Youth and Education @ RLC

Scenes from the Christmas program 2009.

Education at Rushford Lutheran Church is a life long experience. Our family education program has nearly 160 students from three-year-olds to high school students each week. The confirmation, or affirmation of Baptism, program is a chance for young Christians to grow in their faith, learn about the Catechism and Bible and grow in fellowship with one another. The program kicks off in September. f

Adult education experiences focus on Bible study through adult forums, women's Bible study, and prayer fellowship. Check out Getting Involved for more information.

Youth God's Teams News

LYO (Lutheran Youth Organization) The youth at RLC have three youth groups: Elementary - The Sparks, Middle School - The Adventures, and High School. Each group has activities such as fun nights, retreats, camps, choirs, service trips, vacation Bible school and special events.

MISSION

Let us be a vessel to help guide our youth to make positive, healthy choices in life with Jesus Christ at the helm.

Upcoming Activities

For the month of September...

Come join the Confirmation Class with their service project! On Saturday, September 18, we’ll be heading to Eagan, Minnesota, to hand-pack life-saving meals for the Feed My Starving Children program. Forty-five (45) can participate in this wonderful, feel-good program. Volunteer drivers will be needed. You must be at least in 6^th grade to attend.

Feed My Starving Children is a Christian
organization committed to "Feeding God's Starving Children Hungry in Body and Spirit." To give you a little insight, Feed My Starving Children offers hope to the hungry in body around the world. In 2007, 185,000 volunteers – more than half of which were under age 18 – manually assembled 43 million meals for hungry children, helping to heal the world of the hurt of hunger.

Help represent RLC by participating!!

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For the month of October...

Intergenerational Event

MINNESOTA TWINS DAY AT THE NEW FIELD!!

Ø The bus is full (55 seats) for Family Day with the Twins! We will be heading to the Twin Cities to watch the MN Twins taken on the Toronto Blue Jays in the last game of the regular season, Sunday, October 3. Game time is 1:10 p.m. The chartered bus will be leaving at 9:15 a.m. Thanks to Thrivent for Lutherans for covering half of the bus expense and to the Youth Committee for covering the other half.

ADVENTURES TEAM (Grades 6-9)

Life's an Adventure... Live it with FAITH!

TO GO TO

TEWS CORN MAZE

Sunday, October 24, the Adventures' Team will go to Tews Corn Maze (rural Lewiston) for a fun-filled Sunday afternoon. We will be leaving the church at 1:00 p.m. and returning at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $9 and we will need adult volunteer drivers to participate for transportation. Sign up with your Family Education teacher or let any of the Team Leaders know.

SPARK'S TEAM (Grades 2-5)

Spark your Faith!

The Fall Pumpkin Party will be Wednesday, October 27, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Feel free to wear your costume or come as you are for a fun-filled time of games, crafts, and food. See you all at Rally Sunday -- September 12.

Remember, you can always invite your friends to RLC events!

FAMILY EDUCATION NEWS

“My house shall be called the house of prayer.” Matthew 21:13

Mark Your Calendar now - Rally Sunday is September 12, 2010. Christian Crossings will be at Sunday service as well as at Family Education hour. We look forward to a great performance.

Family Education Teachers’ Workshop…was held on August 26th. Those teachers who could not make it are asked to contact Lisa Ledebuhr for a copy of the Family Education Handbook and class lists. Teachers will be installed during the 9:00 AM worship service on September 12th.

Introduction Event… to our Family Education time for those children (Age 3) completing the Cradle Roll program will be on Wednesday, September 8th at 6 PM. Invitations have been sent. These students and parents will be recognized during the 9:00 AM church service on Rally Sunday, September 12th.

LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SERVE THE CHURCH?

Family Education would welcome donations for the coming year. Supplies needed at this time are:

Colored construction paper (Red and Pink especially)
Bottled juices and cups
Kleenex and napkins
Scissors
Scotch tape
Monetary donations to help with cost of curriculum and Bibles.

Items can be dropped off in the education office (new addition) or church office. Thank you.

Parents…

Dates and information about the Family Education Program at RLC will be posted on the bulletin boards around the parish hall. Letters will be sent whenever there is a function involving your student. The monthly church newsletter will also have important information listed for your convenience. Check boards for pictures of your kids as they appear in events during church and Family Education hour.

FYI…. Curriculum used for Family Education is chosen by the Family Education Director and approved by the Family Education Committee. This year we will be using the “Sparks” Bible story based curriculum.

Third Grade Bible Sunday...Will be on September 26th. Letters will be sent to parents.

Thank You to all parents and congregation members for their continued support of the Family Education Program and to the wonderful members of the Education and Youth committees. Special thanks to all the volunteers who are dedicating their Sunday mornings to teaching. We look forward to another year working and praying with your children. As always, my door is always open for questions, ideas and concerns.

DATES TO REMEMBER 2010-2011

Sept. 8 Cradle Roll Get Together; 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Sept. 12 Teacher Installation/P3 Introduction; 9:00 AM church

First Day of Family Ed & Confirmation Classes; 10:05 AM

Sept. 26 Bible Sunday (3rd grade); 9:00 AM church

Oct. 10 Catechism Sunday (4th grade); 9:00 AM church

Oct. 31 First Communion (5th grade); 9:00 AM church

Dec. 12 Christmas Program; 4:00 PM

Dec. 19 & 26 No Classes for Family Education

Jan. 2 Family Education Resumes; 10:05 AM

April 17 Palm Sunday; 9:00 AM

April 24 Easter; No Classes

May 8 Mother's Day Program; 9:00AM

Last Day Family Education

May 22 Graduate Recognition; 9:00 AM

God's Blessings,

Lisa Ledebuhr, Family Education Director

CONFIRMATION NEWS...

2010-2011 Confirmation Class

Confirmation classes will begin on Sunday, September 12 at 10:05 a.m. for all 8^th and 9^th graders. (If you missed registration night (8/25), please give Jean Krambeer a call at 864-7152 to set up a time to go over the handbook and register.

This year, we will be reviewing the Old Testament in the first half and the New Testament in the second half. The Eighth graders will be memorizing from Luther’s Small Catechism the Ten Commandments and their meanings.

Also, our first service project (there are three currently scheduled) is Saturday, September 18. We will be heading to the cities to hand-pack life-saving meals for the Feed My Starving Children program. Volunteer drivers will be needed. Also, any adults are welcome to come and take part in this wonderful, feel-good program!