Grow In Faith
Click on the tabs below to see how we grow our faith in the RELC community.
Our theology of faith formation for all ages:
- affirms promises made in baptism
- sparks a desire to learn about God’s Word
- energizes us to serve
- develops positive, trusting relationships with God and each other
- encourages questions
There are groups for all ages. ALL are welcome!
Sundays at 9:00 am during the school year.
- Godly Play for age 3 through 3rd grade
- Sunday School for grades 4th – 7th grade
- High School/Youth Group for 8th-12th grade
- Adult Forum – drop in discussion and study
[We are currently using Sparkhouse curriculum for the school age youth.]
Contact:
Email: office@relc.org
Tuesdays at 11 AM; Thursdays at 7 PM
Adult Bible study with Pastor Dave via Zoom. CONTACT: Pastor Dave Kamphuis
Email: pastordave@relc.org
Links for at home faith formation and fun:
Books from Augsburg Fortress:
For kids
https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/search?c=285840&av000=500
Lutheran Study Bible for adults
https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/search?ss=lutheran+study+bible&c=0
Indiana-Kentucky Synod “Sunday School at Home”
Weekly online at home Sunday School
https://iksynod.org/sunday-school-home/
Resources from the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America):
“We offer curated Christian faith formation resources, so you don’t have to scour the internet yourself.”
https://www.ministrylinks.online/
Wide -ranging list of resources including an excellent reminder excerpt from There’s No Wrong Way to Pray, links to Godly Play videos, topped with an illustration of Jesus and the little children that is more humorous and accurate than most
https://www.ministrylinks.online/faith-at-home.html
Seasonal Mailing from Augsburg Fortress
For $9.49, you can have a yearly subscription to the quarterly seasonal mailing ‘designed to help families fit faith into everyday life!’ from the publisher of our Faith to Faith materials
https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/SF/Spark-Family
Device Apps
Free for Apple, Android, or Kindle with 41 stories, games and activities from Youversion, an app used this past Spring for RELC adult online Bible study
Available for Apple, Android, laptop, or voice devices that features Bible studies on many topics for all ages, including kids
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/
Parents and Family
Articles for parents with a Lutheran perspective
https://www.livinglutheran.org/category/children-and-family/
Sells Advent and Lenten devotionals, coloring pages, children’s bulletins
https://www.illustratedministry.com/
This publishing site for GIFT’s curriculum offers supplemental materials for sale such as faith based storybooks and a variety of Bibles
https://www.wearesparkhouse.org/
Topical (current theme is Back 2 School), scripture based, and mindful for youth and young adults although several young –at- heart adults of our congregation use this too, also available for Apple devices
https://d365.org/
GRADE SCHOOL MATERIALS
- Learn about Sparkhouse
ADULT FORUM MATERIALS
- Parents, while your children learn, please join the adult forum for faith discussions and growth of your own understanding of God’s Word and teachings.
Our church nursery includes an intentional ministry for faith formation and development.
We have take home resources for parents and grandparents.
FIRST COMMUNION AT RELC
We do not have a designated age that it must and should occur. All it takes is understanding the elements involved.
Parents and youth meet with Pastor Dave for a few lessons (A Place for You) and have a hands on experience of making bread.
CONTACT:
Pastor Dave Kamphuis
Email: pastordave@relc.org
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
Email office@relc.org for more details.
LIFE-LONG RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WORD
“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
Adult Forum is a ‘drop in when you can’ time of Bible study and discussion, enriched by prayer and insightful sharing on Sunday mornings during the GIFT hour. Various books, topics, and lessons enhance each session.
Grab a coffee and join the story – on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am.
CONTACT:
Pastor Dave Kamphuis
Email: pastordave@relc.org
Renee Mushalko
Email: renee.mushalko@relc.org
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 (watch for more info for this year’s program).
Usually held the 3rd week of July in the evenings.
NOTE FOR PARENTS: Older youth assist the adult leaders. All have completed backgrounds checks.
CONTACT:
Becky Rader, VBS Coordinator
Email office@relc.org