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Opportunities
Vacation Bible School (VBS): Each summer our entire campus is transformed into an adventure filled week of faith formation using stories, music, art and science to build up faith. An army of volunteers from throughout the Shiner community opens their hearts to all the children of Shiner who spend time together learning about Jesus and God's love for all.
Camp: Cross Trails Ministry, part of our larger Lutheran organization, operates Camp Chrysalis in Kerrville, Ebert Ranch Camp in Haper, and numerous offsite camps and day camps. We send our confirmation age junior high youth to camp each summer along with many elementary and high school youth. The congregation supports camp participation both in our budget and in support of fundraisers so that every child who wishes to participate can afford the camp cost. We see the church camp experience as a proven path to encourage faith formation.
Special
Young children are invited to join first communion classes when their parents feel it is appropriate. By meeting with the pastor, children are encouraged to value and participate in the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Pastor led sessions are also offered to those adults and families new to our congregation who may wish to better understand and connect with our congregation by considering membership in the Lutheran church.
As a special event every three years, our youth are invited to attend the ELCA National Youth Gathering. Lutheran youth from across the country gather for worship, fellowship and service.
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