Chetek Lutheran
Church
|
|
Learning Opportunities Sunday School: Classes begin the Sunday after Labor Day and end the Sunday after Mother's Day. Class begins at 9:15 am and ends at 10:15 am. Children are placed in classes based on their age as of September 1st. Classes for students are located in the lower level. Children from ages 3 to Pre-school participate in our Little Lambs curriculum where the children listen to Bible stories, work on crafts, sing and play games. Elementary students participate in the Workshop Rotation Model Sunday School Program. Our Sunday School rooms have been transformed into a workshop setting. Classes are grouped by grade and led by an adult Shepherd to workshops. Classes rotate to a different room/workshop each week and experience the same Bible story for 5 weeks in a variety of learning styles. Our 6th week is a Celebration Sunday where we all come together to show our parents what we've learned, play activities related to our Bible story and have fun! Contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. Confirmation Classes: Students in grades 7 and 8 meet on Wednesdays evenings during the school year. Contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. 21 League: 6th, 7th & 8th graders meet for a youth gathering and share in variety of activities once a month. Contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. Luther League: Grades 9-12 meet once a month for devotions, discussion of various topics, fellowship and activities such as a canoeing, hayrides, bowling or a ski trip. Contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. Small Group Bible Study: This is an excellent opportunity to meet in a small group of 8-10 people in an at-home setting to discuss the lessons of the Bible. To learn more about small group Bible Study, please contact Denny Thraen at 859-6351. Vacation Bible School (VBS): Vacation Bible School is a fun-filled, one week, summer education experience for all ages. Contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. VBS 2007 - Avalanche Ranch
Fellowships Women of ELCA: A community of women created in the image of God called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society and the world. Some of our many gifts to the world include serving funerals and other church functions, quilting, delivering tapes to shut-ins, assembling a variety of kits for people in need, and financially helping children attend Luther Park Bible Camp. Women of ELCA meet each month to share in a program. The program usually includes a speaker who has a topic that is either informative or even entertaining. Women of ELCA also host a brunch around Thanksgiving and a luncheon celebrating Christmas. To learn more about joining the Women of ELCA, call Shirley Morley at 924-2273. View the Women of ELCA website at www.womenoftheelca.org. Women's Circles: A community of women whom gather in God's presence each month to rejoice in His works. Many of the Circles meet to quilt for missions, share in Bible Study and often a potluck fellowship. For information on joining a circle please contact the president of the circle you are interested in.
Men's Breakfast: meets Wednesdays at 6:45am at Bob's Grill, Chetek. There is no commitment, just stop in and enjoy an interesting discussion of the upcoming Sunday's gospel and some good food. Contact Harlan Avery at 924-4128 if you have any questions. Young at Heart: an adult fellowship that meets once a month on Sunday nights for a conversation and/or presentation. Contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. Senior High Breakfast Club: Senior High students meet for breakfast at 6:45 Thursday mornings at Bob's Grill. Clown Ministry: Grades 9-12 meet on a regular basis to create mime worship services. They lead worship here at Chetek Lutheran along with Luther Park Bible Camp and are also special guests at other churches. Contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. Music Chancel Choir: If you enjoy singing, please contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information on becoming a member of our choir. The choir meets for practice on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Hand bells: If you are interested in playing hand bells, please contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. Joyful Noise: 1st through 5th graders sing and share in fellowship with the residents of Knapp Haven on Tuesdays at 3:15. Contact the church office at 924-4881 for more information. God's Little People: Preschool through 2nd grade sing songs before Sunday School. Join the children at Sunday School at 9:15 during the school year. Other Altar Guild: Assist in the preparation of wine and bread for communion. Please contact the church office for more information, 924-4881. Decorating Committee: Help in decorating the church for the Christmas Season. Please contact Mary Knutson at 237-2553 for more information. Contemporary Worship Planning: Come share your ideas for a contemporary worship service. Please contact the church office at 924-4881 to get involved |
|
"Partnered with the Nangombe Parish, Malawi, Africa
|
"...a community of faith
empowered to know Christ and to make Christ known"