RLC Youth Programs

Our youth programs are designed for our youngest children all the way through high school. These programs and activities create opportunities for socializing, learning, having fun and learning the importance of helping in our community.

Children's Sermons Help Kids Understand the Message

During our regular Sunday services, we offer a Children's Message to help them understand the scriptures being read that Sunday. Children are invited to participate in the contemporary service in several ways.

Inter-generational Programs

Inter-generational Programs:
We have some inter-generational programs such as
--Trick or Treat for Manna Pantry
--Trunk or Treat
--The December tea and cookie decorating activity
--Bell choir: children are welcome

 Our Confirmation Program

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Our 2014 Confirmation class with Penny Budzein and Pastor Mark.
Children enter the confirmation program in the 7th grade and after three years of study, completion of service projects and other activities, they are confirmed in front of the congregation. They confirm their faith that started with their baptism as a child.

Programs for Specific Age Groups

Programs for specific age groups:
Examples of programs for younger children:
--Special class for Pre-K & Kindergarten & their parents
--Vacation Bible School for grade school children
--Easter egg hunt for young children

Examples of programs for older kids:
--Trip to Winter Jam for older elementary school kids and up 
--Confirmation classes for children in the 7th-9th grade
--ELCA National Youth Gathering for high school students.
--Concerts
--Sledding trips, ice skating, Christmas Lights and more

Sunday School: 9:15am 

Pre-K and Kindergarten
Our teacher is Lori B. Each week, children listen to a Bible story, color a page that goes with that story and then do a craft or activity that goes with that story.

1st through 3rd Grade
Our teacher is Andrea Wildman. The curriculum she uses includes interactive Bible stories, activities and crafts to teach the Bible lesson. It also includes life applications to make it more understandable.

4th through 6th Grade
Our teachers are Joe Koptik and Teresa Butler. They are using the same curriculum as the 1st through third grade program, called All-in-one Sunday School. They use interactive Bible stories, activities and crafts to teach the youth the Bible Lesson, and use real-life applications with each lesson.

7th-9th Grade Confirmation Classes
Penny Budzien is our teacher. She uses a curriculum called Collaborate. It includes a hands-on investigative learning  approach that leads to deep engagement with the Bible, faith, and what it means to be a Christian.

High School
Our adult leader is Peter Cox. Students are meeting on Sunday mornings at church.