Children & Youth

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

– Proverbs 22:6 

Here at Advent Lutheran, we believe that a relationship with God starts with the smallest of babies. In addition to offering biblical education, we believe that children should be integrated into the life of the church in meaningful ways. From music to worship, as children get older, they are offered more ways to contribute to the congregational life of Advent Lutheran. We want our children to be seen, heard and affirmed as beloved children of God.

In this spirit, while we have age appropriate classes, we also offer intergenerational opportunities throughout the year. This gives everyone a chance to interact together and learn as a faith family. 

Godly Play

Each Sunday during the sermon, children are able to leave the sanctuary to participate in Godly Play. In Godly Play, the mission is to make meaning through story, wonder, and play; and to nurture spiritual lives by honoring the centrality, competency, and capacity of children. Godly Play contains the following components:
• Lighting the Candle & Liturgical Calendar
• Hearing the Story
• Wondering
• Work time
• Prayers

Contact Deloris Bainbridge for more information.

Acolytes

Children can begin serving as acolytes in third grade.   Acolytes participate in worship by lighting candles, receiving the offering from the ushers, and helping to serve communion.  

Contact Deloris Bainbridge for more information.

AV Team

Youth can serve as part of our AV team during worship in eighth grade.  AV team members are responsible for controlling the slides during worship.

Contact Deloris Bainbridge for more information.

Readers and Ushers

High school age youth are serve as readers and ushers.   Readers are responsible for reading the Old Testament scripture during worship.  Ushers are responsible for helping attendees with any needs and collect the offering.

Contact Pam Rhynes for more information.