SEEKERS BIBLE STUDY
The best learning takes place in fellowship, in a community of christian brothers and sisters with whom you can talk and question and ponder and debate and open your mind and heart to sacred Scriptures. The Seekers Bible Study groups meets on Thursday mornings at 9:30 in Bertha Stoffel Lounge to do just that. Please check this website, the Weekly Voice and monthly Voice newsletter for on-going study and learning courses.
Janet Melby 895-6468

MONDAY MORNING MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
The Men's Breakfast Bible study group meets every Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. in the church narthex. This class is led by a team of pastors and lay leaders, and a variety of issues have been discussed, all relative to Christian living in today's world.
Pastor Mark Solyst 784-9335
MMMBS Schedule

FAYZE'S BREAKFAST BIBLE STUDY
Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. at Fayzes (held all year). Get your Thursday off to a great start with a good breakfast and casual Christian fellowship. A discussion of the Bible readings for the coming Sunday.
Mike Buncak 787-6994

W-ELCA BIBLE STUDIES
There are five W-ELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) Circles that meet each month (except summer months) for Bible study and fellowship. Meeting times and chair people are as follows:
     Naomi-Ruth - 3rd Monday 9:30 a.m.
         Ruth Anderson 783-3422
     Mary - 4th Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
         Sharon Odahl 781-1923

WEDNESDAY EVENING PROGRAMMING
September through May, we offer many opportunities. on Wednesday Evenings including Spanish, liturgical knitting, choirs, adult education and support opportunities. We serve a balanced meal each week from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. with a suggested donation of $4/meal. See our menu.
Check out What's New for the latest educational offerings.

Pre-Baptism
For new or expecting parents and individuals interested in Christian baptism. Please make an appointment to meet with a pastor, email Jennifer Jones or contact her at 784-9335 to set up the appointment.

Adult Confirmation
A more in-depth class than the New Member Orientation (on Reach Out page). Adult confirmation is conducted once per year on the 10 Sundays prior to Easter. This is designed for adults who (1) have never been baptized; (2) grew up as Lutherans but were not confirmed; or (3) were confirmed in another denomination. Adult Baptism and The Rite of Confirmation are celebrated at the Easter Vigil service.

SUNDAY SCHOOL ; See 2007-8 Schedule
Sunday School for 2 year olds through 5th grade, is held every Sunday morning during the education hour, 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. September - May. All students gather together in our fellowship fall at 9:30 a.m. for music, snacks, and games, then are dismissed to their classes at 9:45 a.m. We work with two curriculums:

1. Together in Faith - a milestone based curriculum where each class or grade has a milestone to reach by the end of the school year. View the milestones here. Each class has a chance to participate in worship during our "Milestone Worship Service" at the end of April.
2. AKALOO - a lifelong faith formation curriculum forming discipleships of God. Contact Niki Pohnl for more information on this program.

FIRST COMMUNION INSTRUCTION
First Communion instruction is held for those in 5th grade and older. Prior to the First Communion date, the 5th grade Sunday School class time is spent discussing Martin Luther's life, talking about Faith Heroes (both Biblical and real life), designing their own keepsake "chalis" they will use to make their First Communion, watching "The Luther Movie", touring the sacristy, and preparing for the sacrament. A First Communion instruction class is held the weekend before First Communion is received. Students receive their First Communion during the Lenten season. See photos:
2007-2008 class

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH
6th Grade religion class is held on Wednesday evening from 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Their units of focus are:

• Community Service - What does it mean to me, to my church, to my community, or to my world?
• The Books of the Bible - Recognizing the Books of the Bible and unerstanding how the Bible is laid out
• Milestone Review
• Pre-confirmation preparation

All middle school youth gather on Sunday morning from 9:45-10:30 a.m. in the youth room for fellowship and faith talk. Please contact Niki Pohnl for more information about these programs.

CONFIRMATION
Confirmation at English Lutheran is a 3 year program for 7th through 9th graders. The students meet regularly on Wednesday evenings during the school year from 6:15-7:30pm as well as attend retreats. Students are confirmed in the spring of their 9th grade year. See photos:
7th-8th Grade Revamp Retreat - MSP, March 2008
7th Grade Retreat - MSP, September, 2007

FAMILY BIBLE SCHOOL
Family Bible School, normally held during the summer at the church, will be held this year at Sugar Creek Bible Camp. See Family Bible Camp below.

ELC EXPLORER DAY AT SUGAR CREEK
Each year children from our congregation join the Sugar Creek staff for a day to "explore camp". This gives the children from 1st-5th grade a chance to experience and explore camp life with games, nature activities, crafts, swimming, pony rides, Bible study, and singing. It give the children a chance to see what Bible camp is all about. See the pictures from Explorer Day 2007.

DAY CAMP
Every year we start our summer with Vacation Bible School . English Lutheran offers a morning Pre-School program for children ages 3-5 and we invite Sugar Creek Bible Camp staff to work with children entering grades 1-6. The week is filled with energy, new songs and a great Bible study curriculum. Day Camp provides a wonderful ministry to children! There were also evening program opportunities for middle school students. See pictures of the Pre-School or Grades 1-6 Day Camps!

FAMILY BIBLE CAMP
During the past few years, English Lutheran Church has sponsored a family Bible school during the summer. This year, we are encouraging families to attend one of the family camps offered at Sugar Creek. This will be a memorable time for your family as you share time together and enjoy fellowship with others. This is a great family outing with time for Bible studies, songs, campfires, games, hikes, horseback riding, swimming, and great food. Please obtain a registration form from the church office or through the Sugar Creek web site.

SUMMER BIBLE CAMP
Please join us. Choose your week and send in a $25.00 deposit to Sugar Creek.Check out the programs on the Sugar Creek web site or contact Niki Pohnl. for program descriptions and dates. Sign up with a friend.

Sugar Creek Link