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Sunday School Opening
Our popular Sunday School openings have returned. We will meet monthly to sing, have birthday blessings, collect offerings and enjoy what we have learned in our classes. Watch the calendar and bulletin boards -- generally we will meet the last Sunday of the month unless it is a festival or special event.
Cradle Roll and Nursery
Look for our new banner welcoming our youngest members into our Trinity family. Each child has a card with his or her full name, birth date and baptism. The banner was designed to complement the banner each family takes home after the baptismal service. The Christian Education Discipleship is collecting ideas to make our nursery more inviting and convenient for parents and children. Please share these ideas with the nursery staff. If you are the parent of a nursery age child, we encourage you to volunteer on a nursery team.
Preschool Class
Children will enjoy Bible stories, visits from the puppets Polly and Squeakie, snacks and music in the sanctuary. Parent assistance is welcome.
Elementary Class
The Elementary Class will focus on "Listening to God" this year, beginning with our unit Runaway Jonah. We will use a workshop format this year:
T.E.N.T. (Teaching Eternal News Today) --- The Bible story of Jonah and Forgiveness Bracelets
Creation Station --- Batik (Wax Resist) Art of Jonah running away from God
Pray-Per-View --- Jonah and Pinocchio learn to listen
Solid Rock Cafe --- Jonah and the Big Fish Parfaits
Middle School Class
The Middle School will continue to use the popular unit-theme workshops. We will begin with Take Courage! This theme is perfect for the beginning of a new school year.
Master's Workshop: Deborah, a "housewife" turned Judge, led the Israelite Army to victory when her general lacked the courage to trust God! Every student has a role in acting out this lively adventure, complete with chariots, a battle scene, and a murder!
Hallelujah Corner: Samson showed physical courage in fighting the Philistines, but lacked spiritual and moral courage in his interpersonal relationships. Two songs contrast our stumbling ways with God's ability to raise us up to do his work.
The Gospel: Gideon was a reluctant hero who learned courage when God pared his army down to 300 men! A table top battle between the 135,000 Midianites and the 300 Israelites illustrates God's strength in our battles.
Inspiration Theater: Three middle school kids and their dads face a huge challenge -- mountain climbing in the Sierras! Lots of courage is needed for this adventure -- and the school year ahead. "Power verses" will equip you to face challenges this year!
High School Class
The High School class will meet in the youth room. Students and a facilitator will discuss current events from the ELCA youth Bible study Faith Lens, plan service projects and view selected films. High School students may also choose to assist younger Sunday school classes if desired.
Adult Class
Pastor Jim and Pastor Dan Jungkuntz will co-teach a course titled "The Letter to the Ephesians: Reality and the Church, Then and Now." This Bible study will focus on healthy families, healthy congregations and a healthy family of God!
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