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.

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:

 Synod Youth Academy

 

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:

• Camp Mowana: March 17 2013; 11am to 4pm
• 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 

 

Thank you for being a Youth Advocate in your congregation!