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This week:

• Wednesdays, March 4-April 1—Lenten Wednesday Schedule
  • 5:45 PM—Lenten meal served
  • 6:00-6:50 PM—Owning It! (Confirmation)
  • 7:00-7:45—Lenten Worship Service
  • 7:45-8:30—Maundy Thursday Prep
• Sunday, March 8—$50 Mission Trip deposits due (open to all current 6-12th graders)
• Sunday, March 8, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. Lunch Served.

Coming Up:

• April 3-5— Confirmation & High School Retreat to Sky Ranch. The high school is invited to our annual Sky Ranch retreat this year. While Confirmation will be continuing their studies and discussions, the High School will be going through Peer Ministry Training. Let Matt know ASAP if you are coming so he can order materials. Cost is $115.
• Sunday, March 15, 9:15 AM—Pancake Breakfast.
• March 16-20—Spring Break. Be on the lookout for last-minute events that may come together over spring break.
• Wednesday, March 18, 3-8 PM—Youth Lenten Dinner. The youth will prepare the meal for the church this night. Be here at 3:00 so we can begin cooking. Dinner begins at 5:45.
• Sunday, March 22, 11:45 AM—Youth Auction. Youth will volunteer their services to be bid on by the congregation. Proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Fund. Lunch served.
• Sunday, March 22, 12:45-2:00 PM—Youth Praise Team.
• Sunday, March 29, 9:15-11:45 AM—Youth-led Worship Service. Participants need to be at the church at 9:15 so we can set up, run through things, and answer questions. Please do not be late.
• Sunday, March 29, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s.
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics.

This week:

• Wednesday, February 25—Ash Wednesday Service
  • 5:45 PM—Lenten meal served
  • 7 PM—Ash Wednesday Service

Coming Up:

• April 3-5—Confirmation Retreat to Sky Ranch. Please let Matt know if you cannot make it. More details to follow.
• Wednesdays, March 4-April 1—Lenten Wednesday Schedule
  • 5:45 PM—Lenten meal served
  • 6:00-6:50 PM—Owning It! (Confirmation)
  • 7:00-7:45—Lenten Worship Service
  • 7:45-8:30—Maundy Thursday Prep
• Sunday, March 8—$50 Mission Trip deposits due (open to all current 6-12th graders)
• Sunday, March 8, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice.
• Sunday, March 15, 9:15 AM—Pancake Breakfast.
• March 16-20—Spring Break. Be on the lookout for last-minute events that may come together over spring break.
• March 18,  3-8 PM—Youth Lenten Dinner. The youth will prepare the meal for the church this night. Be here at 3:00 so we can begin cooking. Dinner begins at 5:45.
• Sunday, March 22, 11:45 AM—Youth Auction. Youth will volunteer their services to be bid on by the congregation. Proceeds benefit the Youth Mission Fund. Lunch served.
• Sunday, March 22, 12:45-2:00 PM—Youth Praise Team.
• Sunday, March 29, 9:15-11:45 AM—Youth-led Worship Service. Participants need to be at the church at 9:15 so we can set up, run through things, and answer questions. Please do not be late.
• Sunday, March 29, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s.
• Sundays, 9:15 AM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics.

This week:

• Wednesdays, February 18 (Last normal schedule before Lent. See below for modified schedule):
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner Served
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 6:30-7:30—Cross-Examination (HS)
• Sunday, February 22, 9:15 AM ~ Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Current 6-12th graders expecting to participate in our mission trip are welcome to come raise money. Youth need to be here at 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, February 22, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. The youth will lead Sunday morning worship services on all 5th Sundays, practicing twice a month. We need all sorts of help, so come even if you don’t have any musical talent. Led by Steve Hawkins and Cathy Peterson.

Coming Up:

• Wednesday, February 25—Ash Wednesday Service
  • 5:45 PM—Lenten meal served
  • 7 PM—Ash Wednesday Service
• Wednesdays, March 4-April 1—Lenten Wednesday Schedule
  • 5:45 PM—Lenten meal served
  • 6:00-6:50 PM—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 7:00-7:45—Lenten Worship Service
• Sunday, March 8—$50 Mission Trip deposits due (open to all current 6-12th graders)
• Sunday, March 8, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice.
• Sunday, March 15, 9:15 AM—Pancake Breakfast.
• Sunday, March 15, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission (Tentative). Let me know if you will be out of town. If most people will be gone, we will cancel Inner Mission for this night.
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics

This week:

• Friday, February 13, 7-10 PM—Youth Night Out: Friday the 13th. Come up to the church as we watch the suspense/thriller movie The Village (PG-13). Snacks and drinks served.
• Sunday, February 15, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Tokle’s house.  We will continue discussing what it means to be a Christian in suburbia.

Coming Up:

• Sunday, February 22, 9:15 AM ~ Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Current 6-12 graders expecting to participate in our mission trip are welcome to come raise money. Youth need to be here at 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, February 22, 12-2 PM—Youth Praise Team Practice. The youth will lead Sunday morning worship services on all 5th Sundays, practicing twice a month. We need all sorts of help, so come even if you don’t have any musical talent. Led by Steve Hawkins and Cathy Peterson.
• Wednesday, February 25—Ash Wednesday Service
  • 6 PM—Dinner Served
  • 7 PM—Ash Wednesday Service
• Sunday, March 8—$50 Mission Trip deposits due (open to all current 6-12th graders)
• Regular Wednesdays (from now through February 18):
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner Served
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 6:30-7:30—Cross-Examination (HS)
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics

This week:

• Sunday, February 8, Noon—Judy Knoll is hosting a “Valentine Making Day” after church for all ages. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch and all supplies (or $5 for lunch only). Proceeds go to the Youth Mission Fund.
• Sunday, February 8, 12:45—Youth Praise Team Practice. The youth will lead Sunday morning worship services on all 5th Sundays, practicing twice a month. We need all sorts of help, so come even if you don’t have any musical talent. Led by Steve Hawkins and Cathy Peterson.

Coming Up:

• Friday, February 13, 7-10 PM—Youth Night Out: Friday the 13th. Come up to the church as we watch the suspense/thriller movie The Village (PG-13). Snacks and drinks served.
• Sunday, February 15, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Tokle’s house.  We will continue discussing what it means to be a Christian in suburbia.
• Sunday, February 22, 9:15 AM ~ Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Current 6-12 graders expecting to participate in our mission trip are welcome to come raise money. Youth need to be here at 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Sunday, February 22, noon—Youth Praise Team Practice.
• Wednesday, February 25—Ash Wednesday Service
  • 6 PM—Dinner Served
  • 7 PM—Ash Wednesday Service
• Regular Wednesdays (from now through February 18):
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner Served
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 6:30-7:30—Cross-Examination (HS)
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics

Go to the “Calendar” page for a downloadable PDF of the February Calendar.

This Week:

• Sunday, February 1, Noon—2009 Mission Trip Meeting. All current 6th-12th grade students and their parents are invited to come to a brief meeting about the 2009 Mission Trip.  Come learn about dates, costs, deadlines, and more.  Light snacks will be served.
• Sunday, February 1, 5 PM—Super Bowl Party at the Bengtson’s house. Kickoff is around 5:20 PM. The game will be about 4 hours long.

Coming Up

• Sunday, February 8, noon—Judy Knoll is hosting a “Valentine Making Day” after church for all ages. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch and all supplies. Proceeds go to the Youth Mission Fund.
• Sunday, February 8, 12:45—Youth Praise Team. The youth will lead Sunday morning worship services on all 5th Sundays, with practice being twice a month. We need all sorts of help, so come even if you don’t have any musical talent. Led by Steve Hawkins and Kathy Peterson.
• Friday, February 13, 7-10 PM—Youth Night Out: Friday the 13th. Come up to the church as we watch the suspense/thriller movie The Village (PG-13). Snacks and drinks served.
• Sunday, February 15, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Tokle’s house.  We will continue discussing what it means to be a Christian in suburbia.
• Sunday, February 22, 9:15 AM ~ Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Current 6-12 graders expecting to participate in our mission trip are welcome to come raise money. Youth need to be here at 8:00 AM to begin cooking.
• Wednesdays:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner Served
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 6:30-7:30—Cross-Examination (HS
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics

This week:

• Saturday, January 24, 7-10 PM—Youth Night Out: Dodgeball. Snacks and drinks served.
• Sunday, January 25, 9:15 AM—Church Vision Raising: The Church Going Out. Come and offer your input on possible new areas of ministry at our church that will take our church to the world.
• Sunday, January 25, Noon—Congregational Meeting. Confirmed youth are eligible to vote in the meeting.

Coming up:

• Sunday, February 1, Noon—2009 Mission Trip Meeting. All current 6th-12th grade students and their parents are invited to come to a brief meeting about the 2009 Mission Trip. Come learn about dates, costs, deadlines, and more. Light snacks will be served.
• Sunday, February 1, 5 PM—Super Bowl Party at the Bengtson’s house. Kickoff is around 5:20 PM. The game will be able 4 hours long.
• Sunday, January 8, noon—Youth Choir Practice. The youth will lead Sunday morning worship services on all 5th Sundays, with practice being twice a month. We need all sorts of help, so come even if you don’t have any musical talent. Led by Steve Hawkins and Kathy Peterson. Lunch served.
• Sunday, January 8, noon—Judy Knoll is hosting a “Valentine Making Day” after church for all ages. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch and all supplies. Proceeds go to the Youth Mission Fund. So, those who are not participating in the youth choir or those who want to make a quick Valentine are welcome to participate.
• Wednesdays:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner Served
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning It (Confirmation)
  • 6:30-7:30—Cross-Examination (HS)
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Miscellaneous Topics

This week:

• Wednesday, November 12 – Regular Wednesday Evening Schedule.  Remember to bring $3 per person for pizza.
• Friday-Sunday, November 14-16 – Select high school youth will be leading at an NTNL Synod Youth Gathering.  See Matt for details.

Coming up:

• Friday, November 21 – Dodgeball is tentatively scheduled for this night.  However, there may be a facilities conflict that will force us to move the date.  Stay tuned for confirmation of the date.
• Sunday, November 23 – Parent workshop. See below.

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Parents

Teens and tweens are exploding the use and popularity of social networking sites.  Facebook and MySpace are two of the top ten internet sites in the world.

If your children aren’t using them yet, chances are they will be soon.  Come find out the facts about these websites and decide for yourself the role they should play in your family’s life.

Social Networking Workshop
Sunday, November 23, 2008
9:15 AM Sharp (There’s lots to cover!)
In the Sanctuary
For parents of teens and pre-teens

This Week:

• ASAP – Unfinished Retreat Registration due.  If you want to go on the Unfinished Retreat, you need to turn in your registration (attached) form ASAP.
• The Confirmation Mini-Retreat has been canceled.  It turned out to be a bad weekend for most youth and some of our adults.  The Confirmation Retreat to Sky Ranch has been rescheduled to April 3-5 2009.
• Sunday, October 19 – Deadline for registration for the Road Rally (High School only).
• Sunday-Saturday, October 19-25 – I will be in Minnesota for a seminary class.

Coming up:

• Sunday, October 26, noon-6:30 PM – Road Rally (high school).  We will eat lunch at the picnic at Hope and then go to the Road Rally.  We’ll eat dinner at the Rally and be back by 6:30.
• Sunday, October 26 – Fall Picnic.  Youth not going on the road rally are welcome to participate and help with the annual Fall Picnic.
• Sunday, November 2, 6-8 PM – Inner Mission at the Tokle’s house.

This week:

• Sunday, October 12, 6-8 PM—Inner Mission at the Bengtson’s house.  Inner Mission.  We will discuss living our Christian faith within “suburbia.”  This is open to Jr. High and High School youth.  Dinner served.  See Matt for address and map.
• Wednesday, October 15—Registration deadline for high school Unfinished Retreat.  See bulletin board for details.

Coming up soon:

• Friday-Saturday, October 17-18—Confirmation (7-8 grade) Mini-Retreat at the Harr’s Ranch.  We will leave the church at 7:00 PM Friday.  Please eat dinner before you come.  We will return at 4:30 PM Saturday. Please let Matt know if you can or cannot make it.
• Sunday, October 19—Registration deadline for Road Rally.
• Sunday, October 26—DFW Lutheran Youth Road Rally (high school only).  Details on youth bulletin board.
• Saturday-Sunday, November 8-9—High School Unfinished Retreat at Briarwood.
• Wednesdays—Regular Wednesday Schedule:
  • 5:45 PM—Pizza Dinner Served ($3 per person)
  • 6:00-7:15—Owning it (Confirmation for Jr. High)
  • 6:30-7:30—Cross-Examination (High School)
• Sundays, 9:15 PM—Sunday School:
  • Jr. High (7th-8th grade) ~ Faith Lens: relevant topics to daily life.
  • High School ~ Old School: Malachi