YOUTH AT LCGS: Grade School Age
Children  in Worship  -   We believe that it is important for families to worship together and so, children are welcomed in worship!  But,  we do understand that an hour can be a long time for them.  Grade school age kids usually like to follow along with the service in the bulletin and help to look up the hymns in the hymnal. They enjoy coming to the  children's message each week. Sharing the peace, helping pass the offering plate and, coming to communion for a blessing (if younger than 2nd grade) are ways that grade schoolers can actively participate in worship.  Children who have not yet participated in communion instruction are welcome to receive communion at LCGS if they have been receiving communion at another congregation.  If you think they may need more to do, feel free to borrow one of the busy bags (appropriate for preschool through 2nd grade)  or pick up a children's bulletin from the Narthex.  Don't worry if you  need to step out of the sanctuary with your grade schooler from time to time. 

KIDS CONNECT - A fun time of learning about God's love and grace while building relationships! The Connect Hour runs Sundays from early Sept - mid June  from 9:45 - 10:45 am.  Your child can join a class at any time during the year, and there is no fee to attend.  
Kids Connect for Prek and Kindergarten age in the Preschool room
Kids Connect 1st through 6th grade in Room 206
Teens Connect Confirmation Cohort in Room 202
Teens Connect High School Cohort in the Youth Room

Communion Instruction- In the fall of second grade, children receive communion instruction at a Saturday Family Workshop led by Pastor along with members of the Altar Guild.  Children learn about the sacrament, make their own communion bread, tour the Sacristy where communion elements are prepared for worship and make banners to celebrate the occasion of their first communion.  Older students who are not yet communing are welcome to participate.   

Vacation Bible School (VBS) - offered for children who have completed preschool 3's  through grade six for a week in the summer, usually in late June.  VBS is held Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:15.  There is a closing program Friday evening where families are invited to come see what their children have learned through readings, song and dance.  Registration takes place in early spring, and there is a nominal fee for VBS to help offset the cost of the program materials.   ​