Children
GVLC's Children's
Ministry is committed to leading families into a growing
relationship with Jesus Christ. Each of our programs
is designed with each individual child in mind. From
our nursery to grade 6, our goal is to provide age-appropriate
learning opportunities through various channels, including
drama, music, arts and crafts, reading books and the
Bible, games, and discussion. Our goal is to equip families
of all shapes and sizes with the tools necessary to
nurture and develop a Christian home.
Nursery
Golden Valley
Lutheran Church is a congregation that welcomes all
families and children during our worship time. Children
are invited and encouraged to attend the worship; however,
a staffed Nursery is available for children infant-kindergarten
who may need more activity. Our worship services can
be heard and seen from the Nursery.
Nursery care
is provided during both worship services on Sunday morning
and for special worship services throughout the year.
Nursery care is also available on Wednesday evenings
from 6:30-8:00 during adult classes, as well as on other
evenings during the year when adult or parenting classes
are offered.
Nursery
care is provided in a warm,
loving environment for our infants, toddlers, and preschools
while in the nursery.
Sunday
School
We believe
Christian education is important for children of all
ages in our church community. One of our goals at
GVLC is to effectively and creatively teach the Bible
to children and families. To better meet the needs of
our children, to use our "people resources" more effectively,
and provide an opportunity for families to worship together
we will make the following changes to our Sunday morning
children's programs.
Ø Sunday School for age 3 - grade 5
will meet from 9:00-10:00
each Sunday.
Ø We will offer in church sermon
activities for grades 3-5 during
the 10:30 worship.
We
will also be offering a different format for grades
1-5 during Sunday School. The kids will be divided into
small group with an adult leader and high school helper
in each group.
Small
groups will focus on building relationships with one
another and with their leaders, digging deeper into
the scripture lesson for the day, helping kids apply
what they have learned, and teaching memory work.
Small
groups will also gather together for a large group lesson
presentation using drama, storytelling, puppets, music
and prayer. We are excited about these changes and look
forward to partnering with you to help your children
grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our
preschool and kindergarten children will be in self
contained classrooms with consistent, loving staff.
Their lessons will also be presented in a creative manner
using a variety of puppets, drama, echo pantomimes,
storytelling, and others. Their lessons and activities
will be specifically geared for 3-5 year olds and will
follow the same lessons as grades 1-5.
These
changes are being made on a trial basis and we welcome
any comments, questions, or concerns. Please feel free
to contact myself or Pastor.
To register
or for more information please contact our Director
of Family Ministries, Jennifer Hall at 763.544.2810
X12, or at familyministry@gvlc.net.
Wednesday
Night Activities
Golden Valley
Lutheran Church is a community that supports and equips
families and children for a life-long relationship with
Jesus Christ. On Wednesday evenings we offer many opportunities
for families to learn, to grow, and to have fun learning
about Jesus, their Savior and friend. Our evenings begin
with a family-friendly supper served from 5:45-6:30
pm, followed by activities and classes for the whole
family from 6:45-8:00 pm.
Come
sing with us! Children Kindergarten-grade 6
are invited to lift their voices in praise to God every
Wednesday from 6:15-6:45 pm in Children's Choir. Celebration
Singers is for children grade 4-6, and King's
Kids is for children kindergarten-grade 3.
Several times throughout the year, these choirs bless
our worship services by singing praises.
KIDS
CLUB RETURNS!
This
year we will be offering a variety of classes for kids
on Wednesday evenings. Classes this year will focus
on a Christian Arts program. We will offer classes such
as cooking, drama, pottery, woodworking, jewelry making,
stamping, knitting/crocheting, etc. Classes will run
for 4 weeks. Pre-registration is required and some classes
may charge a small fee for materials. Classes will begin
with an opening devotion, music, and prayer from 6:45-7:00
followed by activities from 7:00-8:00. All classes will
provide lots of hands-on learning!
To register
for any classes or for more information please contact
Director of Family Ministries, Jennifer Hall at 763.544.2810.
Parent
Education
Golden Valley Lutheran Church believes that
parents are the first and most important teachers of
the faith in their children's lives. To help parents
succeed in this role, we provide a variety of parent
education classes throughout the year. Examples of the
classes we offer include Early Childhood STEP, Parenting
with Heart, Active Christian Parenting, Making Children
Mind Without Losing Yours, and Smart Discipline.
Please contact
Director of Family Ministries, Jennifer Hall at
763.544.2810 or email at familyministry@gvlc.net
for additional class and schedule information.
Vacation
Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a week long program
held each summer during the month of July and meets
from 9 am – noon. All children age 3 through entering
grade 6 are invited to attend. Each year has a theme,
and the teachings, activities, music, and snacks center
on the theme which ultimately teach our children the
Gospel of Jesus Christ in a fun, exciting environment.
For more information about Vacation Bible School contact
Director of Family Ministries, Jennifer Hall at 763.544.2810
or email familyministry@gvlc.net.
Christmas
Faire
Our Christmas Faire is an opportunity for families
and their friends/guests to gather together to prepare
for and celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior and
friend. This kid-friendly event includes Christmas crafts,
games, face painting, entertainment, food, music, and
lots of fun. Families with children in preschool-grade
6 are invited to attend.
Easter
Faire
Our Easter Faire is an opportunity for families
and their friends/guests to gather together to prepare
for and celebrate the events surrounding Jesus' death
and resurrection. This kid-family event includes an
Easter Egg Hunt, pony rides, Easter crafts, face painting,
food, music, and lots of fun. Families with children
in preschool-grade 6 are invited to attend.
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