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Youth and Family Ministry E-Newsletter February 8, 2011  












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Recommended Resource
 Glee

Glee:
Youth and Adult Studies from The Thoughtful Christian

Many youth ministers I've talked to have recomended group studies published by The Thoughtful Christian.  When I saw these studies about the TV show Glee, I had to pass them along to you. I'll admitt it, I'm a Gleek.
They have a study for youth and a separate study for adults
The studies are internet downloads and only cost $5. If you have Gleeks in your congregation, these studies might be worth checking out.


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!

God's Peace to you!

I occasionally read Lyle Griner's blog.  Lyle is the National Director for Peer Ministry.  Recently he posted what he calls his "Youth Ministry Manifesto."  I found it encouraging and thought provoking.  I wonder if it might be good food for thought at a youth committee meeting?  Check it out and see what you think.

Lyle Griner's Youth Ministry Manifesto
 
In Christ,
Sarah Hausken, SW MN Synod Youth Ministry Coordinator

PS. I just updated the Event Listing.  There are a ton of excellent events coming up for youth and adults in our area.  The new listing should be up on the synod website tomorrow.  Click on "Synod & Area Events" on the right hand side.

Coming Up: Sr. High Youth Gathering

So you liked the Jr. High Gathering?  Check out the Sr. High Gathering! 

Jr. High Youth Gathering 2010

 

March 11-12, 2011

Theme: Gracebook 

Speaker: Tim Kennedy

Band: One Accord

Location: Holiday Inn, St. Cloud

Cost:  $77 per person, housing included

Registration Materials 

 

Contact: Sr. High Gathering Co-Managers Dana Lamb dlamb@gustavus.edu 507-327-4758 or Amy Pehrson  apehrson@gustavus.edu 507-340-4073 or Gathering Registrar Patrice Luker 507-276-5908  gatheringregistrar@yahoo.com

 

**The LYO Board is looking for Small Group Leaders for the gathering.  Please encourage youth to apply!
Lutheran Songs TodayLutheran Musician Concert! 

 

February 27, 2011 6 pm

Jonathan Rundman, Richard Bruxvoort Colligan and Nate Houge Concert

Location: Cross of Calvary Lutheran Church, Olivia

Great concert building on the momentum of the Lutheran Songs Today Concert and workshop February 25-26 at Luther Seminary.

Cost: Suggested free will admission of $5

Contact: Pastor Matt Hausken hauskenmatt8@gmail.com 320-523-1574

Salary Survey
ELCA Youth Ministry Network
Every year the ELCA Youth Ministry Network conducts a salary survey. 
The Network Salary Survey is a tool to assist youth ministers and congregations in calculating and negotiating fair and workable salaries. 
Please help all youth ministers by taking the 2011 survey today!

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