Children and Youth
Youth & Family Ministries of First Lutheran Church care for God’s children in the many ages and stages of life beginning with birth and baptism. This ministry teaches families God's promise given in baptism and shares the gospel so that faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of their homes.
education: 2024-25
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What/When: Sunday School begins September 8, 10:20 a.m.
Details: start in the classrooms after a snack in the Gathering Room. Parents pick up in the Gathering Room at 10:50 a.m.What/When: Wednesday School begins September 4, 6:30 p.m.
Details: start in the Chapel for worship. Parents pick up at 7:30 in the classrooms upstairs.When registering, please choose the day you think you'll attend most often. However, it's not essential that you always attend on the same day!
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Who: 6th grade
When: begins September 4, meets 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Details: led by Valerie Pherson, learn key topics in our Lutheran faith assisted by activities and worship to support the lessons, meet in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. for worship, move to the Den for classroom time at 7 p.m.Who: 7th-8th grade
When: begins September 4, meets 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Details: Led by Pastors Tom and Jason; assisted with music by Larry, Zachary, or Matt; includes games and activities; work through the Bible over the course of the year; meet in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. -
When: begins September 4, meets 7:30-9 p.m., Manos de Cristo
Details: put faith into words as students have conversations with their peers, worship together, serve their neighbors through service projects, and enjoy fellowship together
music: 2024-25
Music and ensemble opportunities are available for children and youth, 1st-12th grade. Read about the opportunities and register here.
summer camp and high school youth trip
This summer, our youth will head to Ingham Okoboji Bible Camp (grades 2-9), and high school youth will travel to Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp. Read more and register today!
upcoming events
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youth and family fundraisers
HyVee Card Fundraiser
The HyVee card fundraiser is the simplest and best fundraiser we can imagine. Simply bring cash or check to purchase a HyVee gift card ($25, $50, $100, or $200). You pay for the amount you need, and HyVee gives us 5% back. This is a great fundraiser for general fundraising, where all benefit, but it can also be used for your individual fundraising account.
Planning to go on a trip in the future? Start buying now, and you'll be amazed at how quickly it adds up.
parking lot fundraisers
These are all the available parking lot sign ups for the 2024-25 school year!
MILESTONE MINISTRY
God knew we’d need reminders to stop and tell the stories—the stories of God and his people, the story of God’s Son, and our own faith stories. First Lutheran Church gives pebbles as reminders to tell the stories…on special occasions…and every day. Read more.
worship reflection form
(to be used for worship at FLC)
ELCA College scholarship application
Students attending an ELCA-affiliated college or university are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from First Lutheran.
LIABILITY AND MEDICAL RELEASE
Parents of all youth (members and non-members) must complete a liability/medical release form to participate in any off-site activities. Please submit the form below. Note that a new form must be submitted at the beginning of each school year.