Welcome to JAM: Jesus and Me

What is JAM?

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Lil JAM & Co  = Infant - PreK

JAM = PreK - 2nd Grade

JAM too = 3rd Grade - Middle school 

Luther League = Middle & High School

JAM is our children’s ministry program designed to help kids:

• Build a personal relationship with God
• Learn the stories of the Bible
• Build connections within the Hope Lutheran community
• Learn the language and practices of the Church

And we do this all through hands-on play, music, movement, stories, and curiosity!

What Families Can Expect

JAM classes are joyful, busy, and sometimes messy—but always full of purpose. Children will experience:

• Sensory play (think sand, water, dough, and textures)
• Movement activities (big body play, dancing, acting out stories)
• Music and rhythm (singing, instruments, sound exploration)
• Storytelling and crafts (connecting Bible stories to children’s everyday lives)

Research shows that children learn best when they are actively engaged. That means our JAM spaces will be alive with laughter, creativity, questions, and sometimes glitter on the floor—and that’s exactly what learning should look like!

Learning Styles We Honor

JAM is designed to reach all types of learners:

• Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners → learn best through movement and touch
• Linguistic Learners → grow through stories, conversation, and new words
• Naturalistic Learners → connect to God’s creation through hands-on exploration
• Musical Learners → experience faith through rhythm, song, and sound
• Visual Learners → learn through color, images, and creative expression

By offering a variety of activities, every child will have the chance to connect with God’s Word in a way that speaks to them personally.

Join Us

I can’t wait to begin this journey with your children! Keep an eye on the bulletin for upcoming class notes and ways to be involved. If you are interested in helping, please consider signing up—we’d love to have you join our JAM team.

Together, we’ll build faith, friendships, and a foundation of joy in learning God’s Word.

— Jamie Winklepleck
Youth Coordinator, Hope Lutheran