Children, Youth & Family Summer 2022 Programming


Children’s Ministry
Vacation Bible School (preschool – 5th grade) in Minneapolis
In “Who is my neighbor?” VBS, kids will dive into what it means to be a good neighbor! We will learn what it means to walk with, work with, and learn from one another, our community, and the world! Everyone is our neighbor!
June 20th-23rd at the Minneapolis campus
Consider volunteering? VBS is a success because of volunteers! Students who have completed 6th grade and older can be crew leaders, crew leader assistants, station leaders, musicians, and large group helpers.
Register for VBS at Minneapolis here!
Vacation Bible School in Minnetonka
Join Pastor Heather and Ben at VBS Minnetonka done family style on Sundays June 10, July 12 and August 14 from 10:45 am – 12:30 pm. Go to worship and stay for family fun. Lunch included.
Register for VBS at Minnetonka here!
Playground Connect with Pastor Heather
Come join Pastor Heather on June 21, July 26, and August 30 at 6 pm at the Lyndale Farmstead playground. All ages welcome. Bring your picnic dinner!
Student Ministry Friday Gatherings
Fun Fridays: 6:30-8:30 pm
6th -12th grade
Friday night fun is happening this summer for youth 6th-12th grade. Join Jayne Lindquist and your friends to play, learn, watch movies, snacks and lots more! Sign up today.
Register for FUN FRIDAYS




Summer Breakfast Club


Student Experiences
LPGM Guatemala Trip – June 21st-July 1st
We will be going to Guatemala with our partner LPGM to visit our partner CCFC. Our trip is scheduled for June 21-July 1st, 2022. There are 16 spots available for this trip. This trip is now open for current 9th graders and up. Registration link
Camp Amnicon Flambeau Canoe Trip– June 26th-July 1st
Grab your paddle and come experience what enthusiasts have acclaimed as one of the nation’s finest canoeing rivers! The Flambeau River flows through central Wisconsin, in a land of rich forests and abundant wildlife. Each day brings adventure, challenge, discovery, and fun as you learn and practice your paddling skills and overcome obstacles with the help of your group. Current 6th grade and up. Registration link
ELCA Youth Gathering
An Update on the Gathering here. Our team is meeting to discuss possible ideas for another experience that week and will keep you informed as soon as we find another viable opportunity.
Vacation Bible School Volunteer- June 20th-23rd at the Minneapolis campus
VBS is a success because of volunteers! In “Who is my neighbor?” VBS, kids will dive into what it means to be a good neighbor! Students who have completed 6th grade and older can be crew leaders, crew leader assistants, station leaders, musicians, and large group helpers.
Register here to be a volunteer in Minneapolis and here for Minnetonka!


Prayer Partners for Guatemala Travelers
Ben Nelson, CYF Specialist at Bethlehem, is leading the students and families with LPGM to Guatemala. We would love to match a prayer partner with each traveler.
What does a prayer partner do? Pray daily for their traveler, write two letters in advance of the trip to be handed out in Guatemala, and attend the Prayer Partner Reveal Party on Wednesday, July 20 from 6:30-7:30 pm. At the reveal party, you will meet your prayer partner or traveler, share your photos and stories, and have an ice cream float. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO BE A PRAYER PARTNER.
Please have your 2 letters to Ben Nelson by Thursday, June 16.
Green Lake Bible Camp
Camp is a pivotal part of a kid’s faith as they learn about Jesus through song, silliness, and campy stuff.
If you are wanting to send your kiddo to camp, please consider Green Lake Bible Camp. They have different options and different weeks to attend.
Any questions? Just ask Pastor Heather, [email protected]
Family Camp
Join Pastor Heather at Family Camp up north at Camp House, 20 minutes northwest of Two Harbors. Spend your mornings sipping coffee, dwelling in God’s word, naptime freetime, and your afternoons doing camp things or discovering Lake Superior.
Green Lake – Camp House
Dates: June 26-July 1
Any questions? Just ask Pastor Heather, [email protected]