Ministry with Children and Youth
Infants and Toddlers
A nursery is available for children up to 4 years old in the Ministry Center. The nursery is in the back room on the right and is staffed every Sunday morning during the 10:30am. service.
A calm room is available during every service to give your child a chance to be themselves while still being in worship behind a window. The calm room is accessible from the Welcome Center.
Children
Sunday School takes place during the 10:30am service for VPK – 6th grade. All students will begin worship with their families and be dismissed to the Ministry Center for classes after the Children’s Message. Students will return during the offering to complete worship and communion with their families. There are currently 2 classes available, Lower (VPK-2nd grade) and Upper (3rd-6th grade).
First Communion classes are available for students 1st grade and above who wish to begin receiving Holy Communion. This is a yearly class led by Pastor Sean or Pastor Jen. Please contact the office for the next scheduled class.
The BeTweens is a Preteen Ministry for students in Grades 4th-6th. They meet once per month in the Ministry Center for a time of fellowship and fun! Check the calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
Confirmation
Confirmation classes are available for students 7th grade and above who wish to Affirm their Baptism. This is a two year course lead throughout the year by Pastor Sean or Pastor Jen in a retreat format. Contact the pastors for more information.
Youth Group
GTLC Youth Group is available for students 7th – 12th grades every Sunday evening. We will meet in the Ministry Center for a time of fellowship, food and fun. Outings, service projects and mission opportunities are being planned for throughout the year.
Families
Family Funday Sundays are a special time for our families to have fellowship and FUN! FFS typically takes place after the 10:30am service every few months. Take a look at the church calendar to see when the next Family Funday Sunday is scheduled!
Fundraising
Throughout the year there are community based events to help grow the Youth Fund. Two are on-site and two are partnering with local sports teams. Each event allows our church family and community to connect beyond Sunday Mornings. All funds raised benefit the Youth Fund, which primarily fund Summer Trips for our youth. Every summer we offer experiences of summer camp, mission trip and the ELCA Youth Gathering.
Our next fundraiser will be to a Mighty Mussels Baseball Game on the last day of school! All are invited to come out, click the link below for tickets.
Volunteers
With so much going on in our Children, Youth and Family Ministries we will always welcome a helping hand! From leading or assisting Sunday School or Nursery, to making dinners for the Youth, to handing out popcorn or running a craft station at a special event, our needs are so diverse that we will find a spot that fits you perfectly – even if you don’t know what that might be!
Please contact Jennifer Santiago to find a spot for you.
Special Events
Throughout the year GTLC will host special events for our church and community such as Trunk or Treat and Vacation Bible School. We invite ALL in our community to come out and join in the fun! Stay tuned for more information on our next special event.
Student Registration
We can’t wait for you to join us! So we can be better prepared for your child(ren), please fill out the form below.
Contact Us
11381 Gateway Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33913
239-561-1188
office@gtlc.org