Daily Bible Reading
Take a moment out of your busy day to reflect on a daily
bible reading and
allow God to meet you through the scripture.
The
Book of Faith Initiative
The Book of Faith is an initiative of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America. The
Book of Faith Initiative invites
the whole church to become more fluent in the first language of faith,
the language of Scripture, in order that we might live into our calling
as a people renewed, enlivened, and empowered by the Word.
Prayer Resources
Prayer Chain
If you wish to add someone to the prayer chain or you would
like to volunteer to pray for others, please call the office at 540-465-5456
or email Pastor Lee.
ELCA
Prayer
Visit ELCA for
prayer requests, meditations, prayer healing, prayer resources and
devotions.
Adult Education
Sunday School
We offer learning opportunities for adults
of all ages!
The Eager Adults class is a mixed-age class that studies various topics from scripture
and seeks to apply them to current events. Recent topics: Revelation,
Miracles of Jesus, Islam, Integrity
Senior Adults use the David
C. Cook "Bible in Life" series.
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Rainbow
Via de Cristo
The Via
de Cristo Weekend is an experience in Christian sharing and living.
During the 72 hours, fourteen talks will be presented: Five talks
are given by Lutheran pastors and nine by lay people. The Weekend
also includes chapel each morning, communion, small group discussions,
sharing, music, singing, laughter, and prayer.
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Youth
Education & Activities
Sunday School
We offer learning opportunities for children
of all ages!
Ages 2 to Grade 8 explore the Bible stories through
games, drama, memorization, music, and art activities.
Grades 9 to 12 use various studies to connect their
faith to daily life.
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Confirmation
Our 7th and 8th graders join with youth
in area congregations to study the Old Testament, New Testament,
and Luther's Small Catechism. We meet two Sundays a month during
the school year from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at St. Peter's, Toms Brook.
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Faith Lens Bible Study
Faith
Lens engages
young people in looking at world events through the lens of faith
and Scripture. This study follows the common lectionary, using the
lessons for the upcoming Sunday.
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Summer Camps
Caroline
Furnace
With it's camp and retreat facilities,
trained staff, and nearly 300 acres of hills, streams, pond and forest,
people find Caroline Furnace a beautiful place to learn and grow
with others in their faith.
Lutheridge + Lutherock Ministries
About Lutheridge — Built on 160 acres in Arden,
NC (just south of Asheville), this camp and conference center features
a variety of camping opportunities from cabins and cottages to
motel-type facilities. Other on-site facilities include a dining
hall, swimming pool, small lake, playgrounds, 41-foot Challenge
Tower, low ropes course, game/playing fields, basketball courts,
activity/craft lodges and walking trails.
About Lutherock — Perched on 709 acres near the pinnacle
of mile high Sugar Mountain near Boone, NC, this camp provides
an adventure-based outdoor ministry program for the southeast.
On site facilities feature low, intermediate and high ropes courses
and Alpine II Tower. Although the camp's program and lodging facilities
are rustic, they offer basic comforts and the opportunity to enjoy
the mountains' natural beauty.
It is the mission of Lutheridge+Lutherock Ministries, Inc. to provide
a Christ-centered community, be transformed through relationship
to God and God's creation, and be equipped for ministry.
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ELCA
National Youth Gathering
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Virginia Synod Youth Events
A full listing of events can be found by visiting the Virginia Synod website and clicking on the boxes located on the right side of the page.
7th Day (5th & 6th Grade)
Lost & Found
(7th& 8th Grade)
Winter Celebration (9th-12th Grade)
Kairos (9-12th grade)
Youth Assembly (7-12th grade)
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Community
Vacation Bible School
We join together with local Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Disciples of Christ churches for a week of fun, learning and games. Stay tuned for dates and location for this year...
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Special Activities
Trunk or Treat
Join us on Halloween night for
a potluck dinner and games at the Community Center. Park your car
at the church, decorate the trunk, and give out treats. Come, enjoy
the costumes as children from the community visit each car. Awards
are given for the best decorations!
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