Thursday, January 19, 2012

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!


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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!

Friday, October 28, 2011

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!

Friday, August 26, 2011

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

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

A busy year!

First our next event is tomorrow from 2-4 at chataqua (I never know how to spell it). We will be having a water fight and I will provide the waterballoons. Please make sure to wear appropriate clothes and shoes for running around and playing. Also if a few youth need rides I have 4 seats for sure. The church van may still be in the shop at that time.

The next big fun thing is Lifelight! Usually we don't have any conflicts with scheduling but this year is a first and it looks like there will be school on the first day of the festival. Don't worry! I will take a trip out there with our other leaders and set up our camp area at the regularly scheduled time. Any youth who don't have school conflicts are welcome to join us at that time. Then we will be meeting at 3:30 after school gets out at church and I will drive the rest of the youth to the festival. This is open to all youth going into grades 6-12 and is an amazingly fun event. Please sign up outside of my office next to a food item and then plan on brining that item. Also the trip is $10 which you can pay for with your accounts. We will be returning around 10 the morning of the 5th. For those youth who need to come back early for the senior high marching band we will talk with parents and figure out rides so you can enjoy both the concert and your marching competition.

It is going to be a busy, fun, adventure filled year so here are some tentative dates for fundraisers, youth events, service projects and a lot of other things we will be doing through the year. Keep in mind that these dates may change. One just did this morning! If they do change I will try to keep you updated and you can look here, or on the website, or on the board outside my office. I'm looking forward to spending a great year with you!

September 7th Thrivent Social Media Night at St. Matthew’s. Come find out how to use cell phones and facebook and still be safe.
September 14th: Buzz & Y.F.C. start. Senior high youth vote on next summer’s mission trip.
October 3rd: Tip Night at Pizza Ranch. Sign up for a shift outside of Amy's office.
October 15th: Pirates for the Pantry. Time TBA
October 23rd: Pancake Breakfast with the Elks. Shifts starting at 6:30 and ending at 12:30
October 30th: Roller Skating Party with ALC. Meet at noon to head down to Sheldon IA. Cost $2
November 2nd: Romans & Christians with 1st United Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian. Meet at Westminster Presbyterian at 7:15. We will be done at 8:30. Help is needed by adults for this fun and educational game. Order forms go out for Goodie Bake.
November 6th: Purchase items for Operation Christmas Child
November 9th: Youth and Family Christmas Party. Pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
November 13th: Confirmation
November 20th: Order forms are due in for Goodie Bake.
December 6th & 7th: Make Goodies in the evenings. Time TBA
December 14th: Romans & Christians with ALC.
January15th: Ski Trip to Mt. Kato
February 15th: Set up for Silent Auction. Auction starts 2/19
February 29th: Taco dinner
March 18th: Silent Auction ends. Help take down.
March 21st: Dessert/pick up night 7:00. Need help in kitchen during Lenten service.
April 8th: Easter Breakfast
April 22nd: Set up for rummage sale fundraiser
April 27th & 28th: Rummage sale fundraiser. The evening of the 27th and day of 28th.
May 9th: Youth & Family party
May 12th: Plant community garden
June: Mission Trip exact dates TBA
July 8-13th: Adventure Trip
July 22nd: Adventure trip service followed by burger/brat cook out fundraiser.


There are some other service projects and fundraisers that will be happening that do not have scheduled dates such as the Pizza Ranch fundraiser, visiting nursing homes, helping in the food pantries, Kids Against Hunger, and working with the LWR quilters. Again these dates are tentative and may change.