Adult Sunday School Classes

Teach, lead or participate in the adult classes on Sunday mornings at 9:30am.  One class meets in the Blue Room.  Various discussion topics are led by members of the class.  The other class meets in the downstairs Adult Study Classroom with several class participants planning and leading a bible study on the lectionary lessons.  Classes run from September to June.

Bible Study for Teens and Parents

Spend some time exploring issues and topics on faith and life.  Bible Studies are scheduled Sunday mornings at 9:50am - 10:20am in the Youth Room.  Please join us!

G.I.F.T. (Growing In Faith Together)

G.I.F.T. is an educational ministry for children Preschool - Grade 6, allowing them to worship God in age appropriate ways. Children begin their worship experience in community with the entire church family, and then during the announcements, depart to Horn Hall with a teacher and a helper.  During this time the children will hear a bible reading and lesson and do a craft or coloring page, a game or sing-a-long connecting with the message.  Children return to worship at the time of Peace.

G.I.F.T. Leader

Present a brief lesson and lead children through an activity (game, craft, worksheet, etc.) that reinforces the lesson during the 10:45am worship service.  Lesson plans and materials are provided.  Scheduled once per month.

G.I.F.T. Helper

Help the leader with a small class of children in Children's Church during the 10:45 am worship service.  Commitment of  once per month.

First Holy Communion

Children of all ages are invited to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.  Parents of children who wish to receive this sacrament will receive instructions with their children given by the pastor.

Confirmation

This is a ministry open to youth in grade 7 and above, which prepares them for Confirmation - the time when they affirm the vows their parents and sponsors made when they were baptized.  The 2-year program that meets on Sunday nights, 5:30-7:30 pm. Dinner is included.  Held September - May in collaboration with other local churches..

Confirmation Mentor

Be a mentor to one of our confirmation students.  Minimum commitment is a few events per year for two years, but can expand beyond that based on the relationship developed between the mentor and the student.

Men's Bible Study

Men of the church gather on Friday morning in the Blue Room for a one hour Bible study.  8:00am.

Adult Vacation Bible School

Adult Vacation Bible School (VBS) is held for one summer week in collaboration with Grace Lutheran and is open to adults of all ages.  The program is held in the morning from 9:00am - 10:30am at St. James and includes opening devotions, a bible study, games, crafts, music.  Held in June.

Children Vacation Bible School

Children Vacation Bible School (VBS) is held for one summer week in collaboration with Grace Lutheran and is open to children 3 yrs to 6th grade.  The program is held in the evenings from 6:15pm - 8:30pm at Grace Lutheran and includes opening devotions, a bible study, games, crafts, music.  Meal provided 5:30- 6:15 pm.  Held in June.

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