Children
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but sent an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)
Age-Groups
Nursery- Children under 3 years
Children's Ministry- Age 3 (by September 1st and fully potty trained) through 5th grade
Purpose
Zion Youth Ministry exists to serve both parents and children. We serve parents by coming alongside them in their effort to teach their children sound biblical truth with the ultimate desire that the Lord will give them new life and a heart to serve Him. We serve children by providing a safe and enjoyable environment where the Word of God is taught faithfully, and Christ is exalted.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
Kid's Connect
Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for Kid's Connect! Kids ages 3 through 5th grade join together for a weekly Bible lesson, worship songs, crafts and games, and prayer. Kids Connect breaks during the summer.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Save the Date! This year we will have VBS June 10th-14th, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:30 AM and our theme is 'Stellar: SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God.' This is open to age 4 through incoming 5th graders.
3rd Grade Bibles
Zion presents all church and school member 3rd graders with a new Bible in September of each year. Each child's Bible is personalized by church and school staff members and their family members before being presented to them in our Bible presentation ceremony. Once they have received their Bible, Ms. Rachel becomes their Bible Buddy for the next year. Bible recipients will receive monthly encouragement, Bible reading plans and journaling prompts to help them stay motivated and excited to be in God's Word every day.
Family Movie Nights
Zion's Children's and Youth Ministry team host Family Movie Nights in our Worship Center 3-4 times a year. Everyone is invited to join us for family friendly movies on the big screen. Bring your pillows and blankets- we provide the snacks!
Operation Christmas Child
Every year, in November, Zion Lutheran Church and School participate in the mission of Operation Christmas Child by donating items and packing shoeboxes for children in need all over the world!
ANCHORED Jr. High Youth
ANCHORED is a ministry for youth in 6th- 8th grade. This ministry is meant be a place where we care for one another, reach youth outside the faith, offer ourselves in worship to God, serve others and God in love, and share God's Word with the world. We do this through Connection Hour (Sunday School), Confirmation class, monthly events, the Winter Retreat, and the summer mission trip. Contact Laura-Li Gaide, the Director of Youth Ministry for any questions!
Sunday Morning Connection Hour
During the school year, all 6th-8th graders are welcome to join us Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30 a.m. as we grow in our faith through lessons, videos, and games.
Winter Retreat & Summer Mission Trip
Winter Reatreat
In 2024, we will be going to Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine, TX for their Midwinter Retreat on the weekend of February 9th-11th. More info on the conference center here: https://lakeviewmcc.org/
Summer Mission Trip
In 2024, we will be going to Ruston, LA the week of July 14-19 to serve with Camp Generate YM360. If you'd like more information about Camp Generate YM360, you can check it out here: https://generatestudents.com/
Monthly Events
Junior High Youth have monthly opportunities to spend time in fellowship and service.
Confirmation
Confirmation allows youth an opportunity to take a closer look at the inner workings of our faith and the basic tenets of the Lutheran Church. Classes begin with a parent/student meeting in October. Confirmand classes take place throughout students' 7th and 8th grade school year and Confirmation takes place in the Spring. For more information or to join the next class of confirmands, please contact the church office.
ABLAZE Senior High Youth
- ABLAZE is a ministry for youth in 9th- 12th grade. This ministry is meant be a place where we care for one another, reach youth outside the faith, offer ourselves in worship to God, serve others and God in love, and share God's Word with the world. We do this through Connection Hour (Sunday School), monthly events, hang times, Wednesday nights, the Winter Retreat, and the summer mission trip. Contact Laura-Li Gaide, the Director of Youth Ministry for any questions!
Wednesday Nights
Experience fun, food, and authentic community during our LIFE group for High School Students. This event happens weekly during the school year in the Youth Room.
Monthly Events and Hang Time
We get together twice a month on Sunday evenings from 5-6:30. Hang Time is laid back and fun and we enjoy Open Gym, games and a devotion. We have one monthly event and one or two hang times a month. Monthly events could be a fun fellowship time or a service event. Hang times are open gyms with food, fellowship, and fun
Sunday morning Connection Hour
During the school year, join us for Connection Hour! Catch up and enjoy snacks and then we settle into a time of Bible study and growing closer to Jesus and one another.
Winter Retreat & Summer Mission Trip
Winter Retreat
We will be going to Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX on January 12-14, 2024. To learn more about Camp Buckner, check it out here: https://www.buckner.org/camp-buckner/
Summer Mission Trip
We will be going to Kansas City, MO on June 1-8, 2024 with NextStep Ministries. To learn more about Next Step Ministries and what we will do in the future, check out more info here: https://nextstepministries.com/mission-trips/kansas-city-missouri/