Zion Youth News
April/May 2013 Edition
Confirmation & Club 56 Closing Worship
Confirmation & Club 56 Schedule
May 1st - Dinner, 6pm and Confirmation/Club 56, 6:30-7:45pm
May 8th - Last Wednesday night together! See above for details.
Looking Ahead: May & Summer
VBS
We want your help to make this a fabulous event! Can you or your youth help plan or be present for the event? This year we are hoping to have as many parents and siblings as possible be present for at least one day. Register yourself and your little ones today: https://2013.cokesburyvbs.com/
May 5th Youth Night
The votes are in! We are planning at campfire and potato party! We will have smores on the west lawn and (per request!) share our favorite potato treat. Most creative potato treat will get a prize! Youth currently in 6th-9th grade are invited for the fun!
Summer Brainstorm
We're going to brainstorm together how we can stay connected and fellowship together over the summer. Anna will have a brainstorm table and be encouraging youth to think how they can stay connected together this summer. 7th-9th Brainstorm: May 1st, 6-6:30pm 5th-6th Brainstorm: May 8th, 6-6:30pm
Day of Mission + Fun: Two Opportunities this Summer
Do you need service hours? Do you want to get a jump on service hours for next year?
If the answer is yes to any of the above, please consider joining us for a Day of Mission! We will have two separate opportunities for you take part. Each day will include both service and a fun event! Add the dates below your calendar and look for more details in the mail this June.
- Sunday-Monday, July 14th-15th: Valleyfair + Serving a Meal at Bethlehem Lutheran in St Paul Midway
- Monday, August 19th: Twins vs. Mets Game + Feed My Starving Children
Spots are limited to 10 current 6th-12th graders per event. Friends are invited!
March & April Highlights
Easter Breakfast
What a wonderful time of serving some delicious food in celebration of the resurrection. Youth who participate will receive a credit for a youth activity this summer! (Look for an email soon.)
Noon Meals
Another great month of serving a noon meal to persons in need! Join us for our last time of serving for the school year on Saturday May 4th (8:45am-1:30pm)
Channel One
What better way to spend an afternoon than packing noodles! :)
Leading Up to Affirmation of Baptism
9th Grade Retreat (to help finish service hours and faith statement): Monday, August 5th
Confirmation Rehearsal: Sunday, 9/15 (3-5pm or so)
Confirmation Worship Sunday: 9/22 (8:30 or 10:30am service)
Needed before Confirmation: written faith statement, chosen Confirmation scripture, and a meeting with parents and Anna or a pastor.