Coming up in Youth Ministry
Dec. 3-5: High School Retreat - packing list and info went out to those registered yesterday; we are excited to see y'all there!
Dec. 5
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Sunday AM: SERVE FIRST SUNDAY - We'll meet in the Great Hall at 9:30a for a service project! Learn more about Serve First here (Confirmation Class will meet in the Great Hall and serve together)
- Serve First Sunday - No Evening Youth Group
Dec. 12
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Sunday AM: We'll meet in the youth room at 9:30a for Sunday Connect Bible Study
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Sunday PM: Youth Christmas Parties!
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Middle School: We'll meet in the Great Hall from 5-6:30p to share in some Christmas Joy together! Bring a gift to share for a white elephant gift exchange, $10 limit (favorite snack, silly trinket, framed school picture - get creative!)
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High School: We'll meet from 6:30-8p (new High School youth time!) for dinner and to share in some Christmas Joy together! Bring a gift to share for a white elephant gift exchange, $10 limit (favorite snack, silly trinket, framed school picture - get creative!)
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We still need a host, if you would like to host our high schoolers for our Christmas party, sign up here
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Tartan Trot Youth Challenge
We are thrilled to be gearing up to the 16th Annual Tartan Trot scheduled for February 12, 2022. We are calling all youth to get involved in making race day one of the best ever by recruiting as many participants as possible. We are offering prizes to those that are able to get at least 10 to sign up and will raise the stakes as the numbers increase. Participants can include in-person as well as virtual. For all the details, click here. Feel free to contact Race Director TJ McGoldrick with any questions.
Requirements
To take part in contest, sign up a Tartan Trot team with a minimum of 10 runners
Awards
- 10+ Runners Receives Tartan Trot Beanie
- 20+ Runners Receives Tartan Trot Water Bottle
- 25+ Runners Receives Tartan Trot ¼ Zip Pullover
- Youth with most runner sign-ups will receive discount on summer trip of their choice
- Youth that reached 10+ and Overall Winner will be recognized on Race Day
How To Participate
Participants signed up under Youth Team Name will count towards contest
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Live Nativity - Musicians Needed
Hear ye, hear ye-
Please consider sharing your gifts of music and song during the Live Nativity Event on the evening of December 19th.
Stage, sound system, microphone, and supportive audience provided!
And - after you perform you can meet the Holy Family and pet adorable animals!
or 847-373-8670 for more information.
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Ministry Architects Update
A few weeks ago we were joined by Ministry Architects for a round of initial listening sessions as they got to know us and youth ministry at Saint Luke's. They have prepared for us a report based on what they learned that weekend; the report includes challenges they've identified and recommendations for overcoming those challenges which they will guide us in implementing over the next 18 months with the help of our newly formed renovation team of Stephanie McGoldrick, Emily Ritzler, Christy Keohane, Brian Anderson, and Molly Naugher. We are so grateful for their commitment to our youth, and invite you to join us in praying for their work together! You can access the youth ministry assessment report here.
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2022 Summer Trip Registration is Open
Register for Montreat and Massanetta using the "summer trip info" button below.
Mountain TOP is full. Information for step 2 of registration went out yesterday to those who have reserved spots. Please reach out to Erin R. with questions and to join wait list.
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Honduras
July 9 – July 16
completed 9th-college, we welcome parents and other adults to join the team.
More information about Honduras can be found using the "summer trip info" button below, to register contact Shannon Dill
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High School Chick-fil-A Breakfast
No Chick-fil-A this month, we will resume meeting after Christmas Break!
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Middle School Snacks
Most weeks* our middle schoolers will gather at Saint Luke's and we'd love for someone to bring a snack. If you'd like to provide a snack for middle school youth, sign up here.
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High School Hosts
Most weeks* our high schoolers gather for dinner in the home of a youth family. This year, we hope to prioritize eating outdoors. If you'd like to open your home (or yard!) to or provide a meal for high school youth, sign up here.
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*if a date is not listed on the sign-up, it does not mean there are no youth activities that day, it just means that we will not have our "typical" separate middle and high school meetings on that date. We are still working out calendar details and are looking forward to all of the new and familiar ways we will connect this year! |
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Tartan Trot - Volunteers Needed
We are off and running towards the 2022 Tartan Trot! Without the Tartan Trot, much of our youth programming wouldn't be possible.
We need help delivering sponsorship packets to local businesses. If you and your family are willing to deliver some sponsorship packets around town, please email TJ McGoldrick; these quick deliveries make a big difference in gaining support for the race!
You can also support the Tartan Trot by:
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How We Are Connecting (in addition to emails and church website)
Text Reminds
To sign up to receive text updates, send the following text message
to the phone number “81010”:
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Middle School youth, text the message: @6th-8thSL
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High School youth, text the message: @9th-12thSL
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parent of a Middle School youth, text the message: @msparentSL
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parent of a High School youth, text the message: @hsparentSL
OR - go to remind.com/join and enter class code and email
To remove yourself from a class reply @leave @the code above (example: @leave @msparentSL)
Youth Instagram page: @slpresyouth
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Be wise. Be kind. Be well.
Erin, Van, & Erin
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Erin Rugh
Pastoral Resident for Youth
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Van Herring
Seminary Intern
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Erin Murray
Program Manager
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