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| February 2013 | Vol 1, Issue 2
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Youth and Family Ministry
NC Synod, ELCA |
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| Greetings! | 
Walking Together...Sharing Christ! Welcome to the Youth & Family E-news for the NC Synod! |
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Joys and Concerns
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* For all who are without shelter. * For the lonely. * For those without clean water. * For children's laughter. * For lifting our voices in song. * For the gift of friendship. |
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News
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* NEW - The Augustana Choir from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, will tour the eastern U.S. in February, and one of the tour concerts will take place in the North Carolina Synod: Tuesday, February 19th, 7 p.m., in the Duke University Chapel. There is no admission fee, and a freewill offering will be received. You will find posters and photos on our tour website.
* NEW - Bishop's School 2013 - The event is designed for in-depth study and discussion of basic theological tenets of the Christian faith. Participants are in class several hours a day, spend time in daily reflection and study, and participate in small groups for reflection. Service projects in and around the community of Columbia will offer numerous opportunities to assist youth in their faith journeys. Faith interviews, a variety of worship opportunities, and local service projects will provide a rich experience away from the campus. Free time is scheduled to help balance learning with reflection and relaxation. Bishop Bolick is the bishop in residence this year. Join him!!!
*  LYO Assembly - please lift all those attending our annual LYO Assembly in prayer. We have 385 registered this year - 25% more than last year! WOW.
* Dave Scherer, also know as AGAPE will be performing at Holy Trinity, Hickory on March 17th. Time - 7pm. Mark your calendar!
* NEW - Our next Youth & Family Network meeting will be March 7th at the Synod Office from 10-noon. This meeting is open to all. You can even join us via the web if you'd like. Email Tammy for web details. Our topic for March - Practice Discipleship and the Faith Practices.
* NEW - Synod Mission Trip - we are journeying to a new site this year and as part of the "newness" of that trip, we will be limiting the number greatly for this first time. We'll be heading to Pittsburgh this summer and working in that area. This is also the site for our 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly so it will be great to have some familiarity with the city prior to that event. Cost is $285 which includes meals, project supplies, t-shirt, activities, water bottle but does NOT include transportation. Dates are July 7-13th.
* On our website we have the opportunity to include pictures (slides really that change) on the homepage. I'd love to have pictures of your trips, events, etc. Email me with a 1-2 paragraph description and see your group on the www.lutheranyouth.org homepage.
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| Calendar | 
February 19 - Augustana Choir at Duke Chapel.
February 22-24 - LYO Assembly - Embassy Suites, Greensboro
March 17 - Agape - (Dave Scherer) concert at Holy Trinity, Hickory
April 29-May 1 - Y&F Retreat - Greensboro
May 30 - NC Pre-Assembly Event with Diane Jacobson
May 31 - NC Synod Assembly Forums
May 31-June 1 - NC Synod Assembly
June 25-27 - LYO Board Leadership School
August 12-17 - Churchwide Assembly - Pittsburgh
October 12 - YouthQuake
December 2-4 - Region Nine Y&F Retreat - Lutheridge
2015
July 15-19 - ELCA Youth Gathering - Detroit
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Resource Suggestion
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I'll be highlighting resources - one you can purchase and one that's free. Enjoy and let me know what you'd recommend.
* NEW FREE. Ash Wednesday resource on Vibrant Faith @Home. Enjoy!
* NEW Speaking of Vibrant Faith@Home PLUS- embed this to your own church website and equip parents, visitors, volunteers - everyone in the pew and beyond. $195 for the entire year. Check it out on our site and then add it to your own so it's one click and GO!
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Outdoor Ministry Happenings
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* NEW - Church Staff Retreat! April 29-30 Come to Agap� V Kure Beach Ministries to relax and enjoy talking with your peers about personal and church philosophy, communication, and networking. You will also have time to meet as a church. Free massage! Zip-line rides!
Overnight Retreat: $75 per person (includes 4, meals, snacks, lodging, and free zip-line ride)
Day Retreat: $40 per person (includes 2 meals, and snacks)
Registration required. Contact Lauren at agape@agapekurebeach.org.
www.agapekureabeach.org
 
* Faith Alive at Lutheridge - Two weekends left. Campers in both retreats will enjoy games, songs, crafts and other camp activities. The two groups will come together for Saturday campfire and Sunday worship. Lutheridge counselors provide leadership and stay with campers and help confirmation "get real and come alive for teens." Cost per camper includes lodging, meals & snacks, counselor supervision and other program costs. February 15-17, 2013 - Holy Baptism and Holy Communion April 19-21 - Ten Commandments and Reformation Check these out. * Wild Women Weekends 2013 ~ Biblical Leadership Adult women of all ages and life situations have five opportunities to gain strength and vision for the new year. Bring a group to deepen fellowship with women you know - or come alone to find kindred spirits in Wild Women from across the southeast. This year we'll explore biblical leadership as we meet Deborah, Huldah, Lydia, Pricilla, Phoebe, and others whom God calls. Come to discover your own unique leadership style and learn how to say YES and NO to leadership roles in faithful ways.
The fee includes housing in Kohnjoy, Thornburg, Hilltop Cottages, or Lakeside Village; meals; and all program costs. Register Early!
Leader: Pastor Mary Canniff-Kuhn, Lutheridge Program Director
2013 Dates:
March 15-17
Cost per Person for 2013: $190 per person (includes 2 nights lodging, all meals, and on-site program costs)
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A Story to share...
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"God's work, our hands" How to tell your congregation's story...
People think in stories, talk to their friends in stories, even dream in stories. Jesus taught in stories. If you want to understand what is going on in an ELCA congregation, you need to listen to the stories. If you want seekers to be attracted to your Lutheran congregation, you need to tell your stories.
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Tammy Jones West, AIM
Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator
NC Synod ELCA
828.308.1362
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