Children's Ministries at Our Father
Bible Discovery & SPARK!
 9:30 - 10:30 AM Bible Discovery Hour. For our younger participants Age 3-K we offer Augsburg's Witness curriculum which encompasses 15 core character building lessons per semester in a classroom setting. Grades 1-4 participate in 3-week rotation style faith formation curriculum covering well known Bible lessons using Art, Cooking, Bible Skills, Music, Science, & Videos. Grades 5-6 are on a four-week rotation.
11:00 - 11:45 AM SPARK! Age 3 - 5th Grade participate in 3-week rotation style faith formation curriculum covering well known Bible lessons using Art, Cooking, Bible Skills, Music, Science, & Videos. If your children attend both Bible Discovery Hour and SPARK!, they won't be disappointed as no two lessons will be the same.
Sunday 9:30 AM Bible Discovery and 11:00 AM SPARK! Schedule January 1 - June 3, 2012
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3 yrs - Kindergarten |
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1-4th Grades |
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5th - 6th Grades |
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SPARK! |
| January 1, 2012 |
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No Bible Discovery |
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No Bible Discovery |
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No Bible Discovery |
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No SPARK! |
| January 8 |
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Wise Men Visit |
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The Disciples |
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Christmas: A Fresh Look |
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The Disciples |
| January 15 |
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Jesus Is Baptized |
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The Disciples |
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Christmas: A Fresh Look |
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The Disciples |
| January 22 |
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Jesus Sees Fishermen |
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The Disciples |
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What's a Christian? |
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The Disciples |
| January 29 |
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Shepherd Cares |
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A Storm |
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What's a Christian? |
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A Storm |
| February 5 |
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Lutheran Valley Retreat Event |
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Lutheran Valley Retreat Event |
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Lutheran Valley Retreat Event |
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Community Builder |
| February 12 |
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Jesus Feeds People |
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A Storm |
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What's a Christian? |
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A Storm |
| February 19 |
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Jesus and Children |
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A Storm |
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What's a Christian? |
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A Storm |
| February 26 |
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Jesus Heals a Girl |
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Four Friends |
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Becoming Responsible |
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Four Friends |
| March 4 |
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The Mustard Seed |
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Four Friends |
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Becoming Responsible |
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Four Friends |
| March 11 |
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Jesus Says God Cares |
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Four Friends |
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Becoming Responsible |
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Four Friends |
| March 18 |
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Jesus Comes to Jerusalem |
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Jesus Feeds 5000 |
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Becoming Responsible |
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Jesus Feeds 5000 |
| March 25 |
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Jesus Is Alive |
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Jesus Feeds 5000 |
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Miracle of Easter |
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Jesus Feeds 5000 |
| April 1 |
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Jesus Is Always with Us |
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Palm Sunday to Easter |
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Miracle of Easter |
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Palm Sunday to Easter |
| April 8 |
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EASTER - No Bible Discovery |
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EASTER - No Bible Discovery |
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EASTER - No Bible Discovery |
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EASTER - No SPARK! |
| April 15 |
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The Holy Spirit Comes |
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Palm Sunday to Easter |
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Miracle of Easter |
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Palm Sunday to Easter |
| April 22 |
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Loving Others |
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Fruit of the Spirit |
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Miracle of Easter |
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Fruit of the Spirit |
| April 29 |
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Friends of Jesus |
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Fruit of the Spirit |
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Advice to Young Christians |
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Fruit of the Spirit |
| May 6 |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
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ENTERTAINMENT |
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Community Builder |
| May 13 |
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God's Love and Laws |
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Fruit of the Spirit |
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Advice to Young Christians |
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Fruit of the Spirit |
| May 20 |
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FLAT JESUS |
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FLAT JESUS |
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Advice to Young Christians |
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FLAT JESUS |
| May 27 |
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VIDEO |
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VBS Activity |
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VBS Activity |
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VBS Activity |
| June 3 |
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VIDEO |
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VBS Activity |
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VBS Activity |
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VBS Activity |
“Grades 6-8”
See Middle School Ministries for information about programs for Grades 6-8.
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DURING WORSHIP
 CHILDREN'S MESSAGESThese are shared with the children during the Sunday morning worship service. We encourage all children to participate. Through these talks the children have an active part in the worship service.
MORE CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
CRADLE ROLL
Baptized infant members of Our Father are enrolled in the Cradle Roll. Parents are then provided with Christian education materials in order to assist them with their child's spiritual growth and religious training from birth to the age of three.
CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
Children's choirs called "SonShine Singers" (Grades K-2) and “Our Father's Kids” (Grades 3-6) rehearse on Wednesday evening 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Times vary slightly during Advent and Lent). These groups sing regularly for worship, alternating between the early and late services. Rehearsal time is held in conjunction with the children’s handbell ringers.
OUR FATHER CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER
Our Father Children’s Learning Center is an exciting ministry to pre-school children (ages 2 ½-5 years) and their parents. Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during the school year, the building bustles with Bible stories, songs, crafts, finger plays, prayers and kids in motion, all within a Christian context.
Our Father Children’s Learning Center is self-supporting and contributes to Our Father financially as well as physically, through the purchase of playground equipment and other needed items. Call (303) 779-4910 and talk to our preschool director if interested.
ACOLYTES
Acolytes are youth in grades five and above who have the opportunity to serve their Lord and the church by leading processions, lighting and extinguishing candles, assisting at communion, and by assisting the pastor as requested during the worship service. The acolytes at present serve at approximately one worship service per month. There is a formal training for acolytes, and acolytes are expected to participate in yearly refresher classes. A schedule is sent to each volunteer.
 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children ages three through 5th grade is offered during the summer months for one week. This year VBS will be June 18-22, 2012 from 9 AM to noon. The theme for 2012 is: "SKY: Everything is Possible with God." Please check back in February for more details and registration will begin in April. This is such a special and fun-filled way of ministering to the children of the church and the community. Bible stories are taught and the children get to know God through hands-on activities and craft projects. Time is set aside for music and recreation each day. We'd love to have you join us!
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