Children: (Pre-k age 3- 5^th grade)

Renee Martin, our Director of Children & Youth Faith Step Ministries and St. Andrew take a family-friendly approach to just about everything. Children are welcome blessings to our growing congregation. Education, fellowship, service and outreach are an important part of this ministry. Dedicated offering, inviting friends and memory work are a major emphasis as well. For additional information contact Renee Martin at rdramartin@aol.com.

Education-(KIDS P.O.W.E.R. HOUR)

All children age 3 through 5^th grade meet @ 9:30 in room 209 for “Gathering Time”. We pray, take offering, share God sightings, celebrate birthdays, welcome visitors and go over general announcements. Children then break into their rotation groups (Pre-k & Kinder, 1^st-3^rd, 4^th & 5^th) and head off to the following: Story time, Crafts, Games or Music (it’s like a mini VBS each Sunday). Children will spend 15POWER minutes in that “center” and then rotate to the next.

Summer Education

Kids P.O.W.E.R. Hour rotations take a short break and video lessons, crafts, games and music for the “group” takes its place.

Events

Though out the year, many special events are planned for children and families. Some take place on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. during the education hour while others occur at various times and days. Some of the events to look forward to: VBS celebration, Education kick-off, Family Fun Club, Christmas program, Jesus birthday party, First communion celebration, First bible celebration, Market days, Easter egg hunt & brunch and more.

Nursery

The St. Andrew nursery is open from 8:00am-noon on Sundays and is staffed with qualified caregivers. Children are always welcome at worship services, but if you would like to use our nursery, simply follow the signs out the narthex and down the hall. Cheerfully painted and well stocked with clean toys and good snacks, our nursery is designed for children 3 and under. Remember to sign your child in, and clearly label all of your child’s items so that they can be returned to you. If you have questions regarding our nursery staff or operations, please contact Alison Lanik, Director of the Children’s Learning Center, at 493-9380 or alanik@standrew-elca.org.

St. Andrew's Youth and Family Ministries encourages children and youth in their faith journey, by commemorating each of the nine Faith Steps. The Faith Steps for elementary-age children are Baptism, Sunday School, First Bible, and First Communion.

First Communion Ceremony

First Bible Celebration

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