August 4-8, 2014).
Seventh Grade
Ten Commandments class on Wednesday nights (January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014) at 7:00 p.m.
Class on the Apostles’ Creed and an awesome week in God’s creation at Luther Crest Bible Camp during summer 2014.
Eighth Grade
Class on the Old Testament and the Creeds on Wednesday nights (January 8-29 and February 5 and 12, 2014) at 7:00 p.m. Families are asked to purchase a Study Bible for use during this class. Bibles will be available at class.
Trip to the Interfaith Seder Meal at Temple Israel, Minneapolis during Lent (February/March 2014 – date to be determined).
Ninth Grade
New Testament class on Wednesday nights (September 11, 18, 25 and October 2 and 9, 2013) at 7:00 p.m.
Ninth and Tenth Grade overnight Retreat at Luther Crest Bible Camp (January/February 2014 – date to be determined).
Tenth Grade
Class on Lutheran Identity on Wednesday nights (October 23, 30, and November 6, 13, and 20, 2013) at 7:00 p.m.
Mentor Program (Fall 2013 through Graduation). Introduction to Mentor Program on Wednesday, November 20, at 8 p.m.
for youth and their mentors. Students will discuss and select mentors during Lutheran Identity class.
Ninth and Tenth Grade overnight Retreat at Luther Crest Bible Camp (January/February 2014 – date to be determined).
Means of Grace Class on Wednesdays, February 19 and 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.).
Eleventh Grade
Mentor/Mentee/Parent Reception on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. Mentor sharing, Holy Communion, and preparation for Confirmation Sunday worship on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at 10:45 a.m. service.
Confirmation Sunday on October 27, 2013, at the 10:45 a.m. worship service. (Practice for youth on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.)
Twelfth Grade
Graduate Recognition on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Graduates attend worship and brunch with parents.
Welcome to a new year of Youth and Family ministry at First Lutheran! We have much to celebrate and great things to build on in the coming year. Young people have been growing in their faith through participation in trips and events, such as the “In Jesus Name” high school mission trip and the summer middle school bike trip. We have packaged meals for Food for Kidz and we provided entertainment at the St. Francis Green Fair. We are learning to live our faith right where we live and around the world, and we’re having fun doing it!
All youth and families are invited to Rally Sunday, September 15 when we will kick off the coming year – Sunday School for children age 3 through Grade 12 meets each week at 10:30 a.m. We gather in Stoltz Hall for opening – see you there!
Watch for these opportunities for all in the months ahead:
+ “Followers of Jesus” children’s choir: rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 11 at 3:30 p.m. for children in Kindergarten through Grade 6. The group will meet through December and learn songs to sing at worship. Families are asked to register separately for this activity so that bus transportation can be arranged. Director of Music, Becky Nelson, directs the choir.
+ Food for Kidz food packaging congregational events: plan to attend mission Sunday mornings and share some time to package nutritious meals for hungry children around the globe. Scheduled dates are Sundays, October 20 and
December 1.
+ Children’s Christmas Program: this annual event is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, plan to be a part of this celebration of Christ’s birth!
Youth Group Opportunities:
Gospel Gang (Grades 3-5): Watch for a variety of opportunities to gather for fun activities. Families are especially encouraged to participate in events for this age group.
Wild & Crazy Saints (Grades 6-8): Lots of fun activities are in the works. The NE MN Synod Middle School Youth Gathering held at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd is a highlight in November. Watch for a fun weekend at Luther Crest Bible Camp too.
Again this year for youth Grades 6-12 is FOCUS + Fixed On Christ Until Sunday +. Beginning on Monday, September 9, at 6:50 a.m., we will meet for breakfast and Bible Study. We will have an every day life-changing experience as we pursue God every day. Youth will receive a devotional book as a gift from the Commission for Youth.
FLY (First Lutheran Youth) meets Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, September 11 and throughout the school year. Come and bring a friend!
There are many ways that you can connect with Youth and Family Minister Jay Kiel: at church, in person or by phone, 320-632-6667, or cell, 616-581-4425, by email , on our Facebook page, “1st Lutheran Little Falls, MN”, or on the church website, www.flclittlefalls.org. We look forward to a fun year with you!