Bethlehem Lutheran Church :: Prekindergarten

July 27, 2017

Prekindergarten - grade 5

Faith Formation for prekindergartners through grade 5

PreK-5th Grade Summer Sunday School

We have some exciting things planned for Summer Sunday School this year, but we also want to give you some extra time with your family as well. This year, we'll be meeting for three special Sunday School sessions on July 9, and August 6. We will not be holding children's Sunday School on any other Sundays this summer. However, the Sundays we do meet will be extra fun. We'll check up on our plants in the garden, listen to a Bible story, and experience making our own music with boomwhackers and tone chimes. We may have a few other surprises thrown in there as well. You won't want to miss it. Please contact Jamie Jurkovich with any questions.

2017 Bible Day Camp

Bethlehem Lutheran Church hosted an exciting opportunity for Christian growth for your child(ren) called Bible Day Camp! During the week of June 12–16, your children had the opportunity to participate in faith forming learning and fun! What is Bible Day Camp? Bible Day Camp is a Christian Education Program offered in partnership with Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp. This was not a vacation Bible school but is designed to introduce Christian Camp Ministry to youth without the need to stay away from home. The Sky Ranch Bible Camp Team brought this mountain high camp experience right into our own church building!

The Sky Ranch Day Camp Team was staffed with trained college-aged individuals. They led the program with the assistance of volunteers. Campers ages 3–5th grade in the fall were involved in Bible studies, arts and crafts, worship, recreational activities, and more! Children entering grades 6–12 are encouraged to register as a camp helper.

All camp closing program celebration:

Thursday evening, June 16, with a potluck from 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. During this time, the campers will present a short program with highlights from their week.

If you have any questions, please contact Deaconess Sarah Loberg, Faith Formation Assistant, (303-776-3290).

2016–2017 Sunday School Teacher Recognition

We are blessed to have an amazing and dedicated team of Sunday School teachers at BLC. Each week they come ready to give their time and talent to us. They help create valuable impressions of faith as well as form relationships of lasting significance. What a blessing! Sunday School Teachers, we appreciate you and all that you do!

Nursery: Linda Ferguson, Lauren and Morgan Abromski

PreK: Mary Boyer, Brenda Torrez, Barbara Wedemeyer

K/1st: Marisa Carlson, Matt James, Jamie Jurkovich, Jane Lahman, Jill Woodley

2nd/3rd: Sue Smith, Jaime Updegraff

4th/5th: Chris and Carrie Watson

Music: Colleen Beyer, Brenda Harris, Aaron Jurkovich, Cindy Tayler

Middle School: Bob Lee, Sarah Loberg, Pastor Mark Peterson

Senior High: Brian Carlson

Adult: Pastor Mark Peterson

Farewell Garden

Garden flyer 2016 1pgC August 21 marked our last official day of Sunday School in the garden for this season. The garden is a special place and had surprises for us each Sunday. This year, we were blessed with an abundance of purple beans, monster-sized squash, and some gorgeous pumpkins. There’s always something to do in the garden, and the kids learned lots of lessons without even realizing there was a lesson. We discovered the perils of going barefoot, the challenges of getting certain plants to sprout, the joy of harvesting a variety of vegetables, and the comfort of seeing the garden’s dependable cycle of life to death to life again. The garden is full of fresh air and fun, and we’ll look forward to being there again.

Holy Communion Class

We have an open communion practice at Bethlehem. We say "all are welcome" to God's table of grace. That means children are welcome. Each year we offer a communion class for our second graders to help in their understanding of this gift. This class is for parents and children. For more information, contact Pr. Peterson or Deaconess Kristen.

Communion Class Fall 2016

October 2 and 9, 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

Every fall, we invite our second and third graders to learn more about this precious gift of Holy Communion. We also have fun, stomping grapes and we get creative as they make their own communion chalices. This class is for the kids and their parents to share together. For those who are interested, we will also do acolyte training.

Please let Pastor Peterson know if you plan to attend as we need to order the pottery chalices.