Senior High Youth
St. Paul's Lutheran Church offers a variety of events to help young people grow in faith, community and service. Join us on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings to hear about all that is going on with the senior high youth. All are welcome.
Thank you to all who helped and supported the youth at the Easter Breakfast!
Upcoming Events
Rent a Youth Make a Bid!
The youth who are attending the 2012 Youth Gathering in New Orleans are offering to do work for St. Paul's members this spring and summer. Their photos, bios, and skills will be posted on the Youth and Family bulletin board soon. If you would like to 'rent a youth' please place a silent bid at church.
Graduation Recognition Sunday May 20
St. Paul’s high school graduates will be recognized at the 9:00 a.m. service with a reception following the service in the Parish Hall to honor the graduates and hear about their future plans. St. Paul’s graduates of 2011: Blake Brandt, Josh Brewer, Kinsey Caldwell, Kiefer Cornick, Carolyn Corson, Courtney DeHoet, Dalton Fanter, Dylan Fanter, Rachel Frantsen, Colton Kingsley, Nicole Kittleson, Ashley Kohagen, Miranda Lampe, Hannah Mick, Jordan Miller, DaVail Shoars, Nicholas Watson. Congratulations Graduates!
2012 Lutheran Youth Gathering July 16-23
Imagine 35,000 Lutheran youth and adults from across the country all gathered in New Orleans for the 2012 Lutheran Youth Gathering! It's five days of worship, music, Bible study, service, learning, play, prayer, witness, reflection, and new friendships. The Gathering will be a time of change and growth, and deepening awareness of God's call to servanthood. Three unique days are planned for our time in New Orleans, including a service project in the city, a day at the gathering interactive center, and a day of group building and learning with other youth groups. St. Paul's has a group of 17 going this year.
If you would like to hear more about the group attending the Youth Gathering follow this link for more information about the youth, frundraisers, and trip.
WIYLDE July 28-August 1
WIYLDE is a 5-day leadership camp at Luther College with other high school youth from across Iowa. You can count on having a ton of fun, meeting many awesome people, and growing a lot in your faith too! Activities include swimming, hiking, games, tubing down the Upper Iowa River, fun service projects, faith talks, small group discussions, youth-led worship, hike to DQ, outdoor water Olympics, and 75 new friends for life! Cost is $125 (register by 6/1) Pick up a registration form at church or download a Registration Form here.
Weekly Activities
Wednesday Youth Group 7:00 p.m.
If you're looking for a break from your busy schedule, stop by the high school youth room on Wednesday nights. Share your highs and lows for the day, and get in on some fun games, real-life faith talks, and free snacks.
Bibles Before Books Wednesdays 7 a.m.Start the school day off with a student led Bible study, discussion, and chocolate chip pancakes! We are discussing the "Crazy Love" book and video series by Francis Chan. We meet in the high school youth room.
Faith Lens - Sundays at 10:10 a.m
Join other high school youth for a Bible study relating today's current issues to our lives of faith. Grab a snack and coffee and meet in the high school youth room each Sunday morning.
For more information about these activities and events
contact Paul Frantsen, Director of Family and YouthMinistry
at 319-352-3850 or paul.frantsen@stpaulswaverly.org
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