St. John's Youth News
"Growing Together in our Faith as we Serve Others"
Sunday School—IMPORTANT MEETING
Monday, August 10th, 6pm-7pm—We will have a meeting for parents of children ages 3 through 6th grade and all Sunday School teachers and subs. We would like to evaluate and discuss how we might partner with families to grow young disciples. We plan to have child care available until 8pm. Please let us know if you plan to use the childcare, so we can plan accordingly.
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Confirmation Launch7th and 8th grade youth and their parents are invited to our Confirmation launch session! This is an opportunity to meet one another, find out more about what Confirmation is, and what we can expect for this year. We will meet in the fellowship hall on Monday, August 10 from 7-8 PM.
Blessing of the Backpacks
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Ask big questions. Grow in faith. Be part of something bigger than yourself. Youth 8th-12th grades: join us for the ELCA Youth Gathering next summer, when thousands of youth across the United States and the Caribbean come together for days of experiential learning, high-energy worship, and powerful storytelling. Experience the church in a bold new way! The trip is June 28-July 2, and we will be registering in late October. Please contact Pastor Elise with your questions and interest as soon as possible! |
A backpack blessing will take place during worship on Sunday, August 23rd. Students of all ages (teachers & school staff, too) are invited to bring your backpack or school bag to worship with you for a special back-to-school prayer. You will be called forward to have your backpack blessed and you will be given a tag that you can attach to your backpack to carry God's love with you throughout the entire school year.
AFTER WORSHIP—Head to the fellowship hall for a potluck brunch and cross-generational activities to celebrate the Season of Creation and the beginning of a new school year. Bring a dish to share. |
Congratulations to our 2026
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High School Sunday School Families
High School Sunday school class will not meet at 10:15am on Sunday mornings, but there are plenty of activities being planned for the high school students. Watch for more information coming soon!
St. John's leadership would love to see us have an active youth program again. At this time, we do not have a dedicated staff member for leading youth ministry or organizing the fundraiser activities. Our Youth Huddle team has also seen life transitions, and is down to myself and one other person.
Here are some ways you can help out:
If you would be willing to do any of these, it would be greatly appreciated!
Send me an email at p[email protected] or text: 779-707-1324.
St. John's leadership would love to see us have an active youth program again. At this time, we do not have a dedicated staff member for leading youth ministry or organizing the fundraiser activities. Our Youth Huddle team has also seen life transitions, and is down to myself and one other person.
Here are some ways you can help out:
- Serve on the Youth Huddle team for nine months.
- Serve as a co-chair with a favorite friend for the Spaghetti Supper, Pancake Supper, or Lunch in the Park. There are great instructions already. You just need to implement them. If you have a youth planning to attend a mission trip in the next couple years, your help is especially appreciated.
- Offer to be the lead for one youth event. For example, host a game night. You can organize a couple games, but really the kids enjoy playing sardines and Gargon; you just need to make sure they are being safe. Or host a bonfire.
- Drive or chaperone for an event.
If you would be willing to do any of these, it would be greatly appreciated!
Send me an email at p[email protected] or text: 779-707-1324.
2025 High School Mission Trip
Safe Child Policy and Protections
for Kindergarten through 6th Grade Sunday School Children
PLEASE READ for updated information regarding revised sign-in and sign-out procedures for our kindergarten through 6th grade Sunday School children.
Our Church Council recently adopted a revised Safe Child Policy and Protections document.
For the safety of our children, all parents or guardians are to complete a Student Information Form for their Sunday School aged children. Forms are available on our website and at the Sunday School sign-in table.
Sunday School begins at 10:15am. On Sunday mornings, all Sunday School families are to enter the building through door #4 on the north side of the courtyard or from the Sanctuary. Parents or guardians will sign-in their child(ren) and indicate who will be picking them up at dismissal.
Sunday School dismissal is at 11:15am. Parents should enter the building through door #5 and go to the Fellowship Hall where our kindergarten through 6th grade students will be gathered with their teachers and classmates. The only people allowed to sign out a child will be the parent or guardian who dropped off the child, or the person indicated by them on the sign-in sheet. With parental permission, students in 7th grade or older may sign out a younger sibling.
**All Confirmation and High School students are expected to sign themselves in at the sign-in table and go to their classrooms. Student Information Forms are also available for these students and can be found on our website or the sign-in table.
We appreciate your cooperation with our efforts to keep all of our children safe. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to Pastor Elise.
Our Church Council recently adopted a revised Safe Child Policy and Protections document.
For the safety of our children, all parents or guardians are to complete a Student Information Form for their Sunday School aged children. Forms are available on our website and at the Sunday School sign-in table.
Sunday School begins at 10:15am. On Sunday mornings, all Sunday School families are to enter the building through door #4 on the north side of the courtyard or from the Sanctuary. Parents or guardians will sign-in their child(ren) and indicate who will be picking them up at dismissal.
Sunday School dismissal is at 11:15am. Parents should enter the building through door #5 and go to the Fellowship Hall where our kindergarten through 6th grade students will be gathered with their teachers and classmates. The only people allowed to sign out a child will be the parent or guardian who dropped off the child, or the person indicated by them on the sign-in sheet. With parental permission, students in 7th grade or older may sign out a younger sibling.
**All Confirmation and High School students are expected to sign themselves in at the sign-in table and go to their classrooms. Student Information Forms are also available for these students and can be found on our website or the sign-in table.
We appreciate your cooperation with our efforts to keep all of our children safe. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to Pastor Elise.
Click link below for Confirmation Class Worship Notes
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Team Pictures from previous High School Mission Trips
2023 Altoona, PA Mission Trip Team - Aden, Talia, Dessa, Ella, Gracie, Ella, Collin, Ty, Cole, Garret, and Abby
2022 Milwaukee, WI Mission Trip Team - Garret, Vicar Anthony, Gracie, Ella, Ella, Samantha, and Renee.
2021 Sky Ranch, CO Mission Trip Team - Pastor Ken, Yvonne, Ella M., Ella C., Gracie, Bailey, Samantha, Jillian, Alayna, Garret, Matt, James and Mike
2020 Gatlinburg, TN trip canceled due to
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2023 Team Altoona taking a break from their work (also pictured are chaperones Vicar Anthony and Sarah)
2022 Team Milwaukee enjoying time at Vicar Anthony's home congregation, Kingo Lutheran Church.
2021 Team Sky Ranch enjoying a mountain hike
2019 Team St. Louis exploring Forest Park
2018 Team Benton Harbor had a great time at Silver Beach
2017 Team Red Lake enjoyed a beautiful sunset!
2016 Team Cincinnati onsite with YouthWorks!
2015 Team St. Louis onsite with YouthWorks at Kossuth Church of God in Christ.
2014 Team Bayou La Batre -- We work hard and we play hard! A day of fun on the beach at Dauphin Island, AL.
2013 Team Benton Harbor with the beloved Mama Wilder.
2011 Team Cass Lake -- We LOVED serving the community of Cass Lake!
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