Welcome to the Children's Ministry Website!
We are committed to providing assistance to congregations. The Children's Ministry Committee meets regularly to plan annual events. Below, please find published articles networking several congregations in the Michigan District, as well as the Children's Ministry Committee's New Newsletter, "Fish Hook."

All those involved in CHILDREN'S MINISTRY (Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Midweek school, Nursery, Early Childhood, School-age care, nurturing the Christian home, etc.) - mark your calendar and save the date of July 11-13, 2008 for the 2008 NATIONAL LCMS CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CONFERENCE to take place at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, Illinois. More details to come.

Synod's Children's Ministry Connections

Beat midsummer boredom with www.jcplayzone.com. Along with games, craft ideas, music, and recipes, the internet site now features daily devotions for kids. Each devotion includes a short story, Bible verse, and prayer. A companion website, www.jcparentzone, offers access to relevant information on parenting from a Christian prespective. Articles and spiritual answers to questions are updated regularly. These websites are resources from Lutheran Hour Ministries, www.lhm.org.

Fish Hook - Fall 2006 Newsletter

Feature Section - June/July 07 - Michigan In Touch Special Children's Edition

How Many Gumballs are in Your Jar? - Sue Regner

How Family needs Shape Children's Ministry Today - by Ann Colley

Planning and Resourcing Children's Ministry in Small or Mid-size Congregations - by Chris Stodola

Preparation from the Ground Floor - by Linda Schilbe

Kidz Praise - Children's Church - by Stacie Deik

S.P.L.A.S.H. Zone - by Cynthia Brown