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Family ministry provides a total family ministry framework for the local church, with special emphasis on building healthy, well-functioning families of all types. Parenting training, marriage enrichment seminars, counseling training for professionals, and extensive family resources are available to all churches and individuals.
Singles ministry enriches and expands resources and services to adults who are single because of divorce, death, separation, and never-marrieds of all ages and gender. Training events, resource provision, retreats, and conferences are regularly offered for single people and their leadership.
Congregational planning assists congregations in assessing their current ministry needs, and formulating corporate goals and constructing a realistic action plan to achieve the stated goals. Personal, custom visitations over several days are offered by a specially trained congregational consultant.
Educational ministries to children and adults provide resources, workshops and seminars, and training for teachers of Sunday school, vacation Bible school, midweek school, Confirmation instruction. We also work to help congregations and their leaders promote and resource Bible classes for adults.
Family ministry provides a total family ministry framework for the local church, with special emphasis on building healthy, well-functioning families of all types. Parenting training, marriage enrichment seminars, counseling training for professionals, and extensive family resources are available to all churches and individuals.
Singles ministry enriches and expands resources and services to adults who are single because of divorce, death, separation, and never-marrieds of all ages and gender. Training events, resource provision, retreats, and conferences are regularly offered for single people and their leadership.
Congregational planning assists congregations in assessing their current ministry needs, and formulating corporate goals and constructing a realistic action plan to achieve the stated goals. Personal, custom visitations over several days are offered by a specially trained congregational consultant.
Educational ministries to children and adults provide resources, workshops and seminars, and training for teachers of Sunday school, vacation Bible school, midweek school, Confirmation instruction. We also work to help congregations and their leaders promote and resource Bible classes for adults.
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Entries for the 'Family' Category
Church Professional's Retreat
Nov. 8-10, 2009
Best Western Hotel & Conference Center Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Providing LCMS church professionals in Illinois, south Wisconsin and eastern Iowa the opportunity to experience community through refreshment, renewal and growth in body, mind, soul and spirit.
 SWD Youth and Family Day at Noah's ArkFriday, June 26, 2009
Save the date!
 Pilgrim, Wauwatosa, will host an ethnic folk fair, making this the event's second annual appearance. With the success enjoyed last year, Sept. 26, 2009, promises to be enjoyable for all ages. New this year will be a multicultural fashion show and other surprises. The fair begins at noon and runs until 6 p.m. in the school gym located at 6717 W. Center St., Wauwatosa. See you there!
Church professionals retreat
November 8-10, 2009
Best Western Hotel & Conference Center
Lake Geneva, WI
Teaching the Faith, based on the theme "Lost and Found," is a workshop to assist you in enhancing the faith development and worship experiences of the children entrusted to you. Intended for all who work with children ages 0-8 years of age. Three regional workshops will be held in March, April and May 2009.
 Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trailblazers
Theme: "Holy Spirit, Fuel the Flame"
Date: April 25, 2009
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ronald Meyer
Cost: Free will offering
 What a Way is an initiative to encourage active recruitment and retention of church workers as an integrated part of the LCMS culture and lifestyle in our congregations.
... to Make a Difference
This year’s SWD Sunday school teachers' workshops will explore a resource that will teach your students how they can share the Gospel where they are at right now and introduce them to the possibility of doing the same in their vocation in the years ahead.
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Join in for Lutheran singles lunches at 12:45 p.m. after church services are over. To sign up for lunches call Linda at (414) 299-9127 and leave name and telephone number by the Satruday before so reservations can be made at the restaurant. Separate checks will be requested at the restaurant.
Read the full article for a list of lunch dates and locations, Bible studies and other singles events.
 Brookfield Lutheran, BrookfieldTim Albers will speak on the theme of Christians reaching out to the Muslim community. An afternoon service project will mark Bibles for prison ministry, which can impact many Muslims in that population.
Tickets sold out early for Lutheran Schools Day at Miller Park on May 10, 2008. The game was very well attended with over 1,100 people from 36 schools and churches.
The SWD youth and family day special event pass at Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells includes one regular all-day park admission and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. And it’s offered to you at a price less than what you could go for yourself! Cost is $27 for adults and $23 for children 12 and under. Register by Wednesday, June 18, 2008.
SOLD OUT -  The 5th annual Lutheran schools day at Miller Park will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008. The Milwaukee Brewers will be facing the St. Louis Cardinals. The game time was changed from 6 pm to 2:45 pm because it will be televised on FOX.
Date: April 11-13, 2008
Place: Trinity, Sheboygan
Speaker: Rev. Alan G. Boeck, associate pastor, St. John, Portage
 This conference is designed to provide learning opportunities, but more importantly to immerse participants in Scripture-based experiences focused on mission and ministry with children.
Marriage in God's Way: A one-day workshop on August 25 to develop insight and skills with an awareness of God’s way for married, engaged or seriously dating couples.
This seminar is for pastors, administrators, teachers, day care supervisors, board members and others involved in establishing policies and training programs for the prevention of sexual abuse for their church/school.
This workshop will provide basic training for new Sunday school teachers, as well as timely reminders for veteran teachers. Ideas for generating enthusiasm for Sunday School and increasing congregation support will also be presented. Your presenter will be Gary Janetzke, SWD executive for school ministry and youth & family ministry.
 "GIFTS: God Is Flowing Thru Singles" - a weekend for fellowship, learning and revitalizing ministry to single adults in southern Wisconsin, Oct. 12-14, 2007, Copa Cabana Resort, Wisconsin Dells.
International Lutheran Single Adults (ILSA) will hold its 20th anniversary annual conference July 5-8, 2007, at the Radisson Inn, Branson, Mo. The conference, with the theme of "Rejoice and Sing," is open to any single adult or to anyone who is interested in singles ministry.
 The United Intergenerational Ministry Sunday school rally day worship service entitled: "Do everything in love"
Thrivent Financial is sponsoring a faith and business forum at their Heartwood Conference & Retreat Center in Trego, Wis., on Aug. 22-24, 2007. The event is open to middle- and upper-management executives of nonprofit and for-profit organizations. The event is cosponsored and managed by Spirit in the Desert, a retreat center in Carefree, Arizona. PDF brochure
Youth and family day at Noah's Ark Waterpark, Wisconsin Dells
June 29, 2007
Come as a family or come as a group! Enjoy over 80 family fun activities and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Cost is $26 for adults and $22 for children 12 and under. Click Buy Now to purchase or download the order form. Tickets may be ordered through June 20.
The August 2007 parenting event is being rescheduled for June of 2009.
Pique your imagination through training, support, encouragement, dynamic worship and music. Learn from nationally known speakers. Participate in breakout sessions featuring innovative children's ministry leaders. Engage in interactive displays. Plan now to attend!
Children's ministry leadership training equips volunteers and professionals in effectiveness as they engage in ministries with and to children and their families.
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