930 Poyntz Avenue, (785) 537-8532, office@firstlutheranmanhattan.org
Christian Education
Sunday Morning Opportunities:
Fellowship Time: All are welcome to gather in Fellowship Hall from 8:30 to 9:00 AM for coffee, juice and refreshments. Sunday morning Christian education opportunities (listed below) run from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM.KidsZone (3 year olds through 6th grade): Kids hear the scripture readings for the week in an interactive format. Volunteers engage the kids in a series of songs, skits, coloring pages, or other activities that keep kids active and moving. Rooms 006-016
Youth Fellowship (7th grade through 12th grade): Youth meet weekly with young adult sponsors to discuss their week and current issues.
Adult Opportunities: Adults meet as a large group in Fellowship Hall for 10 minutes to hear a presentation on the Gospel of Matthew (the focus of this year’s ministry) and then disperse into small groups for further discussion.
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F.I.R.S.T. Student Ministry:
Students, age 3 through high school seniors, have a broad range of opportunities on Wednesday afternoons and evenings. Parents can sign their children and youth up for any of the opportunities below. Contact Kyle Olson, Director of Christian Education, for additional information on F.I.R.S.T.Wednesdays September 8 through December 15
Children's Ministry (age 3 through 6th grade)
Parents are encouraged to bring their children at the beginning of an activity and pick them up at the end of an activity and to register them in the children’s wing when they arrive.
| 4:10 to 4:15 | Registration (Children’s Wing) |
| 4:15 to 4:55 | Recreation (Fellowship Hall or Outside) |
| 5:00 to 5:40 | Arts and Crafts (Room 040) |
| 5:45 to 6:10 | Dinner (Fellowship Hall) – Free Will Donation |
| 6:15 to 6:55 | Children’s Worship |
| 7:00 to 7:45 | Elementary Christian Education |
Youth Ministry (7th grade through 12th grade)
Youth are encouraged to come at the beginning of an activity and leave at the end of an activity and to register when they arrive and when they leave the youth room (222).
| 3:20 to 3:30 | Registration (Youth Center, Room 222) |
| 3:30 to 4:10 | Session One (Choose One…)
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| 4:15 to 4:55 | Session Two (Choose One…)
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| 5:00 to 5:40 | Session Three (Choose One…)
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| 5:45 to 6:10 | Dinner (Fellowship Hall) – Free Will Donation |
| 6:15 to 6:55 | Youth Worship |
| 7:00 to 7:45 | Session Four
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F.I.R.S.T. Session Descriptions
Children’s Ministry (age 3 through 6th grade)
| Recreation | Adult sponsors lead youth in various games such as soccer, basketball, four square, kickball, etc. On days with poor weather, children do activities in Fellowship Hall. |
| Arts and Crafts | Sponsors plan crafts that have to do with the scripture text for the week. |
| Dinner | Adults and youth prepare a meal for the children. Please bring a free will donation. Our suggestion is about $4. |
| Children’s Worship | Some weeks children worship with the youth under the direction of the youth worship team and youth band. Other weeks, children worship by themselves by singing songs, acting out stories, or watching movies such as Veggie Tales. |
| Elementary Christian Education | This is the traditional “Sunday School” hour. Children are divided by age into three classrooms. 3 and 4 year olds will meet with Kindergarteners in room 006. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders will meet in room 008. 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will meet in room 016. |
*Parents, remember to both check-in and check-out your children!!!*
Youth Ministry (7th grade through 12th grade)
The following five opportunities are "Spiritual Development Opportunities." Youth must choose at least one Spiritual Development Opportunity every night they participate in F.I.R.S.T whether they are here for one session or for the whole night.
| KidsZone Planning Session | Youth will plan what children’s ministry will be doing on Sunday morning during from 9:00 AM to 9:50 AM. They will then lead that session the following week. |
| 9th Grade Confirmation | This session is restricted to those youth who have already taken confirmation classes and are preparing to be confirmed in October. Pr. Keith assists them in preparing their statements of faith during this session. |
| Praise Band and Worship Team | Adults and youth plan the youth worship service and then lead youth in worship. |
| Confirmation | This year the confirmation class is learning about the New Testament of the Bible. This course is open to anyone, but is highly recommended for 7th and 8th graders who wish to be confirmed when they are in the 9th grade. No matter when a youth decides to start confirmation classes, it is a full two years before they can be confirmed. |
| Youth Bible Study or Topical Study | Kyle Olson leads the youth in a study of faith. |
The following three opportunities are electives. Youth can choose to participate in electives as long as they have done or are planning on doing one Spiritual Development Opportunity.
| Recreation | Adult leaders interact with youth either playing basketball, a game in the Green Space, or (on bad weather days) in the youth room. |
| Study Room | Youth can do their homework in a quiet environment. |
| Free Time | This is unstructured “hang-out” time in the youth room. |
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Adult Education on Wednesdays:
Adults meet from 6:30 to 7:45 PM on Wednesday nights to discuss the week's Scripture reading from the Gospel of Matthew. Movie clips are used as conversation starters. Childcare is available. To reserve childcare or for more information on this ministry, contact the church office at 785-537-0011. - BACK TO TOP
Camp Tomah Shinga:
It is only a hop, skip, and a jump away from Manhattan (just south of Junction City) to Camp Tomah Shinga, an exciting outdoor ministry of the ELCA. Youth from 1st through 9th grade can attend during the summer sessions. Persons wanting to learn more or to register for camp, may go to their easy to use website at www.tomahshinga.com. When registering for camp, please inform the church office of the dates of the camp. Also, youth needing assistance with the costs of the camp may inquire about camp scholarships through the church office.
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