Baptism Promises Milestone Opportunities

  • additional opportunities for parents in fulfilling their Baptism promises 
  • geared for each age group
  • student & their parent(s) participate (same understanding, points for discussion and support base)
  • offered each school year so that each rising age child & their parents can grow in their awareness of their part in the Church family
  • August 10th: Welcome to Sunday school activity for 3-year-olds who will be entering Sunday school this fall. 
  • September 14: Our 4-year-olds will meet for an activity about The Lord’s Prayer and how it applies to them. 
  • September 14: Our 5-year-olds will have their turn playing a scavenger hunt game while learning about their role in worship. 
  • September 28th: Our Affirmation students and chosen mentor will gather during the Sunday school hour to continue processing their 10 planned sessions of varied opportunities to connect deeper with each other through shared interests, worship and service opportunities.
  • January 4th: Our 9th & 10th graders will focus on safe choices while driving, as God goes with us.
  • February 1st: Our 2nd grade children will participate in an activity about the Bible, why it’s special and how to use it.
  • March 8, 15, 22 (12:30-2) & April 2nd (5:30-7): Our 1st graders will begin a 4-lesson course on First Communion in the Parish Life Center after worship with lunch. This instruction aims to familiarize and help the children feel more comfortable at the Lord’s Table. The families will make bread for Maundy Thursday worship (April 2nd) where the children will be invited to participate in their first communion.  
  • March 20-21: Our middle school students will explore lessons geared to give them experiences & information they need to build a solid foundation around faith & sexuality.
  • March 22nd: Our 5th graders will read John 3:16 and learn how it’s the Gospel in a nutshell.
  • May 3rd: Our 3rd graders will move to the Prayer Garden to delve into the different types of prayers they can use in their relationship with God.
  • May 17th: We will celebrate our high schoolers graduation with a special blessing and sending during worship and reception.
  • May 24th: Affirmation of Baptism for those students completing this step in their faith journey during worship with reception.
  • next school year:
    • 4th graders will learn about the 10 Commandments and how these laws apply to their lives today
    • Our pre-teens will learn & experience that as children of God we are born into the world Wonderfully Made and beloved by God.

Kingdom of Saints Youth Group

Sep. 28 – Details & RSVP here

Oct. 26

Jan. 25

Feb. 23

Apr. 26

Special Youth Group Outings

Aug. 24 Charleston Aqua Park

Nov. 16 MS Feeding the Unhoused

Dec. 2 Community Caroling

Feb. 22 ECFC Youth Worship Visit

Mar. 22 Spring Workday projects

Apr. 16 HS Feeding the Unhoused

May 31 Chs. Adv. Forest Ropes course

Please RSVP by the Sunday before each Youth Group

We would like to get our middle and high school youth together for fun faithful fellowship during these set-aside monthly opportunities. Most months a youth family will host the activity at their home, but special outings on other months for activities the youth requested.

Please update your youth RSVP as well what type of item you’ll bring to share during the hosted meal.

Faith Alive at Lutheridge

Fall 2025 FAITH ALIVE 

To STRIVE for justice and peace in all the earth: Sep. 26-28, 2025

To PROCLAIM the good news of God in Christ through word and deed: Nov. 14-16, 2025

Spring 2026 FAITH ALIVE 

To SERVE all people following Christ’s example: Mar. 13-15, 2026

To LIVE among God’s faithful people & To HEAR the word of God & share in the Lord’s supper: Apr. 17-19

Experiential learning leaves lasting lessons and builds relationships. Creative worship, crafts, songs, games and a campfire create an experience long remembered. Lutheridge staff provide supervision for campers, sharing their faithful witness. Parents are welcome to attend.  Students: $215 (church will pay 2/3=143; family pay 1/3=$72), Adult: $115; which includes Lutheridge lodging, meals and lesson materials. We will meet at Enterprise at 2:30 pm to carpool and have BYO dinner en route Friday evening. We will have lunch and snack stops on the way home Sunday. Youth may also want money for the Lutheridge gift shop. This is an awesome, camp-fun, learning adventure that helps to fulfill our Affirmation of Baptism Promise objectives!