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02/15/2013
Youth & Family Ministry E-bulletin March 1, 2013
Information to Consider...
Practice Discipleship Webinars
Although the events below have already taken place I left the links in again this month because by clicking on the links you will get to the elcaymnetwork site which has oodels of good information.
Once there click on Practice Discipleship for a whole bunch of information pertaining to National Youth Gathering Follow Up Sessions.
Want a Practice Discipleship Session brought directly to your congregation? Then contact Gary. We would love to help follow up on your New orleams experience.
Synod Youth Academy
High School Leadership Day: Saturday June 8, 2013. See green flier in the February Synod Monthly mailing or contact Gary for more information.
Click below for details:
Recruiting LOMO Summer Camp Staff
LOMO is now recruiting summer camp staff. For details contact Rod Pearce rpearce@lomocamps.org or Claire Hammer chammer@lomocamps.org
Risky Apps for kids you should be aware of...
Risky Apps Link
FREE DAY AT LMC & MOWANA
Save The Date:
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Camp Mowana: March 17 2013; 11am to 4pm
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Lutheran Memorial Camp: May 5, 2013; 11am to 4pm
Details to Follow or visit lomocamps.org
Youth Director Cluster
Central Ohio: Mark your Calendars for Thursday April 4th at 10am at Christ, Bexley. Jenny will again provided Bagels and Beverages. RSVP to Jenny at jfrantz@christbexley.org
Interested but can't make April 4th? Contact Gary and he will help coordinate a cluster that fits around your schedule.
Lot's on the Horizon...
Click on "Calendar" under the "Quick Links" section of the e-bulletin (top left corner, third pearl down). There are oodles of upcoming events...including...
March 1-2, 2013
Faith Trek Youth and Mentors Retreat
Lutheran Memorial Camp in Fulton, Ohio
March 10, 2013
Maple Syrup Festival
Lutheran Memorial Camp in Fulton, Ohio
FYI, LMC is looking for youth groups to come and help with the Maple Syrup Festival. Anytime between 10:30am and 4pm. Contact Claire chammer@lomocamps.org
March 15-17, 2013
"Come to Serve!" Journey of faith
Confirmation Retreat
Lutheran Memorial Camp in Fulton, Ohio
March 17, 2013
12:30-5:00PM
Faith Trek Leadership Day (1)
Gethsemane Lutheran in Columbus
Schedule a Visit...
Gary has been bouncing back & forth throughout the Synod visiting congregations with tailored messages to help churches take the next step in youth & family ministry.
Ready for the next step....contact Gary
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
