Spiritual Growth Ministry
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH MINISTRY
BOD Liaison - Scott Hausman
Bible Studies and Sunday School Classes
Women's Prayer Group
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:00 am in the church narthex. All women are welcome!
Virtual Prayer Service
Every 3rd Sunday of every month at 6pm, led by Scott Hausman and Rev. Art Gillespie. Please contact the church office for login information.
Prayer Network
We offer the prayers of the congregation up to Our Lord. Communication through the church office keeps the Prayer Chain aware of congregational and individual needs. We have both a phone network and an email network.
Sunday School Rally Day
At the begining of each school year, the church marks the start of it's Fall Sunday School/Adult Bible study classes the first Sunday after Labor Day weekend. In the fall, we usually do a church-wide Bible study series that runs about 2 months. As the school/church year continues we introduce several different Bible Study topics for folks to choose from.
Catechism Instruction
An important part of our faith life in Jesus Christ is preparation for the Rite of Confirmation. In the Christian Church, Confirmation is the public confession of our baptismal faith. Every day, we go back to our baptism and are reminded anew that we have been born again of water and the Holy Spirit. His Holy Spirit lives within us and we are growing as His disciples. Preparation for the Rite of Confirmation is rooted in the study of God’s Word with a focus on its application to our daily lives. Preparation for the Rite of Confirmation differs according to the traditions and customs of each parish family.
First Communion
Holy Communion, along with Baptism, is one of the two sacraments in Lutheranism. A Lutheran's First Communion is often preceded by a form of catechesis, which is education on religious doctrine.First Communion is typically done on Maundy Thursday in your child's 5th grade year. This is also the time when they can become acolytes which is a way to serve on Sunday mornings.
When a Lutheran child receives Holy Communion for the first time, that child is supposed to understand what the sacrament means. The most basic teaching of the Lutheran Church — and the easiest and quickest to learn — is Luther's Small Catechism in the Book of Concord. The Small Catechism is taught to children before a First Communion.
Acolytes
The word acolyte means a "companion" or "one who helps." In accepting this position you will be serving as a companion or helper to your pastor: performing a number of important functions before, during, and at the close of the worship service. Acolytes are trained in the fall of their 5th grade year.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a milestone year in your child’s walk with Jesus and their life of faith. They will experience unforgettable retreats, engaging biblical teaching, and so much more. Your child will grow in understanding about what they believe, they will make friends that will last a lifetime, and they will continue to build upon the faith foundation that you as parents have already begun. This program is open to students entering grades 6-8 in the fall. Youth are confirmed in the fall of their 9th grade year.