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EDUCATION

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."  Proverbs 22. 6   NIV

Our education programs at Trinity Lutheran Church are a life-long experience.  From Precious 3's to Trinity's Seniors, there are opportunities for all ages to participate in learning and growing in faith and fellowship.

Sunday School classes offer a chance for young Christians to learn and affirm their faith.  From the simple stories of Jesus Christ's birth told through Sunday school teachers and programs, to the awesome story of Jesus' death and resurrection celebrated at Easter every year.  The great love of God for us never grows old.   

Sunday School classes begin in September and continue through May for ages  3 through 12th grade.

Youth & Family Ministry -- Education
     >  Sunday School is from 10:15 -- 11:15 AM during the school year
     >  Strong Families in Faith Sunday meets the first Sunday of each month during the Sunday
          school hour and is for families and their children in Preschool through 6th grade.  Groups
          of families rotate between a CAT Class, Snack Time, and Craft Class.
     >  Sunday School children sing and families worship together at the 9:00 AM service the
          first Sunday of each month.
     >  Faith Stepping Stone Classes centralizes on 8 Faith-Building times from birth to
         graduation and are offered at different times during the school year.
         Stone # 1 -- Raising a Healthy Child helps parents understand the physical, emotional and
         spiritual needs of young children and teaches to bless your babies every night.
         Stone # 2 -- Raising a Healthy Preschooler addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual
         needs of the preschoolers and adds prayers to the nightly routine of blessing.
         Stone # 3 --Entry Into School provides practical parenting advice at this stage of early
         family life and introduces a time for parents and children to share daily "highs and lows"
         together in their nightly routine of blessing and prayers.
         Stone # 4 -- My Bible for 3rd graders fulfills the baptismal promise made by families to
         place into the hands of their children the Holy Scriptures.  The church, in partnership
         with families, gives the parents a NEW Bible at the beginning of the class that becomes
         an OLD Bible  as parents and children together highlight 120 key Bible passages.
         Stone # 5 --Livin' Forgiven (Holy Communion) for 5th graders is a family review of the
         Sacrament of Holy Communion.  It teaches an "I'm sorry", practice every night in the
         home.
         Stone # 6 -- Surviving Adolescence 7th graders and their parents prepare for the entrance
         into the Confirmation program.
         Stone # 7 -- Confessing My Faith, Confirming My Vows and Claiming My Calling.
         Stone # 8 --  Graduation
     >  Vacation Bible School takes place 1 week during the summer
     >  Christmas & Easter Programs

Youth & Family Ministry -- Activities 
    >  EATS!  6:00 PM is open to anyone who is hungry.  You must sign up in advance on the
           Youth Board.  It's every Wednesday night during the school year.  Volunteer cooks
           welcome!
     >   Kid's JAM (Jesus And Me) --Kindergarten to 2nd grade get together for music, games
          and godly play on the 1st three Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 PM during the school
          year.
     >   Kid's BLOC (Building Lives On Christ) -- for grades 3 through 6 at 6:30 PM on the 1st
          three Wednesdays of the month during the school year.
     >   J-Walkers is for teenagers only.  They meet the last Wednesday of the month during the
           school year at 6:30 PM
                o    Eats, Kid's JAM & BLOC and J-Walkers do not meet during Lent!

Other Youth & Family Activities
Good Earth Village Confirmation Retreat                        Youth Fest Decorah
Okoboji Confirmation Recharge                                        Advent Fair
Kid's Fall Fun                                                                         Christmas Caroling
Hayrides                                                                                    Angel Tree Program
Okoboji Retreats                                                                     Sub Sandwich Sales
Ski Trip                                                                                     Prairie River Spring Get Together
Shrove Tuesday Fun                                                                Prairie River Fall Get Together
Lenten Soup Suppers                                                              Summer TIF for teenagers
Palm Sunday Breakfast                                                          Camping at Ironwood Springs
Easter Coffee and Rolls                                                                          Christian Ranch
Easter Egg Hunt                                                                        Valleyfair
Family Snow Day                                                                       Water Fun & Grill Out
Horse Back Riding                                                                    Summer Coffee Serving

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light for my path".  Psalm 119:105   NIV
                                                                                                

Trinity's adults, while fulfilling the roles of teachers, mentors, and volunteers, are also given many opportunities to continue in their own ongoing education. 

Adult Bible Study's are held on  Thursday mornings
        (9:00 - 10:30 am for men and women). 
Saturday mornings (6:45 am breakfast and study for men).
TLCW meetings and Circle meetings for women (times and places as announced). 
Sunday morning, after the Worship Service.