Welcome to the SPARK Homepage!
Grades 4&5 Ministry
Here you can view the SPARK Calendar, handbook, learn more, and register for the program. If you have any questions, please contact Lily Askegaard Laskegaard@normluth.org or 952.977.9350. We are blessed to have your family apart of the SPARK Ministry at Normandale!
Upcoming SPARK Calendar:
Or download the SPARK 2025 – 2026 Calendar pdf here.
- Wednesday, September 10: First SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 17: SPARK Stepping Stone Faith Marker 6:30- 7:30 pm
- Sunday, September 21: SPARK Stepping Stones displayed during worship, 9:30 am
- Wednesday, September 24: SPARK Optional Event, Youth Mental Health Guest Speaker from NAMI, 6:30-7:30 pm. Parents and students invited to attend.
- Sunday, September 28: Family Event, Homecoming Sunday, 10:30 am
- Wednesday, October 1: SPARK attend “All About Worship” session to learn how to volunteer during worship with Jacob (Youth Dir.), 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 8: Meet & Greet with SPARK and new lead pastor! 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 15: No SPARK (MEA Break)
- Wednesday, October 22: Regular SPARK, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 29: No SPARK – Trunk-or-Treat Family Event 5:30-7 pm in the parking lot. Wear your costume!
- Wednesday, November 5: Prayer of Peace Vespers Service at 6:30-7:30 pm. No SPARK
- Wednesday, November 12: Regular SPARK 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, November 19: Regular SPARK 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, November 26: No SPARK (Thanksgiving Break)
- Wednesday, December 3: SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 10: Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal, 5-6:15 pm. Advent Vespers, 6:30-7 pm. No SPARK after.
- Sunday, December 14:
- Perform in Christmas Program during 9:30 am worship. Arrive by 8:45 am to put on costumes and warm-up.
- Cookie reception to follow performance, 10:30 am
- Volunteer opportunity for Youth Christmas Bazaar, 9am – noon
- Wednesday, December 17:
- Advent Vespers, 6:30-7 pm
- SPARK Christmas Party, 7-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 24: No SPARK (Christmas Eve)
- Wednesday, December 31: No SPARK (Christmas Break)
- Wednesday, January 7: Regular SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, January 14: Regular SPARK, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, January 21: Regular SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, January 28: Regular SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, February 4: Regular SPARK, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, February 11: Regular SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, February 18: Ash Wednesday Vespers 6:30-7:30 pm. No SPARK
- Wednesday, February 25: Lent Vespers 6:30-7 pm, SPARK 7-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 4: Lent Vespers 6:30-7 pm, SPARK 7-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 11: Lent Vespers 6:30-7 pm, SPARK 7-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 18: No SPARK (Spring Break), Lent Vespers 6:30-7 pm
- Wednesday, March 25: Lent Vespers 6:30-7 pm, SPARK 7-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 1: No SPARK (Holy Week)
- Saturday, April 4: Family Event, Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11:30 am
- Wednesday, April 8: SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 15: SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 22: SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, April 29: SPARK 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, May 6: SPARK, 6:30-7:30 pm
- Wednesday, May 13: End of Year CYF Party! 6:30-7:30 pm
SPARK General Info & Handbook:
Weekly SPARK Schedule:
- 6:30 – 6:50 pm – Opening, highs and lows, fellowship
- 7:00 – 7:30 pm – SPARK Core lesson with Lily Askegaard, Director of Children’s Ministry & Music
- 7:30 – 7:45 pm – SPARK Fellowship & games
We are so glad to welcome 4th & 5th graders into this journey of deepening faith, asking tough questions, strengthening relationships with God, building friendships, and continuing to find their place within the Normandale Lutheran Church community. We hope that SPARK can be a place of peace for all. We hope that this program “sparks” within students an understanding of how God is working in the world and in their lives, and works as a place to experience love, acceptance, and support as they navigate faith together and individually. Thank you for making your Child’s faith life a priority in your home and schedules. To read more about the SPARK Program and expectations, download the handbook HERE.