Christian Education

Youth Education
Faith Builders (Age 3-Grade 5)
Messiah offers Sunday School for ages three years through fifth grade. We use a lectionary-based curriculum for younger students so they study the same lessons used during worship services. There is a strong emphasis on crafts, music, Bible usage and prayer. See you at 10 AM on Sundays!!
Wed. Kids Club(Age 3-Grade 5)

Bring your friends to Kids’ Club. Kids’ Club meets on Wednesdays at 6 PM during the school year. Kids enjoy their own time of stories, songs and crafts while parents enjoy Contemporary Worship. Come join the fun!!
Come “grapple” with us as we dive into the Bible to get answers to your biggest questions about God, others, faith, the Bible and your own life. Face tough questions such as “What makes Jesus so cool?” and “Why are Christians so fake?” Come for hang time, games, video clips, small and large group discussions and a prayer and dare for the week. Then, continue grappling online throughout the week at Messiah’s private and secure site at www.mygrapple.com. Grapple meets Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Room. A breakfast snack is served.
Confirmation
Confirmation begins in the fall of a student’s sixth grade year. Middle school students enjoy three years of Wednesday night fellowship and study. Wednesday events include Theme Events with a Biblical teaching and small group discussion, Fellowship and Servant events. Confirmation culminates with a mentor program and Faith in Life learning and interactive sessions before students affirm their faith on Reformation Sunday of their tenth grade year. Confirmation students meet Wednesdays at 7 PM with Pastor Joel in the Youth Room.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, we offer a week-long day or evening camp for children age 3 years through 5th grade. Bible lessons, music, crafts, games and so much more round out this week of fun and learning.
Adult Education
Continue in My Word
Continue in My Word is a weekly Bible study open to all adults. The group meets on Tuesdays at 2 PM in the Library at Trollwood Village. Discussions are facilitated by the pastor and center on the upcoming Sunday’s scripture lessons from the lectionary.
Retired Men's Study
The Retired Men's Bible Study meets weekly on Wednesdays at 9 AM in the Messiah Conference Room.
Women’s Circles
Messiah Women’s Ministry (MWM) are members of WELCA (Women of the ELCA). Many commit themselves to studying God’s word from GATHER Magazine by attending monthly Circle meetings. Two circles are currently available: Anna and Rachel. Contact the church office at 701-237-6770 for more information
To address topics of interest to our membership, we have created several small discussion groups. Groups cover a variety of issues and meet at various times throughout the week. Topics have included a Men’s Study, Marriage Enrichment, Christian Beliefs and more. Contact Linda Lou Colguhoun at the church office to learn more.
On Friday mornings at 6:30am, members and guests are invited to join us for an informal session of prayer, fellowship and breakfast. The group meets at The Shack located in North Fargo. All are welcome to attend.
A variety of Bible studies are offered at various times during the summer. Some of our studies meet year round. Call the office at 701-237-6770 for more information on summer classes.
The Christian Education Committee oversees all of the youth and adult educational opportunities at Messiah. These include such activities as Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Youth and Adult Forums, Small Group meetings, Bible studies, our resource library and more. We believe Chritian Education is a life long process.Our purpose is to support and nurture people of God regardless of age or condition of life.

Christian Education

The adults in our congregation enjoy continued growth in the Word through various Bible
Studies. Many check out current and classic books and tapes from our church library. The
women of Messiah are invited to participate in Book Club, a Women’s Bible Study and Circle
meetings, too. The Retired Men meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for Bible Study & fellowship.

Fostering Faith

A growing faith requires constant nurturing — the kind provided by the Christian education programs at Messiah. From our youngest youth to our adult membership, the goal of our Christian education program is to help each member continually grow intellectually and spiritually in their walk with Christ.

Become a Volunteer

Want to get involved in the lives of our congregation’s Children? Consider helping with Sunday School or Kids’ Club. Contact the Director of Christian Education, Sharon Syrdal, at the church office at 237-6770 to learn how you can help.

Education Offerings

Sunday Morning Bible Study for Adults

10:00 AM

Meets Sundays at 10 AM in the Conference Room.

You can join us at any time.

Continue in My Word

Tuesdays 2PM

Continue in My Word is a Weekly Bible Study open to all adults. The group meets at Trollwood Village in Fargo.

Women of the ELCA Circle

For information about the Rachel and Anna Circles, call the Church Office at 701-237-6770.

Sunday Faith Builders

10:00 AM

Class begins in the Connection Center and groups will move to their classrooms after opening music. Our last day will be May 15, 2022

Summer Vacation Bible School

Aug. 2022

6:00-8:00 PM

August VBS for Kids age 3 -5th grade (for the previous school year) are invited to a wonderful time of games, Bible Stories, snacks, songs, crafts & more.
We will meet Sun-Wed from 6-8 PM & end with our picnic!!
Be watching for dates, info, & registration!!

Kids Clubl

6:00 PM

Meeting in the Sunday School Rooms through Feb. 23.
During Lent, kids may attend Holden Evening Prayer in the Sanctuary with their families at 7 PM

Kids’ Club resumes Wed. April 20 through May 11, 2022

Gift Items

You can purchase gifts & help fund a variety of ministries:
· Coffee & Cocoa from Fair Trade
· Notecards fund our Evangelism projects,
· Water bottle, coffee mugs, travel mugs, and Love is
Greater than Hate T‐Shirts fund Youth Programming.

Fostering Faith

Become a Volunteer

Thank you to our Faith Builder children who are sponsoring a child from Ecuador!