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  • May 21, 2013 9:30 amStaff Meeting
  • May 21, 2013 6:30 pmScout Pack Meeting
  • May 22, 2013 8:30 ammeeting in R406
  • May 22, 2013 12:00 pmAA Meeting
  • May 22, 2013 7:00 pm**HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP <NEW>**
  • May 23, 2013 10:00 amThurs. Morning Bible Study
  • May 25, 2013 9:00 amFare For All food distribution
  • May 26, 2013SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE BEGINS
  • May 26, 2013 9:00 amWorship 9:00am OUTDOORS! 10:30am INDOORS
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  • May 28, 2013 9:30 amStaff Meeting
  • May 28, 2013 12:00 pmKinKeepers Group
  • May 29, 2013 8:30 ammeeting in R406
  • May 29, 2013 12:00 pmAA Meeting
  • May 30, 2013 10:00 amThurs. Morning Bible Study
  • May 30, 2013 7:00 pmKay Hacklander ordination ceremony in St. Cloud
  • May 31, 2013 8:00 amMinneapolis Area Synod Assembly
  • June 2, 2013 9:00 amWorship 9:00am OUTDOORS! 10:30am INDOORS
  • June 4, 2013 9:30 amStaff Meeting
  • June 5, 2013 12:00 pmAA Meeting
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Children & Youth

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” (Matthew 19:14)

We love children at St. John’s!  In fact, St. John’s is a “Cherish Our Children” congregation. Because we love kids we offer a variety of educational and service opportunities for all ages.

At Worship – All children are welcome to come forward for a children’s message each Sunday during worship.

 
Quiet Bags are available on the stand just outside the Sanctuary doors.  These bags contain quiet busy activities that children can enjoy during the service.  Children’s bulletins are also in pockets on this stand.
 
There is a staffed nursery available providing quality child care, especially for younger children, during the worship services.

Our nursery is a wonderful, safe, and caring place for younger children who are more comfortable in a room full of toys than in the worship service.  The nursery is available each Sunday morning during both worship services.

Faith Formation Class - for children age 3 through 4th grade (traditionally known as Sunday School)

Breakfast Club – for 5th and 6th graders (on non-communion Sunday’s)

Confirmation – for 7th, 8th and 9th graders

Elementary Xpress – for Kindergarten through 6th graders

Children’s Choir/Worship Arts on Wednesdays

St. John’s Youth Group – groups for middle schoolers and high schoolers– meeting each Sunday after worship, and Wednesday evenings, as well as special events throughout the year!

Christmas Program – All children 3 years old through 4th grade

Vacation Bible School – Kingdom Rock, June 10-13, 2013, 9:00 am – noon.  All children 3 years old through 4th grade welcome! 

Parents Night Out -Safe and fun childcare is provided at church for parents who need an evening to themselves.  We ask that you do sign up for these events as it helps us to plan for adequate staffing for the night.  Next Parent Night Out:  May 18, 2013.  Contact Cathie Samuelson cathiesamuelson@stjohnsofmound.org

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Parent/Child ‘Grow in Faith Events’

Grow in Faith Events 2012-13

In Baptism, we make a promise to provide instruction in the Christian faith for our children. Here at St. John’s, we want to help celebrate this journey of faith development with special family learning events. These events are educational, experiential, spiritual and fun for parents and children to attend together and will either happen on a Saturday or Sunday morning. The events are designed to be introductions to faith concepts that you as parents can take home and continue to share and discuss with your children.  There is one event for each grade level per year.

Age Event/Focus Content Memento Dates
Preschool Welcome to Sunday School Celebration What is Faith Formation All about? Children’s Bible Saturday, September 15, 2012
PreK (4 yr olds) & Kindergarten Baptism Celebration I’m a child of God Shell Crafts Sunday, January 20, 2013
1st Grade Celebration of the Lord’s Prayer Trusting God for all we need Lord’s Prayer Pillow Sunday, February 24, 2013
2nd Grade Celebration of the 10 Commandments Applying God’s Rules to our lives Votive Candle Holders w/ 10 commandments Sunday, March 10, 2013
3rd Grade Bible Celebration Learning Why and How to Read the Bible Bibles Saturday September 22 & September 23, 2012
4th Grade Celebration of The Apostle’s Creed Expressing our Beliefs in God Trinity Twister Sunday, April 7, 2013
5th Grade Communion Celebration Learning why and how we celebrate the Lord’s Supper   Saturday, October 6 & Sunday, October 7, 2012 (First Communion)
6th Grade Serving Others Discovering things that make faith great Servant Towels Sunday, May 5, 2013

Faith Milestone Celebrations:

  • Preschool – Welcome to Sunday School
  • 3rd Grade – Presentation of Bibles
  • 5th Grade – First Communion
  • 9th Grade – Affirmation of Baptism