Our Educational Program at Trinity Lutheran Church

Our Educational Program

SUB-HEADINGS

Summary of our educational program

Sunday School

Confirmation Instruction

Christian Discipleship Class

LifeLight Bible Study

Vacation Bible School

Seminars

June Jackson Memorial Library

SPECIAL EVENTS!

Summary of our educational program

Education has always been an important part of our Lutheran heritage. Together, The Lutheran Church—Canada and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod run the second largest private school system in North America.

Our congregation supports a very active program of Christian Education. During the school year over 150 adults, youth and children are enrolled. In the summer and during March break we also run a Vacation Bible School.

We hold Sunday School for the children every Sunday Morning at 9:45 a.m. During that hour there is also a class for adults class held in the Church Library. During the week* we offer an indepth Bible Study program called ‘Life Light’, confirmation classes, an excellent youth program and the ‘Christian Discipleship Class.’ As well during the year various Saturday Seminars and other classes are offered. Please contact the office for more information. (* school year)

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Sunday School

Our Sunday School is divided into two sections. The Junior side, composed of the Nursery (age 3) through Grade 2, meets in the basement of the church. The Senior side, Grades 3-8, meets in the Parish hall. Both sides begin and end with a brief worship time, and then split up into individual classes. In addition, a variety of Bible classes are offered for high school age and adults. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and ends at 10:45 a.m.

We have many special Sundays during the year. Rally day, a day when we emphasize the importance of Christian Education, begins our school year early in September. On this day, the children take part in the worship service and, following the service, we enjoy a potluck dinner, followed by mini-golf. On "Friendship Sunday", usually later in the fall, we invite all the children to bring a friend to Sunday School. On "Let's Worship Together Sunday", often in March, we emphasize the importance of worshipping together as families. A light lunch is provided afterwards. At times during the year. Our Sunday School children take part in worship service by singing as a group. Every Christmas Eve the Sunday School presents a wonderful Christmas Eve Service, which is planned by the teachers.

To remind the children of their baptisms, each month we celebrate their baptismal birthdays with the lighting of baptismal candles. Regular attendance at Sunday School is encouraged. Upon enrollment, each child receive an Attendance Certificate. Each year, the children receives an attendance seal – gold, silver, or white, depending on the number of Sundays attended. Memory work is another important part of our program. Each week a memory work assignment consisting of Bible verses or parts of the Small Catechism, is given. We also encourage the children of the Junior side of the Sunday School to borrow books from the portable library in the basement of the church. On the Senior side, children are able to make use of the library in the Parish Hall.

Offering envelopes are provided for the convenience of parents and students. The offerings pay for Sunday School materials. Each year a special project is chosen for "Fifth Sunday Offerings". Also, a special offering during the season of Advent is designated to a special mission project. Another project we are involved in is collecting Campbell soup labels for the Lutheran School for Special Education Ministries.

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Confirmation

Each year in the fall confirmation classes begin for youth in grades 7 and 8. We meet for approximately 30 weeks for two hours each week. We meet on Tuesday afternoons from 4:15 - 6:00 pm. These classes focus on the teachings of the Christian faith as laid out in the Bible and explained in Luther's Small Catechism. We also explore what it means to be a Christian in our world today. As part of the class the youth learn memory work, complete assignments, complete sermon reports and take tests. In addition, it is expected for the students to attend Sunday School and Worship Services.

The Christian Discipleship Class serves as the Adult Confirmation Class.

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Christian Discipleship Class — A Basic Introduction to the Christian Faith

Today's world is a challenging place for Christians. Therefore it is important to know what our Lord teaches. Some of the topics that are addressed:

Churches, what are they here for anyway? Since everyone has the same Bible

why do we have so many churches?

Answers for the Jehovah's

Witnesses. Getting the most out of your Bible. What does the Bible say about women pastors?

Miracles or Magic and much more! We hope that you will join us! While this class is designed for all, it also serves as our Adult Membership Class. The classes are held at different times throughout the year, please contact the Church office for times.

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LifeLight Bible Study

This is an in-depth Bible study program that meets in members homes. Each 9-week session looks at a portion of the Bible, giving an opportunity for sharing and learning in a small group. We generally run two sessions per year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Currently we have 6 groups meeting from Sundays - Thursdays. The books we have studied are Matthew part 1 and 2, Genesis part 1 and 2, Roman part 1 and 2, John part 1 and 2, 1 Peter & 1 John, Exodus, Hebrews, Acts, Revelations, Minor Prophets and Luke part 1 and 2, 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians.

Beginning in the fall of 2000 we will be studying the Life of David.

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Summer Vacation Bible School

VBS is held annually (usually during the third full week in August). It runs from 9:00 am. - noon, Monday through Friday. It is for ages 3 and up, with a special class for young people. We have openings and closings in the church where new action songs are learned. There are lessons, crafts and games. During break time, there is always plenty of homemade cookies and juice. This program is funded by the congregation and assisted with special offerings. The children's offerings gathered during VBS week go towards a special mission project.

March Break Vacation Bible School

March Break VBS is held one morning during March Break. It usually begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends in the early afternoon. There are lessons, crafts, videos and games for children 3 and up, and a special class for youth.

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Seminars

During the year various seminars are held, one that is held each year is entited "The Christians and Finances" and is designed to help you get your financial affairs in order – from a Biblical perspective. Other topics are also addressed . . .

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June Jackson Memorial Library

The June Jackson Memorial Library began in 1976 with a memorial donation from the Jackson family in memory of June Jackson. Its purpose was and still is to provide people of all ages with good Christian reading and resource material. It also preserves church and school historical records and books.

The library is located upstairs in the Parish Hall, with satelite libraries in the Church basement for the Junior Sunday School, in a small room off the library for the Senior Sunday School, and a rack in the entry to the church for new titles.

The library is maintained by the Library Board consisting of a trustee and one member from each organization of the congregation. It receives funds through donations and through profits from two Christian book and gift sales held annually before Easter and Christmas. The library is self-serve and is open whenever the Parish Hall or Church is open.

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