Children (Birth to 5th Grade)
Faithful Families
Developing and encouraging family faith formation is a priority at Grace. Throughout the year we offer many opportunities for families to grow in faith together through many fun and inspiring events. In September our third graders and parents attend a Bible-centered event where they will learn how to dig into God's holy book. In the spring, fifth graders gather with their parents to learn about our sacrament of Holy Communion. Information will be mailed to homes as these events approach.
Grace Bible School
May Parent Newsletter
Grace Bible School is our 'Sunday School' program offered September through May for ages 3 through fifth grade. Sessions are offered during both worship services on Sundays at 8:45 and 10:15 a.m., and Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. Classes are open to members and non-members and are taught by trained leaders. Children attend worship with their parents through the children's sermon (the first 20 minutes of the service), and then are dismissed to Koinonia Hall for a large-group gathering. Each week the children meet in a large group for music, puppets, stories and baptism birthday celebrations, then break into small classes for further learning and fun. Grace Lutheran Church is a fun, faith-filled place for all kids and their families!
New Children's Choir
(Grades 3, 4 and 5)
Megan Dimich is directing this new choir and hopes all of you can come. Rehearsals are Sundays between services from 9:50-10:10 a.m. in Hosanna. Plans are to sing once a month at one service. If you can't come to every rehearsal, come to as many as you can. You'll sing fun, exciting, faith-filled songs.
Contact Megan for more information at mmdimich@gmail.com
Registration for 2010-2011
Cover Letter (two-sided) (in pdf)
Grace Bible School Registration (two-sided) (in pdf)
Registration packets for 2010-11 Grace Bible School and Confirmation are available on the Welcome Center.
We do accept registrations throughout the year. However, in order to have adequate time to assign children to classes, ensure that we have adequate classroom space, recruit enough teachers, we ask that you help us expedite that process by turning in your registration and parent ministry forms by Sun., June 27, 2010.
This fall there will be two worship services on Sunday mornings--8:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Grace Bible School classes will held during both worship services on Sunday morning, and also during the 5:45 p.m. service on Wednesdays.
You are now able to pay Grace Bible School and Confirmation registration fees on line. Just click on the Vanco Web Donation Payment Page link to complete the forms. Please be sure you fill in all descriptions in the required boxes. You will receive an e-mail receipt with a confirmation number. Please write that payment confirmation number on the bottom of your GBS or CF registration forms before you turn them into the church office.
Vacation Bible School
We also host Vacation Bible School (VBS) each summer for children ages 3 through 5th grade. This extravaganza will be June 20-24, 2011. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity for VBS, please call Paula Ewald or Lois Williams at church, 952-432-7273 ext. 107.
"Grace 345"
Grace 345 is a monthly fun-and-fellowship gathering of 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.
Activities last year included a movie night, rollerskating, games, bowling, visiting with residents at Augustana Health Care Center and swimming. Sign up in the notebook on the table by the Education Office. Contact us with questions at grace345s@yahoo.com or 952-432-7273, ext. 107.
- Sat., Sept. 26, 1-3 p.m.
Hike and scavenger hunt! Meet us at Lac Lavon Park in Burnsville. - Sun., Nov. 8, 1:30-3 p.m.
Rollerskating at Skateville in Burnsville - Wed., Dec. 30, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
New Year's Eve Party in Koinonia Hall, includes dinner and games! Cost is $2
- Sat., Feb. 6, 2010, 4-6:30 p.m.
Tubing at Buck Hill - Sat., April 10, 2:15-4:15 p.m.
Swimming at Scott Highland, Cost is $5 at the door. Please sign up in the Grace 345 binder on the table outside of the Education Office (across from the Nursery). If you are bringing a friend, please include their name on the sheet. Parents will need to drop off and pick up kids at Scott Highland. See you there!!
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