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10/15/2012
Youth & Family Ministry E-bulletin October 15, 2012
Two Cluster Opportunities
Tuesday October 16: Meet at 12:30pm at the Flying Tiger restaurant (60 South Broad Street Fairborn, Ohio 45324--Dayton Area). RSVP to Bryan Jaster at bryan.jaster@peacebeavercreek.org or through facebook).
Thursday November 1: Meet at 10am for a Bagel Break at Christ, Bexley (2314 E. Main Street Columbus, Ohio 43209). RSVP to Jenny Frantz JFrantz@christbexley.org or through facebook). There is no charge.
Time to Renew!
Please let LMC know by the end of
this week if you plan to attend!
What’s the Renew Retreat? It is a free 48 hour offering from Lutheran Memorial Camp to those folks working in children’s, youth and/or family ministry. We gather to rest, relax, reconnect, share ideas, and Renew!
Mark your calendar for November 5-7, 2012. Registration has opened and LMC requires a $50 deposit, which will be returned to you during the event.
You may come and go as your schedule permits!
Have ideas? Contact Claire:
chammer@lomocamps.org
Jacob's Porch overnight
Who: For High School Students and their adult leaders
When: January 20-21st beginning with worship at 7:07 pm on January 20th and ending at Noon on January 21st.
Where: The Ohio State Lutheran Campus Ministry House (The Porch).
Cost: The cost is $10 per person (which covers all meals and snacks).
Details: The lock-in includes worship, small group time, games, sleep, and a morning of service!
Remaining Spots: 49
Questions: Contact Jenny at jenny@jacobsporch.com.
High School-Age Retreat
Join us for our annual High School Retreat at Camp Kern (just a few miles north of King’s Island) January 25-27, 2013. Jacobs Porch will again be our band and will bring those awesome college students to lead our small groups and be pace setters for the weekend.
This event typically has one adult in attendance for every three youth. It is a great faith building experience. Registration opened September 1st
Remaining Spots: 47
Questions: Contact Gary at gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org
Click below for details and a registration form
High School Retreat Registration Form
or
Check out the Registration Form included in the September congregational mailing
LOMO NEEDS
Contact Claire at chammer@lomocamps.org
LMC Corn Maize Greeters:
Through October 21st: Saturday 2pm to 7pm & Sunday 2-5pm
Transportation Needs:
Did you know you can donate a car, truck, or mini-van to LOMO and receive a tax deduction?
Middle School-Age Faith Advance
We are hearing some great stories as a result of the September Faith Advance held at LMC.
Faith Skill events for spring and next fall will be placed on the calendar late October.
If you would like to learn more about building faith skills into young people contact Gary.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
If interested, please contact the church directly
- First Lutheran Church, Springfield (part-time) contact: (937) 323-9703 or e-mail flcspringfield@sbcglobal.net
Synod Sponsored Youthworks Service Trip Update
Yep it's Full!
We are headed back to Charelston, West Virginia site of the 2011 Service Trip. Mark your calendars for July 21-26. Cost $279.
Click below for further details or contact Gary.
Youthworks 2013
Still interested?
Gary can put you on a waiting list, we can look at a second week in Charleston with youthworks, find another youthworks destination the same week, or head to the Transformation Zone in Marysville.
If your congregation works with another service trip organization let Gary know and maybe some of our other interested Synod congregations can join you.
Either way, Gary is here to coordinate your efforts.
Good Insurance Questions to have Answers to were Sent to All Congregations in the September Mailing.
Look for the fluorescent Green Flier
Mark Your Calendars: Shack City
Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Builds have set their Central Ohio date for next spring's povery simulation to be April 27, 2013. Details to follow.
Cluster Get Togethers,Training Events for Youth and/or Adults, and Youth Events...
are scheduled as folks raise their hand and say, "Hey, let's do one in my area." Contact Gary and after a date, time, and location are chosen, he will advertise the event through facebook, youth & family e-bulletins, and hard copy mailings to congregations.
Synod Youth & Family Connections
A. Consider Joining the Synod Youth & Family Ministry Facebook Page
Just for you...a youth and family ministry facebook group page has been created focusing on our favorite topic. Here's a chance to ask questions, have discussions, and share what you are doing in youth and family ministry to an entire network.
To join, send a request to Gary Pecuch or Susan Barton Nonno through Facebook or send an email request and Gary will send you an invitation.
B. Youth & Family E-bulletins are sent out the 1st and 15th of each month
C. A Hard Copy Mailing of Youth & Family Ministry happenings is sent out monthly to congregations
Look for the fluorescent Green Flier
D. Visit the Synod Website:
www.southernohiosynod.org Click on the youth and family ministry tab
E. Connect with Gary directly
gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org or 614-464-3532 extension 110
