"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
Recognizing and acting on our responsibility to assist parents in the Christian training and upbringing of their children, we continue to provide an excellent and extensive ministry for the children of our congregation. The goal of our Children's Ministries is to reinforce the efforts of parents by providing Bible teaching and application, Christian fun and fellowship, and opportunities for Christian service appropriate to the children of Redeemer.
Sunday School, 9:00 a.m: More traditional in format, this children's curriculum is based on a three-year discovery cycle with each child assigned to an age appropriate classroom. Smaller-sized groups provide ample opportunity for teachers to form relationships with their students,while children receive individualized attention as they learn the stories of the Old and New Testaments.
Lynn Kartz - 248-538-8671 and Laura Kidder - 248-853-1443
Sunday School, 10:30 am: Workshop Rotation is a hands-on program for kids who learn best by doing. Our program has a five-year scope and sequence that begins with the Creation and ends with the early Christian church. Each lesson runs for five weeks during which time the kids rotate through cooking, art, drama, story telling, computers and games. Energy, laughter and lots of learning occur each time we are together.
Holly Ebert 248-977-1898
RedemptionKidz: Every kid has a place to learn on Wednesday nights during Confirmation. Bible stories, games, activities to enrigh and engage kids from 1st through 5th grade. Supervised study hall is from 6:00-6:30 followed by R-Kidz in the Resouce Center.
Kitty Sweitzer 248-644-4010 ext. 111
Summer Sunday School (9:00 and 10:30 am): While the lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us, we believe our children need to be under the loving, attentive care of teachers who bring the Word into their lives. Our lessons follow the 9:00 format with Biblical truths and life applications. This program provides a lesson and small group opportunity for children 3 years to fifth grade along with outside time and popsicles.
Erin Speller 248-755-2496
Vacation Bible School (VBS): This is bible school like you've never seen it. We teach 400 children with 200 volunteers each day helping to pull it all together. VBS is a five-day summer program that reaches, teaches and touches the heart of every child who attends and every adult who volunteers. Each child is enrolled in an age-appropriate classroom where we define scripture and bring it to life with drama, crafts, snacks, music, skits and more. Click here for registration! Click here for teen helper form!
Scampers: A winning formula for preschoolers and kindergarten children with theme based fun each week all summer long. Crafts, games, snacks all under Gods umbrella! Click here for registration!
Kitty Sweitzer 248-644-4010 ext. 111
Lenten Kids Classes: Every Wednesday night during Lent the children meet to learn about the principle players in the Lenten history. Combined with crafts, video and other media we answer questions and help them understand what Jesus' sacrifice means to them.
Kitty Sweitzer 248-644-4010 ext. 111
Mom's Day Out: We encourage you to take a three-hour morning break and try our special program of loving care for children from three months old and up. Toddlers sing, make crafts, enjoy free play, go outside and have Bible stories and snacks. Babies are sung to, played with, taken for rides in our stroller and gently nurtured. All care givers are screened and CPR-certified.
Contact the church for days and times. Kitty Sweitzer 248-644-4010 ext. 111
Nursery Care: Staffed by long-time professionals, your babies and toddlers are in good care during our church services and special programs. This provides you the ability to relax in church and enjoy some meaningful "God time."
Virginia Schemm
Cradle Roll: Each child who is baptized at Redeemer is enrolled in our Cradle Roll program, designed to provide spiritual guidance to parents as they raise their children. Each month, families received a mailing with a CD , book, or perhaps a calendar with tips in many areas helpful to young families.
Nicole Olds
Birthday Card Ministry: Birthdays are very special to children. Each year, on that special day, eery child receives a birthday card and a gift certificate for an ice cream cone. Celebrating life and happy birthdays is one of the ways we show our love for Redeemer's children and God.
Redeemer Kids Welcome Bags: Each child who visits Redeemer receives a special gift bag with a Bible story book, bag of candy, and other goodies along with a welcoming letter from the children of Redeemer.
Kitty Sweitzer
Westmaple Preschool: A community jewel, Westmaple Nursery School provides parents with three levels of developmental "play-based" learning to serve the emotional, social and educational needs of their preschool children. For more information, go to Westmaple.
Pat Raezler 248-644-4010 ext.126
Christian Schooling: To encourage full-time Christian education of our children and youth, our congregation assists in supporting member families who enroll their children at Our Shepherd Lutheran School, Birmingham and Lutheran High School Northwest, Rochester Hills.
Pastor Schlak 248-644-4010 ext. 119
Kid Kat Summer Camp: Now in its 41st year, Redeemer Summer Camp is one of our most successful and exciting programs in terms of both Christian Education and Evangelism. In recent years, nearly half the campers are NOT members of Redeemer. Campers spend a week in rustic outdoors setting enjoying typical camping activities such as crafts, boating, fishing, hayrides, games, campfires, etc. But, our program is combined with Bible study, worship and singing which all takes place in a safe Christian environment. For more information and forms, got Redeemer Summer Kamp.
Mark Wuggazer
