Shining Stars
Ages 3yrs - 3rd Grade
What is Shining Stars?
Shining Stars is a program for kids designed to help them know and love Jesus and know and love each other. Some ministries offer 1 Vacation Bible School in the summer.
We offer THREE during the year!
Shining Stars is a program for kids designed to help them know and love Jesus and know and love each other. Some ministries offer 1 Vacation Bible School in the summer.
We offer THREE during the year!
REGISTRATION
$30 per child / per Session ($90 for the year’s 3 sessions total)
Please Register For the Upcoming Session!
**We kindly ask that children in the 3-year-old group turn 3 by September 2025.
$30 per child / per Session ($90 for the year’s 3 sessions total)
Please Register For the Upcoming Session!
**We kindly ask that children in the 3-year-old group turn 3 by September 2025.
Session 1: "Roar"
CANCELLED
CANCELLED
Session 2: "miraculous mission"
Lift off for an intergalactic adventure and learn about God’s plan of salvation from creation to the cross!
Jan. 12th & 26th, Feb. 2nd & 23rd, Mar. 9th & 23rd
Singing on Palm Sunday: Mar. 29th, 2026
Jan. 12th & 26th, Feb. 2nd & 23rd, Mar. 9th & 23rd
Singing on Palm Sunday: Mar. 29th, 2026
Session 3: "Food truck party"
"On a Roll with God" by turning to God in prayer that all of our daily needs are met!
Apr. 13th & 27th, May 4th & 18th, June 1st
Singing at End of Year Service: June 14th, 2026
Apr. 13th & 27th, May 4th & 18th, June 1st
Singing at End of Year Service: June 14th, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
MEET THE TEAM
"Who helps to run the Shining Stars program?"
TEACHERS:
REGISTRAITON:
OPENING & MUSIC & AV:
TEACHERS:
- 3-4 Year Old Group:
- Chris Lubs:
- Chris Lubs:
- TK-Kinder Group:
- Elizabeth Hodgeon:
- Elizabeth Hodgeon:
- 1st-3rd Group:
- Christaline Loos: Hello! My name is Christaline Loos, and I'm Pastor Bart's wife. I'm thrilled to be teaching the 1st - 3rd graders at Shining Stars this year. I'm currently a mom to three daughters and a Brownies Girl Scout troop leader. I come from a Cuban-American background and studied anthropology at UCLA. In my free time, I love hiking and gardening, but what truly brings me joy is the blunt conversations and natural curiosity of elementary school children—their conversations are a delight and what I look forward to most during our gatherings! My motivation for being part of Shining Stars is to help shape children's first impressions of a relationship with Jesus and the Christian community into something positive and comforting. I really emphasize that life is an adventure full of ups and downs, and I want kids to understand that no matter how high or low life takes them, Jesus is the comforting constant who is always there.
- Anna Baker:
- Christaline Loos: Hello! My name is Christaline Loos, and I'm Pastor Bart's wife. I'm thrilled to be teaching the 1st - 3rd graders at Shining Stars this year. I'm currently a mom to three daughters and a Brownies Girl Scout troop leader. I come from a Cuban-American background and studied anthropology at UCLA. In my free time, I love hiking and gardening, but what truly brings me joy is the blunt conversations and natural curiosity of elementary school children—their conversations are a delight and what I look forward to most during our gatherings! My motivation for being part of Shining Stars is to help shape children's first impressions of a relationship with Jesus and the Christian community into something positive and comforting. I really emphasize that life is an adventure full of ups and downs, and I want kids to understand that no matter how high or low life takes them, Jesus is the comforting constant who is always there.
REGISTRAITON:
- Sohpie Killian:
- Anna Baker:
- Jordan Holtmeier
OPENING & MUSIC & AV:
- Pastor Bart:
- Erin Lewis:
- April Lang: Miss April has been a member of First Lutheran Church since childhood and an employee of Circle of Love Preschool since 2014. As a graduate of previous youth programs here at FLCOL, she is happy to help out and give back to the FLCOL community.
- Karen Lewer:
SCHEDULE
Here is the typical Shining Stars schedule:
5:30pm = Arrival & Playground (Parents sign their child/ren in)
5:45pm = Opening (Chapel)
6:15pm = Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
6:40pm = Bible Lesson & Crafts (various classrooms)
7:15pm = Dismissal (Fellowship Hall = 1st-3rd graders. Preschool-TK-Kinder = Yellow Room or Blue Room)
5:30pm = Arrival & Playground (Parents sign their child/ren in)
5:45pm = Opening (Chapel)
6:15pm = Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
6:40pm = Bible Lesson & Crafts (various classrooms)
7:15pm = Dismissal (Fellowship Hall = 1st-3rd graders. Preschool-TK-Kinder = Yellow Room or Blue Room)
DINNER MENU
Once registered for Shining Stars, you will receive an email with the upcoming week's story/lesson, menu, and any schedule updates.
Typical menu items include:
Typical menu items include:
- pasta (with or without sauce)
- turkey sandwich
- cheese quesadilla
- chicken nuggets
FRIENDS WELCOME
"Can my child invite a friend?"
Of course! However all children who attend need to be registered. If your child wishes to invite a friend, please share the registration link on this webpage with your friend's parents.
Of course! However all children who attend need to be registered. If your child wishes to invite a friend, please share the registration link on this webpage with your friend's parents.
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Shining Stars