Education
FAITH CHILD CARE & NURSERY SCHOOL is an outreach mission of our church. We provide both full-time and part-time early education and care for children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years, in our nationally accredited, Christian, early childhood program. Our center provides a toddler program for children under the age of three using a primary teacher format, preschool programs including traditional nursery school, full day preschool, year to grow program for 5 year olds not yet attending kindergarten plus kindergarten wrap and school-age programs before and after school as well as school breaks and a summer camp. For more information see our website.
Karen A. Costello, FCCNS Executive Director
385-2360, ext. 24
SUNDAY SCHOOL strives to give children a solid foundation for their faith in Christ and provide opportunities for them, and their families, to grow in worship, service, fellowship, discipleship and witness. Classes provide a time of focused Christian Education for children age 3 through 6TH grade at 9:30 each Sunday morning. Classes are Biblically focused and call children and their adult teachers to grow in their faith.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is an exciting opportunity for children each July. A special theme is chosen for this one-week program of Bible stories, music, arts and crafts, and games. It is an active involvement in the Word of God and has been so well received that both members of the church and the wider community plan their vacations around it.
FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION CLASSES are offered for sixth graders in the spring of each year. In 4-6 lessons, they are introduced to the basics of Christian doctrine. This prepares them for meaningful participation in the blessings of Holy Communion.
For more information regarding any children’s ministry except FCCNS, please contact:
Donna Kaser, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
381-3970, ext. 16
FAITH LUTHERAN YOUTH (FLY) is a ministry to and by youth that includes:.
Jr. FLY (grades 7-8)/ Sr. FLY (grades 9-12) is a fellowship for secondary students. It provides Sunday morning Bible study, servant and fellowship events, retreats, work camps, wilderness trips, concerts, national youth gatherings, small groups and much more. Youth have the opportunity to build relationships with adult leaders, each other and Jesus Christ.
Confirmation Classes help students identify more deeply with their Christian community, our Lutheran heritage, and the mission of God’s church. Lutheran doctrine, family and relationships, and responsible behavior as a Christian are part of this two-year program.
Flower City Work Camp is an annual Rochester event. More than 500 students in grades 7-12 and many adults spend their spring break working in the City of Rochester on various home repair projects for needy residents. Summer Work Camp involves traveling to different locations and working with several hundred other youth from around the country.
For more information about youth ministries contact:
Jeremy Gerhardt, Youth Ministry Coordinator
381-3970, ext. 16
ADULT BIBLE STUDY & EDUCATION
FAITH CONNECTIONS is a small group ministry that provides opportunities for people to make connections and develop relationships as they study, learn, work, pray and play together. Groups are usually comprised of 8-12 individuals who commit to meeting on a regular basis for topical studies, support or Bible study and are facilitated by specially trained members of the congregation.
WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP provides an opportunity for women to come together for discussion of a current book and for fellowship. The group meets throughout the year on a flexible schedule.
RETREAT MINISTRY organizes retreat opportunities for men and women several times each year. Retreats may be lead by specially trained members of the congregation or inspirational speakers from other churches or walks of life.
For more information about Adult Bible Study & Education contact:
Lyle Heggemeier, Director of Christian Education
381-3970 ext. 14