July 2013Vol 7, Issue 1
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Youth and Family Ministry
 NC Synod, ELCA
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Walking Together...Sharing Christ!
 
Welcome to the Youth & Family E-news for the NC Synod!  
 Joys and Concerns

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Among my prayer concerns and joys...

 

* Mission trips

* 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering Planning Teams

* Those preparing to serve on our behalf as YAGMs (Young Adults in Global Mission)

* Those in the midst of planning for the fall.

 

Tammy

 
Half an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed.  
-St. Francis De Sales
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* NEW - LYO Theme 2014 - "Joyfully Learning Together - The Secret of My Success." Join us February 21-23, 2014 for our annual youth gathering for 6-12th graders. Rachel Kurtz and Agape will be serving with us as our musicians. We anticipate a HUGE crowd and so...

New this year - staggered registration. We no longer vote for the LYO Board so we no longer need delegates. We are, however, working with space limitations so the 2013 LYO Board has set a limit on initial registrations from one congregation of 10% or 35 people. After a set date, additional registrations are possible but we want all congregations to have the opportunity to send a few folks. Please email Tammy if you have questions. 

 

* NEW - Ministry Mondays with Tammy - For five weeks this fall I'm trying something new. Each Monday evening, grab a friend or two or your entire Faith Formation team and join me online for a discussion on various topics. I'm working on a few ideas now but I'd really love to hear what is bubbling up in your context. What would you like to hear more about or what issue is your congregation struggling with at the moment? Let me know and it could be the topic of the week. 

 

* NEW - Prayer ideas and stations. Check out the NC Synod Y&F Ministry Pinterest board dedicated to just that. Watch for more boards in the coming weeks. Enjoy.

 

* 52 Bible character tweets started Monday, July 1st. You can follow on Twitter or simply find the twitter feed on the website. (Box just under the calendar) So far... Nathan/David and Mordecai. Share your "teach me the story of ____ so that I can ____" and we'll add it to the list.

 

* August 25th at 4:30pm. Rachel Kurtz will be performing at St. John's, Salisbury with a little help from her new friends from that congregation. Mark your calendars now.

 

* On our website we have the opportunity to include pictures (slides really that change) on the homepage. I'd love to have pictures of your trips, events, etc. Email me with a 1-2 paragraph description and see your group on the www.lutheranyouth.org homepage.

 

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 "God's work, our hands"  
On Sept. 8, 2013, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - 4 million members in nearly 10,000 congregations - will have an opportunity to celebrate together the 25th anniversary of the ELCA by taking part in "God's work. Our hands." Sunday, a day dedicated to serving the communities in which we live. You work every day to love your neighbors and make your community a better place. Now let's do it together.
We hope that many of you already have heard about "God's work. Our hands." Sunday and have made or are considering plans to participate. Whether you are just learning about the day of service or knew of it previously, there is a wealth of information about the day at www.ELCA.org/25years. Be sure to download the toolkit to help your congregation prepare.
 
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July 7-14 - Forward Together - Synod Serve Week
July 7-13 - Synod Mission Trip - Pittsburgh
August 12-17 - Churchwide Assembly - Pittsburgh
August 25 - Rachel Kurtz in concert. St. John's, Salisbury 4:30pm
September 8 - 25th Anniversary of the ELCA Sunday!!! 
September 16-18 - Fall Convo - Lutheridge
September 23 - Ministry Mondays with Tammy. Online discussions - 7-8pm
September 28 - Grace Awakening - Lexington - details coming soon
September 30 - Ministry Mondays with Tammy - Online discussions - 7-8pm
October 7 - Ministry Mondays with Tammy - Online discussions - 7-8pm
October 8 - Youth & Family Network meeting - Salisbury 10am -12:30pm
October 12 - YouthQuake
October 14 - Ministry Mondays with Tammy - Online discussions - 7-8pm
October 21 - Ministry Mondays with Tammy - Online discussions - 7-8pm
November 9 - Hike-a-thon - Camp Agape
November 12 - Youth & Family Network meeting - Salisbury 10am - 12:30pm
December 2-4 - Region Nine Y&F Retreat - Lutheridge

2014
February 21-23 - LYO Assembly

2015
July 15-19 - ELCA Youth Gathering - Detroit

Resource Suggestion

I'll be highlighting resources - one you can purchase and one that's free. Enjoy and let me know what you'd recommend. 

 

* Just for fun - the game Catch Phrase. Our mission trip participants enjoyed that as well as Would you Rather cards last night. It's something everyone can play! I got mine at Target but they are found in many other places.

 

* FREE - Connect Global and Hunger Awareness to the seven Faith Practices.
Tammy Jones West, AIM
Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
NC Synod ELCA
828.308.1362