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| St. John's Christian Education | Christian Education News and EventsShayla Sanders, Christian Education Director
Marcia Kaul, Church Council Liaison to Ch Ed Committee
Marcia Kaul, Christian Education Committee Chairperson
Amy Harris, Sunday School Superintendent
Jennifer Holtz, 2008 & 2009 Vacation Bible School Director | | Click here for Teacher Appreciation Pictures | | | | |
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High Seas Expedition VBS! |
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Vacation Bible School will be docking soon! Join us Sunday, July 11 through Friday, July 16 6:00-8:30 p.m. for an amazing week!Please see Ms. Jennifer or Ms. Shayla to volunteer or learn more about this ministry for ALL ages! Important VBS dates:
Saturday, May 22 9:00-12:00 – join us in the Sunday School area as we use our crafting skills to create decorations and sew a few crafts for our VBS youth!
Tuesday, June 15 6:00-7:30 – join us for VBS training. Learn more about Group Publishing’s High Seas Expedition!
Saturday, June 19 9:00-10:30 – another opportunity to learn more about Vacation Bible School (we ask ALL volunteers to attend one of these meetings!)
Sunday, July 11-Friday, July 16 6:00-8:30 – VBS for all ages!
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| Upcoming Sunday School Workshops |
Our third through sixth grade Sunday School students have curriculum from www.leaderresources.org. Each month has a different theme taught by a variety of volunteers using various workshops (drama, kitchen, music, etc). |
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Click here for May's parent letter, story and theological overview. |
All of the weekly challenges are based on the monthly workshop! |
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Kids Praising on Wednesday! |
All youth (preschool through sixth grade) are invited to join Ms. Shayla Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 6:00 as we talk about a Bible story or lesson and create a special craft.KPOW!!! |
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Upcoming Sunday School Challenges... |
Sunday, May 2
What does being “blessed” mean in relation to The Beatitudes?Sunday, May 9
The famous words of Jesus found in Matthew 5:1-7:27 are often referred to as the Sermon _________________. Sunday, May 16
Where can words similar to Matthew 5:1-7:27 be found in the Gospels? This version is sometimes called the “Sermon on the __________________. Sunday, May 23
When we are angry with one another which of the Ten Commandments are we breaking? Sunday, May 30
How many “Blessed are…” statements make up the Beatitudes? Define “beatitude.” Youth earn their Sunday challenge token by telling their Sunday School teacher, workshop leader, Ms. Amy, Ms. Jennifer, or Ms. Shayla the answer(s) to the challenge question! Use of youth's Bible and Bible translation are strongly encouraged and appreciated! | |
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Christian Education Opportunities |
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Youth Classes and Teachers |
Pre-School - Tommy PogueKindergarten-2nd grade Co-Teachers - Marcy Erickson, Kathy Roberts and Linnea Schaible 3rd - 6th grade Shepherd - Alexis Schaible 3rd - 6th grade Workshop Leaders - Michelle Manes, Sheila Grewing, Marcia Kaul, Jennifer Holtz, Crystal Gregg, and other volunteers as they feel called 7th & 8th grade - Sally Hanneman 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th grade - Don Harris |
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Adult Classes and Teachers |
The Searchers: In Depth Bible Study - Bob Glover: Study based on the "The New Testament Community (New Testament Survey)." This is an intense study published by Augsburg Fortress – our Lutheran publishers! Lost and Found Sunday School Class - John Erickson: Study of Romans Bible Study - Pastor Rick Roberts: Study of Romans Wednesday Night Bible Study (5:30 - 6:30 pm) - Pastor Rick: Studying the lessons for the upcoming Sunday High School Wednesday Night Bible Study (7:15 - 8:15 pm) - Scott Sanders: Study of how the upcoming lessons affect our daily lives Ladies Group - Meets on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. A Max Lucado study is beginning soon! Men's Group - Meets on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Book Club - St. John's Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:00 pm. | |
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Confirmation |
Confirmation is a two-year program for our seventh and eighth grade students. Check out the CONFIRMATION page for more information! | |
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What Lutherans Believe |
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Pastor Rick periodically conducts a class to explore Lutheran beliefs during the Sunday School hour and/or on Wednesday evenings during WOW. New, potential members and those wanting a refresher are invited. | |
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