Educational Opportunities

Sunday School for All Ages (Sept. - May)
    

At Bethlehem:  Sunday, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
At St. John:  Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

This Christian Education hour is designed for the entire family to grow together in their faith life.  The various classes range from 3-year-old to adult.  Each Sunday, all the classes (except the adult class, which usually goes chapter by chapter through a book of the Bible) study the same Scriptures, so families can talk together about what they learned.

Midweek Bible Study

Wednesday:   Each Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Milan and at 7:30 p.m. at St. John "High Steeple" Lutheran in Edgar, we gather to share in Worship, Bible study, and Holy Communion.  For those unable to attend services on Sunday, this is a great opportunity for worship

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Vacation Bible School - Held each summer during mid to late July.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long event in summer, for 3-years-olds through th graders (those going into th grade).  Its goal is to share the importance of religion with kids in a fun, educational, and interactive environment.


Adult Confirmation Instruction

This class is offered whenever anyone is interested in learning the basic introduction to the teachings of the church.  This is a personalized individual class, designed to proceed at whatever pace the student is comfortable with.  The basic textbooks are the Bible and Martin Luther's Small Catechism.  Completion of the course results in Confirmation and communicant membership

Youth Confirmation Instruction

This program is the basic introduction to the teachings of the Church.  This Confirmation curriculum builds on the basis built up from Sunday School.  Youth Confirmation instruction takes place in the 7th through 8th grades.  Completion of the course results in Confirmation and communicant membership.

Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML)

     1:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month at Bethlehem Lutheran.
     1:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month at St. John Evangelical.

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League (LWML) is the official women's organization of The LC-MS.  The LWML focuses on affirming each woman in her relationship with Christ to enable her to be in ministry among the people of the world.   The LWML focuses on richer spiritual living,  global awareness for ministry, and avenues for God-blessed service.  Visit  Lutheran Women's Missionary League for more information.

Youth Group

The Youth Group meets year round generally twice a month.

   All youth in ages 6th through 12th grade are welcome, regardless of Christian background or church affiliation.

Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School - Sept til June

Providing Christian education for th through th grade, W.V.L.H.S. is located in nearby Mosinee, WI and is operated by an association of local LC-MS congregations, of which St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church is a member.  Find out more at  Wisconsin Valley L.H.S.  For members of St. John and Bethlehem, scholarships are available for students attending Lutheran schools. 


Trinity Lutheran School - School year Sept. til June
     
Providing Christian education for Kindergarten through th grade, Trinity is located in nearby Athens, WI and is owned and operated by a sister LC-MS congregation:  Trinity Lutheran Church.  The school physical address is 301 Elm St - Athens, WI  54411.  The mailing address is PO Box 100 - Athens, WI  54411-0100.      Phone: (715)257-7559.  For members of St. John and Bethlehem, scholarships are available for students attending Lutheran schools.  Visit their website - Trinity Lutheran - Athens

Camp Luther

Camp Luther is the outdoor ministry of the North Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Summer camps are available for children of all ages.  High School aged youth can participate in leadership programs.  Scholarships are available for members of St. John and Bethlehem who wish to attend Camp Luther.  Check-out  Camp Luther