Jr. LYF Newsletter - March 2, 2010
Immanuel YOUTH News, but for everyone
{Jr/Sr LYF} Lenten Suppers -- immediately following the 6:00 p.m. worship service approx. 7:00 p.m.
Wed., Mar. 3, Patti’s NLYG Family Group
Wed., Mar.10, Leslie’s NLYG Family Group
Wed., Mar.17, NLYG Young Adult Volunteers Hosting
Wed., Mar. 24, Roberson, Hammer LYF Parent Group Hosting
There Still Is Room on the BUS!!
Bus trip youth and adults to the musical drama “The Promise” Friday, March 12th
We are chartering a bus to attend "The Promise" at Zion in Litchfield on Fri., Mar. 12th. The bus will leave our north parking lot at 5:15 p.m. to arrive in time for the 7 p.m. performance. Even though admission is free, cost of the bus is $13 per person. Adults of any age, grades 7 and above, youth, and families are all welcome. That night’s performance includes youth group free pizza at intermission.This is the 19th annual musical drama based on the life of Jesus, with special emphasis on Holy Week and Easter. Over 100 cast members of all ages from infants to grandpas, present an excellent, top quality performance including staging, sound/light effects, acting, and singing all with a powerful Biblically based Christian message.
Reservations can be made by phone to 618-483-6395, or emailed to vspilker@frontiernet.net. You may also visit our website at www.immanuelaltamont.org. Payment in advance is requested at $13/person and should be mailed to: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 203 E. Division St, Altamont, IL 62411. Reservations are “first come-first to attend” up to 55 participants.
Fri-Sun. Mar. 5-7th is O.A.F.C. Weekend here at Immanuel for adults & Jr./Sr. LYF
On the weekend of March 5th-7th, we will get to experience the OAFC TEAM’s sharing in songs, Bible studies, dramas, puppet plays, and in the highlight of their activities: a canvass of our community on Saturday.Everyone is invited to the opening sharing time on Friday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. For the Saturday activities all of our youth are encouraged to attend, as well as any adults.
The OAFC ministry has been active for many years in our area, and a local leader is in place along with a core group of trained youth. This leader makes contact with his core group to invite them, and makes a general invitation to the youth groups of the area.
We will want to make a special effort to encourage people of all ages from our congregation to attend the Friday night activities and if you can help inspire nearby congregations, please do so!
Please call the church office to indicate how you (and/or your family) can participate.
{Jr./Sr. LYF} Sun. Mar. 7th Immanuel Pork Lunch
Eight LYF members are needed to “work tables” for each of the following shifts: 10:45 – Noon; Noon -- 1:30 p.m.; 1:30 --2:00 p.m.(clean up shift.) Workers will be working in pairs, covering approx. 2 rows of tables. Find a “buddy” and sign up with Vern.
An LYF Bake Sale will be held during the Pork Dinner. LYF families are encouraged to contact Cindy Vail if they can bring a baked item to sell.{Sr. LYF} Sun. Mar. 21st Altamont Circuit Bible Bowl is here at Immanuel Topic: Book of Matthew
Be reading and studying the Book of Matthew in preparation for the Bible Bowl. Jr. LYF teams are 7-8th graders. Sr. LYF teams are 9th-12th graders. Get your team of four formed now, then let Vern know.
Sr. LYF Lock-IN Friday, March 26/27th, 8:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. in the PH lower level
Flamingo Flocking in March and April {Jr./Sr. LYF}
Details for flamingo flocking will be discussed at the NLYG meeting on Sun. Feb. 21st.In summary…..
There is much activity taking place with both the Jr. and Sr. LYF in the next months. This means that there are many opportunities to serve your Lord, enjoy time with your friends, and even invite others to join you.Please consider taking part in any or all events for which you are available. You don’t have to wait for someone to contact you first.
Events listed may be designated “Jr” {for 7-8th graders), “Sr” (for 9-12th) or “Jr/Sr” (for both). “NLYG” designation is for those attending the National Lutheran Youth Gathering. Parents are welcome to attend and assist for most events.
All youth, whether attending the NLYG or not, are encouraged to participate and work together in fund raising events. A portion of the monies raised continues to be used for general youth activities in addition to the NLYG trip costs. Those not attending the Gathering this summer may have an opportunity again in three years to attend the next Gathering and you will no doubt welcome the assistance of others at that time.
All of you are a part of the body of Christ-the Church, and specifically here at Immanuel. You also have been given many, but different interests, gifts and talents with which to serve your Lord in response to what He has done for you. We {including you} are all needed, as parts of the One Body, to make the Body of Christ work together to His glory.Very Important
Worship every week at the time of your choice: Wed. 6 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
Attend High School Sunday Bible Study every Sunday, 10:00 -10:45 a.m. “Book of Ephesians”
Attend Bevilacqua/Bible Study every Wednesday, 5:00-5:45 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High girls only.
Activities coming next to watch for:
{Sr. LYF} Fri. Mar. 26th Lock-IN
{Whole Cong} Maundy Thurs. Apr. 1st Seder Meal (Passover)
{Sr. LYF} Good Friday, Apr. 2nd, Prayer Vigil after Friday evening worship service.
{Jr./Sr. LYF} Sun. Apr. 4th Easter Breakfast
{Jr. LYF} Fri., Apr. 9th Lock-IN
{Jr./Sr. LYF} Sun. Apr. 11th 3:00 p.m. CID Bible Bowl Lutheran High School, Springfield
{NLYG} Sat. Apr. 17th 2-5 p.m. CID NLYG Mardi Gras, Trinity, Bloomington
{8th gr. families} Sat./Sun. Apr. 24/25th Immanuel Confirmation Weekend
{Jr./Sr. LYF} after school’s out Generation Change {Teen Financial Peace-Seminar} tentativeSummer Activities
LCC Servant Event sometime during week of June 1-4
Children’s VBS June 7-11
Rummage Set up and Sale June 15-19
Roller Skating to be scheduled
Canoeing to be scheduled
National Lutheran Youth Gathering July 17-21; Trip July 16-22
Thresherman’s Weekend Food Stand July 23-25
Be in Worship and Sunday School every week, no excuses.
Our website address is: www.immanuelaltamont.org
Vern's e-mail address is: vspilker@frontiernet.netImmanuel Lutheran Church
203 E. Division Altamont, Illinois 62411
Vernon Spilker, Director of Education, Youth, & Music
618/483-6395 Office