Learning & Growth
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At St. John's, there are many opportunities for Christian Education, Learning and Growth for EVERYONE . . . Children - Youth - Adults.
Details below.
Everyone is welcome!
NEWBORNS & TODDLERS
All children baptized at St. John's are enrolled in the Cradle Roll Program. They will receive encouraging and informative age related Christian pamphlets periodically, along with birthday cards until the child is 3 years old. Preparation for baptism is offered by Pastor Stephen.
ST. JOHN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
St. John’s Sunday School – has classes for children, Kindergarten Level to Grade 8.
Classes are every Sunday morning – 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church Basement
The Early Childhood Class focuses on each Biblical lesson through play, crafts and stories as they start to learn and understand God’s Word.
The Elementary Class gets a little deeper into each story, reading and studying the Bible and solidifying their understanding through activities, games and discussion.
Nativity by the Children of St. John's:
Click here => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnTkx999gEk
ST. JOHN’S YOUTH CLASS (ages under 12)
St. John’s Youth Class (Grades 5 to 8) - gathers in the comfort of the Parish House, studying the same lessons as the younger grades, but on a higher level of understanding and reflection. They use journals to make the connection between the Bible and their own lives.
Youth Classes are every Sunday morning – 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish House, 2nd Floor
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AT ST. JOHN’S
HOLY WEEK CELEBRATION– Our Sunday School's Holy Week Celebration will take place Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. The children will celebrate with stories, crafts, activities and fun as they study the events of Holy Week.
There will be NO Sunday School on Easter morning (March 31) so that everyone can enjoy our delicious Easter breakfast!
FINAL DAY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL (2024):
May 26, 2024 - last day of Sunday School and children will have a fun "sneak peek" at the Vacation Bible School program, "Celebrate the Savior".
Sunday School classes resume in September 2024.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY:
Confirmation Sunday is May 26, 2024.
YOUTH GROUP (AGES 12-19)
Click here => St. John's Youth Group
ADULT BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
We currently have a active Adult Bible Study Classes on Sunday mornings and throughout the week.
Refer to the Bible Study page to learn more about our various classes.
Refer to the Monthly Calendar, Click here => Monthly Calendar, for dates and times.
For further information please contact the church office at Office@StJohnsPembroke.ca
OTHER EVENTS, CELEBRATIONS, AND RESOURCES
FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH AT ST. JOHN’S:
Other fun events occur throughout the year.
Examples include:
A Mission Project is selected by the children to support each year, helping children to participate in showing kindness, love and support to those in need. The Mission Project selected for 2024 is "Lutherans in Africa".
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Easter Party
Christmas Party
Christmas Program
Church Family Picnic
Baptismal Birthdays are celebrated each month, helping children understand the great importance of being a child of God
Library - St. John’s has a large Library with a wide selection of fiction, nonfiction, resource materials and movies (DVDs), all of which may be borrowed (signed out) for the enjoyment of the children, their families, and all members of the congregation.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - PICTURES & MEMORIES
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – 2022
Video of Live Nativity performed by the Children of St. John's Lutheran Church, Pembroke (2022)
click here => Nativity Video by the Children of St. John's
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- JULY 2024
"CELEBRATE THE SAVIOR"!