Grow In Faith
“I can read the same Bible passage at different times in my life, but each time it speaks to me in a unique way that helps me for that specific moment.” -RELC Adult Forum attendee
Click on the images below to see how we grow our faith in the RELC community.
Sunday Youth Education
Sundays at 9:00 am during the school year.
Godly Play for (preschool age through 3rd grade) They meet most Sunday mornings in the Godly Play Room.
Big Bang -Sunday School for all school age kids that have aged out of Godly Play. They meet two Sunday’s a month.
Adult Forum – drop in discussion and study. They meet most Sundays in Room 7.
Email: office@relc.org for more details.
Catechism and Confirmation
Using the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism as its foundation, the Catechism program at RELC will guide students actively exploring their faith. A combined class of middle schoolers meets twice a month throughout the school year. Confirmation (for 9th graders) takes place on Reformation Sunday in October.
Youth are encouraged (and required) to take notes on sermons – here is a guide to assist worshipnotesplain
CONTACT: Pastor Dave or Katherine in the church office for more.
Email office@relc.org for more details.
First Communion Class
First communion can and does happen at many different ages throughout congregations of the ELCA. 1st Communion is that moment when a child prepares to receive holy communion for the first time. Preparation for 1st Communion involves two classes with Pastor Dave. One class is a chalice painting at 9am on a Sunday and a bread making class with lesson, usually on a Saturday before Maundy Thursday. We often hold 1st communion during Lent.
We at RELC do not have a designated age that it must and should occur. Parents that wonder if there children are ready can chat with Pastor Dave. He usually asks if your child feels left out by not being a part of communion, and often times, if the answer is yes, they are ready.
CONTACT: Pastor Dave Kamphuis or Katherine in the church office for more.
Email: office@relc.org for more information.
Adult Education/ Bible Studies
RELC Adult Education Sundays at 9:00 am
Adult Education is a ‘drop in when you can’ time of Bible study and discussion, enriched by prayer and insightful sharing on Sunday mornings. Various books, topics, and lessons enhance each session. Grab a coffee and join the story – on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am.
We also offer Tuesday Bible Study at 11:00 am in the church and Monday Bible Study at 4:30 pm over Zoom.
We also have a weekly bible story handout on Sundays. You can check out our Know the Story online at the link below
Email: office@relc.org for more information.
CONTACT: Pastor Dave Kamphuis
Email: pastordave@relc.org to get added to the Adult Zoom Bible Study.
Vacation Bible School
SUMMER FUN WITH JESUS
Our Vacation Bible School (VBS) is open to ALL children preschool age 3 through 5th grade. We learn about God’s love through stories, songs, crafts, games, and snacks! There is a different theme each year.
VBS 2025 will be June 17-19 from 6-7:30pm.
NOTE FOR PARENTS: Older youth assist the adult leaders.
CONTACT:
Becky Rader or Mollie Kountz, VBS Coordinators
Email office@relc.org to help out