The goal of the Faithtime Music & Arts Program is to foster a love for worship and a desire to use musical and artistic gifts for the glory of God. This program also includes an education component.
Faith Formation: A lectionary based Bible lesson, led by Pr. Arthur, where children will learn about the Bible readings that are a part of worship each week. Children are divided into two groups:
Grades first through third (Sunday School Room #1)
Grades fourth through sixth (Sunday School Room #2)
Fatih Formation meets from 4-4:30 p.m.
Celebration Choir: A vocal choir for children in fourth through sixth grades. The children will explore various music styles, accompaniment with instruments, and begin to learn part singing. Celebration rehearses from
4:30-5 p.m. (Choir Room)
Sonshine Choir: A vocal choir for children in first through third grades. The children learn about Sharing
Christ’s Love through songs, games and stories. Sonshine rehearses from 5-5:30 p.m. (Choir Room)
Faithtime Troupe: Children in first through sixth grades will have an opportunity to explore the use of drama, art, movement, puppets, sign language and hand chimes in worship. First through third graders will participate
in Faithtime Troupe from 4:30-5 p.m. and fourth through sixth grades will participate from 5-5:30 p.m. (Sunday School Room #2).
Family Worship: The Faithtime children, Confirmation, and Senior High youth will be leading worship and presenting music & arts in a family worship service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary on the following Wednesdays:
January 25, 2012
May 16, 2012
Sanctuary Choir: A vocal choir for adults, high school age and older. The Sanctuary Choir provides worship leadership and special music at the 8:30 a.m. traditional service. The choir rehearses from 7–8 p.m.
(Choir Room)
Confirmation
Confirmation is open to all seventh and eighth grade students and their guests. It is an exciting opportunity for youth to continue to learn and understand what the Bible says, what Lutheran Christians believe about God, and to deepen their own faith. Over the course of this two-year program the students learn about the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism. Every Wednesday evening they meet from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Gather for announcements and overview at the north end of the Fellowship Room.
6:00-6:25 p.m. Large group lessson
6:30-7:30 p.m. Small group discussion led by dedicated adult mentors.
At regular times throughout the year the students also engage in service projects and social events.
Senior High Youth Ministry
Senior High Youth Ministry will meet every Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room on third floor.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Gather for announcements, snack and games.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Interactive Bible Study focusing on life experiences and current events.
The Senior High Youth will also experience fun outings and service oriented projects.
The Youth Room on third floor is open every Wednesday at 4 p.m. for all youth grades 9-12 and thier friends
to come and hang out, do homework, play games and socialize in a supervised environment.
Adult Education
First Book Club will gather on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m in Sunday School Room 5—Cool Creations on second floor. On Wednesday, February 8 the discussion will focus on the content
of the book Michal and faith response to author Jill Eileen Smith. Linda Storm is the faciltator of this group
and you're welcome to join the group at any time. A listing of the 2011-12 book titles and authors
can be viewed at the below link.
March’s book title will be Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. A young asthmatic boy named Reuben
Land narrates the story of his family after his brother kills two bullies who had targeted them. His brother Davy is convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to prison. His brother escapes from prisonand heads for the Badlands in North Dakota. Reuben and his family then go on the road in search of the brother, and along the way, they learn the ways of God. Purchase your copy today
and begin reading this stunning novel about faith, miracles and family.
2011-12 SCHEDULE FOR FIRST BOOK CLUB
