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"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22. 6 NIV
Our education programs at Trinity Lutheran Church are
a life-long experience. From Precious 3's to Trinity's Seniors, there are
opportunities for all ages to participate in learning and growing in faith and
fellowship.
Sunday School classes offer a chance for young Christians to learn and affirm their faith. From the simple stories of Jesus Christ's birth told through Sunday school teachers and programs, to the awesome story of Jesus' death and resurrection celebrated at Easter every year. The great love of God for us never grows old.
Sunday School classes begin in September and continue through May for ages 3 through 12th grade.
Youth & Family Ministry -- Education
> Sunday School is from
10:15 -- 11:15 AM during the school year
> Strong Families in Faith Sunday meets the first
Sunday of each month during the Sunday
school hour and is for
families and their children in Preschool through 6th grade. Groups
of families rotate
between a CAT Class, Snack Time, and Craft Class.
> Sunday School children sing and families
worship together at the 9:00 AM service the
first Sunday of each
month.
> Faith Milestones Classes centralizes on 8
Faith-Building times from birth to
graduation and are offered at
different times during the school year.
Stone # 1 -- Baby Beginnings helps parents understand the physical, emotional and
spiritual needs of young
children and teaches to bless your babies every night.
Stone # 2 -- Little Lutherans
for families and their three-year-old children who are beginning
Sunday School and entering the
Precious 3's class. Parents learn to add prayers to the
nightly routine of blessing.
Children receive the Beginners Bible as a gift from their
Trinity Church family.
There are four Sunday morning sessions.
Stone # 3 -- School Days provides practical parenting advice at this stage of early
family life and introduces a
time for parents and children to share daily "highs and lows"
together in their nightly
routine of blessing and prayers.
Stone # 4 -- Bible 101
for 3rd graders and parents to fulfill the baptismal promise made by
families to place into the hands of their
children the Holy Scriptures. The church, in partnership
with families, gives the
parents a NEW Bible at the beginning of the class that becomes
an OLD Bible as parents
and children together highlight 120 key Bible passages.
Stone # 5 --You're Forgiven
(Holy Communion) for 5th graders is a family review of the
Sacrament of Holy Communion.
It teaches an "I'm sorry", practice every night in the
home.
Stone # 6 -- Surviving
Adolescence 7th graders and their parents prepare for the entrance
into the Confirmation program.
Stone # 7 -- Confirmation
for 8th and 9th graders and parents who commit to two years of
confirmation classes
that prepare students to confirm their faith in the fall of 10th grade.
Stone # 8 --
Graduation - Graduating seniors and their parents participate in a
Baccalaureate
Blessing Service that
emphasizes God's continual care.
> Vacation Bible School takes place 1 week during
the summer
> Christmas & Easter Programs
Youth & Family Ministry -- Activities
> Kid's JAM (Jesus And Me) --Kindergarten
to 2nd grade get together for music, games
and godly play on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM during the school year.
> Kid's BLOC (Building Lives On Christ) --
for grades 3, 4, and 5 at 6:30 PM on Wednesdays
during the school year.
> Soulfuel is for 6th & 7th graders.
They meet the last Wednesday of the month during the
school year at 6:30
PM
> LYU - Lutheran Youth United - a
ministry of Albert Lea & surrounding area Junior & Senior
High Youth.
Other Youth & Family Activities
Good Earth Village Confirmation Retreat Youth Fest Decorah
Okoboji Confirmation Recharge Advent Fair
Kid's Fall Fun Christmas Caroling
Hayrides
Angel Tree Program
Okoboji Retreats
Sub Sandwich Sales
Ski Trip
Prairie River Spring Get Together
Shrove Tuesday Fun
Prairie River Fall Get Together
Lenten Soup Suppers
Summer TIF for teenagers
Palm Sunday Breakfast
Camping at Ironwood Springs
Easter Coffee and Rolls
Christian Ranch
Easter Egg Hunt Valleyfair
Family Snow Day Water Fun & Grill Out
Horse Back Riding Summer Coffee Serving
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and
a light for my path". Psalm 119:105 NIV
Trinity's adults, while fulfilling the roles of teachers, mentors, and volunteers, are also given many opportunities to continue in their own ongoing education.
Adult Bible Study's are held on Thursday mornings
(9:00 - 10:30 am for men and women).
TLCW meetings and Circle meetings for women (times
and places as announced).
Sunday morning, after the Worship Service.