Youth News & Updates

April 26, 2024

This Week at Surge...

We are looking forward to all of the festivities that the end of the school year brings. If your teen has upcoming recitals, concerts, big games, graduation ceremonies, etc... please let us know! We love to support our youth both in and outside of church.

*Please note the changes to the Youth, Club 56, and Kingdom Kids event calendars below.

Next Event: Coolidge Park Outing

Surge is headed to Coolidge Park for ice cream, boba tea, & some time in the sunshine! *Teens need to bring money for ice cream or boba.

Parents: Please meet us AT Coolidge Park at 6:30 p.m., and also plan to pick up your child from Coolidge Park at 8:30 p.m.

Next Club 56 Event

Thursday, May 9th @ 6:30

Springtime is finally here, which means our spring event will be focused on the concept of growth! What does it mean to grow spiritually, and what does that look like? Come find out at Club 56!

Questions? Reach out to me via email or phone and I'm happy to chat with you.

DCE Office Hours

I am normally available M, T, Th, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (typically in-office from 9:30 - 3:30). Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fridays from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sundays from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

My Meetings This Week:

Monday @ 10:30 -- Club 56 Leader Meeting
Thursday @ 2:00 -- District DCE Zoom Meeting

BCA Teaching Schedule

I teach the 7th & 8th grade Religion Class at BCA @ 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. on M, T, Th, F. We are studying church history during my quarters.

I do this each school year during the 2nd & 4th quarters (Oct. - Dec. & Mar. - May).

Have a question or need to meet with me?

You can call my office number 423-698-8336, send me a text, or shoot me an email at dce@gslcflock.org and we'll find a time that works for you. I'm always open to meeting with you in your home as well, if that is something you would prefer!

Surge Youth Event Calendar

Club 56 Event Calendar

Kingdom Kids Event Calendar

Upcoming Event:

Family Movie Night

Friday, June 7th

Love movie night? Us too - so join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and fun. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at 7:00. Invite friends!

*Wearing pajamas and bringing your favorite blankets/cushions/chairs for maximum comfort is encouraged!

Next Summer:

The 2025 LCMS National Youth Gathering in NOLA

The 2025 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans: "Endure"

This week-long event is for high schoolers in 9th - 12th grade. Financing information will come out as it is made available.

A preliminary Parent Meeting is coming soon with details about the trip, participation requirements, registration, and cost estimates. Stay tuned!

Interested? Check out lcmsgathering.com for info & FAQs.

Parent Resources

Looking for more in-depth & faith-based parenting guidance? These resources from Axis Ministry and Focus on the Family will help get you started!

Axis Ministry

For Tweens

For Teens

Podcasts To Check Out

*PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES TO THE YOUTH EVENT CALENDAR BELOW!

2024 Youth Event Calendar

Want a downloadable version of the Calendar?

Just click the image below!

Need a Youth Ministry Health Form?

Click the button below!

2023-2024 Youth Ministry Health Forms

Please fill out a new Youth Ministry Health Form for 2023-2024 and turn it in to the DCE office ASAP! *Current health forms are required for attendance/participation in all youth events.