February
2007
TEC
– Teens Encounter Christ
When: February
16-18, 2007
Where:
Immanuel Lutheran church,
Eden Prairie
(Friday night through Sunday night)
http://mmltec.org/Apps/WeekenderApp.pdf
More Information: Mike
Montesinos, montesinosiii@juno.com,
952.894.3406
Christian Education Roundtable
When:
Thursday,
February 22, 2007, Noon to 1:30 PM
Where:
Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Maple Grove,
What:
Summer! What
programs does your church offer:Vacation Bible School? Summer
Church School? Camp? Here is the schedule:
Lunch will be served! Relax and enjoy.
There will
be a free-will offering.
Come and learn about what other churches do for programs in the
summer. Where do kids go to camp? What Bible School curriculum
do you use? What programs do you offer? Please bring
registrations & samples. Directions are available on our
website: www.lordoflife.org or 763-420-5015.
Metro
30-Hour Famine (option 1)
When:
February 23-24
Where:
TBA
What:
Middle school and high school youth and adults from churches
across the metro come together to experience the 30-Hour
Famine. Last year nearly $100,000 was raised for World
Vision and Feed My Starving Children. Over 300,000 meals
were packaged for Feed My Starving Children!
More
information:
Contact Melissa Williams,
mwilliams@standrewlu.org
Twin
Cities II Quake
When: February
23-25, 2007
What:
Quakes (grades 6-9) are designed to build faith in Jesus Christ
and caring Christian community through awesome biblical
speakers, great Christian music, intense small group sessions,
confidence-boosting opportunities, and fun youth group building
activities. There are two Twin Cities Quakes - November and
February!
Information and
registration: www.youthencounter.org
March
2007
Equipping Leaders for Children's Ministries
When:
March 1, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with a break for lunch on your
own from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
Luther Seminary Campus Center Board
Room.
Fees: $35 per session, $70 for all day Limited number of
scholarships for $10 per session available to those from the
Minneapolis Area Synod. Contact the Kairos department at Luther
Seminary.
Morning session: Rotation Sunday School: An
Introduction. Presenter: Pat Derry
What is Rotation Sunday School? How do I get started? What are
the benefits and challenges? Where do I find resources? What
is working in other congregations?
Afternoon Session: Rotation Sunday School: Idea Sharing
Description: Discuss Rotation Sunday School in depth with a
panel of four people currently using this model in their
congregations. Engage in idea sharing and networking.
Facilitator: Pat Derry
Pat Derry, AiM, has over 12 years of experience in the field of
Children's Ministry. She serves as Director of Family and
Children's Education at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in
Mahtomedi. Pat is passionate about the rotation model for Sunday
School.
Auggie
Service Day 2007
When: March 3,
2007
As friends of the
Augsburg College Department of Campus Ministry, we would like
each of you to consider participating in Auggie Service Day 2007
on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Augustana Lutheran
in
Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
Auggie Service Day (ASD) is an annual event in which
Augsburg
students, Twin Cities area church youth and leaders, and Twin
Cities area service organizations come together through Faith to
Serve. Participants begin the Day with an
Augsburg
student-lead worship in our Hoversten Chapel. Church youth and
Augsburg
students are then sent out into the community to serve others at
a variety of Service-Learning sites. Participants end their day
with small group discussion of their experience and a closing
worship.
More information:
Jaclyn Gehrke
gehrkej@augsburg.edu
651.726.4115
Train the Trainer Event - "Safeguarding
Our Children,"
When:
March 8,
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Participants
will be trained to present the "Safeguarding
Our Children" curriculum to volunteers and parents in
their congregations. Training
manuals and lunch provided. Cost:
$35/person. Registration through St. Paul Area Synod
office:
cyndi.berg@spas-elca.org.
Twin
Cities "Construction Zone"
When:
March 23-25, 2007
What:
Construction Zones (grades 9-12) are intense, faith building
weekend events focused on growing high school youth in their
personal walk with Christ through worship, prayer, an on-site
service project and biblical teaching!
Information and registration: www.youthencounter.org
Skills for Building Faithful
Inclusive Community
When:
March 24, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Bethel Lutheran Church,
Madison, WI.
Sponsored by the Lutheran Association of
Christian Educators (LACE). A day of exploring ways to
become more inclusive of the multicultural and diverse
world in which we live and perform ministry. Presenter:
The Rev. Eric H. F. Law, photographer, playwright,
composer, and Episcopal/Anglican priest.
More
information:
www.elca.org/lace.
"Koinonia"
Senior High Youth Gathering
When:
March 30 - April 1
Where:
Crown Plaza, Kellogg Street, St. Paul.
What:
Christ is calling into fellowship senior high youth from
Southeast, Northwest, St. Paul Area and Minneapolis Area
Minnesota Synods. Agape and JUMP, Rachel Kurtz, and Eye Witness
will lead in worship. Beyond the Ramp. Lyle Griner, the ONE
Campaign and others have messages to hear and respond to.
Registration opens January 24.
For questions and registration information,
email Linnae Grabner-Hegg at
hegg@cord.edu or phone at 218.299.3019 or toll free at
800.452.3692.
April
2007
Metro 30-Hour Famine
(option 2)
When:
April 27-28
Where:
St Andrew Lutheran, Eden Prairie
What:
Middle school and high school youth and adults from churches
across the metro come together to experience the 30-Hour
Famine. Last year nearly $100,000 was raised for World
Vision and Feed My Starving Children. Over 300,000 meals
were packaged for Feed My Starving Children!
For more
information:
Contact Melissa Williams,
mwilliams@standrewlu.org
Taize
Weekend in
Montreal
When: April 27-29,
2007
What:
This weekend is designed for young adults between the ages of 17
and 35. It’s an opportunity to meet and to search with others
from
Quebec,
Ontario, neighboring provinces as well as from the
USA
.
More information: www.taizemontreal2007.ca.
Peer Ministry Camp
When:
June 25-27
Where:
Camp Onemia
What:
Join in the fun and a great time as we enjoy
the beauty of Camp Onomia and explore more of what it means
to be servants in this world. As Peer Ministers in
training, you’ll spend time laughing, sharing, and learning
about the many ways you can make a difference. You will
develop skills allowing you to better communicate with those
around you and help those in need. We will offer Peer I and
Peer II sessions for those just beginning Peer Ministry and
those who have already received some training.
More
information:
Contact Martin Rathjen, Immanuel LC, Eden Prairie
952-937-8123 or
martin@immanuel.us
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