The Little Children and Jesus

“And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them” (Mark 10:13-16).

 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Do families have to be members of Faith Lutheran Church to enroll in preschool?
  No—The members of Faith Lutheran Church invite anyone in the community to explore this possibility!
• Are there openings for children with identified disabilities?
  Yes! Openings are available for children with identified disabilities in the preschool program.
• What curriculum will be used?
  Voyages is a Christian early childhood curriculum for separate ages of three and four-year-olds.
• When does Faith Lutheran Preschool start?
  The program will follow the MCCSC (Monroe County Community School Corporation) calendar including the same vacation days, snow days and similar exceptions.

Mission Statement and Philosophy

Mission Statement
Faith Lutheran Preschool and Christian Child Care shall be distinctively Lutheran in its philosophy, curriculum and staff. While evangelistic outreach is the primary purpose, it strives to assist in nurturing all children and their families.

Philosophy Statement
Faith Lutheran Preschool (FLP) is an integral part of the mission outreach of Faith Lutheran Church, which provides a valuable service to our members and non-member participants of the preschool program. FLP strives to assist parents in nurturing their children in the faith while recognizing that the parents are the primary educators of their children. Both member and non-member parents are strongly encouraged to be actively involved in the activities of the preschool. FLP cultivates the spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of each child in a warm and loving Christ-centered environment.

A Distinctly Different Preschool

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), with which Faith Lutheran Church is affiliated, is a confessional church. That is, we base our worship and study on the Word of God, publicly state what we believe and carry out those beliefs in our lives as Christians. Therefore, in this Lutheran preschool, activities are integrated with Christ-like values and an intentional blending of Law and Gospel.

Teachers strive to develop trusting, caring and cooperative relationships between children as well as among children and adults. They encourage acceptance of each other as fellow children of God.

Children are taught to recognize sin and to celebrate God’s grace and forgiveness. Prayer, worship and singing are woven into the activities. Children learn to see Jesus as their Savior and Friend both in the formal teaching of Bible stories and the informal interactions among children and adults.

National Lutheran School Accreditation

Faith Lutheran Preschool is a Nationally Accredited Lutheran Preschool.

Unlicensed Registered Childcare Ministry

Faith Lutheran Preschool is an unlicensed registered ministry with the state of Indiana.

The LCMS (Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod)

For more information about the LCMS and the Lutheran Church, visit the LCMS website: www.lcms.org.

Children’s Ministries at Faith Lutheran Church

For other Children’s Ministry areas at Faith Lutheran Church, browse through our website, email the church office:

office@faithlutheranbloomington.org or call Faith Lutheran Church directly at (812) 332-1668 (Please feel free to leave a message if no one is available when you call).