Sunday Morning Classes 9:15-10:15 – April 7-May 12

April 7 & 14 – Children will be preparing for the Easter Play – Lazarus, Come Out! They will
be acting, singing and having fun learning about the important story from John chapter 11.

April 21 is our Easter Play, and children should come at normal Sunday school time for a
rehearsal prior to the 10:30 AM production.

April 28, May 5 and May 12 – We will be doing a joint Sunday school lesson amongst all grade
levels. We will meet in Christ Hall to sing, read stories and do activities, while learning about the Easter story
from three Gospel’s perspectives.

Ezra – “I like Sunday School because I like the stories”.

Iris – “I like Sunday School because I like to play with the playdough and other toys”.

Prayer Bracelets K-2 made to remember who to pray for.
Red – Family
Orange – Teachers
Yellow – Helpers
Green – Friends
Blue – Pets/Animals
Purple – People who teach us how to pray
Extra colors – All the people you lov

Children in Worship

At baptism, we welcome each child into the Lord’s family as fellow members of the body of Christ and workers with us.

Children’s Weekly Bulletins are provided every week for our children and their family at the same place adults pick up the adult bulletin and with the weekly bulletins on the webpage.  These bulletins are designed to help children understand the Bible readings that are heard during church each week.  They are useful as talking points during the week and as part of your family prayer time at bed time or meal time.  Parents are a child’s chief Christian Education leader and should enjoy the walk together in faith with their children.

Spark family magazine provides ways for you to talk about God and Jesus with your children. St. Paul’s subscribes to this magazine for our families with young children sending it directly to your home. The third quarter issue arrived in August. Take time to read the stories with your children and try out some of the activities.  Enjoy growing in faith together. (If you are not receiving this magazine, simply call the church office and asked to be added to the subscription list.)

Presentation of Age Appropriate Bibles

Presentation of Bibles—Sunday September 17 – The Christian Education Committee present children and youth with Bibles on an annual basis.  During the rite of Holy Baptism we promise that as the children grow we will place in their hands the Holy Scriptures and provide for their instruction in the Christian faith. This year we will be presenting Bibles to children age kindergarten and grade 1, grade 4, and grade 7. The Kindergarten and First grade students will receive a newly published story Bible designed for their age featuring beautiful illustrations with an expanded content. Those entering grade 4 will receive the Adventure Bible designed for young readers providing helps, illustrations and interesting facts. Students in grade 7 are beginning their catechetical program and receive a high quality study Bible. This edition has become popular among the participants of the Wednesday morning Bible study. It is an edition that will aid our young people in their study during the next two years of confirmation class as well as an ongoing resource for their adult participation in Christian life and living. On this day we will also have the official opening of the Sunday school year and the recognition of our dedicated teachers.

Sunday Morning Children’s Classes for Infant through Grade 6:

Classes for children are held upstairs in their age grouped classrooms where they will be learning about Jesus’ early life including the coming of the Wisemen, Jesus’ baptism, the calling of the disciples, and some of Jesus’ miracles.  Often children get to act out the stories, wonder about the characters and how they might have felt, and discuss ways that they can grow their own walk as Christians.  This is a great time to start your child in a class.  Some of the best stories are explored during this winter and spring season.  Come!.

Infant-Preschool (Room 213)- These young learners are introduced to some of the Bible stories.  They also spend time building relationships through exploration and play.  Parents are welcome to stay with their child during this class if they wish.

Kindergarten – Grade 2 (Room 214)- These early readers are beginning to read the Bible stories as they explore God’s love for his people.  Activities and crafts help to support this learning.

Grades 3-6 Room 202)- This group is ready to dig deeper into the stories they heard when they were younger.  The curriculum helps them grow in their Christian Faith.

Sr High Youth Fellowship grades 9 through 12  – 

Lazer Tag, Sunday, April 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Lazer Alleys, 3905 E. Market Street, York.

Please let Miss Kelly know if you plan on attending.

April 12th – Family Game Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Bring your favorite games to play with the group and pizza will be provided for dinner.

Jr. High Youth Fellowship grades 7 and 8

Bowling and Pizza, Sunday, April 14th at 3:00 p.m., Suburban Bowlerama, 1945 S. Queen St., York

Please let Miss Kelly know if you plan on attending.

MUSIC and CREATE will be held on Tuesday evenings 6:00-7:15 p.m., Ages 3 through Grade 6

In April the children and youth will continue preparing for the Eastertide play that will be performed on Preschool Sunday, April 21st. The children have been enjoying learning the songs and their speaking parts along with painting and creating the props for the play. They will continue to do this in the beginning of April and end the month with special Earth Day activities and art projects.

Music and Create – Music – Children age 3 through grade 1 will have Cherub Choir with Mrs. Jones from 6:00-6:30 p.m.in the Music Room and Create – Children Grade 2 through Grade 6 with Miss Kelly 06:00-6:30 in the Youth Room.  Music – Grade 2 through Grade 6, Cantabile Choir, will be with Mrs. Jones from 6:30-7:15 in the Music Room and Children Age 3 through Grade 1 will be with Miss Kelly in the Youth from from 6:30-7:15.

Musical Opportunities for Children are:

Cantabile Bell Choir –  (See more)

Cherub Choir – (See more)

The Lutheran Camping Corporation carries out its mission as a gracious expression of God’s.  The heart of that mission is to:  The Church, in a place and time apart…Where God’s presence is experienced, Faith is renewed, Christ’s love is felt, and the Church is strengthened for the service and proclamation of the Gospel!  Our goal is for each child to experience the love of Christ!

We are encouraging all of our children and youth to attend a week of church camp.

Testimonial from one of our families that did the Family Camp at Kirchenwald:  “In August 2019, our family had the opportunity to attend Family Camp for a half week at Camp Kirchenwald.  It is our second year attending this annual camp.  We find this camp to be a great place to spend time together as a family, to engage with other families in faith, and to unplug from electronic devices and connect with nature.  Our 5-year-old son loves camp too.  He enjoyed the many outdoor activities, especially the big capture the flag game.”

       ” …we will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that He has done.”  Psalm 78:4