Tubing Waiver Link

If you still need to print a waiver for the 7th-12th grade tubing trip tomorrow, you can find it here. No student will be permitted to go on the trip without a waiver signed by a parent.

Confirmation Schedule for March

Middle School Mission Trip Update

Students who are attending the Mission Trip to Duluth should have their balances at $250 by March 10! If you have questions or concerns, please contact Myron.

Part of the responsibilities is to serve others. Please put the following on your calendar:

March 17: Lenten Meal – Prep, Serve and Clean – 4pm – 6:30pm

Confirmation Homework

Memory Work #3 – Due March 17

Worksheet #4 – Due May 12

Statement of Faiths – Due May 10

  • 7th Grade – Who is the Holy Spirit?
  • 8th Grade – What Do I Believe?

Breakfast Raises Funds for FIA

Allison Roger and Myron

Allison Moser, Roger Brenny, Myron Crawford

The Social Ministry pancake breakfast on Sunday, January 31, served 270 people and raised $865 (after expenses). The proceeds for this event was split equally between Faith in Action, one of Zion’s local mission partners, and the Middle School’s Mission Trip to Duluth this coming summer. Pictured are Roger Brenny of the Social Ministry Committee is presenting checks to Allison Moser of Faith in Action and to Myron Crawford for the middle school trip. Thank You for your participation in this event!

Middle School Mission Trip Meeting

To encourage students to live out their faith life, Zion will not be going to Confirmation Camp this year. Instead, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders are invited to take part in a Middle School Mission Trip to Duluth, MN, June 20-25, 2010.

There will be a brief meeting at 7:15pm Wednesday, February 3, to discuss fundraising, trip details and more. This is for all participants, their parents and those not yet registered. Please make every effort to be in attendance!

Confirmation Homework for February

  • Memory Work #3 – Due Mar 17
  • Worksheet #3 – Due Feb 10
  • Statement of Faiths – Due Feb 10
  • 7th Grade – Who is Jesus?
  • 8th Grade – What does is mean…?

February Confirmation Schedule

  • Feb 3: Give Us This Day
  • Feb 10: Forgiveness
  • Feb 17: No Class – Lenten Services
  • Feb 24: No Class – Lenten Services

Be sure to bring your Bibles, Lutheran Handbooks and a pen each week.

Pancake Breakfast

Come for PancakesZion’s Social Ministry committee is sponsoring a breakfast on Sunday, January 31, to support Faith in Action and Zion’s 2010 Middle School Mission Trip to Duluth. Faith In Action is an organization to help keep the elderly and disabled people in their own homes as long as possible, and is Zion’s local mission partner for the month of January. Pancakes, omelets, sausages and juice or coffee will be served in Fellowship Hall from 9:30am to 12pm.

A special sampling of Aunt Else’s Æbleskiver (pronounced EB-el-sku-wyr) will be provided this year by Linda Engwall. Æbleskiver is Danish spherical pastry, described as cross between a pancake & a popover (this had been planned as part of the Santa Lucia supper last month but had to be rescheduled).

The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children sixth grade and younger with a maximum of $15 per family. Come join the fun and fellowship and support some great causes.

7th-12th Grade Tubing

Tubing on Wednesday, March 3 is open to all Confirmation and Senior High Students! Leave Zion at 3:30pm, return to Zion at 8:30pm.

Cost is only $20! Must be registered by Wednesday, February 17! No late entries accepted!

Confirmation Service Opportunity: Nursing Home Saturdays

Throughout the month of February, Confirmation students are encouraged to assist at Parkview, Lake Ridge and Sunrise Care Centers. This is a great time to connect with some of the community’s finest residents!

Look for more info to come about this!

Confirmation Homework

  • Memory Work #2: Due Jan 20 [link added 12/24]
  • Worksheet #3: Due Feb 10
  • Statement of Faiths: Due Feb 10
  • 7th Grade: Who is Jesus?
  • 8th Grade: What does is mean…?

Confirmation Schedule

  • Jan 6: The Greatest Prayer
  • Jan 13: Father in Heaven
  • Jan 20: The Kingdom
  • Jan 27: The Divine Will

Be sure to bring your Bibles, Lutheran Handbooks and a pen each week.

Kaleo (Formerly Rock N U)

Kaleo will be re-forming in December and is also looking for new members.

If you are in Middle School or Senior High, and play guitar, piano, drums or can sing, please come to a meeting on Tue December 8 in the youth room at 6pm.

Kaleo is looking for sound techs and video arrangers as well. Please contact Myron if you are interested.

 

Confirmation Schedule for December

Weekly Topics:

  • Dec 2: Apostle’s Creed – Article One
  • Dec 9: Apostle’s Creed – Article Two
  • Dec 16: Apostle’s Creed – Article Three
  • Dec 23 & 30: NO CLASS – Winter Break

Be sure to bring your Bibles, Lutheran Handbooks and a pen each week.

Confirmation Homework

  • Statement of Faith – Due Feb 10
  • 7th Grade – Who is Jesus?
  • 8th Grade – What does it mean to be a Christian?
  • Worksheet #2 – Due December 16
  • Memory Work #2 – Due January 20

 

Confirmation Schedule for November

Weekly Topics:

  • November 4: Protect Property
  • November 11: Defend Truth
  • November 18: Do Not Covet
  • November 25: NO CLASS – Thanksgiving

Be sure to bring your Bibles, Lutheran Handbooks and a pen each week.

Confirmation Homework Due November 18

  • Statement of Faith – Due Nov 18
  • 7th Grade – Who is God?
  • 8th Grade – What is the Church?
  • Worksheet #1 & Memory Work #1

Middle School Mission Trip

To encourage students to live out their faith life, Zion is will not be going to Confirmation Camp this year. Instead, 7th & 8th Graders are invited to take part in a Middle School Mission Trip to Duluth, MN, June 20-25, 2010.

  • Space is limited! There are only 24 spots open for students!
  • Parents are needed to chaperone/drive.
  • The cost is only $300/student! This includes housing, food, lesson materials, staffing and a whole lot more!
  • Registrations and deposits need to be in by November 4 to reserve a spot!

Contact Myron!

October Confirmation Schedule

Weekly Topics:

  • Oct 7 – Father and Mother
  • Oct 14 – NO CLASS – FALL BREAK
  • Oct 21 – Safeguard Life
  • Oct 28 – Remain Faithful

Be sure to bring your Bibles, Lutheran Handbooks and a pen each week.

Campers Return Friday

For all those parents wondering . . . 2nd-8th grade campers are scheduled to return from Green Lake and Shores of St Andrew between 2:30 and 3:00 pm on Friday :)

Invite to Write

Zion Youth Ministries invites the congregation to write letters to the Elementary children that are attending Bible Camp and Middle School youth that are attending Confirmation Camp from Sunday, June 14, to Friday, June 19, 2009. You can send postcards, care packages, letters, etc.

  1. Pick up a postcard with a camper’s name from Zion.
  2. Take the postcard with you.
  3. Sit down and write a letter or postcard.
  4. Mail it to the youth at camp (do not mail anything after June 16! Please allow about three days for delivery).

To write to a 6th – 8th Grade student at Confirmation Camp:

Camper’s Name
Confirmation Camp
Green Lake Bible Camp
9916 Lake Ave. South
Spicer, MN 56288

or fax (320) 796-6633

E-mail: camp@gllm.org (Put camper name in subject line)

To write to a 2nd – 5th Graders at Andy’s Gang Bible Camp:

Camper Name
Grade of Camper (if known)
Shores of St. Andrew Bible Camp
19080 16th NW
New London, MN 56273

Remember: Don’t send anything after Tuesday, June 16 for camp!