Mount Olive Lutheran Church

Education - Children

Sunday School is the second of the Christian, educational foundations for 3 year old - 5th grade children. The first is weekly worship, that leads to Sunday School. Sunday School classes are offering during the school year, September - May. Sunday School classes meet between the Sunday morning woship services at 9:15 a.m. Led by Mount Olive's Growing in Faith staff person, Stephanie Pasch, and a remarkable core of teachers, superintendents, music people and support folks, the kids receive a top notch education. Enrollment is always open, children can join Sunday School at any time after they turn 3 years of age. Nursery is provided for infants through 2 year olds during the education hour, as well. To register for Sunday School, contact Stephanie Pasch at the Church office, 288-1580.

• Minnows Baptismal Ministry
• FISH
• Milestone Events
• Sunday School
• VBS

Minnows Baptismal Ministry

"Minnows" is a term used from baptism through 3 years old, until children are ready to become "FISH". Parents are invited to fulfill their promises to their child with Mount Olive's help:

• Minnows Minute Newsletter: This quarterly newsletter updates young families on church events, recent baptisms, and information they need to know.
• Baptismal Class: Pastors lead a class once a month for parents, godparents, and shepherds to prepare for baptism.
• Baptismal Milestone: In those first three years, parents are invited to return for a baptismal reunion in January. Over a light lunch, the pastor meets with parents to support them in conversation about their baptismal promises.
• Shepherds: Shepherds are assigned to each baptismal family as an extension of the congregation. For one year the Shepherd will pray for the family and welcome them more fully into the life of the church.

FISH (for grades 1-5)

FISH is the elementary school Wednesday night service group that meets during the confirmation quarters. FISH is an acronym that stands for "Fun In Serving Him." In the fall of 2009 and 2010, the FISH group prepared and donated a Christmas trees for the Festival of Trees. Other projects include working for Channel One, Ronald McDonald House and Crisis Nursery and putting on a puppet show for their peers. F.I.S.H. Kids tie blankets that are presented to all baptized children of Mount Olive. Connie McCullough is the contact person for the F.I.S.H. Group.

Milestone Events

Milestones are a central part of faith formation for children and parents at Mount Olive. Once a year each age group and their parents meet for an educational event centering on one key part of faith development that relates to the baptismal promises that parents make on the behalf of their children.

• Preschool I (those 3 by September 1): Bedtime Bible Stories, September 14
• Preschool II- Kindergarten: Prayer and Worship, February 12
• 1st Grade-2nd Grade: Communion and Bible (2nd graders receive "Readers" Bibles), January 22
• 3rd-4th Grade: Ten Commandments and the Apostles Creed, November 6
• 5th Grade: Communion Learning Event and Seder Meal, March 25

Sunday School (preschool-5th grade)

Sunday School is held 9:15-10:15 on Sunday mornings from September-May. We invite preschoolers to begin Sunday School in the fall if they are 3 by September 1st. Classes are available for Preschoolers - 8th graders. High School Students are invited to the Youth Forum in the youth room.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Vacation Bible School is held each summer and run by great volunteers at Mount Olive. Talk to Stephanie Pasch if you are interested in coordinating this important faith experience. Watch for dates and themes for 2012...

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