Children And Families

Serving Joplin Children And Families

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Free copies of “Look Around the Stable” and “Born to You a Savior” are now available at the church and school office! Find and follow us online! @immanueljoplin and @martinlutherjoplin

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Family Ministry and More!

A mother, father and young son sit together on a sofa by a window, looking down at their newborn baby.

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin is committed to serving the needs of children and their families in our community, church and school. From programs and activities, to facilities and staff, Immanuel is striving to be a place where children and families feel welcome, comfortable, and equipped to grow together in Christ, by grace, to serve.

Help for the Hard Questions: answers for parents

Help for the Hard Questions

“Where did Grandpa go?” “Is God real?” “Why did God let that happen?” Kids ask big questions at bedtime, in the car and after a funeral. Our free guide gives parents 40 real questions with simple answers, Bible verses and Small Catechism help.

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See what Immanuel Lutheran Church is doing in Kids Ministry and Family Ministry:

  • Sunday Morning Kids Ministry, featuring an engaging curriculum, caring staff, and a fun, safe atmosphere for learning, growing and exploring together.
  • Children’s Choirs learn songs for special music in church, as well as a Christmas Program featured in a Sunday morning Christmas Service.
  • Wednesday Midweek Confirmation Classes and Youth Meals during the school year, with unique lessons from the Bible and Luther’s Small Catechism.
  • children family parking lot immanuel lutheran church joplin missouri
    Monthly Family Ministry Breakfasts, usually the 3rd Sunday of each month at 9:15 am in the Youth Center, for children, youth, parents and grandparents—learning together how to be growing followers of Jesus at home and on the go.
  • A variety of Resources and Training for family devotions, marriage, family finances, parenting and more. Learn more about our “Taking Faith Home” Family Devotions.
  • Upgraded facilities that provide safe, secure, welcoming spaces for children, youth and families to gather.
  • Neighborhood Events focusing on serving kids and families, including Vacation Bible School, block parties, Trunk-Or-Treat, picnics and more.
  • Martin Luther School (Early Childhood-Middle School), serving nearly 100 students and their families daily with affordable, Christ-filled, private school excellence.

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