Ministries to Children, Youth, and Families

Sunday School open to any child

Our trained teachers lovingly communicate the truths of many Bible stories through lessons, crafts, and interactive methods in graded classes from tiny tots to 8th grade. Led by the guitar, each week they join together in joyfully singing Christian songs. This is a wonderful way to connect our children with the ancient biblical persons such as Adam, Eve, Abraham, Moses, David, and especially Jesus. They must be enjoying this because there are usually more nonmember than member children each Sunday! There is no charge for these lessons. Feel free to attend with your child. Every Sunday at 9:15. Click here to read more about our Sunday School.

Free Baptisms (for any child or adult who requests it)

There is no charge for a baptism at Christ Lutheran. This is part of our ongoing ministry to our members, their families, and to our community. We pray that God would use this special event to strengthen your own faith and your appreciation of his grace. Learn more about Baptisms at Christ Lutheran by visiting this page: Baptism at CLC.

Staffed Nursery During Worship

Because it is important that all who worship can do so without distraction, we provide parents a place where their small children can be lovingly cared for while Mom and Dad are in the worship service. We love it when the whole family is able to worship together, but we certainly realize that it takes time for little ones to learn to participate, perhaps a step at a time. We love our families! If you have any questions, please contact Jill Murtagh or Lisa Nyden.

Summer Bible Camp for all children in the community

One week in the summer becomes a wild and crazy time as carloads of kids come for crafts, food, games, songs, and special graded lessons for kids from K-6th grade. Our 2007 summer theme is "Making Tracks", featuring Engineer Ed and his faithful dog Loco, who use a daily train feature to encourage students to thank Jesus for putting them on the right track to heaven. Advance enrollment is requested, open to all. Many volunteers maintain a high teacher/student ratio. Summer Bible Camp dates are July 23-27. Contact: charlene@christlutheran.net.

Easter for Kids/Christmas for Kids for all children in the community

Usually held on the Saturday shortly before these important Christian celebrations, these events focus on the main reason for the holidays. With a similar graded approach as the summer Bible camp, our wonderful staff makes it possible for children to learn about Jesus' birth and resurrection - the key events in the history of the world and Christianity. Parents are free to observe or go Christmas shopping or do other activities while we serve you and your children. Open to all from K-6th grade, advance enrollment is requested. This year, Easter for Kids is March 31. charlene@christlutheran.net.

Special in-depth Catechism Training

Designed to serve our 7th and 8th graders, our Pastor conducts special weekly lessons, working together with the children and parents to teach the main doctrines of the Christian Church in a more thorough study of the Bible. This age-old tradition enables us all to leave a richer legacy of faith to our children. If you desire such training for your child(ren), contact Pastor Samelson.

Teen Bible Study

Our teen leaders help our youth to learn how to apply God's word to their lives and to see the high value of faithfully living in Jesus. This group is open to all high schoolers of the community. We meet at 9:15 on Sunday mornings.

Teen Outings

Whether it's the Corn Maze, bowling, or designing and constructing a cardboard craft to race in the annual Howard County Boat Float contest on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, our teens are learning that life in Christ can be both greatly fulfilling and a blast! Watch our website for upcoming events.

Family Counseling

God's word, the Bible, has much to enrich our lives with his truth. Sometimes, however, it is difficult to know how best to apply it, especially in difficult personal or family situations. All of us experience those kinds of situations. It's a wonderful thing to have the wise counsel of a pastor who has been trained to help others work through problems with God's help. Pastor Samelson is eager to help. Contact Pastor Samelson.