Windsor Heights Lutheran Church Youth Mission Statement
“The Youth of Windsor Heights Lutheran Church will LEARN about Christ while using their God-given gifts to SERVE & they will GROW by sharing the good news in an environment of LOVE that will GLORIFY God”.
Vacation Bible School
Family Ministry
Sunday School
Elementary
Junior High
Confirmation
High School
High School Trips
Young Adult
Vacation Bible School
Rainforest Adventure came to Windsor Heights Lutheran for a wild week of fun and learning, June 9-13. Children age 3rd – 5th are able to attend Vacation Bible School. Junior high and senior high youth, along with adults, are welcome to help out during the week. If you would like to be on the planning team for VBS, please contact Erik Ullestad.
Family Ministry
Throughout the year, there are many family-oriented opportunities offered. Contact our Family Life and Youth Director, Erik Ullestad for more information.
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church families are encouraged to use the Akaloo or Here We Stand Confirmation resources for faith-in-the-home conversations. Talk to Erik U. for helpful tips on how to use these materials.
Sunday School
Sunday School began September 9 at 9:30 AM for 3 year-olds – 12th grade. Download a Registration Form to print and return to the church, or save time and Register Online Right Now! Sunday School at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church offers a variety of developmentally appropriate formats for young learners:
- Pre-K (3 & 4 year-olds) uncover a new Bible story each week in a self-contained classroom.
- K – 4th Grade students participate in a "Rotational Sunday School" format where they travel to different learning centers and explore Bible stories in a variety of ways. Each grade is assigned a Shepherd who travels with the group to the various Learning Centers where the Teachers present the lesson.
- 5th – 8th Grade students utilize the Akaloo curriculum, which focuses on discipleship and service.
- 9th – 12th Grade (Breakfast Club) meets in the Youth Room for a theology and doctrine unit based on the popular “Lutheran Handbook II”.
For all the details regarding the Rotational Model, please download the Sunday School Brochure. Check out the 2007-2008 Sunday School schedule. How can you help? Check out the volunteer opportunities!
Elementary
Akaloo includes Wednesday night programming for children ages 4 - 4th grade from September through May. See the Akaloo Wednesday Night Line-up for more info.
Sunday School classes for all ages meet on Sundays from 9:30 - 10:30 am during the school year. The first day of Sunday School will be September 9, 2007. See the Sunday School section above for more information.
Junior High
Junior High Activities are the 1st Friday of the month for 6th - 8th grade youth. Summer gatherings include a jam-packed Junior High week with activities around the community every day. Watch the "What's New" section at the top of this page for information about upcoming events. Check out our Confirmation ministry section below for information about the affirmation of baptism process (grades 5 - 9).
Confirmation
Our confirmation ministry is for 5th - 9th grade students who wish to affirm their baptism. There are many aspects to confirmation at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church, including class time, small groups, service projects, worship participation, and retreats. For all events, meet at the church, unless otherwise indicated. Visit the Confirmation page for details about class times, retreats and more.
Download the 2007-2008 Confirmation Handbook for all the details!
High School
There are many opportunities for high school students to be involved at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church.
High School Youth Group (9th – 12th grade) a variety of events are held throughout the year for fun and learning.
High School Small Groups (10th – 12th grade) meet from September through May. Talk to or email Erik Ullestad ASAP if you want to plug in with a small group.
Breakfast Club meets every Sunday morning at 9:30 am in the Youth Room from September through May. We will use the use the popular "Lutheran Handbook II" curriculum for our discussion in 2007-2008. Rolls, cereal, breakfast sandwiches, juice, and other breakfast foods are provided. Come with an empty stomach and an open mind!
Faith Lens is a weekly Bible study/discussion for you, linking a current news story and scripture texts. It is a resource of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
High School Trips
Mississippi - Voice of Calvary Ministries
Renovate a church, help build a home, experience worship, and learn about the Civil Rights Movement through Voice of Calvary Ministries in West Jackson, Mississippi. All senior high youth and adults are encouraged to attend. To learn more about this ministry, visit the VOCM website. Read a first-hand account of the 2007 trip through the eyes of a Windsor Heights Lutheran youth.
Mexico Pilgrimage
Spend Spring Break walking with the Mexican people in Mexico City July 12-19 2008. This trip is open to WHLC youth who have completed 10th grade and their parents. To learn more about this trip email Erik Ullestad.
Young Adult (18-22)
Where do I fit in? Windsor Heights Lutheran Church offers opportunities for college-age people to connect with each other throughout the year. Members who are in college remain active in our ministry by leading worship the last Sunday of December, attending the Serve & Ski retreat, and participating in Wednesday Night Hoops in the summer. Young Adults who live in the Des Moines area are involved at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church throughout the year.
The annul Serve and Ski event for college students will head to Denver, Colorado on December 28-31 for service learning, fellowship, and recreation. Any Windsor Heights Lutheran Church adults over the age of 18 who are interested in participating in this retreat should contact Erik Ullestad by December 15. Cost is $125.
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