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11/18/2013

Youth & Family Ministry E-bulletin November 15, 2013

Entering The Holiday Season

 

New Features For 2014

 

God Sightings and Ideas to Share

Gary is going to add a couple of new features to the youth & family e-bulletin in 2014. Feel free to send stories (and pictures) on both topics to:

gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org

 Let's continue to learn, share and grow together

 

From Barna...

How Technology is Changing Millennial Faith:

 

 

 

Free From Vibrant

Dear Friends,
 
The holidays are coming and we at Vibrant Faith Ministries want to help you prepare and celebrate. We have written an Advent devotional just for you!

The whole team at Vibrant Faith has come together to author an e-book, Taking the Advent Story Home,  for the families that we serve. Our Executive Director, board members, associate consultants, office staff and more pray this resource will help you to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Just click here to download the eBook from our website! Feel free to pass it along to friends, and to share it with your congregation members. This is our
gift to you.

Blessings,


Anna Rendell
VFM Social Media Coach & Manager
Editor of Taking the Advent Story Home

 

 


3TC: November 19th with
       Linda Staats
               1pm (central time)
 

Cross+ Generational Ministry

In today’s language, I proudly claim to be a “Curator!” I am known for the ability to combine research, resources, and theology and for connecting people’s own holy stories with God’s stories. The process of networking and facilitating groups, small or large, is life giving. My greatest joy is bringing people of all ages, 3-103, together for meaningful interaction.

 

 

A Masters degree in Human Development and the Family from the University of Nebraska combined with my own infant baptism into Christian faith, formed my foundation for nurturing faith at church and in the home. With minor degrees in Child Development and Gerontology, I bring a life-span approach to congregational ministry. My hope is to engage, equip and empower all generations for serving like Jesus at home and in the world.
 

 

LEGAL BACKGROUNDER
In Brief: Supreme Court Revisits Legislative Prayer in Town of Greece v. Galloway

The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the issue of legislative prayer for the first time since 1983 after hearing oral arguments on Nov. 6 in Town of Greece v. Galloway, a case in which two citizens argue that their town’s policy of starting board meetings with a prayer violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Our legal backgrounder and accompanying Fact Tank post look at the details.

 

New From John Roberto

 

Are You Using the Newly Redesigned 

Faith Formation Learning Exchange

From John Roberto?

For Details Click Here:

 

www.FaithFormationLearningExchange.net 

 

 

Here's a Great Idea: Vibrant's Online Retreat

 

Theme: Illuminate Your Everyday Life

 

An online retreat experience for young adults
Presented and Facilitated by:
Rachel Klein, a writer who focuses on how faith can illuminate our everyday lives. She is particularly passionate about nurturing and celebrating authentic, engaged faith in her fellow young adults. Read more on her blog about her journey as a follower of Jesus.

Format
  • Four week experience with three email reflections each week to be conducted during Advent, 2013. Participants will receive the emails on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. (Also posted in a private facebook group.)
  • The reflections will focus on Christ's presence within young adult experience followed by reflection questions for participants. Download sample here. Participants will then be encouraged to share their comments in a private Facebook group. Rachel will monitor the discussion and make appropriate responses.
  • Live webinar-type gathering to start the retreat. Date/time TBA.

Questions?

Contact Leif Kehrwald - Vibrant Faith@Home
503-351-9889

 

 

Let Gary Know Your Summer Plans

Nearly every week Gary is contacted by a congregation asking what other churches are doing for a summer trip in 2014. Let him know when and where you will be going and with what organization. There may be others looking to join you. Let's connect!

 

Wanted Gathering Coordinator

Yes, it is that time again. Time to gather a Gathering Coordinator for Detroit 2015.

Interested? Contact Gary for details about both the repsonsibilities and the perks. 

 

 

Registrations Are Open

 

Youthworks Trip to Charleston West Virginia

July 13-18, 2014. Space is limited to 72 spots. Contact Gary or directly with Nate at

Nate.Mclaughlin@youthworks.com

 

 

Jacobs Porch High School Retreat

at Camp Kern February 14-16, 2014. Space is Limited.

Click here for details: 2014 Retreat Details

 

Middle School MiX 

at Lutheran Memorial Camp January 10-12, 2014

Visit lomocamps.org for details

Go to Retreats, Youth Retreats, Middle School MiX

 

EXTRAVAGANZA UPDATE 

Transportation: Starting to get serious about traveling together. If you have not already done so contact Bryan Jaster if you want in on the travel arrangements. bryan.jaster@peacebeavercreek.org

 

Congregations looking for youth staff...

Erin Beckmeyer recently filled the youth staff position at Christ The King, Centerville.  Welcome Erin and thank you for ansering the "call" to youth ministry at Christ the King.   

  • Ascension Lutheran, Columbus is seeking a permanent part-time youth director. Interviews begin in July with a plan for the selected candidate to begin their ministry on September 1st. More information can be found by clicking on the Job Openings tab (Quick Links Top Left) of the e-bulletin. Interested? Contact Pastor Tim pastortim@insight-bc.com
  • Faith, Whitehall is seeking a part-time Family and Youth Outreach Minister. A main responsibility will be developing and implementing ways for the congregation to connect with the people living within the immediate neighborhood of the church.  For inquiries contact Larry Allen at allen.916@osu.edu or call the church at 614-237-4241
  • Our Savior, Dayton is seeking a fulltime director of youth & children. The position is full-time, with benefits. Contact Pastor Gary atgary@oursaviordayton.org or  937-293-1147 (church office phone)

 

 

MARTIN'S LIST

 

There are great resources at the ELCA Youth MInistry Network website for all stages of ministry with family and youth and it is free to you at Martin's List.  Over fifteen different categories to choose from. There are lots of requests on our Facebook group for worship, outreach, learning and fellowship ideas. Remember Martin's List to look for ideas in these areas but also to post your resources. The Network that shares is a richer network.    
NEW MINISTRY PARTNER

The ELCA Youth Ministry Network welcomes Trinity Lutheran College in Seattle as our newest silver partner organization! Thanks for your partnership!  Visit Trinity online to find out more about the college and what they offer.  VISIT TRINITY

 

JOB POSTINGS 

 

Lots of people and churches have been posting job opening, descriptions with the ELCA Youth Ministry Newtowrk. Please remember that the Network also has an updated service on the Network website to post positions, job descriptions, and contact information.  Just head over to http://www.elcaymnet.org/placement

          

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 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 

 

Thank you for being a Youth Advocate in your congregation!

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