11/08/2012
Youth & Family Ministry E-bulletin November 15, 2012
Pretty Much the Same as November 1st with a Couple of Numerical Updates!
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
Remaining Spots: 7
Click here for details: Jacobs Porch 2013 Overnighter
Questions: Contact Jenny at jenny@jacobsporch.com.
High School-Age Retreat
Remaining Spots: 35
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
Summer 2013: Networking
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What is your congregation doing for summer trips in 2013?
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72 of us are going to Charleston, West Virginia for the Youthworks Trip.
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But what are the rest of you doing?
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And are you open to having other Synod Congregations join you? If so, contact Gary
Is anyone using Pinterest? If so, how? What are its ministry applications?
Join the discussion on the Synod Youth & Family Ministry Page. Not connected? Send Gary a Facebook invite.
Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard. Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes. Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. Here is an small example of one church in Wisconsin and how they are using it. The possibilities are endless.
Youth Director Cluster
Mark your Calendars for Thursday February 7th at 10am at Christ, Bexley. Jenny will again provided Bagels and Beverages.
thinkministry.org
Is a great site for those thinking about going into children's, youth and/or family ministry. Check it out!
thinkministry.org
LOMO NEEDS
Contact Claire at chammer@lomocamps.org
Transportation Needs:
Did you know you can donate a car, truck, or mini-van to LOMO and receive a tax deduction?
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