SMLC Ministries

Sunday School A wide variety of topics and age levels Confirmation Confirmation ministry is a two year program leading to the Affirmation of Baptism in which the confirmands affirm the vows their parents took at their child's baptism. Students generally enter the program as 5th graders and are confirmed as 7th graders. Through a variety of learning opportunities, participants develop an understanding of the Bible, the importance of God's word in life, the Sacraments, church history, and what it means to be the church and a Christian in today's world.  Confirmation ministry helps parents to fulfill the promises they took at their child's baptism.

All Star Wednesday Congregation Bible Study A week night church school program designed to meet the spiritual needs of the congregation through Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Classes are conducted for pre-school, elementary and adults. A nursery is provided. Morning Bible Study A Monday morning Bible Study takes an in-depth look at scripture and how the Word relates to our life in our world today. This is an informal study of reading, reflection, prayer and discussion of God's Word. Vacation Church School A one-week school is conducted each summer, usually in mid-June. The evening program offers Bible classes for children and adults.

Lutheran Men in Mission SMLC men meet for breakfast on the third Sunday of each month at 8am in the fellowship hall. All men and boys of any age are welcome to these meetings. Women of the ELCA Every woman who is a member of SMLC is automatically a member of Summer's WELCA. This organization is involved in many areas of congregational life and is constantly seeking to meet its mission to nurture growth in faith, build and support community and put witness into action through service to others.

Over the Hill Gang You have to be 55 years or older to belong to this group. They are famous for their "field trips." Check the bulletin boards for sign-up sheets announcing the next event. All-Stars Children from ages 3 through 3rd grade. They meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm - 7:30pm. During the summer months meeting are once a month and include various outings and field trips. This group sponsors a child and is the basis of the children's choir, the Half Notes. Youth Ministries The Youth meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the church. Recent projects for this group includes a Super Bowl Pizza Party, Youth Sunday, an Atlanta Braves game, Hamburger/Hot Dog cookout and a pool party and lock in.

Social Ministries Committee This is a standing committee of the congregation that is involved in many aspects of outreach. Their newest projects include sponsoring a member of the military who is stationed in Iraq and starting a Fair Trade Coffee Project. Music Ministries Summer has a number of musical ministries. The adult chancel choir practices on Thursday nights at 7pm in the choir room. The children's choir, The Half Notes, practices on All-Star Wednesday nights.  The Handbell Choir was added in 2003 and practices when needed.