F A L L    2 0 1 4    
S U N D A Y S                   Sunday School --begins this Sunday!
                         10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
                         Preschool (ages 3-5)  -  Overlook Room
                         Elementary (1st-4th grade) - Great Hall
                         5th & 6th Graders  -  downstairs in the DEC

W E D N E S D A Y S         CLUB
                               7:00-8:00 p.m.
                                         1st grade-6th grade, Classroom 1 & 2

Our goal at Prairie Lutheran is to
equip everyone with an active and confident faith.
We want to help you connect your kids to God.
How will we do that?
...by intentionally partnering with YOU!

early childhood ministry / ages 0-3

DO YOU HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD?
If you have a preschooler starting Sunday School this week or are new to Sunday School at PLC, we want to help you and your child know what to expect and how Sunday School looks at PLC.

Join us THIS SUNDAY for a informal and informational gathering to get you and your child excited, comfortable, and ready for Sunday School. Meet in the Great Hall at 9am
 
Baptism Preparation Classes
September 17 & 24
5:15-6:00 p.m.
This two-part family-friendly class is for new parents, and those interested in being baptized, to come together and learn about the Sacrament of Holy Baptism.  It's also a time to get to know one another other, work on a family mission statement, and discuss how to introduce Jesus to your children.  Contact Michelle in the office for more information or to sign up for the class.
NEW! 
Starting October 12
10:00-10:45 a.m.

Parents +Toddlers (18-36 mos)

Join us once per month for a fun time in the PLC Nursery!  
 
We will play, sing, dance, learn, and get to know each other!    
Contact Melony Weathermon at mweathermon@prairielutheran.org for more info.

 preschool ministry / ages 3-5

SUNDAY SCHOOL                   STARTING THIS SUNDAY! 
 
10:00-10:45 a.m.

 

This year we will be using the First Look curriculum for our preschool-aged children, giving them a first look at their Heavenly Father.  Our desire is that each child grow up believing: 
  • God made me.
  • God loves me.
  • Jesus wants to be my forever friend.  

For more information about First Look, click here


 elementary ministry / ages kindergarten-6th grade

 

STARTING THIS SUNDAY!

 The elementary-aged children will be using the 252 Basics curriculum this year, which is designed to provoke discovery and shape identity through planting truths about WISDOM, FAITH, & FRIENDSHIP.


 

 The goal is to plant these truths in the heart of each child:

 

I need to make the wise choice.
 
I can trust God no matter what.
 
I should treat others the way I want to be treated.

 

 For more information about 252 Basics click here 

PANCAKES & PRAISE
1st Sunday of the month
starting October 5
FOR 5th and 6th graders AND OLDER ONLY
This is a time for the older kids to gather in one room for pancakes (with assorted toppings), worship, and a message geared just for them.  Pancakes and Praise meets in the DEC at Prairie on the 1st Sunday of every month, at 10:00 a.m.  

 wednesday night  CLUB

 1st - 4th grade
A fun, casual time of serving, learning, and growing together. We will take the theme that the kids are looking at on Sundays and go deeper, finding practical ways to apply God's truth to their lives so that they can KNOW God, LOVE God, and SERVE God better.  
5th & 6th grade 
NEW NAME!  Club 56 (previously KWAM) will be aimed at providing fellowship and encouraging friendships, as well as finding ways to SERVE God within PLC and throughout the community.  This will be a casual gathering for 5th and 6th graders to come with their friends and grow and learn in a fun, God-honoring way.

 PEP classes ("Prairie Equips Parents") / parents

Growing Kids God's Way 

Wednesdays 6-8:00 p.m.
begins September 10
 

18 week Christian parenting class based on Biblical truths and values that will help with:

DISCIPLINE / CHARACTER / LOVE LANGUAGES / PARENTAL LEADERSHIP / MORALS / SIBLING CONFLICT / TEMPER TANTRUMS / LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY / WORKING TOGETHER and more


This class is ideal for parents with children ages 1-10.  
 
Childcare is available in the Nursery for children 0-5 years old.
Kids 1st grade and older can either be in the Nursery OR join us downstairs in the DEC for Wednesday Night Programming. 
Wednesday Night Programming:
6:00  Pizza ($1/slice - there is also fruit and lemonade)

6:45   Worship (songs in a large group setting for everyone)

7:00   CLUB (Bible story and activity in a small group setting) 

 

  
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

within Children's Ministry

Volunteers are essential for safe and effective ministry.  They provide either extra hands where needed

and/or caring relationships for kids to grow in faith.

There are always opportunities to serve.
Here is where we currently need: 
 

SUNDAYS
Sunday School dancers (Great Hall 10:10-10:40 am) --actions for songs
preschool small group leaders/helpers (Overlook 10-10:45 am)
elementary small group leaders/helpers  (Great Hall 10-10:45 am) 
VIP -video/image/photography (10-10:45 am) --helping with tech
JAM leaders/helpers (9:15-9:45 /11:15-11:40 am) --during sermon
Wiggle & Worship leader/helper (1st Sun/month 10-10:45)

WEDNESDAYS 
Wednesday Night CLUB (7:00-8:00 pm) --helping with kids
 
OTHER
Sunday School Supply Coordinator --gathering supplies for Sunday
Family Events Planner
Impact Events Planner--fun events for kids outside church

Melony Weathermon - Children's Ministry Director
mweathermon@prairielutheran.org / 952.829.0525 x14 / c 952.261.6309
Prairie Lutheran Church / EQUIPPING everyone with an active & confident FAITH

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