Children, Youth, and Family

In the Baptismal Liturgy parents promise that they will place the Holy Scriptures in their child's hands and teach them the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments. The Children, Youth and Family emphasis of St. John's is based on a partnership between the church and the home to equip and support parents in fulfilling the promises made at Baptism. St. John's utilizes the research and programs of the Youth and Family Institute of Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN.

Kid's Kingdom - a family oriented group that meets for a variety of activities. This year the schedule includes: Annual Halloween Party, Hayride, Bowling, Hanging of the Greens, toy drive, snow tubing and sledding, swimming, Easter party, and the annual family trip to the Erie Seawolves baseball game.

Youth - among other activities, the youth of St. John's have a strong tradition of attending the ELCA Youth Gathering every three years. See www.elca.org for more information.

Basketball Program - a long standing program at St. John's is youth basketball. Last season St. John's sponsored five basketball teams of boys and girls ages Kindergarten to High School. The teams Utilize the Gym / Benze Parish Hall.

Sunday School - is designed to partner families and the church.

Together in Faith - which is part of the Sunday School program draws parents and children together in faith. The blend of Bible stories, games, theme-related activities, and parent child conversations creates fast-paced, active sessions that are as enjoyable for adults as they are for children. Sessions connect families around the basics of faith: Bible, prayer, and worship.