SLY Blog

2010-09-26T21:53:00.000-07:00

Camp Counselors will be needed for the 2011 All Church Bible Camp at Olympic Lutherhaven. For information about Olympic Lutherhaven and the Bible Camp please go to www.olympiclutherhaven.org where you will find application forms (soon to be updated for 2011) and pictures from various camp sessions of the past. “All Church Camp” is a virtually all volunteer overnight Bible Camp put on for children from grades 3 through 8 for one week at Olympic Lutherhaven. The only paid positions are the camp director and the lifeguard(s). Our goal is to provide an inexpensive fun week at camp with great food, great fellowship with new and old friends, and a spiritually growing experience for both the campers and the staff. Local Lutheran Pastors and Youth Leaders provide Bible Study opportunities including questions and answer sessions.

= The tentative dates for All Church Camp are either July 30 through August 4, 2011, (our first choice) or August 5-11, 2011 (second choice). The dates are tentative until approved by the Olympic Lutherhaven Board. Please contact Mandy Harter, Camp Director, by either phone 360-731-6312 or email at lutherhavenallchurchcamp@hotmail.com if you are interested in positions as either a counselor or kitchen help. Pastor Jonathan and Robin Long are doing their best to ensure SLC Youth activities for the summer of 2011 do not interfere with you being a counselor at All Church Camp in 2011. We plan to use the BLOG again to let you know of the final approved dates and to help keep All Church Camp in your thoughts.
Thank you from the All Church Camp Committee!

Rally Day and a few Events

2010-09-10T16:24:00.000-07:00

Rally Day is this weekend. Join us in the sanctuary from 9:40-10:40 for a great kickoff to what promises to be a very exciting year. See you there!

QuakeZone - Registration for the November QuakeZone is due THIS SUNDAY. Whew, this one snuck up on us, but we don't want to miss out. Check out the QuakeZone at www.youthencounter.org and come prepared to sign up and pay the $129 fee.

CAMP OUT - The Confirmation Campout and Kickoff is coming next weekend, September 18-19th at Dosewallips. Sign up on Sunday and pick up a supply list and waiver. We leave at 2:30pm on Saturday and return at 2:30pm on Sunday.

2010-08-28T22:20:00.000-07:00

By Jeff Alcock

I decided to write a little bit about my experience on my mission trip this summer in Vancouver, British Columbia with the YouthWorks program.

Our group of twenty-two youth from Silverdale Lutheran left Sunday morning, August 1st. After a car ride that lasted about four hours, we arrived at the Immanuel Baptist Church, near downtown Vancouver, where we stayed the remainder of the trip alongside a total of 60 kids from several other churches including ones from Chicago, Olympia and British Columbia itself. The church acted as a home base that we came back to everyday after our ministry sites. Here’s an outline of our daily schedule from Monday to Thursday:

At 7:00, everyone woke up, ate breakfast, did a small devotional and left for ministry sites around 9:00. Between 9:30 and 3:30, all 60 of us were split into about seven crews and participated and helped out at various ministry sites around the city. The ministries ranged from doing yard work, to helping out at kid’s clubs, to leading worship services. These same crews also took a turn at some time during our stay cooking breakfast, dinner and doing a campus cleanup. After ministry sites, every crew headed to off-site showers and then back to the church for free time until dinner at 5:30. Following dinner every night at 6:30 there was an evening activity. The activities included a hike in Lynn Canyon, a night at the beach, a barbeque in Stanley Park and a photo scavenger hunt. When we arrived back at church from the evening activity we had a time called ‘club’ where we played some games, sang songs and had a short sermon by one of the staff. To conclude the night, we had a time of reflection in our church groups. Time for sleep finally came at 11:15 when the lights were turned off.

On Friday morning, the 6th, we woke up extra early, said our goodbyes to staff and friends, and left for the aquarium in Stanley Park. From about 11:30 to 3:15 we hung out at the aquarium, watched a cool 4-D show and ordered in pizza. Now it was on to home. We crossed the border again with no problems and ultimately arrived home to the SLC parking lot around 9:30 at night. What a trip!

This was my third mission trip with SLC and my second trip with the YouthWorks organization. In 2008 I went to Tijuana, Mexico, and in 2009 I participated in the ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, Louisiana. I have thoroughly enjoyed every one of the trips I’ve been on and all the different and varied experiences they have provided me.

Most notably on this trip, I enjoyed the entire set-up of another YouthWorks trip. The schedule was even the same as the trip I took to Mexico, but this did not in any way hinder it from being another great step in my faith journey. While New Orleans provided a great experience in its own way, I find myself seeing it differently than my other two trips. Being in the overwhelming presence of some nineteen thousand Lutheran youth from all over the country gathered in the Super Dome was certainly a powerful and a fulfilling insight into the Lord’s company in our lives, but both Mexico and Vancouver ended up impacting my faith more profoundly.

The central theme, if you will, I took away from this Vancouver trip, was a sense of the importance of Christian fellowship and community. The friendships and closeness that one gains as they share a relationship in Christ while waking up with one another, working next to one another and worshiping together are truly amazing things. Of course, this was not all the trip was about; there was also an element of service that ties nicely into this sense of community. I had the privilege to help plan and participate in a worship service at the Union Gospel Mission during my stay in Vancouver. UGM is a facility that provides programs and aid to drug and alcohol addicts. Offering services varying from rehabilitation programs to affordable housing and safe drop-ins for those who need them, to a thrift store and free lunch, I found the mission a truly impressive place. The chance that I got to share the Lord with a group of men who really needed to hear the Word, a group that filled the chapel facility, was a very unique and fulfilling experience. In this way, I found the most impactful part of this trip to be the feeling of community, not only with the people I served while on the trip, but also the friends I made and the friends I became closer to while in Vancouver.

I highly encourage anyone who gets the chance to participate in a mission or service trip of their own. It often requires one to push themselves outside their comfort zone and hereby leads to a strengthened relationship with Christ.

A final thanks to our chaperones Pastor Jonathan, Robin, Dennis, Ed and Sue for making this trip possible. Thanks as well to those who prayed for me and others while on the trip, we felt your prayers. I would also like to extend my indescribable gratitude to the YouthWorks staff, Kelly, James, Angelos and Jenna.

Our theme, this summer:
“Jesus must become greater, I must become less.”
John 3:30
Jeff Alcock

Upcoming events

2010-08-17T15:31:00.000-07:00

PAINTBALL - Friday, August 20th, 10am-3pm. Cost is about $40 and a bag lunch is recommended. This event is a private reservation with NW Paintball, but is open to anyone

LOCK-IN - Starts 7pm on Friday night, August 20th, and ends at 10:30am on Saturday the 21st. Open to incoming 9th graders through outgoing seniors. You are encouraged to bring a friend and even more encouraged to sign up by emailing Pastor Jonathan or signing up on Facebook.

WILD WAVES - Thursday, August 26th, leaving the SLC parking lot at 10am and returning at 5pm depending on traffic through Tacoma. Open to those in Confirmation who finished their Worship Notes requirement. You should have gotten an email from me if you are on the list. PLEASE RSVP to that email ASAP so I have a head count. Bring $10 and a sack lunch or money for lunch at the park. Sunscreen and water also highly recommended.

Vancouver Oh Yeah!

2010-08-17T14:59:00.000-07:00

I ran into some trouble posting through my phone on our Servant Trip to Vancouver. After a brief time back and then a week of vacation, I couldn't wait to post some of the highlights of our trip. Thank you SLC for all of your support in making this possible. It was a really powerful trip for most, if not all, of our youth. Thanks go out as well to our wonderful chaperones - Ed, Robin, Dennis, and Sue. I know Anjali and Jeff Alcock are working on collecting some of the impressions our youth had and will be posting them here as well.

For my part, I was impressed by the whole experience. It was organized well, the worship and devotion time was thoughtful, and the ministry sites were places of real need, offering perspective into the life of one of North America's largest cities. We had opportunities to see some of the most beautiful places in and around Vancouver, and we had even greater opportunity to see beauty in the midst of forgotten people and places. My hats off to the Youthworks staff in Vancouver as well. My special thanks to Angelos, who grew up in a fairly rough part of Vancouver and had all kinds of perspective for us, especially on an individual basis. I know several of our kids are thankful for their conversations with him. Some personal highlights for me were the baptism of Eric Esposito, one of our youth, in the bay just west of Vancouver, and the footwashing and Eucharist on the last night we were there. I also remember hearing some of our youth complain about the kids they served on the first day, only to be saying tearful goodbyes to those same kids on the last day. As usual, I was also very impressed by the maturity of our group as a whole. They certainly made it a delight for me to be a chaperone. Last but most certainly not least...SERIOUS props to Robin Long for being insanely organized and full of fun all at the same time. Next time you see her, say, "Mad props, eh Robin!" Trust me on this one.

Peace,
PJ

Sorry can't post for Vancouver here. Check your emails.

2010-08-03T07:10:00.000-07:00

2010-06-18T15:24:00.000-07:00

Hello there:)
Happy Summer:)
so...here's whats going on..

wild waves!- Confirmation trip to wild waves for those who completed atleast 8 sermon notes. Cost is only $10..
High School Summer lock-in- on august 20th-21st..more deatails to come:)

i hope you guys have a spectacular summer!:)

♥ Anjali ♥

2010-05-02T13:32:00.000-07:00

Lost and Found Concert this Sunday night from 6-8pm at First Lutheran in Poulsbo. $10 at the door, kids 10 and under are free. You can YouTube their Lutheran Song and the song Lions to check them out.

No Rated M for the next few weeks. LAF concert on the 2nd, Mother's Day on the 9th, Holden on the 16th, and Confirmation on the 23rd. I'll get in touch with y'all about resuming in June. Also, this summer, one of our young women from college is interested in doing an evening of prayer, music, and study once a week with high school and young adults. Watch for more info.

THANKS to all who helped with the Habitat Day on April 24th. Pics are posted on the Youth Board and we are in their May newsletter! Confirmation Youth - Those who have completed at least 8 Worship Notes by May 30th are invited to go to Wild Waves this summer. Time is TBA. Cost is $8 if you reserve by May 23rd, and $12 after that.

Easter Breakfast

2010-04-02T17:03:00.000-07:00

For those of you going to Vancouver this summer, and for any others who want to support Habitat, prep for the Easter Breakfast starts tomorrow - Saturday - at 10am. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-11am on Sunday.

2010-03-21T00:07:00.000-07:00

Lots going on Thursday with the dead boy who was found in Tacoma, because he was part of our boy scout troop. Please keep the family in your prayers

Thank you to all who helped with and came to the auction. Special thanks to Tony’s Pizza for donating food.

Easter Breakfast coming up on April 4th, 8:30-11am.

Karaoke Bowl on Saturday, March 27th, 7-9:30pm at All Star Lanes in Silverdale. 7-12th grade.

Habitat for Humanity service project for 7-12th on April 24th, time to be announced.

Holden Youth Trip confirmed for May 15-17th.

Rated M for Mature will meet again March 28th from 6:30-8pm.

April 23rd – Dance for all ages in the GP. FUNdraiser for Youth Trip but open to all. Karaoke and opportunity to teach and learn dances. Professional DJ.

there ya go..
♥Anjali♥

2010-03-13T21:16:00.000-08:00

YOUTUBE NOTE
The videos that appear to the right initially are the ones on our YouTube Station, HomeboyLuther, but then they switch to others that are not sponsored by us. Just a note considering some of them...not so great in many ways. We'll try to fix that in the future.

Announcements for this week

2010-03-13T14:33:00.000-08:00

NO Rated M Bible Study on March 14th because of the Auction. SIGN UP for the Saturday night Lay School on March 20th - GREAT SPEAKER!! Our next Rated M will be March 28th at 6:30pm.

KARAOKE BOWLING on March 27th, the first Saturday of Spring Break. Come from 7-9:30pm to sing your heart out while you bowl. Cost is $10 for bowling, shoes, etc. You can sing or bowl or preferably both. Meet at All Star Lanes in Silverdale at 7pm. 7-12th welcome.

CHURCH CLEAN UP DAY is also March 27th. Come and help beautify our church for Holy Week and Easter. More details to come...

Don't forget the Easter Breakfast on - you guessed it - Easter Sunday, April 4th. More details to come, and remember this is required for youth going to Vancouver.

Habitat for Humanity service project in April has a sign up on the Youth Board. 7-12th welcome.

2010-02-18T23:11:00.000-08:00

Here you go!:)
Rated M - We will meet this Sunday, February 21st, from 6:30- 8pm in the Youth Room. Scripture will be Luke 12:13-21.

Youth Trip Fellowship Meeting - We will have our first Youth Trip Fellowship Meeting on Sunday, February 28th at 9:45am (between services) in the Fellowship Hall and is required for all those attending this summer’s servant trip to Vancouver, BC. We will work on some team building and talk about the upcoming Youth Auction. Remember to contact either Robin Long or Pastor Jonathan if you will not be able to attend so we can reschedule.

Youth Auction - All youth grades 9-12 check your email for an important update about the upcoming Youth Auction. Help us raise funds for the ongoing summer servant trip ministry for our high school students by participating in this ‘Olympic’ event! Youth going on the servant trip are required to help out, but all youth are welcome to help out. There will be an important meeting on February 28th in the Fellowship Hall at 9:45am to discuss the details.

Confirmation Retreat Deadline - This Sunday, February 21st, is the deadline to sign up for the Confirmation Retreat to Black Lake Bible Camp in Olympia. Cost is $135. More info on the Youth Board.

Holden Village Deadline - February 28th is the deadline to sign up for the Holden Village Youth Trip coming this May 15-17 at Lake Chelan. Cost will be $155. More info on the Youth Board.

Doughnuts and Refreshments - If you are a Summer Youth Trip participant going to Vancouver, have you signed up yet to help with Doughnuts and Refreshments on an upcoming Sunday? Check your email for details and sign up is available on the Youth Board.

♥Anjali♥

2010-02-18T19:43:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!:)
sorry i didnt get this up earlier..ok here's what you need to know for right now..

Holden Youth Trip – deadline to sign up is February 28th. Schedule is available on the table by the Youth Board. Cost is $155 – scholarships available. May 15-17 (you will miss a Monday of school).
Confirmation Retreat – deadline for sign up and payment is February 21st. Schedule on table by Youth Board. CosConfirmation Retreat – deadline for sign up and payment is February 21st. Schedule on table by Youth Board. Cost is $130 and open to 7-9th grade. Scholarships available. t is $130 and open to 7-9th grade. Scholarships available.

I'll keep you updated!
♥Anjali♥

2010-02-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

RATED M UPDATE
We are now meeting from 6:30-8pm in the Youth Room. We will NOT MEET THIS SUNDAY, February 7th, but we WILL MEET on February 14th. Apparently we love sports but don't have dates :).

SKI RETREAT
This is going on February 12-14th. Must sign up AND pay by this Sunday, February 7th. Lift ticket provided for one day of skiing if you don't have a pass. Lesson and rental for one day package is $78. If you do this on Friday, you will get a free pass on Sunday. More info by calling Tim Knapp.

UPCOMING RETREATS
Both the Holden Village (9-12) Retreat and the Confirmation (7-9) Retreats are coming up. Info now available on the table below the Youth Board near Room #4. 9th graders can go to either retreat. The Confirmation one will have a lot of games and activities; Holden will be more focused on service and deeper study. Both promise to be great!

AUCTION
If you are going to Vancouver this summer, our next big fundraiser is March 14th with the dinner and auction. Gonna babysit, mow lawns, provide desserts, or ??? Get your item or items in to Karen Knapp sooner than later. Put your item with a creative design on a Word or other document and send it to waterkat@comcast.net Don't wait until the last minute, and be creative. Last year your gifts were amazing!

Youth News You Can Use

2010-01-29T23:37:00.000-08:00

THIS SUNDAY
Please plan on attending the Summer Servant Trip Meeting after second worship if you are going to Vancouver this year. VERY IMPORTANT meeting, so let Robin Long know ASAP if you cannot come. This is for parents, youth, and interested chaperones.

YOUTUBE
We now officially have a YouTube station for our SLC Youth. It is called HomeboyLuther and you can link to it from this site. More videos coming soon, but we are officially up and running. Thanks Jacob and Zach!

2010-01-22T15:11:00.000-08:00

Ice Skating

This Sunday following the second worship, from 1-3:30pm, your 7th-12th grader is invited to skate at Bremerton Ice Arena in Bremerton. Pick up and drop off on site. Cost is $8.50 with skates and $6 without, military discount with ID.

Youth Trip Meeting

ALL youth and parents going to Vancouver need to attend this meeting January 31st. If you cannot attend, please let Robin Long know ahead of time.

Feb Ski Trip, Holden Youth Trip, and Confirmation Retreat

You wanna go on any or all of these. Make sure you check out the Youth Board or go to my Facebook to RSVP.

Auction

The Youth Auction is set for March 14th. What will you donate this year?

Rated M for Mature

New time from 6:30-8pm on Sunday night. Come and invite friends.

2010-01-15T21:37:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!
Just to let you know that we're going ice-skating next sunday instead!
Have a great weekend!
♥ Anjali ♥

2010-01-08T16:07:00.000-08:00

Hey!!:)
Ok so here's all the important stuff you need to know..:)

Youth Trip this Summer to Vancouver – Final sign ups this Sunday. Please include your $50 deposit. This event is open to members of SLC presently in grades 9-12.

Rated M for Mature Bible Study starts this Sunday, January 10th, at 7pm. Bring your Bibles and be ready for deep and experiential study. This is an open event to anyone in grades 9-12, so feel free to bring friends. It is also ongoing every Sunday night through May unless otherwise noted. We will walk through parts of the book of Luke as we focus on God’s message of inclusion and preference for the poor and outsiders.

Sign ups for the ski retreat, Holden Youth Weekend, and Confirmation Retreat are now on the Youth Bulletin Board.

Tuesday, January 26th, from 5-7pm, Bob Mortimer will be speaking at Crossroads Neighborhood Church in Bremerton. Bob is an inspirational speaker, husband, father of three, and a triple amputee. Come hear his humorous and inspiring story! Go to kitsapmentoring.org for more information.

Let me or PJ or Robin Long know if u have questions or suggestions for the blog..thanks:)

Hope you guys have a great weekend...and week when it rolls around.. Cya soon

♥Anjali♥

Important sign ups!

2009-12-05T14:45:00.000-08:00

Hey guys... ok so there's a lot of stuff to sign up for:

The Summer Youth trip- 9th-12th graders- the trip is from august 1st-6th. The registration deadline is december 20th, so hurry! You can sign up on the youth board at church or call/email PJ. And there is a $50 deposit that has to be paid to Robin Long by the 20th...

Service Trip to Compass Center- December 18th- Sign ups on the youth board- Limited space so sign up as soon as possible. You need to be able to meet at church by 2:50 to get to the ferry.

IMPORTANT SERVICE OPPURTUNITY- On sunday, december 13th- work party for prep and painting in a multifamily home near the Anderson Hill soccer fields. Call PJ at church or call or text at 360-621-1437 to sign up. This work means 6 more families have a home this winter. i think its something we should all try to get involved in..

LOCK IN!- 9th-12th graders- december 20th-i know most of look forward to this:) it starts at 7pm and goes till 9am on the next day, the 21st..

Rated M for mature bible study- this should be fun!:) sign up on the youth board, or the ministry card, or by calling

There's a lot to sign up for! so do what u love..i think there's something for all of us...

Have great weekend and week..
♥Anjali♥

PS: let me know if you have something specific u want on this blog..:)

next youth trip:D and fundraisers:)

2009-11-20T19:37:00.000-08:00

Youth Servant Trip 2010 – This summer, youth currently in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in our Summer 2010 trip to Vancouver, British Columbia. This trip will be through YouthWorks in Vancouver, and will be focused on issues related to poverty in the urban context. Sign up on the Youth Bulletin Board at SLC, through Pastor Jonathan’s Facebook, or by emailing Pastor Jonathan or Robin Long. Details for the trip can be found at http://youthworks.com/getSite.aspx?siteID=838. Due to availability, our trip will take place from August 1st-6th, Sunday through Friday.

As for fundraisers don’t forget that this Sunday after the second service, youth who signed up will be shopping and putting together Thanksgiving Baskets. We will probably be doing even more than the scheduled 25, so get ready..... Swag Making will happen on December 5th from 10am until about 1pm here at SLC. This is a great fundraiser for our summer trip.

hope you guys have a great weekend and week:)

♥Anjali♥

2009-11-12T10:16:00.000-08:00

Captive Free, West Coast will be staying with members of our congregation overnight on Tuesday, November 14th, and they are offering to do a FULL CONCERT for us while they are here. This is a great ministry and great opportunity for us at SLC. Fun for all ages! There will be a free will offering, but no other charge for the night. Concert will be held in the Gathering Place from 7-8:30pm.

Upcoming Events

2009-10-30T17:23:00.000-07:00

Remember that this Sunday is the last one to register for the 7-12th Youth Trip to Everett for the concert with Agape and Rachel Kurtz. They were both at the National Youth Gathering, and are performing for free. $10 required to ride the ferry and for dinner, and then a $20 donation is recommended for world hunger. We meet at church at 11:15am to load up and head for the ferry on Saturday, November 14th and get back about 11:00-11:30 that night, but we have to have our final registration in by November 5th. Sign ups on the SLY Board and in the entry at church, or email PJ. We could still use some parent drivers as well (you'll have a blast too!). Bring a lunch for the ferry ride over and any snacks you might need for the day. You also may consider bringing some spending money for concert souvenirs if you would like.

Leaf Raking is coming up as our first fundraiser for our planned trip to Vancouver, BC. Join the many high schoolers who have signed up, or sign up to drive and help as a parent. Don't forget to get your lawn raked as well. This event happens on November 11th, a school holiday. Contact Jeff Alcock for more details and/or sign up at church.

High School Parents and Guardians

2009-10-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

We have had a lot going on in youth ministry this fall, including a lot of growth and transition. It is time for us to get together to make some plans for a new year of ministry together. Robin Long and the new Youth Team are off and running and ready to share some information on this year’s plans, including the summer youth trip, some vision for the near and distant future, new pathways in communication, and more. We need your presence and your input as we gather to be responsive to this growing ministry with you and your kids. We are seeking balance and efficiency as we address the needs of our kids and families in a busy world, and we can’t do that alone. Come join us for lunch after the 11am worship on November 8th in the Fellowship Hall.

Update on Sudan/Darfur

2009-10-20T12:00:00.000-07:00

Last Spring, many of you took part in watching a video on the circumstances in Sudan and Darfur, witnessing both atrocities and how people were trying to help. Many, if not all, also took time to fill out a petition. Well, through the actions of the organization through which we petitioned, some action has been taken. Take a look at the video on the link below, and continue your support for a comprehensive solution to the issues in Sudan and Darfur, Africa.

http://action.savedarfur.org/campaign/policyreview/ekb7ssi947emd3jx?

Fundraising, Servant and Fun Events List

2009-10-16T16:49:00.000-07:00

Below is the list of events we talked about at the BIGGY Meeting and have planned so far. If you weren't able to come to the BIGGY Meeting, you are still welcome to volunteer and help out with ANY of these events. We are also looking for additional help from adults for some of these events. There will be sign up sheets and more information about these events out in the Narthex between services this Sunday, October 18.

Doughnuts and Coffee (Fundraiser)
Every Sunday
Help coodinate coffee, doughnuts and other fare between services
Lisa Ottenbacher, Adult or family???, Erin Long

E-Scrip: Safeway & Albertsons (Fundraiser)
Signing up any new members since last year
Lisa Ottenbacher, Adult??, Megan Shultz

Church Garden (Servant)
Ongoing
Eric Ottenbacher, Katy Crabtree, Riley Stueven, Jeff Alcock

Church Labyrinth (Servant)
Ongoing
Carol Wedeven, Julia Swanson, Kaitlin Duarte

Skillet Concert (Fun)
Saturday,October 31
Concert in Kent
Marietta Bittle

Raking Leaves (Fundraiser)
Saturday, November 7 (tentative date)
Adult??, Jeff Alcock

Holiday Bazaar (Servant)
November 7 & 8
Hand out flyers at Safeway and Albertsons
November 14th - work in AM
Sign ups have been started

Holiday Bazaar (Fundraiser)
November 14
Take orders for Christmas swags
Barb Smithson, Adult???, Anjali Chakrabarty, Julia Swanson

Service Training and Concert (Servant Event & Fun)
November 14 11:15am-11p.m.
In Everett at Trinity College - Agape in Concert
Pastor Jonathan, Sign-up between services

Thanksgiving Baskets (Servant)
November 19 (Tentative date)
Purchase food & assemble baskets
Bob Arper, Karen McQuillan, Adult??, Kari Slotten, Anjali Chakrabarty

Blood Drive (Servant)
Tuesday, December 15 Noon to 6pm
Donate and/or help with parent permission for under 18
Lisa Ottenbacher, Katy Crabtree, Meagan Rasely, Riley Stueven, Suzi Stroud, Eric Ottenbacher

Youth Blog
Ongoing
Help maintain Youth Blog
Anjali Chakrabarty, Jacob Rasely, Zach Rhodes

Selling Lollipops at the Ferry
Adult???, Kaitlyn Duarte

Youth News You Can Use

2009-10-16T16:33:00.000-07:00

Jr and Sr High Service/Concert
Trinity Lutheran College is hosting a day of service activities around the theme of world hunger on Saturday, November 14th as part of the Jesus, Justice, Jazz Tour. They will have some great workshops from 2-5pm, and then a dinner followed by an AGAPE and Rachel Kurtz concert. This event is geared for 7th-12th graders, and we are encouraging all of our youth to GO! The cost will be $10-17, depending on whether we use the ferry one way or round trip. This covers all travel and dinner costs. Please eat or pack a lunch. Better yet, eat at the Holiday Bazaar before you go! Youth are also STRONGLY encouraged to raise or donate $20 to bring with them to support world hunger. The artists are donating their talents for this lively concert, so all money goes to feed the hungry. We will meet at SLC promptly at 11:15, and return sometime after 11pm that night. The last day to register is November 5th, so act soon. Lots more info at http://www.tlc.edu/community/documents/JJJ%20Detailed%20Information.pdf

Holiday Bazaar
Thanks to all those who signed up to help with the Bazaar at the BIGGY Summit in October. Even if you are going to the youth service/concert event in Everett, you can still help out from 8:30-11am at the church. You can also help by passing out flyers for this event at the Silverdale Albertson’s and Safeway on November 6th and 7th. This has been a great connection over the years between our WELCA and youth group, so lend a hand to make this another successful event.

New News In Confirmation
Part of the Confirmation requirement each year is to turn in 8 Worship/Sermon Notes. That has not changed, but how you can do these has changed significantly. The traditional Worship Notes are still available, but there are three other options. First, you can take notes using the Bubble Mind Maps, which are available next to the Worship Notes. Second, you can interview an adult in the congregation following worship using the Q&A Form also found near the Worship Notes. Third, you can come to an informal session for a half hour after the second worship service in the Youth Room (GP) to talk about the lessons, music, sermon, etc. with Pastor Jonathan or Pastor Bill (starting Nov. 1st). Any one or combination of these four options will fulfill your requirement.

Upcoming Event
Tuesday, December 15th, SLC will be hosting a Blood Drive from 12:00 noon to 6 pm. If you are 18 years old you can donate on your own, but 16-17 year olds may also donate with signed parent permission. You must be at least 110 pounds to donate, so eat lots of turkey and mashed potatoes to prepare. Look for signups coming soon!

YO 'SUP G!?

2009-10-02T13:51:00.000-07:00

You like my title? It stands for Youth Of Silverdale Under the Promises of God. These are the things I do in my spare time.

For those who may be new to this blog, we are anticipating a number of new things. First, we are going to try and put a calendar on here with various events over the next few months. Second, we will have a weekly update on what matters to you, as well as - of course - your comments on how to make this blog a little more relevant. There will be info here in the future for both Confirmation/Jr High, and High School.

Don't forget to come to the BIGGY Summit on Wednesday, October 14th from 7-9pm. It should be a good time and will be very important for how we proceed together as a high school youth group. If you are in grades 9-12, be there!

A Day of Rest?

2009-07-29T22:08:00.000-07:00

Not exactly a sabbath, but today we had a day off from all the work here in Slidell. We started the day on a swamp tour with more alligators than you can shake a stick at (if there is a hot dog on the end of it, that is). Then we headed to the beach for some swimming and fun in white sand and warm water. We had several run-ins with jellyfish, but overall a great visit to the coast. It is amazing how many vacant lots there are on the Mississippi Gulf Coast from houses that were blown over or washed away and have not been rebuilt. Of course, the casinos are being rebuilt, but there is much more to do.

Tomorrow is a quick half day of work before heading off to a souvenir shop and a tour of the Ninth Ward. We fly out tomorrow - Thursday. See you at 0' dark thirty on Friday morning.

2009-07-28T20:59:00.000-07:00

Another meaningful day in Slidell with lots of heat and humidity and lots of work being accomplished. As the kids are invited deeper and deeper into the lives of the people around them, we pray the pattern of service will become a lifelong habit for them. As one youth said tonight, "My low today is that we are going home in two days. I really like this service thing and I want to do more." Tonight our trip to the 9th Ward was postponed because of a huge thunderstorm moving through the area. We will get a chance to be there on our way to the airport Thursday afternoon.

Tomorrow we hit the swamp and then the beach for a much needed rest day. Pray for the rain to move out quickly and the sun to be merciful.

Meaningful Work in Slidell

2009-07-27T21:34:00.000-07:00

My eyes are being held open with toothpicks as I write this blog. Most here are physically and emotionally exhausted from a lot of great work and an amazing presentation tonight from a local woman who was flooded out of her community. She had about 30 years of roots, memories, and community that washed away in exactly 11 minutes. We asked, "What can we do?" and the answer came quite simply, "LISTEN." The incredible perspective on life that comes from the deep pain of losing one's identity is something I doubt any here will soon forget. And the ability to share that story in Christian community was healing for our storyteller as well.

We have come to Slidell after - to say the least - a mountaintop experience in New Orleans. Our stomachs have been pampered, our worship life enlivened, and our conga line and mosh pit needs fulfilled. The message there was clear - as a valuable member of Christ's body, we are to live out our calling in mission for the good of the world. Like a living and breathing transfiguration, New Orleans provided a glowing and awesome Christ. Now in Slidell, we have come down from the mountain to face the deep need for healing that is present in those around us, and even in we ourselves. Tomorrow the kids are jazzed for another hard day of God's work, culminating in tomorrow night's visit to the 9th Ward for a crab and shrimp feed. Then a day of rest on Wednesday at the Honey Island Swamp and Mississippi beach. Have their beds ready when they get home! They will be tired! But oh what great kids they are!

Finally a POST!

2009-07-24T09:57:00.001-07:00

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We finally have a place and a moment to send you a post. We have been having a fabulous time down here in the Big Easy. Our trip went very smoothly, and our time here has been abundantly full. We have eaten great food, heard a fantastic classic jazz quintet in one of the oldest buildings in the city, and we have served to beautify a recreation center on the north shore of Lake Ponchatrain. Are you following the Gathering's nightly events? If not - just do it. They stream live starting at 4:30 pm in Silverdale. The speakers have been filling these kids with God's message of grace and the bands and performers are truly inspirational. And worship this morning - indescribably good.

Everyone is tired but inspired, and these kids are the greatest anyone could ask for! They have been amazing troopers even when they don't agree with us old fuddy duddy chaperones. Good job parents and congregation for raising them up in the way that they should go. Oh, and so far, we are the biggest group I know of that is here. Pretty cool, huh?

Peace out, y'all,
PJ

NOLA Here we come!

2009-07-16T11:18:00.000-07:00

Hello to all prayer partners, parents, and other interested folks. It is Thursday morning and this is the first post on our Youth blog. Like edible roses on a wedding cake, the final details are taking shape for our New Orleans youth trip. This is essentially a test of the blog, so look for more details starting on Tuesday night,