Upcoming Youth Events

  • No Sunday School May 26 or June 2
  • High School May Gathering— Friday, May 24, 7:00 - 9:30 pm
    Night hike at Pulpit Rock!Eat dinner before you come, bring a flashlight or headlamp, and friends. Wear appropriate foot-wear, and bring a jacket.
  • Middle School May Gathering— Friday May 24, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
    Join us for a fantastic fiesta with a piñata and tacos. Bring friends.
    Both groups RSVP to Troyer at 719.200.5836
  • KICK Team Training - Monday, June 17, 9:00 am to 3 pm in Fellowship Hall
    Welcoming incoming 7th –12th graders. Youth are trained in leadership to help with children’s ministry. For new and returning team members. Sign up in church and bring a sack lunch.
  • Kids Kamp - Thursdays, 9:00 am to noon, June 20 & 27, July 11, Gather in the Peel House
    Kids Kamps are back for another summer for grades 1 - 5! Come to learn and play through stories, games, crafts and snacks! Sign up here.
  • Toddler Tales - Thursdays, 9:00 am to noon, June 20 & 27, July 11, Gather in the Peel House
    Bring your little ones (toddler - preschool) to listen to a story, share in a snack, and do a craft or play some games. Parents and caregivers will stay with their children and enjoy coffee and bagels while playing along. We will have storytellers and volunteers for activities during the scheduled time. We invite parents to stick around and sit on the porch or bring kids to the playground after the Toddler Tales. Sign up here.
  • Vacation Bible School - July 15 - 19, 9:00 am to noon
    Preschool to 5th grade - Come join your old friends and bring a new friend for a faith-filled week of songs, stories, arts and activities. We gather together each day for fun activities led by staff from Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp and our own KICK team. This a great opportunity for kids to make new friends, learn about God, and hear everyday that Jesus loves them no matter what, and so do we. Sign up here.

Sunday School - Preschool & Elementary

At First Lutheran we strive to make Sunday school a place where children experience the unconditional love of God and the joy that comes with it. Through teaching, music and service projects they learn what it means to be a follower of Christ.


Sunday school meets from 9:15 - 10:25 year around                                                               

We have a dedicated staff of teachers who make a year-long commitment, offering consistency for the students. Our teachers are carefully screened and background checked.

                        

Preschool                                       

The preschool Sunday school program is all about laying the biblical ground work for our youngest learners. Through stories, games, finger plays and music, the seeds of God’s love are planted for the preschooler.             

 

Kindergarten thru 5th grade                                 

Kids meet in Fellowship Hall for music and a short lesson before heading off to their classrooms.                                                

 

6th and 7th grade

Youth meet upstairs in the Peel House at 9:15 am - 10:30 am for Sunday school.


Kids Kamp                                                              

Summer Kids Kamp is back! Come to learn and play through stories, games, crafts and snacks. Please sign up by clicking here!                         

 

Vacation Bible School - VBS

2019 VBS is almost here! This year it will run from July 15-19th  9 am-Noon. This is open for pre-school to 5th grade (going to 6th in the 2019-20 school year). Please sign up by clicking here!


Additional Opportunities for Children                     

There are numerous additional opportunities for younger children to be involved in the First Lutheran community. Please visit our music page to learn about bell choir opportunities and our Gallery of Living Art page.

Middle and high school youth groups

We work to develop our youth into mature leaders for the mission of Jesus. Through weekly meeting, Sunday school classes, retreats, and leadership training we create fully committed followers of Jesus. Our youth love one another and develop a community that is both closely knit and welcoming. Our director of youth and children’s ministry, Shelly Schmidt, is always available for conversation and mentoring.


Middle School

We have Sunday school for our 6th and 7th graders which meets in the Peel House at 9:15 am. This is our pre-confirmation class.

We have Confirmation class for 8th and 9th graders taught by Pastor Carrie Baylis at 9:15 am on Sundays in the Fireside room.

Our middle school youth also have the opportunity to be part of the KICK Team (Kids In Christ Helping Kids.) The KICK team helps in the ministry of Preschool and K-5 age group kids. 


High School Youth Group

With the hiring of our new youth director we are currently in the planning stages for how youth group will look for the summer. We’ve hired two college aged youth interns who will be planning events and posting them here. So stay tuned.

High School students also have the opportunity to be part of the KICK Team (Kids In Christ Helping Kids.) The KICK team helps in the ministry of Preschool and K-5 age group kids

High School students can serve as Sunday School Shepherds and assist in teaching the faith to our children during Sunday school.

High School Bell Choir is called the Celebration Ringers and they meet weekly for practice and then go on a week long concert tour in the summer.

Summer Trip- Each summer the high school youth will take a trip to grow in faith, serve the community and deepen their friendships. This year, plans are underway for a “Mystery Trip”!


The Youth Group Permission and Health Form can be found here. This is needed for all Middle School and High School Youth Group.