First Lutheran High School Ministry Schedule 2025-26
“Being A Neighbor”
We are the hands, feet, ears & voices of Jesus in the world.
Wednesday Sessions 7-8pm at First Lutheran Church
(If location or time needs to be changed, students & parents will be informed by prior text.)
Sunday, September 28 – Rally Around the First Lutheran Family (birth to 100) 9:30am-noon
- intergenerational worship participation
- intergenerational game participation
- parent sessions with Julie & Amanda
- Food will be served & families will leave with a fun gift!
Wednesdays, October 8th & 15th – each meet 6:30-8pm – some food will be available
9th grade & parents meet in fellowship hall in final preparation for Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, October 26 – 9:30am Worship including 9th Grade Confirmation
Wednesday, October 29 – 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Grades meet in fellowship hall for pizza, intro to high school ministry, and prayer as students finish first quarter of school. (4-friends Scripture activity)
Wednesday, November 5 – Youth Leadership: Changing the World Through Service by teenage girl
Wednesday, November 12 – Learn about the mission & ministry of Operation Christmas
Wednesday, November 19 – Learn about Salvation Army’s (S.A.) mission and ministry in the world
Wednesday, November 26 – no session – Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, December 3 – some ring S.A. Bell at Walmart & others shop for Operation Christmas
Wednesday, December 10 – some ring S.A. Bell at Walmart & others shop for Operation Christmas
Sunday, December 14 – Christmas Pageant in 9:30am Worship Service (participate?)
Wednesday, December 17 – some ring S.A. Bell & others wrap gifts for Operation Christmas
Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Services at 4:00 & 7:00pm
Wednesday, December 31 – no session – Christmas Break
Epiphany – Watch for a special activity during this season of God’s light and presence.
Wednesday, January 7 – TBD
Wednesday, January 14 – TBD
Wednesday, January 21 – end 2nd quarter (at school) study break
Wednesday, January 28 – “The listening heart” (Proverbs)
Wednesday, February 4 – Make food for next week’s Wednesday Community Meal
Wednesday, February 11 – TBD (Who can come by 5pm or earlier to help serve Community Meal?)
Wednesday, February 18 – no session – Birkie Week (This is also Ash Wednesday)
Wednesday, February 25 (Lent) – Intro to three opportunities:
- Create needed Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief
- Learn to run the Audio-Visual equipment at church & actually do so during upcoming service
- Preparation/coaching to offer technical assistance to members of our church who desire help
*Each student will select one and that is the team they will be on during March.
Wednesday, March 4 (Lent) – Work on choice above*
Wednesday, March 11 (Lent) – Work on choice above*
Wednesday, March 18 (Lent) – Work on choice above*
Wednesday, March 25 (Lent) – Work on choice above*
Palm Sunday, March 29 – 9:30am Worship Service
Wednesday, April 1 – no session – Spring Break
Easter Sunday, April 5 – 9:30am Worship
Wednesday, April 8 – Lessons on Self Confidence from a teenager
Wednesday, April 15 – What did we learn about ourselves this year?
Wednesday, April 22 – Prepare for role assignments in Worship on April 26
Sunday, April 26 – 9:30am Worship – Senior Recognition (9th,10th, 11th usher, etc.)
Wednesday, April 29 – Wrap-up the year with fun, food, fellowship and prayer.