Hours

My new office hours are afternoons on Monday and Wednesday (evenings as well during school year), full days on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8-4), and 7:30 to around 2:00 on Fridays. The best days to get ahold of me during the week would be on Tuesdays and Thrusdays. As usual you can contact me via my cell in emergencies, or to make an appointment, or to contact me outside of the office. My number is 507-329-2593.

Teens Encounter Christ

There will be a Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) weekend here in worthington in February. I encourage any senior high youth who wishes to attend to speak with Amy about getting an application. TEC is a retreat that is centered around peer led ministry and is a fun time for all involved. For more information please go to www.crossroadstec.com.

Fun in February!

Mission Trip Meeting!

There will be a meeting for those youth attending the mission trip on February 12th between services in the Senior High Youth Room. Parents and youth should plan to attend as this is a mandatory meeting where we will be going over the basics of the trip, forms, trip training dates, and future fundraisers. If you absolutely cannot be there please let Amy know ahead of time.

Breakfast Club for grade 9-12 is starting up again Thursday February 9th at 7:15 at Amy's house on 324 W. Clary. Come enjoy a yummy breakfast and a peer led devotional. BC is held every other week throughout the school year.

Elementary Bowling/Camp Out!

We will be joining up with American Lutheran again for our annual bowling/camp out day on February 11th from 4:00 till 7:00. We will be meeting at ALC and then heading to the bowling alley for a game. There will be a dinner at ALC to follow along with our camp activities. Youth grades k-5. Please sign up outside of Amy's office to attend. As usual parents are welcome to join us for the fun!

Ski Trip!

I know it's really early to be thinking of our ski trip but I wanted to make sure you were all informed while I still can. This year our ski trip is scheduled for January 15th and we will be joined by a few other local churches as we head to Mt.Kato for some fun in the snow. (yes there will be snow then). We will be leaving at noon and will be back between 9 and 10 that night. The best thing is there is no school the next day!

Costs:

Ski/board rental : $18
Lift ticket: $17
Snow Tube: $30

If you plan to ski or board you will need a lift ticket. Please mark what you plan to do, and if you need to rent equipment when you sign up. Also please mark if you plan to use your church account. If you don't plan to use your account your money for this trip must be turned in by January 8th to the church office. Please keep in mind that if we do not get enough people to sign up to get the group discount that the trip will be canceled so feel free to invite a friend. You will need money for dinner which you can purchase at the lodge. I am happy to answer any questions while I am still available.

Change in Plans

We will no longer be playing Romans & Christians for youth grades 6-12 at American Lutheran on December 14th. We will be playing with them in March. Instead come on the 14th for a time of fellowship and worship with youth from Westminster Presbyterian and First United Methodist. We will be having a meal for all youth and families from 5:00-6:00. Then at 6:00 our Elementary youth (K-5) will head to the Elementary youth room for Buzz while our older youth (6-12) will head out to bring good cheer to others in our community by caroling. This is a great way to show others the love of Christ this Christmas season!

November 2nd!

Don't forget that our plans for YFC (grades 6-12) have changed. We will be meeting at Westminster Presbyterian on 230 Clary St. at 7:15 to join them and 1st Methodist in a game of Romans & Christians. In this game you will get to be the Christians seeking to find a place of worship in Roman times. We will be ending with a brief worship and will be done at 8:30. I look forward to seeing you there! Any parents who want to help out as Romans should talk to Amy!

Wednesday Night Activities!

Our Wednesday night activities Buzz and Y.F.C. will be starting again very soon! Here is a tentative schedule/list of some topics. Keep in mind that this schedule is pretty flexible and may be changed due to weather related cancelations, or if the needs of our group are different. I'm looking forward to a great year with our youth!

Buzz 2011:

September 14th: David as a boy

September 21st: David and the bully Goliath

September 28th: David and the bully Saul

October 5th: David as king

October 12th: Daniel and the lion's den

October 19th: No Buzz MEA

October 26th: Elijah and prayer

November 2nd: Elijah and sharing

November 9th: Christmas Party! (This is for all youth and families. We will be packing up the boxes the youth donate to Operation Christmas Child. Shopping for those boxes will happen on the 6th after the 2nd service.)

November 16th: Make Christmas ornaments for Heifer

November 23rd: No Buzz Thanksgiving

November 30th: Father Abraham

December 7th: No Buzz (Goodies for the goodie bake will be made by youth grades 6-12)

December 14th: The angels visit the shepherds

December 21st & 28th: No Buzz Christmas

Y.F.C. 2011

September 7th: Thrivent Night! Meet at St. Matthew's at 5:30. RSVP to Amy

September 14th: Kick off night. SH youth will vote on the mission trip

September 21st: Sour Deals

September 28th: Re:Form

October 5th: Small Group

October 12th: Foolish Farmer & Owl Island

October 19th: No Y.F.C. MEA

October 26th: Re:Form

November 2nd: Small Group

November 9th: Christmas Party! We will be putting together boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Items for the boxes will be purchased on the 6th after the 2nd service.

November 16th: Tinfoil night

November 23rd: No Y.F.C. Thanksgiving

November 30th: Re:Form

December 7th: Make goodies! We also will be making goodies on the 6th. Time TBA

December 14th: Possible Romans & Christians with American Lutheran.

December 21st & 28th: No Y.F.C. Christmas