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Board of Christian Education
Sunday School
Each Sunday we offer children and adult Sunday School classes. Classes available for children start with our Two-Year-Old class through Senior High School.
We use Christ-centered curriculum for every age in the “Growing in Christ” series provided by Concordia Publishing Company. This curriculum is a comprehensive presentation of the Bible in three years creating a biblical foundation for lifelong learning. The lessons use active learning methods that stimulate multiple senses to engage the children for an exciting and fun experience every week. Teachers connect with their students relationally and help them apply God’s truth to their lives. Children’s classes begin at 9:45 to 10:50 a.m.
Adult classes are offered every Sunday morning at 10 a.m., led by our Pastor or adult teaching volunteer. The topics vary, including Christian living issues, books of the Old and New Testament and the life of Luther. Please bring your Bible and join the discussions.
Sunday School offers family events throughout the year that provide a safe, healthy, environment for children and adults. The events range from small family events to large community events.
Calendar of Events:
February Join us in the Social Hall for our Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance.
March Children’s Easter Party & Egg Hunt
April Scavenger Hunt
May Muffins with Mom
June Vacation Bible School
Donuts with Dad
July All students are invited to bring their backpacks to Service for the Blessing of the Backpacks. Pastor will bless the children and backpacks as they begin the new school year.
August Rally Sunday & First Quarter of Sunday School begins.
September Your grandparents are invited to join you in Sunday School as we celebrate Grandparents Day!
October Our Annual Trunk or Treat is in TLC Parking Area on the last Saturday of the month. Decorate your car, your kids and yourself for a night of fun, games and prizes for the whole family.
November Join us in the Social Hall for Thanksgiving dinner and a great time.
December Our Children’s Christmas Party with lunch, games and crafts
December Invite your family and friends to the Children’s Christmas Program during the Sunday School hour. Light refreshments will be served.
Mission, Vision, Values & Goals
1. The mission of TLC Sunday School is to nurture and equip God’s people for their daily ministry as the reach out in word and deed with the good news of Jesus Christ.
2. The vision of TLC Sunday School is to optimize growth and leadership principles that are rooted in Scripture and modeled after Jesus Christ.
3. The values of TLC Sunday School are:
a.) Growth – Focused on spiritual, intellectual, social and physical growth.
b.) Personal Relationship with Jesus – Dedicated to large and small group worship and support as well as personal devotions.
c.) Leadership – Directly enlists, engages, equips and trains Sunday School Staff members.
d.) Community Outreach – Reaches the lost through the sharing of faith stories (personal testimonies) and mission/ministry activities.
e.) Change Lives – Continually measures and assesses SS growth.
f.) Great Commission Focus – The lost are reached, lives are changed and leaders are being sent.
4. The goals of TLC Sunday School are:
Goal One: Organize SS in support of growth
Goal Two: Reach out to the lost/unchurched
Goal Three: Keep all members connected
Goal Four: Sharpen leader skills continually
For more information please contact Linda Fajen, Board of Christian Education at (912) 224-3128.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Our Vacation Bible School is offered each year in the month of June. We begin our fun-filled week at 9 a.m. every day and finish at noon. Each day is filled with learning, fun, music, games and crafts. VBS is free and open to ages 3 through Middle School. Children in Middle school who have completed sixth grade are given a choice of fishing or field trips. Snacks are provided daily.
Have you ever wondered how you can help with Sunday School?
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SERVICE OPPORTUNTIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School Superintendent
Adult Sunday School Teacher
Children’s Sunday School Teacher and Substitute Teacher
Secretary and Substitute Secretary
Musicians for Children’s Sunday School Opening and Closing Services
Sunday School Events Committee Director
Christmas Program Director and Assistants
Rally Day Coordinator
PUBLICITY
Coordinate advertising for Sunday School Events
Create flyers, posters and calendars for Sunday School Events
Distribute flyers for events
Create bulletin boards on a quarterly basis
Order banners and coordinate usage for TLC events
Coordinate with TV/radio stations for community calendar updates
CRADLE ROLL
Director
Child sponsor
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Pre-school Supervisor
Pre-school Teachers and Assistants
Craft Leader and Assistants
Classroom Teachers and Assistants
Games Coordinator and Assistants
Drama Leader and Performers
Music Director and Assistant
Snack Coordinator and Assistants
Registration Manager and Assistants
On Site Nurse
Middle School Activities Coordinator
The Board of Christian Education set up a new educational incentive program called Pathway
to Confirmation – Walking with Jesus. This program has two phases: Pin Program and Bible Buddies.
The first phase is the Pin Program and has one goal – to encourage the children and young adults to learn more about their faith. Pins and certificates are awarded for reaching a milestone towards a specific list geared to what is taught in Confirmation class. Students, at their own pace and with the help of parents and Sunday School teachers, are using these as stepping stones in preparation for Confirmation Class. The pins and certificates are awarded during Divine Service.
Pins and certificates are awarded for:
- Memorizing the Lord’s Prayer, Ten Commandments and The Apostles Creed
- Learning about Holy Baptism, Confession and Sacrament of the Altar
- Service pin for volunteering for a TLC event or assisting with Service
- Evangelism pin for volunteering with and outreach ministry at TLC
- Attendance pin for attending 40 Services on Sunday
The second phase of the program is Bible Buddies and will be launched this fall when Sunday School begins. The children will team up with another person whether a parent, brother, sister or friend to encourage each other to consistently read their Bible. We all know that life gets busy and distractions become an issue. Bible Buddies encourage one another. There are two Bible reading plans available as handouts to help keep them on track. The first is a one-year reading plan and the other is a two-year reading plan. The plans are available from the Sunday School Secretary or your child’s Sunday School teacher.
Pins and certificates are also awarded for this phase of the program:
- Memorization of the names of the Books of the New Testament, the Books of the Old Testament, all the Books of the Bible, and specific Bible verses
- Reading of ALL the Books of the Old Testament, New Testament of complete Bible
Please keep our Sunday School children and volunteer teachers in your prayers as we continue to learn more about our faith.
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