High School Sunday School |
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| Grades 9th – 12th | When does it meet? | |
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| Sunday | 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | |
| This years theme for High School Sunday School is “Living our day to day lives within the Church Year.” We’ll have a team of teachers rotating through the year, teaching different topics within the theme. We meet Room 09. It’s downstairs, near the youth room. Keep Watch in The Voice if you’d like to know more about what we are doing in Sunday School each month. | ||
Middle School Sunday School |
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| Grades 6th – 8th | When does it meet? | |
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| Sunday | 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | |
| Nobody has everything figured out, especially when it comes to God. Even Pastors and Youth Directors are left scratching their heads sometimes. Sunday School gives us a chance for our knowledge of God to grow, and an opportunity to give voice to our thoughts about faith and share them with our friends. This year, Sunday School will be taught by various members of St. John’s, and we’ll focus on what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. Of Course, Sherm will be there to teach and help out too. Keep Watch in The Voice for details on the lessons that we teach. | ||
6th Grade CAT |
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| Grades 6th | When does it meet? | |
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| 1st Wednesdays | 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. | |
| 6th Grade CAT: The Lord’s PrayerWelcome to our CAT program for 2010-2011. CAT is short for Catechism, the handbook of instruction in the basics of Christian faith that Martin Luther prepared for parents to teach their children. At St. Johns, we assist parents by providing classes on key parts of the Catechism as a part of our overall Christian education program.6th Grade CAT Schedule1st Wednesdays, from 5:30 – 6:30pm., in the Fireside Room. Supper is included!October 6: Intro to Prayer January 5: 3rd Petition April 4: Lenten WorshpNovember 3: 1st Petition February 2: 7th Petition May 4: Class Prayers December 1: 2nd Petition March 2: Personal Prayers May 11: Final CelebrationWinter Retreat:Monday, January 17, 8:30 – 4:00, Serengeti Water Park, Owatonna, MN and St. John’s Church, OwatonnaA letter will be sent out at a later date, including permission forms, and details about the trip. | ||
7th Grade Confirmation |
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| Grades 7th | When does it meet? | |
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| Wednesday | 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. | |
| In seventh grade, our students study the Old Testament, learning about the relationship created by God between Gods’s self and the people of Israel.7th Graders begin class with the 8th graders, down in the Fellowship Hall. The majority of their class will take place in the Youth Room.7th Graders – you will receive a new Bible that you’ll use throughout Confirmation. These Bibles are almost $30. We ask for you to contribute $10 towards the cost of your new Bible. | ||
8th Grade Confirmation |
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| Grades 8th | When does it meet? | |
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| Wednesday | 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. | |
| In eighth grade we study the Gospels, and we focus on as much as we can learn about our Lord Jesus as possible in the year. We cover his life, teachings, miracles, parables, and finally his death and resurrection. What’s key for us is to get to know how God has come to us in the Son, and what that means for our lives and our faith. Jesus is God’s deepest revelation to us not only of God’s love but of God’s reality in our lives. That’s what we want to encounter in this year’s work.8th Graders begin class with the 7th graders, down in the Fellowship Hall. The majority of their class will take place in the Room 09. | ||
9th Grade Confirmation |
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| Grades 9th |
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| Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. | |
| We change gears a bit when our students make it into their last year of Confirmation. Instead of studying the Bible or the Catechism, we focus more on living our lives as Christians. We hear from elder members of the congregation, meet with Mentors, and have small group discussion time.9th Graders will meet in the Fireside Room. | ||
Monthly Youth Fellowship Events |
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Grades 6th – 8th & 9th – 12th |
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| Dates and times will be announced at the beginning of each month | |
| There will be a fellowship event for middle and high school students each month. These events are a great opportunity for our youth to come together, build relationships with one another, and also to have lots of fun in a safe environment. Examples of past events are: Romans & Christians, skiing at Welch Village, movie nights, and a trip to Valley Fair. | |
Hands & Feet Projects |
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| Grades ALL AGES (parents too!) | When does it meet? |
| Dates and times will be announced at the beginning of each month | |
| This is an opportunity to participate in intergenerational service projects. We’ll gather for projects such as: CropWalk, Adopt-a-Highway, Saturday Noon Meal in Rochester, Giving Tree at Christmas, etc. Read The Voice for further Hands & Feet Projects!Helping others in service is a way for us to fulfill one of the great commandments, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Helping others in need is what we are about as Christians. It is a way not only for us to help our neighbor in a tangible way, but it’s also a way in which we mature our own faith and show God’s love for others. | |
Jubilate Choir |
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| Grades 6th – 8th | When does it meet? | |
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| Wednesday | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | |
| Middle school students meet weekly for rehearsals with director Cathy Rodland. (Note that for Sept. and Oct. rehearsals are Sunday mornings). | ||
Laudate Choir |
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| Grades 9th – 12th | When does it meet? | |
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| Wednesday | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | |
| High School students meet weekly for rehearsals with director, Ruth Legvold. The Laudate Choir sings at worship services about twice per month. | ||
Summer Trips |
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| Grades 6th – 8th & 9th – 12th | When does it meet? | |
| Dates: | TBA | |
| Green Lake Bible Camp (6th – 8th): We can’t wait to have you join us at Green Lake in Spicer, MN for a week of games, campfires, crafts, worship, Bible studies, canteen time and swimming!Students are expected to attend Confirmation Camp at least once during their 7th or 8th grade year.Magical Mystery Tours (6th – 8th): Join us and other Northfield area churches for a mystery event once a month. In the past we’ve gone to Valley Fair, Mall of America Water Park, Grand Slam and Feed My Starving Children. Who knows what will happen!?! Camp Christikon (9th – 12th): Christikon is in the Rockies just north of Yellowstone Park near McLeod, Montana. Here you’ll discover the delights of living at the top of the world. You’ll hike, stay in tents and carry gear with you in a backpack.High School Mission Trip (9th – 12th): TBA | ||
Confirmation Retreat |
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| Grades 7th – 9th | When does it meet? | |
| 7th , 8th Grade | January 7, 8 | |
| 9th Grade | January 8, 9 | |
| This is a once a year tradition where our confirmands gather together for worship, learning, teambuilding, and fellowship. It’s also a time for them to get away, relax, have some fun, and to experience confirmation outside of the traditional setting.The Confirmation Retreat takes place at Good Earth Village, a Bible Camp located near Spring Valley, MN. | ||
High School Club |
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| Grades 9th – 12th | When does it meet? |
| Dates and times will be announced at the beginning of each month | |
| Once a month, Peggy Hanson hosts a high school club at her house. You’ll have cookies and tea, learn to quilt and knit, chat, and talk about the big life questions. All High Schoolers are welcome. Stay tuned to the Sunday Service Announcements for dates. | |
Other Stuff |
| Grades 6th – 12th |
| There are lots of events and programs at St. John’s that aren’t explicitly “youth” programs. There are loads of small groups, ministry teams, boards, forums and other church wide events that you can take part in. This is your church, so get involved and make it a great place! |