Children and Youth
“Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. Bind them as a sign on your hand, fix them as an emblem on your forehead, and write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:4-9
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.
upcoming youth & family events
2019 CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Camps and mission trips are available for adults and youth as young as 3! Learn about the opportunities, and register today. Prices increase after February 13, 2019.
CHILDREN: PRESCHOOL-5TH GRADE
Preschool-aged children through 5th graders have many opportunities to grow and learn at FLC.
Scripture First
Scripture First is church school for all ages that teaches Bible stories with the goal of knowing and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Classes are available on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, September through May. Classes have begun for fall 2018. Register now for the spring semester, beginning January 2019.
Keep in the know about Scripture First by joining the Scripture First Parents Facebook group.
Please note: Class sizes are limited to 10-12 elementary school children with two shepherds and 6-8 preschool children with two shepherds. Availability may be limited until shepherds have been acquired.
Shepherds Needed! Please contact Heather Smith if you are willing to be a shepherd. Each classroom needs two adults (one may be a high school youth).
Music
Carol Choir invites all children in 1st through 4th grades to come sing. Carol Choir rehearses Saturday mornings, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn more.
Middle School: 6th-8th Grade
Confirmation
Middle school confirmation meets Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., September through May. Meet in the Sanctuary for opening worship.
Fellowship
Join us for monthly fellowship activities, and bring your friends! Contact Elias for more information.
Music
Jubilant Singers invites all youth in 5th-8th grades to come sing. Jubilant Singers rehearses Wednesdays, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Learn more.
Good Vibrations Bell Choir invites all youth in 5th-8th grades to play. Good Vibrations rehearses Wednesdays, 4:15-5 p.m. Learn more.
Sunday Morning Donuts and Prayer
Middle and high school youth are invited to stop by the Parish Meeting Room between services on Sunday mornings (9-9:30 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m.) for nourishment and prayer.
HIGH SCHOOL: 9TH-12TH GRADE
SQUAD
High school students meet in groups of 8-10 every other Sunday at host homes for a meal and a Bible Study from 6-8 p.m. Through the course of the semester, the groups will rotate through seven different homes and end the year by cooking supper for the gracious hosts at the church. The dates are: October 7, October 21, November 4, November 18, and December 2. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Elias Youngquist to sign up!
Youth Group
High school youth group meets Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Join us in Manos de Cristo for an hour and a half packed with faith formation, fellowship, games, worship, snacks, and anything else we can squeeze into our time together.
Bible Study
Meet at Caribou Coffee/Einstein Bagels on Minnesota Avenue with a group of your peers and Elias to work through a book of the Bible. Times vary, so contact Elias for more information.
Music
FLYGHT invites all youth in 9th-12th grades to come sing. FLYGHT rehearses Wednesdays, 6:45-7:40 p.m. Learn more.
Belle Campane Bell Choir invites all youth in 9th-12th grades to come play. Belle Campane rehearses Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Learn more.
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.
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 print, complete, and sign the below form, and return it to Marnie or Elias.