CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
During the school year (September-June) children are dismissed just prior to the sermon for Children's Church with an age-appropriate Bible lesson while their parents listen to Pastor's message. The children return to their families in time for communion. We also have Busy Bags with quiet toys for the young children as well as a Parents' Room with one way glass if parents need a quiet place to take their little ones. Our last Children's Church for the spring session will be Sunday, June 15. During the summer months we will continue to have a Children's Message where the children will receive a package with a worksheet and craft to use during the sermon time.
Our adult education program will resume soon with two new course offerings. Lutheranism 101 is a course in the basic teachings of the Lutheran church and can lead to membership in the congregation is participants so wish. This is also an excellent "refresher" course for those "old Lutherans" who would like to brush up on the fundamentals of the faith. Spirituality of the Cross is another excellent course from Concordia Publishing House. The topic of spirituality in Christianity is muddled with mysticism rather than the mysteries of Christ: the Sacraments and His resurrection. With the rise of people identifying as "spiritual but not religious" and moving away from "institutional" religion, this book offers a bridge to bring people to Christ. More importantly, Spirituality of the Cross brings people to Lutheranism and its teachings of the cross and Christ's sacrifice for our salvation.