Children have an important place in God's Kingdom. We aren't just training them for the future, they are part of God's Kingdom now.
We love children and we want to teach them about the Bible and God’s love in a way so they can understand and experience it.
All children are welcome. All children are loved. Each one has a God-given purpose. Every girl and boy is loved by God and their sins are forgiven through faith in Jesus. We want to help children discover these truths.
Today Pastor shares a story about love.
Parents can register their children online.
If an adult wants to serve within Children's Ministry, we have volunteer applications can also be completed online.
Q: Do you have to be a church member to participate in the children's classes and programs?
A: We welcome all children to participate in our classes and programs.
Q: How much do the children's classes and programs cost?
A: There is no cost for our ongoing activities.
Have questions? For more information about our children's ministry, contact Laurie Strawbridge via email or at (512) 255-3322.
Stay connected and get the latest updates on our Palm Valley Children's Facebook page.
Children's Ministry Director
I grew up in Atmore, AL where I lived for 18 years before going to school at the University of Alabama. But now when I go "home" for Christmas it is to Santa Rosa Beach, FL where my Mom and Dad, sister, brother-in-law, and two nieces live. My brother still lives in Atmore along with many Strawbridge aunts, uncles, and cousins. the McGougan side of my family is spread all over. I moved to Austin, Texas ten years ago and became the guardian for two teenagers, Zack and Arian, for five years and consider them part of my forever family.
After studying Human Development in college I worked briefly in a nursing home before hearing the call to ministry in 1995. After serving my home church as a program director I got my masters in Christian Education at Asbury Seminary in Kentucky and served as a youth director in Methodist churches in Pensacola, Panama City, and Austin. God has given me a love for writing curriculum for children and I feel so blessed to be at Palm Valley Lutheran. My favorite part of my job at Palm Valley is Sunday mornings and Wednesdayevenings when I get to spend time with the children. I love watching them discover how much God loves them. When I'm not at work I'm usually at home with my dog, Bama, watching tv or reading a book. If we're lucky we get to watch an Alabama Football game and cheer from the sofa.
