Confirmation Fellowship Night
Monday, Nov. 2
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Middle School Retreat at Mt. Cross: The Game of Life!
Nov. 13 - 15
Join our Speaker Vance Blackfox and the senior high youth leaders from across the Sierra Pacific Synod Youth Committee (SPSYC), as we explore ways to LLIIVVEE our Faith LIFE! more fully in God’s loving GGRRAACCEE. Please sign up with a $50 non-refundable deposit as soon as possible. The full cost is $110 for an amazing weekend in the Santa Cruz Mountains at Mt. Cross. Friends are ALWAYS welcome! If any of you parents are available to chaperone this weekend or be a driver please contact me at the information listed below or by e-mail. Thanks!
Family Potluck and Advent Celebration
Sunday, Dec. 29
Families with children in 5th grade and younger are welcome to enjoy a night of fellowship and food as we celebrate the first day of Advent together! Along with dinner, there will also be some fun Advent activities for the whole family!
Christmas in the Park
Monday, Nov. 30th
6:00pm—9:00pm
6-12 graders! Come celebrate the season! We’ll meet at church and carpool together.
Invite your friends!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Big Events in October!
We have some really exciting events this month I don't want you to miss!
It's not too late to sign up for our High School Leadership Retreat at Mt. Cross over the weekend of Oct. 16 - 18! This is a great opportunity to get away from a while and meet other high school youth from all over Northern California. The theme is "More Jesus in More Places." We'll be focusing on how we are always connected to God and each other no matter where we are! The cost is $125 but the experience is priceless!!
Also for high school students, sign up for the Sinisterium and Conover Mystery Ranch at Swank Farms in Hollister, CA on Friday, Oct. 23rd from 7:00pm - 11:00pm! We are going to brave the corn maze and everything else haunted that's around! I need you to sign up so I know how many drivers we'll need! Cost = $20
New Life Band will be here performing on Saturday, Oct. 24th at 7:00pm in the church. This is an awesome, free concert for ALL AGES! Enjoy this wonderful band from Tanzania. Come, here their stories and their great music!!
It's not too late to sign up for our High School Leadership Retreat at Mt. Cross over the weekend of Oct. 16 - 18! This is a great opportunity to get away from a while and meet other high school youth from all over Northern California. The theme is "More Jesus in More Places." We'll be focusing on how we are always connected to God and each other no matter where we are! The cost is $125 but the experience is priceless!!
Also for high school students, sign up for the Sinisterium and Conover Mystery Ranch at Swank Farms in Hollister, CA on Friday, Oct. 23rd from 7:00pm - 11:00pm! We are going to brave the corn maze and everything else haunted that's around! I need you to sign up so I know how many drivers we'll need! Cost = $20
New Life Band will be here performing on Saturday, Oct. 24th at 7:00pm in the church. This is an awesome, free concert for ALL AGES! Enjoy this wonderful band from Tanzania. Come, here their stories and their great music!!
Week of 10/6 - 10/13
Our usual weekly schedule continues with Confirmation on Wednesday night from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
Faith Journeys continues meeting on Thursday nights for 9th - 12th graders.
Monday night is High School Hang Out night!!! If you're in 9th - 12th grades, come hang out with us, play games, listen to music, talk, whatever. It's just time to hang out together in the youth room from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
- 1st Year students will focus on the Lord's Prayer with the lesson, "A Holy Name."
- 2nd Year students will focus on the Ten Commandments with the lesson, "Protect Property"
- 3rd Year students will begin a new focus on the Apostles Creed, beginning with the first article. Please welcome Pastor Warner who will join us with an explanation about this creed and hopefully some great stories!
Faith Journeys continues meeting on Thursday nights for 9th - 12th graders.
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm gives us an hour for coffee talk at the local Peet's
- 7:30pm - 8:30pm brings us back to church for an hour of Lectio Divina. Don't know what Lectio is about? Join us and see! Our group has been growing and we have had some amazing conversations over the past few weeks!
Monday night is High School Hang Out night!!! If you're in 9th - 12th grades, come hang out with us, play games, listen to music, talk, whatever. It's just time to hang out together in the youth room from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
What's Going on in September?
SEPTEMBER
Youth & Family Events
WED., SEPT. 9
Confirmation opening & family potluck
6:30pm – 8:30pm in the fellowship hall
Please come to get acquainted and reacquainted with the youth and parents who are also a part of confirmation this year. We will also get acquainted with the expectations and program for the year.
A—G bring a salad or side
H—P bring a main dish
Q—Z bring a dessert or drinks
THUR., SEPT. 10
5:45pm – Youth Choir begins (7-12 grades)
6:30pm – 7:20pm - Faith Journeys I: Coffee, Life & God Talk at Peet’s (9-12)
7:30pm – 8:30pm - Faith Journeys II: Lectio Divina in Youth Room 1 (9-12 grades)
SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 12 - 13
4:00pm on Sat. – 1st Year Confirmation Retreat & Lock-In
SUN., SEPT. 13 @ 9:30am
RALLY DAY is here!
Register for Sunday School classes and get a mini-lesson preview of what to expect in this coming year at Advent during the Education Hour.
MON., SEPT. 14
7:00pm – 8:30pm – High School Hang Out in Youth Room 1
Take a break from home work to hang out with friends for games or movies.
WED., SEPT. 16
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Confirmation Lessons begin! Meet in Youth Room 2
THUR., SEPT. 17
5:45pm – Youth Choir (7-12 grades)
6:30pm – 7:20pm – Youth Led Worship Music Rehearsal
7:30pm – 8:30pm - Faith Journeys II: Lectio Divina in Youth Room 1 (9-12 grades)
SAT., SEPT. 19
10:00am – 11:00am – General Youth Led Worship Rehearsal
11:00am – 3:00pm – Lunar Mini Golf (9-12 grades) + Bring $8 plus money for lunch!
SUN., SEPT. 20
8:00am & 10:45am – YOUTH LED WORSHIP!
MON., SEPT. 21
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Prayer & Healing Service in the sanctuary
(all interested youth and parents are invited!)
WED., SEPT. 23
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Confirmation Lesson #2
THUR., SEPT. 24
5:45pm – Youth Choir (7-12 grades)
6:30pm – 7:20pm – Faith Journeys I: Coffee, Life & God Talk at Peet’s (9-12)
7:30pm – 8:30pm - Faith Journeys II: Lectio Divina in Youth Room 1 (9-12 grades)
SAT., SEPT. 26 & 27
Communion Instruction
10:00am—3:00pm
This is a day-long instruction for those in grades Pre-K—8th grade who are interested in learning more about the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Please sign up ASAP by contacting Casey.
You can also sign up by contacting the church office.
• Pre-K—K instruction will broken up on Saturday from 10:00am—12:00am and after church on Sunday from 12:30pm—2:00pm.
• All other grades will attend the day-long instruction from 10:00am—3:00pm on Saturday.
• First Communion will take place on Sunday at the worship service of your family’s choosing.
WED., SEPT. 30
7:00pm – 8:30pm - Confirmation Lesson #3
Youth & Family Events
WED., SEPT. 9
Confirmation opening & family potluck
6:30pm – 8:30pm in the fellowship hall
Please come to get acquainted and reacquainted with the youth and parents who are also a part of confirmation this year. We will also get acquainted with the expectations and program for the year.
A—G bring a salad or side
H—P bring a main dish
Q—Z bring a dessert or drinks
THUR., SEPT. 10
5:45pm – Youth Choir begins (7-12 grades)
6:30pm – 7:20pm - Faith Journeys I: Coffee, Life & God Talk at Peet’s (9-12)
7:30pm – 8:30pm - Faith Journeys II: Lectio Divina in Youth Room 1 (9-12 grades)
SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 12 - 13
4:00pm on Sat. – 1st Year Confirmation Retreat & Lock-In
SUN., SEPT. 13 @ 9:30am
RALLY DAY is here!
Register for Sunday School classes and get a mini-lesson preview of what to expect in this coming year at Advent during the Education Hour.
MON., SEPT. 14
7:00pm – 8:30pm – High School Hang Out in Youth Room 1
Take a break from home work to hang out with friends for games or movies.
WED., SEPT. 16
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Confirmation Lessons begin! Meet in Youth Room 2
THUR., SEPT. 17
5:45pm – Youth Choir (7-12 grades)
6:30pm – 7:20pm – Youth Led Worship Music Rehearsal
7:30pm – 8:30pm - Faith Journeys II: Lectio Divina in Youth Room 1 (9-12 grades)
SAT., SEPT. 19
10:00am – 11:00am – General Youth Led Worship Rehearsal
11:00am – 3:00pm – Lunar Mini Golf (9-12 grades) + Bring $8 plus money for lunch!
SUN., SEPT. 20
8:00am & 10:45am – YOUTH LED WORSHIP!
MON., SEPT. 21
7:00pm – 8:00pm – Prayer & Healing Service in the sanctuary
(all interested youth and parents are invited!)
WED., SEPT. 23
7:00pm – 8:30pm – Confirmation Lesson #2
THUR., SEPT. 24
5:45pm – Youth Choir (7-12 grades)
6:30pm – 7:20pm – Faith Journeys I: Coffee, Life & God Talk at Peet’s (9-12)
7:30pm – 8:30pm - Faith Journeys II: Lectio Divina in Youth Room 1 (9-12 grades)
SAT., SEPT. 26 & 27
Communion Instruction
10:00am—3:00pm
This is a day-long instruction for those in grades Pre-K—8th grade who are interested in learning more about the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Please sign up ASAP by contacting Casey.
You can also sign up by contacting the church office.
• Pre-K—K instruction will broken up on Saturday from 10:00am—12:00am and after church on Sunday from 12:30pm—2:00pm.
• All other grades will attend the day-long instruction from 10:00am—3:00pm on Saturday.
• First Communion will take place on Sunday at the worship service of your family’s choosing.
WED., SEPT. 30
7:00pm – 8:30pm - Confirmation Lesson #3
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
High School Parents & Youth Planning Mtg.!!!
Hey every youth and parent in 9th grade and up, you are invited to a BIG-BRAINstorm on Saturday, Aug. 29th at 10:30am in the youth room! Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us as we look at the next two years, imagine the possibilities in store for us, and share all of the ways we can possibly make it happen!
Remember, this is a meeting for high school youth and parents. For all youth and parents involved in younger grades, keep on the look out for your big-brainstorming chance.
Remember, this is a meeting for high school youth and parents. For all youth and parents involved in younger grades, keep on the look out for your big-brainstorming chance.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Announcements for 7/8 - 7/21
Faith Journeys - This Thursday 7/9
9-12 Graders...JOIN US!
@ 6:30 pm ~ Peet's Coffee & Tea on Cochrane: We use this time to talk about life and God and basically just get together!
@ 7:30 pm ~ Youth Room 1: Here we get more serious about hearing God's Word in our lives through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. We focus on one passage from scripture and learn to listen together. Come check it out!
Family Book Club - Saturday, 7/11
For anybody! We'll meet in Youth Room 1
Come and talk about The Shack. If you've recently read this book, you may enjoy the opportunity to talk about it. What did you like about it? What did you agree with or disagree with? Why? Let's talk about it together!
Getting Ready FINAL Session - Monday, 7/13
For everybody going to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering
This final Getting Ready session will play an important role in our trip! If you are a youth or adult on their way to New Orleans, this session is mandatory! PLEASE BE THERE! Please speak with me if you cannot make it.
Faith Journeys - Thursday, 7/16
9-12 Graders...JOIN US!
@ 6:30 pm ~ Peet's Coffee & Tea on Cochrane: We use this time to talk about life and God and basically just get together!
@ 7:30 pm ~ Youth Room 1: Here we get more serious about hearing God's Word in our lives through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. We focus on one passage from scripture and learn to listen together. Come check it out!
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING!! - Tuesday, 7/21
Please keep us in your prayers! This group of 12 will take flight at 6:30 am and spend six days in New Orleans serving God and God's creation together!
9-12 Graders...JOIN US!
@ 6:30 pm ~ Peet's Coffee & Tea on Cochrane: We use this time to talk about life and God and basically just get together!
@ 7:30 pm ~ Youth Room 1: Here we get more serious about hearing God's Word in our lives through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. We focus on one passage from scripture and learn to listen together. Come check it out!
Family Book Club - Saturday, 7/11
For anybody! We'll meet in Youth Room 1
Come and talk about The Shack. If you've recently read this book, you may enjoy the opportunity to talk about it. What did you like about it? What did you agree with or disagree with? Why? Let's talk about it together!
Getting Ready FINAL Session - Monday, 7/13
For everybody going to New Orleans for the National Youth Gathering
This final Getting Ready session will play an important role in our trip! If you are a youth or adult on their way to New Orleans, this session is mandatory! PLEASE BE THERE! Please speak with me if you cannot make it.
Faith Journeys - Thursday, 7/16
9-12 Graders...JOIN US!
@ 6:30 pm ~ Peet's Coffee & Tea on Cochrane: We use this time to talk about life and God and basically just get together!
@ 7:30 pm ~ Youth Room 1: Here we get more serious about hearing God's Word in our lives through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina. We focus on one passage from scripture and learn to listen together. Come check it out!
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING!! - Tuesday, 7/21
Please keep us in your prayers! This group of 12 will take flight at 6:30 am and spend six days in New Orleans serving God and God's creation together!
Monday, June 15, 2009
7 Secrets to Raising a Happy Child
7 Secrets to Raising a Happy Child by Sean Platt of the "Writer Dad Blog"
"Nature and nurture are in a never ending battle to claim the disposition of our children. While it’s true that the apple rarely tumbles too far from the tree, it is also true that there are a multitude of things we as parents can do to safeguard the childhoods of our children, limit their exposure to the more damaging elements the world will see fit to introduce in time, and do our best to raise a healthy and happy child.
Follow the link to continue reading...
It is interesting to consider the above statements in light of last Sunday's Gospel lesson (Mark 4:26-34) . Are we really "the ones who control the nutrients in their soil and the sunlight in their sky"? To what degree do we have any control as parents and guardians of children? As you read the blog, consider how the gift of God's Spirit may play into Platt's 7 Secrets...
"Nature and nurture are in a never ending battle to claim the disposition of our children. While it’s true that the apple rarely tumbles too far from the tree, it is also true that there are a multitude of things we as parents can do to safeguard the childhoods of our children, limit their exposure to the more damaging elements the world will see fit to introduce in time, and do our best to raise a healthy and happy child.
We might not be able to help the variety of our branches, but we are the ones who control the nutrients in their soil and the sunlight in their sky.
In addition to the obvious things such as making sure your child is consuming the right nutrients, staying hydrated, and getting the quantity of sleep and exercise a growing body needs, here are 7 secrets that can help you raise a happy child."
Follow the link to continue reading...
It is interesting to consider the above statements in light of last Sunday's Gospel lesson (Mark 4:26-34) . Are we really "the ones who control the nutrients in their soil and the sunlight in their sky"? To what degree do we have any control as parents and guardians of children? As you read the blog, consider how the gift of God's Spirit may play into Platt's 7 Secrets...
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