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Faith Marker’s are one way Children and Family Ministry at Our Savior’s remembers promises made at Baptism. It is our commitment to the partnership between parents, church and God in raising our children in the faith!
This ministry at Our Savior’s was designed for parents and children to engage in an important aspect of faith during a one-hour faith-based experience, once a year from age two through 6th grade. Each Faith Marker culminates with a worship celebration, to help us bear witness to the faith journey each of our children has embarked upon. 
Faith Marker classes are offered on Thursday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:15-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. culminating in Sunday worship with a celebration and blessing of the Faith Marker. Families have a choice of when to attend. See the schedule below and note your dates on your family calendar. Faith
Marker classes are taught by our Staff with the assistance of our Children’s Ministry Team and are used as teaching moments for parents and children alike. They are a time to connect families with each others and with the church. Families will receive an invitation two weeks before their special class. Be sure to include Faith Markers on your family schedule; they have become a favorite for our kids. Sibling care is always available during these classes!
First Communion
 Holy Communion is one of two sacraments in the Lutheran Church. At Our Savior’s, we have empowered parents, as the primary nurturers of faith, to decide when their child is ready to receive instruction in preparation for Holy Communion. Twice a year we offer a retreat for children and parents to attend so that children can receive their First Communion. Should you feel that your child is ready to receive the sacrament prior to the 1st grade an individual teaching may be arranged with our pastors.
Faith Marker Schedule for 2007-2008
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Age |
Faith Marker
Event |
Teaching and Learning
Session 1 or Session 2 |
Worship Celebration |
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Birth |
Baptism |
Baptism classes are offered quarterly.
Next two classes will be October 9 and Januaary 8 |
Decided upon by each family and the Pastors. |
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2 year olds |
Welcome to
Sunday School |
September 13, 2007
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
September 15, 2007
9:15 to 10:15 a.m. |
September 16, 2007 |
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3 year olds |
My Church Family |
January 10, 2008
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
January 5, 2008
9:15 to 10:15 a.m. |
January 13, 2008 |
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4 year olds |
Prayer |
February 7, 2008
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
February 9, 2008
9:15 to 10:15 a.m. |
February 10, 2008 |
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Kindergartners |
Little Kids' Adventure Bible |
October 4, 2007
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
October 13, 2007
9:15-10:15 a.m. |
October 28, 2007 |
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1st Grade |
The Lord’s Prayer |
February 21, 2008
5:30 to 6:30 pm |
February 23, 2008
9:15 to 10:10:15 a.m. |
February 24, 2008 |
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2nd graders |
Gifts and Abilities |
November 15, 2007
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
February 17, 2007
9:15 to 10:15 a.m. |
November 18, 2007 |
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3rd Graders |
Hands On Bible |
October 11, 2007
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
October 13, 2007
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
October 28, 2007 |
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4th Graders |
Apostle’s Creed |
April 3, 2008
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
April 12, 2008
9:15 to 10:15 a.m. |
April 13, 2008 |
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5th Graders |
Ten Commandments |
April 10, 2008
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
April 12, 2008
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
April 13, 2008 |
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6th Graders |
Martin Luther |
April 17, 2008
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
April 19, 2008
9:15 to 10:15 a.m. |
April 20, 2008 |
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1st to 5th graders |
First Communion Retreat * |
March 9, 2008
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. |
March 10, 2008
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. |
April 30, 2008 | |
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