Children & Family Ministries

Children & Family Ministries

Jesus, however, said, “Let the little children come to me, and stop keeping them away, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to people like these.” Matthew 19:14

In Baptism, God claims us as His very own. With water and the Word we are declared forgiven children of God. The journey that begins in Baptism is built upon the promise of God’s unfailing love through Jesus Christ, our Lord. It is our desire at Trinity Lutheran to be partners with parents in ministry. We provide a variety of programs that help parents teach their children about the Bible, the love of God, and life long discipleship.

Family Sunday School

Trinity strives to create a community of families doing life alongside each other. We love learning together, playing together, serving together, and growing together as the body of Christ. Family Sunday School is from 9:00- 9:45 a.m. between the 2 worship services. Family-Style Sunday School welcomes all ages of kiddos and their parents/caregivers!  We learn about God’s love through: Bible stories, games, activities, art, music, and service projects. We do a fall party, Christmas program, and Palm Sunday Easter Egg hunt each year. We also sing in worship a handful of times throughout the school year. We would love to have you be a part of our community!

Children’s Ministry News

Thank you to our teacher leadership team (Courtney, Megan, Kaia, Abby, Sarah, and Marie) for helping with our Sunday School program this year! We are grateful for your time and gifts you share with all the youth! Thank you to Courtney for her first year as our Sunday School Coordinator! We appreciate her creativity, ideas, helpfulness, and positive energy she brings to our program! She has done an amazing job this year and we’re proud to have her on our team! Our Sunday School year will wrap on Sunday, May 5, with our end of year party and treats! We will bless and recognize six 5th graders on May 5, as they continue on their faith journeys in confirmation next fall. It has been a wonderful year of fun, faith, service projects, and special memories together! We pray God’s light and love surrounds you this summer! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone again at VBS Family Nights this summer!

Sunday School Registration 2023-2024

  • May 5 – Year End Family Party, 9:00-9:45 a.m., 5th Grade Recognition and Blessing at 10:00 a.m. worship
  • June 12, 19, 26  – VBS Family Nights   5:30 – 7:30 pm.


Family VBS/Summer in the Son

Families are invited to be a part of “Water Works” Family VBS Nights this summer! We will gather together 3 Wednesday evenings, June 12, 19, and 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Trinity. We look forward to learning about God’s love for us through fun water themes, including Bible stories, games, art, science, music, and service projects this summer. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. and activities will start at 6:00 each evening. There is no cost to attend. You can come to 1, 2, or all 3 nights. Please register by May 5, to ensure requested T-shirt sizes for everyone in your family. We can’t wait to see you this summer! Registration forms are available online and in the narthex. Reach out to Marie if you have any questions.
 
Register your family here: https://forms.gle/4mpbLifCeCz8iffr7

 

First Communion

We invite families to decide for themselves when their child is ready to receive Communion for the first time. Not all children are ready at the same age. Some cues to watch for that show your child may be ready include:

1. Is your child an active participant in worship?
2. Do they talk about what they heard in church and/or ask questions about it?
3. Does your child feel a longing or a spiritual excitement about receiving Communion?
4. Do they feel left out not receiving Communion with others in the community?

If you determine your child is ready to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion, begin having conversations at home, read through the Bible passages about the Last Supper with your child (Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–38; and I Corinthians 11:23–25), and talk about it with your child while Communion is served during worship.

Classes take place during Lent and First Communion is served on Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter).

 

 

Baptism

Baptisms at Trinity are held the 3rd Sunday of each month. Only three Baptisms are held at each worship service. Baptism class is held every other month. Sponsors (Godparents) and Grandparents are encouraged to attend the class. After completing the form, please return it to the church office. Baptisms will be scheduled as they come in. The church office will confirm your date and service time. Please review the Baptism brochure to understand what it means to have your child Baptized.

Baptismal Information  –  Baptism Form