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All Saints has Christian Education programming for all ages,
including our Sunday School, junior high and high school youth, and adults.
SUNDAY SCHOOL for preschoolers to 5th graders
Children from the age of 3 through those entering 5th grade are still invited
to come up for the children's sermon during the second service and then follow
their teachers down to the Sunday School classes. The students meet in a large
group to learn a prayer, and then move to small groups to study the day's lesson.
We will begin our new SPARK curriculum this winter, following the same Bible
lessons that the congregation reviews in church. We ask that all Sunday School
participants register for safety purposes. Registration forms are available
in the main office. Contact Sunday School superintendent Karen Mildner through
the church office if you have any questions.
Thank you to everyone who supported the Toy and Clothing Sale. We made over $500
dollars with your help, and half of the proceeds will go to the Northern Illinois
Center for Autism, located in Lake in the Hills, IL. Thanks again!!
CONFIRMATION
What is confirmation?
It is a time for children of God to explore and grow in their faith.
Who is involved in confirmation classes?
Everyone is welcome to participate in confirmation classes. Youth tend to begin
the program in sixth grade; however the program is open to all children of God.
Pastor Nathan and Youth Ministry and Christian Education Director, Christina
Garrett, lead the large group sessions of the class. Additional leadership
comes from small group leaders, who serve as mentors in large group activities
and guides in small group discussion.
What are the common topics they discuss?
We use Here We Stand for our confirmation curriculum, which covers sections
of Luther's Small Catechism: Ten Commandments, Apostles' Creed, Lord's Prayer,
Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, the Bible: Old and New Testaments and Lutheran
Theology and Doctrine. We apply these topics to our everyday lives in large
group and small group time.
Confirmation meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm. Each unit is 10 weeks
long, plus a celebration review night, retreats, lock-ins, and other fellowship
events. We also serve the church during Advent and Lent midweek services by
being acolytes, ushers, and Lenten meal helpers. At the end of June, our
confirmands attend Living Waters confirmation camp for a week at Lutherdale
Bible Camp in Elkhorn, WI. If you or someone you know is interested in
learning more about our confirmation program or would like to join the
program, contact Christina Garrett, Director of Youth Ministry and Christian
Education, at the church office.
JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH
At the end of January, 20 students and chaperones will attend QUAKE, a weekend
event sponsored by Youth Encounter. The youth are able to connect with other
youth from neighboring Lutheran churches during worship, workshops, and
fellowship opportunities throughout the weekend.
To prepare for this event, we will have a "Meet and Eat" on January 24th from
11:30am-2pm, including lunch, some teambuilding activities and a bible study.
All junior high youth are invited to come, even if they are unable to go to QUAKE.
Since we do not have confirmation class during the season of Lent due to our
service responsibilities, we will meet in the youth room at 9:15am for Sunday
morning confirmation class from February 21 through March 28.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH
High school youth will begin a new bible study called "Follow: Walk in the
Rhythm of Jesus". We will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month
at 7pm at a youth group member's house. Join us as we get to know who Jesus
really was and what it means to follow him.
High school students tend to participate in ZONE in the middle of March.
This event, also sponsored by Youth Encounter, is designed to develop
relationships with other high school youth while growing their faith through
celebrations, workshops, a service project, and late night activities. Check
out the Youth Group link to learn more about All Saints' youth.
ADULT OPPORTUNITIES
This New Year brings two new bible studies for adults at All Saints!
Sunday mornings at 11:15am: Dive into the book of 1 John - We will learn more
about John and uncover each of the book's chapters through discussion and a
Q&A worksheet. Contact Christina Garrett or Virginia Kelley if you're interested.
Thursday mornings at 9am: Women's Bible Study on Spiritual Refreshment - Come
join these sessions that will guide you to rest in Jesus, reflect on him, and
find renewal in God's love.
Sign up NOW for Women of Faith 2010 in Milwaukee!! This weekend allows you to
reconnect with God through inspirational speakers, powerful worship experiences,
and all of your friends!! The sign-up is posted on the fellowship hall bulletin board.
Have questions about Christian Education at All Saints? Contact Christina
Garrett, Youth Ministry & Christian Education Director, at the church office
(847-587-7727).
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