Children, Youth,

& Family News

January 8, 2025

Exciting New Programs for 2025!

We’re kicking off the new year with exciting opportunities for children, youth, and families at St. Mike’s! We can’t wait to share all the new ways we’ll be growing and learning together. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming:

• Biblical Heroes for Children and Youth: Every Sunday, your children and youth will have the chance to dive into the stories of Biblical heroes and learn how these figures can inspire us in our own lives.
• Family Sunday School: Our Family Sunday School program will be a wonderful time for families to come together, grow in faith, and discover how we can all be a light to the world.
• New Group for 4th and 5th Graders: We’re also launching a special group just for 4th and 5th graders, designed to help them build strong friendships and deepen their connection with their St. Mike’s family.

These are just a few of the exciting programs we’ll be offering, and we invite you to find out more in the newsletter below. Thank you for journeying with us as we continue to grow in faith and community this year.

Blessings and Peace,

Bailey

Youth Ski Trip

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP!

Deadline, January 8th

January 25 - 26

Monarch Ski Resort

Middle & High Schoolers are invited to join us for a ski weekend & retreat! There is no better way to beat the cold of winter than by diving into it head on! Our friends

at Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp will be hosting us on Saturday and sending us on our way to ski all day long

on Sunday. Cost is $150 per participant. The trip includes 4 meals, lodging, a lift ticket, and lots of fun!

Youth Service Day 

January 20th 

9am-1pm

Join your Saint Micheal’s youth family as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this day of reflection, learning, and service. Our gathering will focus on Dr. King's enduring message of justice, equality, and love for all people, with a theme of "Being Change-Makers in Our Communities."

Throughout the morning, we’ll come together to reflect on Dr. King’s powerful words, explore how we can actively contribute to building a more just and compassionate world, and participate in a hands-on service project.

What to learn more of have questions reach out to Bailey at Bailey@stmikeschurch.com

Youth Groups

Youth Group TONIGHT (Wednesday, January 8th)

Middle School Youth Group - 5:30-6:45pm

High School Youth Group - 7pm-8:30pm

This Sunday, January 12th

For the Sundays of January (Starting this Sunday Jan. 12) and February we will explore the lives of modern and biblical heroes. Who are these heroes? How did they become heroes? What makes a hero today? These questions and more will be explored together during our time of formation and fellowship.

Parenting Small Group - Monthly

This Sunday (January 12) 9:15 - 10:10 AM

New & Newsworthy

Family Sunday School

Sunday, January 26 & February 23

9:15 am-10:10 am 

* Be The Light Of The World* 

Join us for an exciting and inspiring Sunday School experience where children and families come together to learn the power of shining God's light in the world. Based on Jesus' words in Matthew 5:14-16, "You are the light of the world," this class encourages kids and families to embrace their unique gifts and share God's love with others. Through fun activities, Bible stories, and hands-on projects, we will explore how we can be a beacon of hope, kindness, and joy in our communities.

The Trailblazers

NEW group for 4th and 5th Grader’s 

Kick-off February 2nd

12-1:30pm in the Parish Hall

Are you ready to blaze a trail of excitement, adventure, and faith? The Trailblazers are a group of 4th and 5th graders who are on a mission to explore new paths, discover our purpose, and grow in God's love together. Whether we’re tackling challenges, learning about faith, or just having fun, we’re all about supporting each other and making an impact in the world around us.

Join us on the First Sunday of each month for an adventure and get ready to blaze your own trail!

Sages & Sprouts (FKA Prayer Partners)

Connecting Our

Adults & Children

“The Juice Box Bash”

February 23rd 12pm-1pm in the Parish Hall

Bring your prayer partner (sage or sprout) for an afternoon of fun, refreshment, and shared memories. This will be a fun event for partners to share fellowship and meet others in the group. 

Not in a group learn more about it below and feel free to come to the Juice Box Bash to learn how you too could be a part of the fun! 

Group Description: Prayer is a transformative way for people of all ages to be in relationship with one

another, and our Sages & Sprouts Program aims to better connect adults and children in the parish. This initiative partners adult members of St. Mike's (Sages) with children in the parish ages Pre-K through 5th grade (Sprouts). Are you interested in becoming a Sage or Sprout? Use the link below.

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