St. Paul’s Lutheran

Church and School

East Northport, New York 11731

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm II9:105

Parish Education

Advent Fair –

All Sunday School children and their parents are invited to make Christmas decorations and gifts on the second Sunday in December following our 10 o'clock church service. Tables with a variety of Christian craft projects are set up in the basement of the Youth building and children can select which items they would like to create for their own homes or to give.  Refreshments are provided so parents can relax and socialize.

Confirmation - To become a confirmed member of St. Paul's, there is a three year course of study for our youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Weekly classes of an hour each are held at the church for a total of twenty sessions each year.  Using the Bible and Luther's Catechism, the Pastor teaches the sacraments, the life of Jesus, the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer and the work of the church. Requirements include church attendance, worship summaries, service hours, and attending mini-retreats. At the Confirmation service in the spring the youth reaffirm their faith which was spoken for them by their parents at Baptism.  

First Holy Communion - Fifth graders who have faithfully attended Sunday School and completed five worship summaries are invited to attend 4 Saturday morning classes in preparation for 1st Communion. Our Pastor conducts the classes of one hour each so the children have a full understanding of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. On Maundy Thursday at the 8 p.m. service the children receive their 1st Holy Communion. Immediately after the service a reception sponsored by the Parish Ed committee is held to celebrate with the students, their families, and the congregation.

Lenten Fair & Easter Egg Hunt

On a Sunday before Easter there is a combination Easter Egg Hunt and craft fair for our Sunday School children. While groups of children are searching for eggs upstairs in the Youth Building, the others are working downstairs on making Easter decorations, coloring eggs, potting plants as gifts, or making a variety of crafts. Parents are invited to stay and enjoy some refreshments.

VBS:

We all had a wonderful time in “Gods’s Big Back Yard” our theme for this year.  We learned about Service- to both God and our neighbors.  We had 97+ kids all having a great time with staff, making crafts, singing, watching the bible stories come alive, recreation, and eating snacks all while soaking up the Son.  Please join us again next year in July for more fun at VBS! 

Sunday School

You do not need to be a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to come to Sunday School.  Classes are open for Nursery Three year old children through the 5^th Grade. Registration cards are in the Church office as well as the Sunday School office located in the Day School on Sunday mornings.  Please join us to learn more about God and how Jesus loves us, especially the children.