CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
St. John’s Sunday School welcomes everyone as we spread the good news of God’s Love and
help students of all ages grow in faith. In-person classes are on Sunday mornings for all ages
from Rally Day in September through Pentecost Sunday.

RALLY DAY
The school year begins with the Rally Day Church Picnic the first Sunday after Labor Day, although
everyone is welcome to come to Sunday School anytime during the school year.

REFORMATION SUNDAY
During worship, personalized Bibles with engraved names are presented to the 3rd grade students.

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Students study Augsburg Fortress “Fed and Forgiven,” and then on All Saints Sunday, First Communion is celebrated with the 4th grade students.

ADVENT FAIR
To begin the church season of Advent, students enjoy this event where the 4 themes of advent are
covered with 1) Joy-sing a song, 2) Hope-students made cards for shut-ins, 3) Love- made a craft to
give away, and 4) Peace-walk the labyrinth and pray.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
All students are involved with the pageant which is presented as the sermon during worship in
December.

LENT
To prepare for the joy of Easter and its promises, Sunday School gathers for the Lent Event the first
Sunday of Lent. The students enjoyed activities that may include an obstacle course and play Bible
games. During Lent, students added leaves to the Easter Tree based on their practices of penance
during lent and the disciplines of 1) Prayer, 2) Giving of their time and performing good deeds, 3)
Reading their bibles and devotions, 4) Participating in Sunday School and weekly worship with others. They also create a prayer chain for the tree and pray those prayers during Lent.

YOUTH SUNDAY
Youth Sunday is held in May with confirmation students leading the worship service and presenting
the sermon. Younger youth are also involved with the service as greeters, ushers, and with ringing the church bell.

CONFIRMATION
Confirmation Classes are held weekly during the school year, and the youth enjoy a weekend retreat at Camp Lutherlyn. The rite of confirmation is celebrated on Pentecost Sunday for the 8 th grade students who have completed their confirmation studies.

ACOLYTE
Youth serve on the worship team as acolytes, supporting the Pastor. Serving as an acolyte helps young people grow in their relationship with God and to gain a deeper understanding of the Lutheran liturgy.
Confirmands are also welcome to serve in other positions such as lectors, ushers, videographers, choir, and assisting ministers.

PRAYER ROOM
Everyone is welcome to the Prayer Room in the Education Wing. This quiet place to reflect and pray
and is open for anyone to visit and includes a floor labyrinth to walk while praying.