Dear Faith Families,
Happy Fall! With school starting up and the Seahawks back in action, it is time to ramp up our children and youth ministries at Faith Lutheran. Here is a brief overview of some of what Faith is offering to help you raise your kids and teach them about Jesus in a safe environment and loving community. Here are THREE important dates in the month of September:
1. Sunday, September 10, 2023. This is the first Sunday of Children’s Church (10:15-11a) and Confirmation Class (11:30-12:30).
2. Sunday, September 17. Blessing of Backpacks during worship (10am). Youth and Family Campfire at the Miller Farm, 4:00-8:00pm, with special guest, Mike Barnes.
3. Wednesday, September 27. Youth Group, 6:00-7:30pm in the church gym. Youth and families can have supper, meet the Frosts and Walkers, and begin weekly* youth programming.
Faith Lutheran Church Youth and Family Programs, 2023-24
· Sunday Nursery Care (ages 0-4). The newly remodeled Nursery, now known as “Linda’s Corner,” offers quiet space for parents with small children during worship. Faith is open to staffing child-care during worship, if requested.
· Children’s Church (ages 4-11). Connie Payne has agreed to lead and coordinate a short, weekly faith lesson for young people during worship, from about 10:15a to 11:00a. Children are dismissed after the Children’s Message and return for Communion. The Family Room/Chapel and/or Linda’s Corner.
· Confirmation (ages 12-17). Confirmation is a year-long class taught by the pastors designed to equip teenagers with basic tools and concepts of the Lutheran Christian tradition, culminating in the Rite of Confirmation in the Spring. Sundays, 11:30a-12:30p, in Room 1.
· Bible: History and Places (ages 18-up). Sundays, 11:30a-12:30p, in the 3 Door Room. A year-long study of the Bible, its art, history, and application for life today. Taught by Tyger and Todd Penson.
· Wednesday Night Youth Group (ages 10-18) and Adult Faith Formation. Food, games, and faith lessons for kids ages 10-18 (or so). Meet in the Gym on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6:00-7:30p. Led by Chris and Shay Frost, and Marissa and Chris Walker. (*The 3rd Wednesday each month is set aside for Leadership/Planning). Parents and adults can gather with the Pastors across the hall to explore a variety of topics: spirituality, relationships, parenting, and faith formation.
· Thursday Night Young Adult Conversations “YAC” (ages 19-35). Food, fun, friendship, and occasional deep spiritual exploration. Usually meets at the Peterson/Satrum home on Thursdays, 6:15-8:30pm.
VBS Summer 2023
July 24-26 from 9-11:30am
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Come learn about health at the “Tree of Healing,” ELCA World Hunger’s VBS program for 2023! Through skits, stories and activities, participants will learn what it means to be healthy in body, mind and spirit. This program includes sessions on physical and mental wellness, environmental health and more.
“The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.” Revelation 2:22