Christian Education Ministry

Faith Formation Classes

We offer Faith Formation classes for children and youth on Sunday mornings 10:05 – 10:50 am during the school year. In 2023-2024 we will offer a VPK – 3rd grade class, a 4th – 7th grade class and a high school class. 

 

Youth Ministry

    During the 2023-2024 school year, the high school youth will meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month, 12:15 – 2:00 pm. The middel school youth will meet on 1st and 3rd Sundays throughout the year for Catechism class.

    Monthly activities, service projects, and/or fundraisers are also planned throughout the school year. Youth are also encouraged to participate in retreats & summer camp.

    We offer a HS Youth Faith Formation class that meets on Sunday mornings at 10:05 am. This class focuses on Peer Ministry Leadership  Skills and helping high school youth relate their faith to their daily lives.

    Our youth are active in the worship life of the congregation. They share their talents in worship and other ministries of the congregation. Youth serve as acolytes, lay readers, communion assistants, greeters, live-stream operators, play in the band at The Journey service, play instruments for special music at the traditional service, assist with Vacation Bible School and serve on the church council and other committees.

    The youth and children present a Christmas Program in December each year.

     

    High School Youth

    During the 2023-2024 school year, the High School Youth Group will meet on the 3rd Sundays, 12:15 – 2:00pm. Come hang out with us for lunch, a devotion, games, group-building, and time to check-in with each other.

     

    Middle School Youth Group

    During the 2023-2024 school year, the Middle School Youth will meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, 12:15 – 1:00 pm. We will eat lunch, followed by Catechism instruction. 

    MS and HS Activities, Fundraisers and Service Projects:

    Children and Youth family Outing: August 20 1:45 at MOTE Aquarium
    GWOH Sunday: September 10, 12:30, Church Cookout and Property Cleanup
    Painted Pumpkin Raffle Fundraiser: October 1 & 8 (paint pumpkins on September 17)
    Fruitville Pumpkin Festival: October 8, leave church at 12:30pm.
    Help with fall Festival/Trunk or Treat: October 29 at 4:30pm
    MS & HS Adventure Retreat (Off-site Kyaking) at Luther Springs: November 10-12
    Chili Cookoff Fundraiser: Nov 19, 12:30pm
    Christmas Party: December 22 at 7:00pm
    MS Confirmation & HS Leadership Retreat at Luther Springs: January 12-14
    Rock the Universe (8th -12th graders) January 27-28
    Mardi Gras Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: February 11th
    ELCA Youth Gathering: July 16-20, 2024 in New Orleans, LA

    Click Here to download the Student Registration/Information Form for the 2021 – 2022 school year. 2021 – 2022 Student Info Sheet Fillable

    Catechism & Confirmation Classes

    Catechism is a three-year program for youth in 6th–8th grade. These classes help youth explore their faith and grow in their understanding of God, the Bible, the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Ten Commandments.

    September through March, the middle school youth will meet on 1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm for Catechism class. The 8th grade students will meet in April and May to prepare for their Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday.

    We offer a variety of faith-based and fun activities throughout the school year for the children in our congregation and the community. We encourage children to participate in worship and attend Faith Formation class on Sunday mornings. For fun, we have an annual  community Fall Festival, and Elementary Retreat, a Christmas activity, Christmas program, Easter Extravaganza and VBS Extreme Day Camp.

     

    Children’s Bibles: At the beginning of each school year, we present Children’s Action Study Bibles to the students entering 3rd grade and new students in 4th and 5th grade. The children use their Bibles in Faith Formation class and are encouraged to read them at home as well. 

     

    Children and Worship:  Children are encouraged to attend our worship services. We realize that sometimes children get the wiggles and maybe even the giggles, during worship.  No worries. It is important for them to know that they are a part of the Body of Christ. Please help yourself to a Worship Bag and Children’s Bulletin as you enter the sanctuary. These bags have quiet toys and activity sheets for children to use during the service. Please clean out all trash and return the bags after the service. If you feel you need to leave the sanctuary with your child(ren), there is a nursery/play area set up in the Sanctuary Hall. A Children’s Message is offered at the 11:00 am Traditional service.

    First Communion: We offer First Communion instruction in the spring of each year.  The children receive their First Communion during the Maundy Thursday service of Holy Week.  Most children are in 2nd grade when they receive their First Communion, but we are open to younger children receiving the sacrament of Holy Communion if parents feel their child is ready at an earlier age.

     

    Blessing of the Backpacks:  We start each school year with a Blessing of the Backpacks. Children and Youth are encouraged to bring their backpacks to worship for a blessing. This year our students received a backpack tag to place on their backpack. 

    Children & Youth Christmas Program:  In November and December, the children and youth will prepare for the Christmas program which will be  presented at the 11:00 am worship service in December.

    Easter Eggstravaganza
    April 2, 2023
    2:00pm

    We will have an Easter Eggstravaganza on Sunday, April 2 at 2:00 pm. The community is invited to join us for an Egg Hunt for children ages 0-12 years old, faith-based crafts, and games: Jumping Bunny Sack Races, Egg and Spoon Race, Egg Toss, and more. 

    For more information, please email Deacon Tara at DeaconTaraFriedrichs@gmail.com.

     

    Pastor’s Bible Study

    This group meets on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 pm in the Activities Hall. It is an open group previewing the Sunday Lectionary scripture and the themes that may be developed in Pastor’s sermon on the following Sunday. No advance preparation is required.

    VBS Extreme Day Camp

     For children who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade.

    June 12 -16, 2023
    9:00 am to 4:00pm

    At VBS Xtreme Day Camp, children will learn a new
    Bible story each day, make crafts, play games, sing camp songs
    & participate in nature activities, a service project,
    and other fun activities. One day we will have a water-inflatable
    and other water games. Activities will be led by counselors
    from Camp Luther Springs. Pack your won lunch.
    drinks and snacks will be provided.

     Cost
    $90 for the first child, $75 for each additional child

    Limited space available, register early!
    Early registration discount of $5/child
    will be offered through April 30.

    Register online:
     www.myvbs.org/LivingLordFL

    Questions? Call Deacon Tara Friedrichs at (813) 947-9789

    Weekly Sunday Schedule

    7:45 AM - Traditional Service - Abbreviated
    9:00 AM - The Journey - Contemporary
    11:00 AM - Traditional Service

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