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Youth and Family Ministry E-Newsletter
October 12, 2010












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Recommended Resource
Peter Stadem, volunteer youth minister at Svea Lutheran Church in Svea just finished
Celebration of Discipline, by Richard Foster.  "I read the book 25 years ago in youth ministry but couldn't say I liked it.  Now it makes so much sense.  Perhaps I needed a bloody nose or two to see his suggestions as a means of grace rather than a list of do's and don'ts."

Do you have favorite resources you'd like to share?
Please send me an email and I'll include them soon. 
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Greetings!

"I have called you by name and you are mine."
Isaiah 43:1

Dear Lord, help us to embrace our place as your beloved children as we seek to share this reality with others. Amen.

In Christ,
Sarah Hausken, SW MN Synod Youth Ministry Coordinator

Jr. High Youth Gathering

Theme: "Are You Hungry?" Matthew 25:40AreYouHungry?
Band and Speaker: Agape
Special Guests: ELCA World Hunger
Location: Holiday Inn Convention Center, Willmar
Cost: $40 plus housing
Registration Materials
Contact: Jr. High Gathering Manager, Tessa Anderson,  or (320) 282-7769 or Gathering Registrar, Patrice Luker,  or (507) 276-5908

Youth really love this event -  tons of youth, great band and speaker, nightlife, and more.  Adults really love this event - everything is planned and provided for, youth love it, youth and adults are energized in faith. Everyone wins!
ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza

Oasis LogoJanuary 21-24, 2011
Kansas City, MO
Theme: "Oasis"
The Extravaganza is the annual gathering of Lutheran youth ministry leaders from across the ELCA.  Keynote speakers, workshops, resources and networking all provide quality continuing education and inspiration for youth workers from all backgrounds and experience.

Check out the "Network Fellowships" available for those that have never attended an Extravaganza!

Registration is now open!  Early registration ends October 31!
Jump on the Bus!

Going to the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza, want to save money (the average flight to Kansas City from Minneapolis is around $300) AND have a great time connecting with other youth workers on the way to the E?
Then jump on the bus!

Region 3 Road Trip to the 2011 ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza!

Cost is $100 per person

More information Oh and by the way, and it won't be a school bus. :)
Shetek Lutheran MinistriesLivingroom Summitt
A highlight of Youth and Family Ministry events at camp, and beyond!

November 5-6, 2010 * March 25-26, 2011 * April 15-16, 2011

Shetek Confirmation Retreats

Shetek Confirmation Retreats are Christ-centered camp experiences for confirmation youth and their guides, intended to enhance and partner with the confirmation program at your congregation.   Confirmation Retreats provide an opportunity for community building and time to enter into caring conversations about who we are and whose we are.

Location: Shetek Lutheran Ministries, Slayton

Cost: $38 per youth

For more information: www.shetek.org  or contact Kristin, 507-763-3567, kristin@shetek.org


December 29, 2010, 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Winter Fun Day (3-6th grades)

Think camp is great in the summer?  Just imagine the Lake iced over and snow covering the playing field!  Come spend the day at Shetek over your winter break. You'll get to hang out with your friends and  do some sweet stuff like have a campfire on the lake with an old Christmas Tree, play broomball, dig into God's Word and plenty of other amazing winter activities both indoors and outdoors. 

Location: Shetek Lutheran Ministries, Slayton

Cost: $25 per youth

For more information: www.shetek.org  or contact Kristin, 507-763-3567, kristin@shetek.org


February 18-20, 2011

Service in the Cities: Jr High Retreat

You're invited to travel with Shetek Lutheran Minstries to the Twin Cities area for a weekend spent in service! We'll serve with organizations who focus on hunger issues, participate in a hunger meal, share in devotions based on God's Word, and worship together. 

Location: Depart from Shetek Lutheran Ministries, event is in various Twin Cities locations

For more information: www.shetek.org  or contact Kristin, 507-763-3567, kristin@shetek.org


May 14, 2011

Discovery Day (1st-3rd grades)

Discover camp and come explore Shetek Lutheran Ministries!  We'll make discoveries in faith and fun in this day long retreat.

Location: Shetek Lutheran Ministries, Slayton

For more information: www.shetek.org  or contact Kristin, 507-763-3567, kristin@shetek.org



Email Address Change
 
Many of you have already made this change, but if you haven't please change my email address to sarah.hausken@swmnelca.org.  My old address (sarah.hausken@ecunet.org) has been discontinued. Thanks! Sarah
"Love mixed with faith be yours from God the Father and from the Master, Jesus Christ.  Pure grace and nothing but grace be with all who love our Master, Jesus."
The Message Ephesians 6:23-24
 
Sarah Hausken
SW MN Synod Youth Ministry Coordinator
507-430-2273
sarah.hausken@swmnelca.org