The Christian Education Ministry, in consultation with the pastors, oversees the conduct and promotion of all organized educational activities within the congregation. It encourages the use of teaching and worship materials published or approved by the ELCA and seeks to introduce the church's periodicals and books of family devotion into the homes of the congregation. This ministry recruits, equips and supports teachers, provides Sunday Church School for children and adults, Vacation Church School for children and Confirmation and First Communion instruction. It brings to the congregation's youth the call to the ministry of the Gospel and other full-time church vocations, and introduces the congregation's youth to church affiliated colleges and universities and encourages them to attend. It supports and promotes Bible Camp and Retreat activities.
Ministry Chair: Bobbi Hasner, (208) 528-8092
What exactly does this Ministry cover?
- Sunday School, including the Sunday School program
- Sunday Bible Studies
- Group Education classes
- Bible presentations/First Communion/Confirmation
- Early Childhood Mission (includes Family Literacy program, First Lutheran Preschool and Cornerstone Learning Center)
- Luther Heights week long Bible camp at First Lutheran
- Vacation Bible School
2010 Ministry Goals
- Continuing with our Marriage Enrichment Program.
- Supporting Adult Bible Study opportunities.
- Teaching workshops and support opportunities for Sunday School teachers.
- Leadership training for Council Members and Ministry Chairpersons.
- Continue to build our Children's Library and beginning a loan-out program.
- Supporting the Children's Literacy Program.
- Intergeneration activities with another ministry team.
- Coordinating activities with the Youth Committee for elementary through high school.
- Seek substitute nursery attendants.