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| Whats Up @ NFCLYO | The monthly newsletter of the NFCLYO  
Issue No. 58
May 2011 | |
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Greetings!
Be sure to check out the other ways to keep connected to the NFCLYO:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nfclyo Web: www.nfclyo.org
 Twitter: www.twitter.com/NFCLYO YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/nfclyo
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Hunger-Thon 2011 recap
About 30 youth and adults took part in this year's Hunger-Thon on May 13-14 at Holy Trinity, Buffalo. While fasting the whole way, they played, learned, worshipped, and prayed...even slept!Saturday, they walked through the rain to spruce the grounds of a community service agency with some flowers. It culminated with an open community picnic and concert. $525 was raised for the Loaves and Fishes Dining Room, and over 100 people were spiritually and physically fed! Special thanks to Holy Trinity for their leadership of this event. Check out pictures at www.nfclyo.org on the Pictures page under 2011 Hunger-Thon, or on the NFCLYO page on Facebook. |
NFC Youth Ministry Network Night at the Bisons
Come celebrate May 26 at Coca-Cola Field
 Come celebrate as the NFCLYO thanks church youth workers for the ministry that they do! It's NFC Youth Ministry Network Night at the Bisons on Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 pm at Coca-Cola Field. The first 20 youth workers to contact Rick MG at (716) 465-1321 or on Facebook will have access to FREE TICKETS! Spouses welcome too! If we go over 20, we'll start a wait list. Get your tickets fast...around 10 tickets remain!
In the almost certain event of rain, we'll meet at Spot Coffee on Elmwood Ave. at 7:30 pm for our gathering instead.
Check out our other gathering dates and other opportunities for youth workers at www.nfclyo.org under Youth Workers! |
ELCA Youth Leader Training series
Workshop and webinar series at Synod Assembly
The ELCA has rolled out a whole new Adult Youth Leader training program! This program comes in three seminars, and a series of online webinars geared towards equipping adult youth leaders for ministering with youth in today's society. It's also great preparation for the ELCA 2012 Youth Gathering, as that event is built on this training program. Each seminar will have the latest news on the Gathering!
If you missed the Buffalo stop of the 2011 Spring Youth Leader Training, we are doing it again as a workshop track at this year's Synod Assembly in Rochester on June 6...perfect for pastors and voting members to come for the info and take it back home!
This event, the 2012 Spring Youth Leader Training and the entire Webinar series are free, the Fall Youth Leader Training is a Retreat at LCLC (October 28-29) does have an overnight cost, but will be well worth it. See the Gathering Timeline or the NFC Youth Ministry Network page for when each piece of this program is happening. |
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NFCLYO Road Crew
Adult volunteers wanted!
 The NFCLYO is creating the ROAD CREW, a volunteer opportunity for authentic, available, and affirming* adults that LOVE youth believe they are an important part of the church, and feel a desire to make a positive impact through behind-the-scenes service-even at odd hours!
If you fit this bill, then we invite you to commit to the Road Crew! We are seeking volunteers for our Event Ministries, Back Office tasks, and other areas as needed. The commitment involves an annual orientation, pre-event meeting and serving in your area during the event (4-6 times a year). Back office tasks meet 4 times a year.
If you or someone you know can help ensure the success of NFCLYO youth ministry, contact Rick MG at (716) 465-1321 or rick@nfclyo.org. Adult volunteers are subject to reference and background checks.
*"authentic, available and affirming" Christians comes from Vibrant Faith Ministries at www.vibrantfaith.org |
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LCLC 2011 Summer Camps
 The 2011 Summer Camp brochures are now out! Check it out and be there for another amazing summer at LCLC! We'll also have brochures at upcoming NFCLYO events!!! Can't wait? Head to www.lclcenter.org!
LCLC still has openings for the following summer camp positions:
· Kitchen staff/dishwashers
· Cooks
· Maintenance staff
Kitchen staff/dishwashers tend to live on site and are heavily involved with the summer program. Cooks and Maintenance staff work approximately 40 hours a week and tend to commute to and from work.
If you or someone you know is interested in serving in one of these important positions, please call the office today at (716) 386-4125 or visit our website for more information at www.lclcenter.org. |
NFCLYO 40th Anniversary happenings
Be sure to save the date of Friday, September 23 for our Anniversary Coffeeshop Celebration! Live music, food and drink, past directors, old and new friends, memorabilia, and more...all to support the St. John's Lutheran Home for Children: the fund that has kept the NFCLYO ticking every year since 1971! Also keep your eyes open for more past director reflections that will be pouring in soon! |
A look ahead: 2011 Upcoming Events
Get these dates on your calendar:
NFCLYO 40th Anniversary Celebration Coffeehouse: Friday, September 23
NFCLYO 2011-12 Kick-off at Lasertron: Friday-Saturday, October 7-8
NFCLYO Harvest Bash at Harvest House: Friday-Saturday, November 18-19 |
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NFCLYO North Bowling Extravaganza
NFCLYO North, the youth ministry program bringing God's amazing love to those in Niagara and Orleans counties, is ending the school year with a blast! Join us at Allie Brant Lanes in Lockport on Sunday, May 22 from 1-4 pm for the NFCLYO North Bowling Extravaganza! Bowling (and shoes), food, drinks, and devos with all your friends. Cost is only $10 per person! RSVP with Chris George at (716) 380-0330 by May 20.
The NFCLYO North wraps up the year with a Year-End Campout at Trinity, Wolcottsville on June 17-18 from 7 pm Friday-9 am Saturday! Check out NFCLYO North info at www.nfclyo.org/north.html. |
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2011-12 CORE Team?
You're invited!!!
Will you be in 10-12th grade next school year? Have a servant's heart, a strong faith and want to get out and make a difference in your peers and others? Consider becoming a part of the next CORE Team! The CORE Team is an active group that witnesses their faith through leading youth events, ministering with those that are disadvantaged, and much more. CORE Team members DO and BE their faith!
If you are in 9-11 grade now, you are invited to be a part of CORE in 2011-12! Better yet, you're invited to come check out CORE now!!!
Come and see what CORE's all about at our CORE Gatherings, happening every Tuesday from 7-8:30 pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 6540 Main St., Williamsville, through May 31.
For more info on CORE, contact Rick MG at (716) 465-1321 or at rick@nfclyo.org. You can even connect with CORE on Facebook at "The NFCLYO CORE Team", and get more at www.nfclyo.org/core.html. |
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NFCLYO at the Resurrection Food Pantry
 If your church or group is looking for a really neat service opportunity, The Resurrection Food Pantry is available for small groups to work on the third Saturday each month (even during summer)! From 9:30-noon, groups can come and stock shelves, prepare food for distribution and serve clients that come in for services. Give Rick MG a call at (716) 465-1321 for more info and to schedule your group...individuals welcome!
Don't forget to bring food donations to each NFCLYO event! |
ELCA 2012 Youth Gathering info
Now is the time to start preparing to head to New Orleans
 The ELCA 2012 Youth Gathering returns to New Orleans on July 18-22, 2012. Registration opens October 9! Get more info on the Gathering at www.elca.org/gathering!
Be sure to get connected to these Facebook groups to keep up on the latest local info, connect with others going, and more:
For everyone (youth and adult): Upstate NY Synod National Youth Gathering 2012 Attendees
For adult youth workers: Upstate NY Synod National Youth Gathering (Adult Youth Leaders)
Get ready!
We've begun posting local NFCLYO info on the 2012 Youth Gathering if you are considering going! Head to www.nfclyo.org/neworleans2012.html for info, a timeline of Gathering-related dates, and ways you can prepare you and your group!
ELCA Youth Leader Training series geared for the 2012 Gathering!
Among the best ways to prepare for the 2012 Gathering is to be a part of the new ELCA Youth Leader Training series! This series is for everyone to come to learn how to best minister with today's youth...the 2012 Gathering is based on these trainings! And at each training event, get the latest info and questions answered about the Gathering! If you missed the Spring 2011 Youth Leader Training on May 7, it repeats at this year's Synod Assembly in Rochester on June 6 (see info above for details). |
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Have a great month and a safe Memorial Day weekend!!!
Congrats recent college grads!!!
Rick Mollenkopf-Grill
Niagara Frontier Conference Lutheran Youth Organization
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