The Word of God comes to us in many ways: through the reading and hearing of the gospel, through helping people, in song and celebration, through the Holy Sacraments. Children will experience all of this and more in Sunday school at Grace Lutheran Church. Please come!If your child is a baptized member of Grace Lutheran Church, or if he/she attended Sunday School at Grace last year, he/she has been automatically enrolled in Sunday School for this year. There are enrollment forms in each classroom for those who are new to Grace. I you have special needs (especially allergies) or concerns regarding Sunday school, please contact Pastor Alison or Cindy Fritz, Ministry Assistant. (church office, 238-2478). RALLY DAY IS SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 - Classes are available for children beginning at age 2. Rotational Sunday School - We will be using rotation Sunday School format again this year after a succesful year in 2009-2010. The first rotation is "THE BATTLE OF JERICO". This format teaches Bible stories and concepts through kid-friendly multimedia workshops. Kids in grades Kindergarten through Sixth grade rotate each week to a different workshop. Students will spend time creating art, cooking foods, and listening and retelling stories related to the theme. Children in grades K - 6 should be dropped off and picked in their home room. Children in grades kindergarten through sixth, if arriving after 9:05 am, please join your class in Harkins Hall. Parents: We are always looking for guides, leaders for workshops, and substitutes. Workshop leaders usually need only teach 4 out of 6 weeks. If available to help or lead, please contact Pastor Alison or Cindy Fritz. |
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Angel Choir & Sing 'n Ring |
Children's ChoirsAngel Choir and Sing 'n Ring meet every Super Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., beginning September 15, 2010 through May, 2011.- Karen Foard meets children through age 5 in the Fireside Room.
- Sing 'n Ring, for grades K - 5, meets in the Choir Room. This group is led by Joan Denny and Anna Carol Buffington.
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COME AND WORSHIP! PRACTICE | PREPARE | PARTICIPATE | PROMISE | PLAN Putting worship skills into practice The word "liturgy" means "work of the people" and that's what we do when we come together to worship God - we work! In Sunday school, children age 3 through grade 5 learn basic worship skills. Parents, please assist your child in putting his/her worship skills into practice. Attend worship together |
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Welcome to Grace KiDS Clubs for Grades K- 5! Regular Club Meetings on Super Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. September 2010 - May 2011What happens in Kids clubs? Kids Clubs meet for an hour on Super Wednesday evenings. Where do we meet? To be determined. |
Jesus loves the LITTLE children, and so do we! The Grace Lutheran Church nursery is located on the upper level of the building, down the hallway and around the corner from the church sanctuary. It features natural sunlight and artificial light on cloudy days, air conditioning, toddler-sized restroom facilities, age-appropriate toys, preschool videos, and caring and loving caregivers in a secure environment. |
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First Communion Instruction 2011 Parents and youth of grade Kindergarten through Second Grade are welcome to attend holy communion instruction. Look here for dates or contact Pastor Alison. If you are new to Grace or are older than second grade and haven’t had Holy Communion instruction, please contact Pastor Alison (814) 238-2478 to schedule an individual session. |
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The Sacrament of HOLY BAPTISM "I was there to hear your borning cry, I'll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized to see your life unfold." John Ylvisaker As members of the family of Jesus Christ, the Christian Church, we rejoice each time a person is born and baptized into the Christian faith. |
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Our Covenant
We, the members of Grace Lutheran Church living out our faith in State College, Pennsylvania in the Allegheny Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, affirm our commitment to be a Safe Haven for Children. |
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