Youth Group

As Dana and Dana send back pics from the event, we will be posting them on our Facebook page, click on the picture below to be taken to the full album:

View from their seats on Wednesday night.

And throughout these next few days you can watch a live stream from time to time here:

http://www.elca.org/ELCA/Youth-Gathering/Multimedia/Gathering-TV.aspx

Citizens With the Saints Logo

“Citizens With the Saints” Anna HeidtHarris, Christian HeidtHarris, Alex Peth and Dana & Dana Lee Smith will attend the ELCA National Youth  Gathering on July 18th-22nd, 2012 in New Orleans, LA. Thanks to all who helped in raising funds to attend by supporting our Youth for Hire program and other fundraisers. We are grateful for such a supportive church family! This event only happens every 3 years and hosts approximately 30,000 youth and leaders. The Gathering program is built around three core practices in which participants will be immersed. These core practices are discipleship, peacemaking and justice. Part of this experience will include service to others as we continue working to assist with recovery efforts associated with Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill. Each day of the Gathering, thousands of youth will be out serving others. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make such a large impact and truly make a difference on such a large scale. The event will also provide opportunities for us to  experience worship and renewal through daily gatherings.  Please pray for safe travels and pray that the Holy Spirit will lead and guide us in this experience!

The youth had a blast this past Saturday, click below to see photos:

June Highlights

Eleven youth from Zion and 3 youth from Jerusalem attended AFFIRM at Berry College in Rome, GA. They all returned home excited and energized! Thanks to Sheila Windham and Theresa Mobley for serving as bus drivers. Also special thanks to Thomas Folmar and Louise Edwards for serving as travel  assistants.

Thanks to all the youth who participated in and/or assisted with Zion’s Vacation Bible School.

July Events

Saturday, July 14th 1:00pm to 4:00pm: Zion Water Fest!
Come ready to get a little wet and have a little fun as we cool off in the hot summer sun!!! Remember to bring a towel, sunscreen and dry clothes. Please come dressed appropriately to participate in water games and relays. Invite a friend!

Wednesday, July 18th – Sunday, July 22nd: ELCA National Youth Gathering – New Orleans, LA
Anna Lee HeidtHarris, Christian HeidtHarris, Alex Peth and Dana & Dana Lee Smith will be attending the gathering. Please pray for their safe travels!

Sunday, July 29th 12:15pm to 4:00pm: Back to School Pool Party & Cookout
Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship! Bring your bathing suit, sunscreen and towel to church. Following worship, we’ll change and head to the pool (located at 5165 GA Hwy 17 South – across from Marlow Elementary). Hotdogs, chips and drinks will be served. Parents are asked to pick up youth at the pool by 4:00pm.

All youth in grades 6 – 12 are invited to participate in youth  activities. For additional information about youth activities,  contact Dana Lee Smith at 665-1377.

April & May Highlights

Nine youth and 3 adults attend the All Georgia Youth Gathering in Covington. Everyone returned home Spirit filled and energized! The group enjoyed having youth and leaders from Jerusalem Lutheran join them on the journey.We had our last Wednesday night Bible study program for the school year. Thanks to all who supported our car wash fundraiser. We appreciate your support!

Daulton and Braden

Congratulations to Braden Thomas-Folmar and Daulton Harris who were confirmed on May 27th. We rejoice in your accomplishment!

Welcome New Youth

We are glad to officially welcome our new 6th graders, Stone Bennett, Lauren Conaway and Jeremy Smith, into the youth program. We look forward to getting to know you and growing in faith together.

June Events

Monday, June 11th 9:00am – 12:00pm: Vacation Bible School
Youth are encouraged to help with Bible School activities. Come join the fun!

Sunday, June 17th – Friday, June 22nd: AFFIRM @ Berry College– Rome, GA
The bus will leave Zion at 7:00am on Sunday, June 17th. Youth will need money for a meal on Sunday and a meal on Friday. Also, youth will need money for the key deposit at check in. If you don’t lose your key, this deposit will be returned to you at check out. Youth should pack the following; tennis shoes, bed linens (or sleeping bag), pillow, shampoo, soap, toothbrush/toothpaste, DEODORANT, bathing suit, shower shoes (to wear in the shower), towels, wash cloth, Bible, needed medications and sunscreen. The Zion bus will pick up youth at 12pm on Friday, June 22nd and return home. The group will call for pick up as they get close to home.

Sunday, June 17th 9:45am: Father’s Day Project
Join us in Sunday School to complete a special project for all the men in our congregation. Come lend a helping hand!

Plan Ahead

July 18th – 22nd: ELCA National Youth Gathering – New Orleans, LA

All youth in grades 6 – 12 are invited to participate in youth activities. For additional information about youth activities, contact Dana Lee Smith at 665-1377.

Youth Working on the Wash

submitted by Dana Lee Smith
March Highlights
Thanks to everyone who supported our carwash fundraiser! We raised $168.00! This money will be used to help with expenses for upcoming events and activities.
April Events
Sunday, April 1st: AFFIRM Registration Forms and Deposits Due
Sunday, April 8th 5:30am – 8:00am: Sunrise Easter Breakfast
LYO will host breakfast immediately following Sunrise Service. If you are
assigned to prep team, you need to report for duty in the kitchen at 5:30am.
If you are assigned to clean up, your job starts after the service!
Wednesday, April 18th 6:00pm – 7:30pm: LIFE! (Living in Faith
Everyday) – Come join Bible study!! Remember, meal starts at 5:15pm.
Please plan to be finished eating by 6:00pm.
Sunday, April 22nd 12:15pm – 1:15pm: Carwash Fundraiser
Immediately following worship youth will host a carwash fundraiser to
raise money for upcoming events and activities. We need all youth group
members to help. Please be prepared to begin washing cars immediately
following the service. The more we wash, the more money we raise!
Friday, April 27th – Sunday, April 29th: All GA Youth Event (FFA Camp
– Covington, GA) – The bus will leave Zion at 5:30pm on Friday. Youth
will need money for a meal (fast food) on Friday night and lunch (sit down
meal) on Sunday. Youth should also bring extra money for offering on
Sunday. Please pack the following; bedding (sleeping bag and pillow
works well), toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, towel,
wash cloth, shower shoes (to wear in the shower), tennis shoes, and Bible.
Remember, all youth attending signed a covenant stating that they would
not bring any electronic devices (mp3 players, cell phone, CD player, hand
held game devices, etc.) Youth should be home by 6:00pm on Sunday.
The group will call as they get close to home. Jason Hall, Trey Davis,
and Amber Hall are leaders for this event. If you need to contact youth
during this event, please call Amber at 663-7357.
Plan Ahead
June 17th – 22nd: AFFIRM at Berry College – 6th thru 12th grade
July 18th – 22nd: ELCA National Youth Gathering – New Orleans, LA
All youth in grades 6 – 12 are invited to participate in youth activities.
For additional information about youth activities, contact
Dana Lee Smith at 665-1377.

February Highlights

Thanks to youth for leading the service on February 5th. We had a wonderful Scout Sunday and Souper Bowl Sunday celebration. We collected a total of $304.96 for Manna House. The youth also enjoyed gathering for our annual Super Bowl game party. Nine youth enjoyed joining Jerusalem Lutheran for a joint lock-in. We had fun getting to know each other. Thanks to Trey Davis and Thomas Folmar for serving as adult leaders.

March Events

Sunday, March 4th 12:15pm – 1:15pm: Car wash Fundraiser
Youth will host a carwash immediately following worship service.We need everyone’s help – parents too!!

Wednesday, March 21st 6:00pm – 7:30pm: LIFE (Living in FaithEveryday) – Come join Bible study!! Remember, the meal starts at 5:15pm. Youth should be finished eating by 6:00pm.

Plan Ahead

April 27th – 29th: All GA – 6th thru 12th grade
Completed Form with Deposit due by Sunday, March 4th

June 17th – 22nd: AFFIRM – 6th thru 12th grade
Completed Form with Deposit due by Sunday, April 1st

“Souper Bowl” Sunday
Each year thousands of youth across the nation collect donations for local charities on a day that most in our country spend money on the Super Bowl football game. We’ll collect money after Sunday School and after 11am worship for Manna House. Manna House is our localfood pantry that Zion helps to support. Help spread the word and askeveryone to bring a few extra dollars for the soup pot! This is also Scout Sunday. We will give special recognition to those who participate in our scouting program at Zion.

February Events
Wednesday, February 1st 6:00pm – 7:30pm: LIFE! (Living in FaithEveryday!) Come join us for Bible study! Remember, meal starts at 5:15pm. Youth should be finished eating by 6:00pm.

Sunday, February 5th 11:00am worship: Souper Bowl SundayYouth will lead the entire service and collect money for the national “Souper Bowl” campaign. All youth are asked to be there by 9:45am.

Sunday, February 5th 6:00pm – 9:00pm: Super Bowl Party – Youth/Parent Meeting At 6:00pm there will be a brief youth/parent meeting. I have registration forms for All GA and AFFIRM. Information about these events and a youth program update will be shared. Youth are invited to come join an evening of football, cool commercials and fun! Pizza and drink will be provided. Bring your favorite snacks and desserts to share. Also, bring any fun games you have and bring a friend!

Wednesday, February 15th 6:00pm – 7:30pm: LIFE! Come join Bible study!!

Plan Ahead
April 27th – 29th: All GA – 6th thru 12th grade
June 17th – 22nd: AFFIRM – 6th thru 12th grade