Bible 101: Bible Basics
A twelve-lesson look at the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. All are welcome to join this course for a refresher, and are encouraged to bring along someone who may be interested in learning who Jesus is, what this means for our lives, or anything that our church teaches. Contact us to inquire about starting a new class or to ask about current classes.
Confirmation Classes
Christian parents are given the primary responsibility to train their children in God’s Word. As a Christian congregation, it is also our privilege and joy to help parents raise their children in God’s truth. Beginning in 6th grade, students begin a thorough course of study in the basics of Christian belief organized around the time-tested handout of Luther’s Small Catechism. Classes for 6th grade are from 4:30pm through 6:00pm, while 7th & 8th grade classs are from 6:00pm through 7:30pm. Classes begin on the Wednesday after Labor Day and going through May. To learn more, click here to be taken to our Confirmation page!
Men’s Bible Breakfast
Food for both body and soul - that's what Men's Breakfast is all about! We meet at The Ranch on the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 am for breakfast and some relaxing Bible study and discussion. Come for the study & fellowship, stay for the food! Your first visit is free!
Women, and the Word
Find comfort in studying God’s Word with women of all ages. We meet every 2nd Saturday of the month in the Board Room at Lakeview Methodist Healthcare Center at 2:00 pm.
Other Spiritual Growth Resources
The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod also offers many other resources for your spiritual growth! Check out some of the links below to see daily devotions, devotional videos, hear the Lutheran Chapel Service radio broadcast and more!
YouTube—Check out our channel on YouTube to see sermons and devotional videos.
WELS Devotions—Click on the WELS Devotions link to be taken to our synod’s website where they offer multiple daily resources. You can find daily devotions, women’s devotions, military devotions, devotions for early childhood ministry educator’s, and teens. You can also find worship helps for the weeks lessons for Sunday worship.
Lutheran Chapel Service on KNUJ Radio—Our Lutheran radio ministry brought to you from our southern Minnesota WELS churches! Listen live on KNUJ (860am, 97.3FM) on Sunday mornings from 7:45am to 8:30am. You can also check out past broadcasts on their website! Just click on the link to take you there!
Time of Grace—”Time of Grace connects people to God’s grace—his love, glory, and power—so they realize the temporary things of life don’t satisfy. However, through Jesus we have access to the eternal God—right now and forever.” Time of Grace Ministries offer daily devotions for you to read and video devotions on various topics. You can also catch their broadcast live on KARE (NBC 11) at 10:30am or watch previously aired messages!
Live Internet Streaming Broadcasts—Click this link to be taken to a long list of WELS churches that stream their services live on Sunday mornings. You can also watch previously streamed services on most of their websites.
Forward in Christ—If you receive the Forward in Christ magazine, there are certainly many helpful articles in there for spiritual learning, health, and growth! If you click on the link, it will also take you to the new Forward in Christ website! There you can read many of the new materials found in Forward in Christ and also sign up for their digital subscription if you’d like!
Jesus Cares Ministries
Jesus Cares Ministries provides individuals with special needs the opportunity to hear God’s Word, participate in activities, and engage in fellowship with family members, volunteers, and community members. It is a unique program designed to inspire and impact people with the love of Christ. The Worship at the Cross program is a simplified service that follows a format appropriate for people with a cognitive disability, including people with forms of dementia. Pictures and symbols lead participants through the parts of the service.
We are very excited to share God’s word to individuals with special needs.
Please join us at Shepherd of the Lakes,
114 E Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont every 3rd Monday @ 4:30 p.m.