Ep. 18: Eileen Zakel

If you went to Sunday School as a little kid or sent your own kids off to learn about the foundations of faith when they were young, you probably appreciate the importance of Christian education through the church. ALUCC has a legacy of offering faith-based education for kids of all ages and our Sunday School program is truly excellent. Much of this is due to Eileen Zakel, ALUCC’s Christian Ed coordinator. She works closely with Pastor Beau Dansizen (minister for children and families) to select and implement a curriculum each year that’s both fun and provides a faith-based foundation. But there’s so much more to Eileen as an educator, mom and deep thinker as you’ll find out in this episode.   Throughout this podcast, you’ll hear how Eileen approaches the development of our programs for young kids (ages pre-K through 5th grade), why she feels teaching Sunday School is an awesome opportunity for members to serve a role in helping kids grow in their faith and ways you can teach your own kids or grandkids about world-changing concepts in understandable ways. You’ll also learn more about what our recently-renovated education wing has to offer. Did you know there’s a sensory room? How about a craft room that anyone can use?   You’ll really want to listen all the way to the end of this episode because there are a lot of wonderful thoughts from Eileen that come just before it wrapped it up.   Welcome to ALUCC Fellowship Hall, a podcast where we gather to share a tapestry of stories that weave through the congregation of Avon Lake United Church of Christ. In each episode, we'll journey together through the diverse experiences, fun stories and journeys of church leaders and our fellow members.   Grab a seat, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and join us in Fellowship Hall as we delve into the heart of Avon Lake United Church of Christ, one story at a time.   Be sure to subscribe to the ALUCC Fellowship Hall podcast on your favorite app so you never miss an episode.   Resources:   Learn more about Avon Lake United Church of Christ in Avon Lake, Ohio: https://www.avonlakeucc.org/   Follow ALUCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonLakeUCC/ Instagram: @avonlakeucc   Watch weekly services on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/avonlakeucc   Like Waypoint Youth Ministries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avonlakeuccyouth/ Instagram: @waypointym   Follow ALUCC Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1199223630209636