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Youth & Family Ministry E-bulletin December 15, 2012
End of the Year Message
Wow, hard to believe but I am soon to be wrapping up my 5th year in the Synod Office.
I have traveled this year to many congregations, attended and led a bunch of retreats/advances and service experiences. I have talked to scores of folks on the phone and Lord only knows how many emails and facebook postings have gone back and forth.....
So, as December 31st draws near let's start this edition by asking the annual December question....
Is there anything I have promised any of you in the last year that I have not followed through with? If so, please do not hesitate to contact me and remind me. I am pretty good at follow up; however, we all know how hard it is in ministry positions to remember everything one promises to do for everyone.
I am here to serve.....Thanks Folks!
Gary
One Piece of New Information...
Synod Youthworks Trip:
There are 10 spots available on the trip to Charleston, West Virginia July 21 to 26, 2013. If you have any interest in any of the spots contact Gary.
Otherwise, the information below are repeats from December 1st.
ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!
Summer Trip Update
Just an FYI that in addition to the Synod Youthworks trip July 21 to 26, 2013, there are a couple of other Southern Ohio Synod Congregations also heading to Charleston, WV the week of June 16-21, 2013. Last checked there were a few spots remaining.
Contact Gary if you have an interest in jumping in on the trip.
ELCA Training Events
The ELCA is offering youth ministry training events in 2013-2014 similar to those offered at the National Youth Gathering Pre-Meetings during 2011-2012
Contact Gary if you are interested in the training events and he will place those training events on the calendar. Gary can lead the sessions as prescibed by the ELCA or he can tailor a training event specifically for your adult leaders.
Book: "Almost Christian"
A bunch of youth ministry type folks have decided to read the book "Almost Christian." The group had their first discussion of the book on line last Tuesday. Interested in joining the discussion? Tuesdays at 2:30pm.
Contact Lisa at Christ, Athens youthdirector@clcathens.org
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Middle School Faith Advance I
Another Opportunity
Some of the folks that attended Faith Advance I at LMC in September want us to do the event again for their youth who could not make it last time. This will be the same program/material.
Who: Grades 6th-9th and their adult leaders
When: Friday January 18th 7pm through Saturday January 19th (about dinner time)
Where: Lutheran Memorial Camp
Interested in more details or attending? Contact Gary
Registration: 10 Registered thus far!
Jacob's Porch Overnighter
Click here for details: Jacobs Porch 2013 Overnighter
Questions: Contact Jenny at jenny@jacobsporch.com.
High School-Age Retreat
Remaining Spots: 15
Join us for our annual High School Retreat at Camp Kern 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.
Click below for details and a registration form
High School Retreat Registration Form
Youth Director Cluster
Mark your Calendars for Thursday February 7th at 10am at Christ, Bexley. Jenny will again provided Bagels and Beverages.
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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
