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”.
Toddler Praise and Play
Sunday School
Elementary
Junior High
Confirmation
High School
High School Trips
Young Adult
Vacation Bible School
Check out Jr High and High School activities on the Upcoming Events page.
Toddler Praise and Play
Windsor Heights Lutheran offers Praise and Play each Sunday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The activities are geared toward children 0 to 4 years old. Older siblings are welcome to participate. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Praise and Play includes singing, dancing, instruments and parachute play. No registration is required. The sessions are free and open to the public. Come as you are, and join us when you can!
Throughout the year, there are many family-oriented opportunities offered. Contact our Family Life and Youth Director, Erik Ullestad for more information.
Sunday School
Sunday School begins September 13, 2009, at 9:30 AM for 3 year-olds – 12th grade. Sunday School at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church offers a variety of developmentally appropriate formats for young learners. We will be using the Akaloo materials to help children learn Bible stories and discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. There is no cost to participate in this ministry...so encourage your friends and neighbors to join as well. See the Schedule for 2009-2010 Curriculum Plan.
Check out the Akaloo Learner Site for more information about the materials, activities for kids and announcements. Each family with a child registered for Sunday School will receive an individual login to the site to and explor age-specific areas. Children can play interactive games, teens can use chat and message board features and adults can watch videos and do self-guided Bible studies.
Elementary
Windsor Heights Lutheran offers Wednesday night programming for children ages 4 - 4th grade from September through May.
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 13 2009. 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.
High School
There are many opportunities for high school students to be involved at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church.
High School Youth Group -- C.H.A.O.S. (9th – 12th grade) a variety of events are held throughout the year for fun and learning. Check out the 2009 C.H.A.O.S. Schedule.
High School Small Groups (10th – 12th grade) meet from September through May. Talk to or e-mail 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
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.
Vacation Bible School
Windsor Heights Lutheran's 2009 Vacation Bible School "LOVE TO SERVE" was held Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 18, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you would like to assist with VBS, please contact Erik Ullestad.
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