Sr. High Youth Group and Advanced Youth Training
Sr. High Youth Group and Advanced Youth Training Teachers: Deaconess Intern Danielle Reher, Tim Dooms, Marianne Dooms, and Abby Fritcha.
We offer special classes designed to meet your high schooler’s needs. High school youth meet downstairs in the youth room on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. We meet again on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at 7:03 p.m. This is a time of fellowship, fun, games, and Bible study. We also offer other opportunities for fellowship outside of Sundays and Wednesdays. We aim to have one activity or fundraiser per month.
Some upcoming events include:
March 21st- Green Party @ 5:00. Wear Green or anything Irish and in honor of St. Patrick, we shall celebrate with green drinks, green food, and Irish games!
April 4th- Easter Breakfast. Look for information and a sign-up sheet from Deb Trewartha
May- Lock-in. Dates and Times TBA
Fall Bible Study Curriculum 2009
This fall, the High school Bible class will focus on a comparative study of World Religions. During this study, you will get an up close and personal look at other Christian and non-Christian denominations. We will study LCMS Lutheran History, and the ELCA and WELS Lutheran denominations. We will take a look at the Occult, which includes Wicca, spiritism, and divination. We will learn about Orthodoxy and Catholicism. We will also dive into a study on Reformed Calvinism and Reformed Arminianism. (It’s okay if you don’t know what they are. We will teach you.) We will study this through presentations and special guest speakers during Sunday and Wednesday bible study and meeting times. We will even visit some churches including Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church, and the Plainfield Friends Church. All of this will be done in light of what LCMS Lutherans believe. We will compare, study, and learn so that we are “prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” (1 Pt. 3:15)
AYT- Advanced Youth Training
What is AYT? AYT stands for Advanced Youth Training. AYT’s purpose is to give enrichment education that will prepare the youth for learning in life. It is anything that goes above and beyond the normal Sunday Bible Study attendance. AYT has enjoyed traveling to various places for the purpose of deepening their understanding of the Lutheran faith and history, while also enjoying social activities and getting to know each other better. Once every three years, youth are invited to participate in the congregation's Lutheran Heritage Tour to Europe, where we visit sites of importance to Christian history such that the Lutheran faith comes alive. Some previous trips have included New York, Minnesota, Colorado and North Carolina. It also includes anyone who comes to Wednesday night Bible study; or during this years World Religion Study, anyone who goes on a visit to a church, or comes to hear our guest speakers. Attendance at AYT events means that you will be given primary consideration when applying for scholarships for the Heritage Tour. Next Trip is set for Summer 2011 to Scandinavia. Don’t Miss it!
For more information about any of these events contact Deaconess Intern Danielle at 873-6318 or email dreher@adventlutheran.org.
Middle School Youth Group
Middle school youth meet in separate classrooms downstairs on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. and on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. for instruction leading toward confirmation. In addition, parents and other volunteers plan monthly social or service projects. If you would like more information or are interested in planning a junior high youth activity, please contact info@adventlutheran.org