April 21, 2015 - In This Issue:
CONNECTED FAMILIES TIDBIT
Looking for ways to affirm your son/daughter but not quite sure what to say?  Click the link below to view of 5 minute video teaching us the ABCs of Affirmation.

See how the 30 seconds it takes to affirm a child can have a impact that lasts a lifetime.

 The ABCs of Affirmation

"...nourishing affirmation builds kids up by helping them see how their actions benefit others or build their character."
MAY IMPACT EVENTS
Check Out the Fun Stuff We Have Planned!
Middle School Game Fest - May 17th
All games and all fun! (Maybe a little Octoball too).  Enjoy an afternoon of wacky games & fun times.  Bring a friend and meet in the Great Hall.

High School Late Night Photo Scavenger Hunt - May 9th  Take a tour of Eden Prairie taking in the sights & getting great pictures. Prizes for the Most Points & Most Creative Photo.  Sign Up your team of 4 with Vicki.  Adult drivers needed

HELP WITH VBS THIS SUMMER
June 8-11, 2015
Enjoy hanging out with kids?  Sign up with Melony to help volunteer and be a crew leader.  All youth currently in 6th-12th Grade can help out.  It is a great week of laughs & high adventures with Jesus!!

Vicki Epper
Interim Director of Youth Ministry
O: 952.829.0525
C:  763.486.6412

Equipping youth with an active and confident faith to be servant leaders