April 2015 Vol 4, Issue 1
Youth and Family Ministry
 NC Synod, ELCA
Youth Cross
 
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...


* For those being called to serve on the 2015 LYO Board.

* For youth and young adults called to serve as voting members for our upcoming assembly.

* For the person God is calling to be our next bishop.

 
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ELCA Highlight
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* LYO logo NEW - Welcome our 2015 LYO Board. President -Rachel Harmon - First, Greensboro; V-President Caroline Parrott - St. John's, Salisbury. Members at Large - Charlotte Grush - Nativity, Arden; Camryn Kepley - St. Philip, Raleigh, Griffin Matsuo - Christ the King, Cary; Emily Mitchum - First, Greensboro; Sofia Mouritsen - Morning Star, Matthews; Allison Tice - Mt. Olive, Hickory; Caroline Ward - Nativity, Arden. 

*  Synod Council Youth Representative - we are looking for two names to submit to the NC Synod Assembly as candidates for our 2015-2017 Youth Representative. Must be in 9th-10th grade. Email Tammy to recommend a young person to this important role. 

*   Gathering Leader Informational Sessions - Changed to an online question and answer session due to the rescheduling of snow days for our high school teacher who is serving as our coordinator. April 20th at 7pm. This will happen via Go To Meeting. The instructions are included below. 

1. Please join my meeting, Apr 20, 2015 at 7:00 PM EDT.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/407908765
2. Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.
Dial +1 (224) 501-3412
Access Code: 407-908-765
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 407-908-765

* NEW - Practice Discipleship Webinar - Story of Adolescence
Tuesday, May 5th at 2pm eastern. Who are young people today and what in our cultural narrative impacts how youth hear, interpret, and live out God's story? Learn about the gifts, energy, and passions youth have for their life of discipleship and how adults can effectively guide and direct their gifts and passions as they live out (and into) their unique stories. Register here. 

* NEW - Check out the NC Synod Pinterest board for Connecting with those in the Military.  

* Gathering housing assignments are out. Print your housing form put that in the mail soon with your deposit. 

*  The Generosity Project, our Pre-Assembly Event. May 27th (1pm) - May 28th (noon). Cost is $25. Koury Center in Greensboro. Linda Staats is our presenter. Please consider this great event!
  • Gather with other faithful stewards (both lay and rostered) to:Celebrate the generosity of God made known in Bible study, prayer and conversation, and expressed in individual, household and corporate financial giving, and
  • Grow an individual, household, congregational and synodical spirit of giving.

The event will include three phases.

  • First, we'll explore the basic principles of generosity.
  • Second, we'll experience an intergenerational Generosity Workshop in a congregational setting in Greensboro.
  • Third, is a "Train the Trainers" event, intended to equip leaders to take the Generosity Project into the congregations of our synod.
* Our 2015 NC Synod Assembly will be held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro on May 28-30th. Each congregation can send one youth (confirmation - 17) or young adult (18-30) to serve as a voting member in addition to the other voting members they send. Who will fill this position for your congregation? Be a part of the history of electing a new bishop! Pre-registration closes on May 15th.

* At the synod office, we will do all that we can to get you information as soon as we get it.  Scott Maxwell is your "go to guy" for any Gathering information. Questions about the buses - those go to Tammy. This site is a great resource and will get even better as time goes on! Bookmark and refer to it often as you are getting ready for Detroit! Rise Up Together!

 

 

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Every year, millions of people around the globe observe World Malaria Day on April 25. The ELCA Malaria Campaign is again turning this day into a special week, inviting you and your congregation to participate.

Right now, we are at a historic moment in the life of our church and this campaign. Five years ago we set a goal, dreamed big with our Lutheran companion churches and partners, and set out to raise $15 million by 2015. The time to make this dream a reality is now.
 Calendar
Calendar

 

April 25 - Bishop Bolick's Godspeed - St. John's, Salisbury
April 30 - May 1 - Synod Staff Retreat - Camp Caraway
May 11-13 - Y&F Staff Retreat - Greensboro
May 27 - Pre-Assembly Event - Generosity Project - Greensboro
May 28-30 - NC Synod Assembly - Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC
June 29-July 2 - LYO Board Retreat - Lake Lure
July 12-15 - Multicultural Youth Leadership Event (MYLE) - Detroit
July 12-15 - Definitely-abled Youth Leadership Event (DAYLE) - Detroit
July 15-19 - ELCA Youth Gathering - Detroit
September 5-7 - LYO Board w/Region 9 boards - Lutheridge
September 12 - Installation of new bishop - Christ, Charlotte
September 25-26 - Synod Council 
October 3 - Tentative YouthQuake
October 12-14 - Fall Convocation - Lutheridge
October 29-Nov. 1 - Youth Leadership Summit- Camp Carol Joy Hollings, Nebraska
December 4-5 - Synod Council

2016
February 5-8 - ELCA YM Extravaganza - Anaheim, California


Outdoor Ministry Opportunities

AGAPÉ WORK DAY - May 2 Camp Agapé
Gather your crew together and come on out to camp on May 2nd for our Spring Work Day. Get your hands dirty and help Camp Agapé get ready for a new season. There will be plenty to do! Contact Mir at ACEEd@agapekurebeach.org to let her know how many folks you'll be bringing! 


 MOTHER DAUGHTER RETREAT - May 8-9

Camp Agapé
Come celebrate Mother's Day, May 8-9, at a special place apart. Hike, craft, worship and share a campfire with that special woman who has listened to, cared for, and loved you unconditionally over the years. Contact Melissa at agape@agapekurebeach.org for registration information. 


 

AGAPÉ-GANZA! - May 17
Camp Agapé
Hey Everybody! May 17, is set to be a fun-filled day of camp activities: canoeing, archery, rockets, zip-line, etc. PLUS a GaGa ball tournament, and a pie competition! AGAPÉ-GANZA! will be fun for the whole family, church group or youth group! Register your teams and pies now! Contact Melissa at agape@agapekurebeach.org for more information.
  

 

* Family Camp: June 28-July 4, 2015 Enjoy the fun of summer camp as a family! Make new friends and memories which will last a lifetime. Great for extended family gatherings. Take the time to unplug as a family this summer! This is a faith and adventure-filled family vacation that all generations will enjoy. Adults enjoy a morning Bible study time while the kids have their own Bible study time with our caring counselors. Spend the afternoon enjoying on and off site camp activities like the creek walk, hike to the top of Lutherock's mountain, High Ropes Course, Grandfather Mountain State Park, sliding down a nearby natural rock slide, and so much more! Childcare will be provided on Wednesday night for an adult night out! There is an option to add on an extra night if you want to stay in the mountains for the 4th of July and enjoy local festivities.
Tammy Jones West, AIM
Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
NC Synod ELCA
828.308.1362