​SUNDAY ADULT CLASSES at 9:15 a.m.

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• THE HERITAGE CLASS (307):  Participants explore the deeper meaning found in the Bible and seek to unlock its wisdom through fellowship and robust group discussion. The aim is to make the Bible relevant and applicable to daily life. ​​

• THE JOY CLASS: Bible stories and songs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Gathers at 9:15 on the First Sunday of the month in the Women's Ministry Room.

 

CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCATION

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• CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL will take a break in August as leaders prepare and redesign the program. We will resume Sunday School on September 3 and are looking forward to sharing the good news in new ways.

• CONFIRMATION for our 6th to 8th graders kick-off is Sunday, August 20 at 1pm at Emanuel's.  We continue our partnership with Spirit of Joy and will rotate, month-by-month, being here and there. Calendars were emailed and are now posted on our website. This year's Old Testament studies will certainly be exciting! See the full schedule here.

• COMPASS COOPERATIVE for 6th to 12th graders, gathering every Sunday at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church at 6pm, will start its year on Sunday, August 27.  Food, games, and fellowship are all on the agenda for the evening so please, help get your youth there!

• 3RD GRADE BIBLE CLASS & PRESENTATION is offered each September. The pastor offers a brief overview of the Bible, its testaments, and its history. Each student will be presented with their own Bible, along with book tabs to mark each books' beginning, as well as a personalized name plate. During the worship service that follows, the Bibles are blessed and presented by each student's parents or guardians. RSVP to Pastor Marcus by September 8th. 

• FIRST COMMUNION:  Classes are held each spring on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15am in the Women’s Ministry Room. Classes are open to all 5th grade youth and older, as well as parents, guardians, or the interested soul. First Communion is celebrated on Maundy Thursday. 

 

WEEKDAY STUDIES​

• Faith Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Third Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.

• Joy Circle (Women’s Ministry Room): Second Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

• Ladies Aid (Women’s Ministry Room): First Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

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