Youth programs at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." - Proverbs 22:6

Associate Pastor Mike Zurek

Confirmation Program

Holy Shepherd takes our Confirmation program very seriously. It is designed as a two-year program with the students being confirmed in May. Students usually enter the program when they begin 7th grade, and finish the program upon completing their 8th grade year. Classes meet every Monday at 6:30 p.m. September through April. Class time begins with instruction led by Associate Pastor Mike Zurek; then students move into small discussion groups with adult leaders. Parents have an opportunity to participate in a class with their child once a month.

Youth Groups

Middle and High School Students are invited to participate in the new youth group:  LIFE.  Life (Living In Faith Everyday) meets each Sunday.  Jr. & Sr. High youth gather for joint fellowship from 6:30 to 7 p.m.  They then split into separate groups for study and faith development until 8 p.m. Youth are encouraged to bring a friend!

Youth Quake

Youth Quake is a great opportunity for spiritual growth for youth aged middle school through high school freshman. Youth from across the Midwest gather annually in Chicago, Illinois, for music, fellowship, learning, and spiritual growth. The next "Quake" will be January 29-31, 2010.

Click here to visit the Youth Quake site

Construction Zone

Construction Zone is a great opportunity for spiritual growth for youth aged high school sophomore through high school senior. Youth from across the Midwest gather annually for music, fellowship, learning, and spiritual and Christian leadership growth.

Click here to visit the Construction Zone site

Hands to Heaven Puppet Ministry

The Holy Shepherd Hands to Heaven Puppet Ministry Team meets from September through May every Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We invite everyone 6th grade through adult who is interested in becoming part of a ministry that includes drama, puppetry, script writing, set and prop design, and construction, and A/V production to come by on any Tuesday evening and check us out!