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Learning about the Bible

Grades 3-6

Welcome to Faith Trek

Faith Trek is creative commotion for grades 3-6 on the lower level of the education wing each Sunday morning, 10:45-11:30 a.m. God’s Word provides the compass for this faith journey.

In Faith Trek, you can stretch out in the twinkling Star theatre with popcorn and movies. Bring your dramatic flair to the Parable Playhouse. Take the plunge into an underwater wonderland called Seaside Studio for artistic expressions in the faith. Get inspired at Creation Station and the Temple.

Third-graders receive Bibles

Third-graders receive their own Bibles during the third-grade year. This gift from the congregation is part of our commitment to help parents fulfill the promises made at the baptism of their children.

2008: Children receive their Bibles in their classroom on the first day of fall learning classes, Sept. 7. During the fall, kids learn the Bible basics. In worship on Jan. 25, 2009, the children and their Bibles will be blessed within the faith community.

First Communion for fourth-graders

Fourth-graders and their parents are invited to participate in First Communion instruction on four Sunday mornings during the learning time in the Season of Lent, 9:50-10:40 a.m. First Communion is received at the Maundy Thursday service each year.

Early 2009: First Communion begins on Sunday, March 15. Children receive the bread and wine in worship for the first time on Maundy Thursday, April 9, at the 7 p.m. service.

Sixth-graders

Lock-in: The move from elementary years into middle school is loaded with change for kids and families. An overnight lock-in for sixth-graders adds faith and hope to their journey. Mark your calendar for Friday, Jan. 9.

Luther: Sixth-graders take a detour from Faith Trek in January each year, traveling to the 1500s and the Wittenburg Castle. This pre-confirmation curriculum focuses on Martin Luther and Lutheran theology. Sundays in January, 2009, starting Jan. 4.

Choir

Singers in grades 3-6 are invited to be part of the Cantate Choir. All rehearsals are on Wednesdays.

To offer up your talents and presence for kids, or for information:

Administrator of preschool and kids’ learning: Joanna Roland, , 326-3547 ext. 219

Summertime

Fourth-graders may be part of Vacation Bible Experience each summer. The dates in 2009: June 21-25.

"Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love." ~Mahatma Gandhi