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December 2011
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Infants through 5th Grade Way Station – Prepares for Christmas! During this month at Way Station Depot, we continue to learn our songs for the 5:30 Christmas Eve worship service so join us in the art room at 9:15 for singing and snack then go to their classes at 9:30. We’ll have a special rehearsal for the service on Dec. 18 during Way Station. Since Christmas falls on a Sunday, there will not be any Way Station that morning, but we will have a movie together on Jan. 1. 5:30 Family Christmas Eve Worship We will continue with the tradition of the Christmas Eve 5:30 worship service being an opportunity for the children to help lead us in worship of the newborn Savior. This year the kids will be participating in a different way as we explore the “Whys” of Christmas. We will be rehearsing with the children (2 year olds – 5th grade) for the Sundays in December during Way Station time. We will have a rehearsal during Way Station on Sun., Dec. 18 and a dress rehearsal on Wed., Dec. 21 with a pizza party for the whole family at 5:30 followed by a rehearsal from 6:15-7:30. If you want to help with music, props, costuming, or technology, contact Lori Schwan. All children are welcome. Make sure your family has the CD so they can practice. Wednesday Parenting Class They will be taking a break for the month of December during Advent, but resuming in January. Wednesday Serving Opportunity Do you have desire to support parents who are trying to be the best parent and spouse they can be? We no longer have any assistance in taking care of about 8 children ranging from 1-9 during Wednesday night Bible studies. We could use a few people even if they would rotate from week to week now through the end of this month. If you can assist from 5:45-8:15, please contact Lori Schwan 939-4711 x 224. |
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(6th-8th Grade) 2012 DR Mission Trip & FL-GA District Meeting General Event Forms Medical Authorization Form 2011 Youth Ministry High School Sunday School Don’t x Christ out of Christmas! Plug in Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:30 as we celebrate again the true meaning of this holy day! Confirmation for our Middle School Students In December we will begin our study of the New Testament with the life of Jesus. Parents, please attend with your child on December 4. If you miss a class, check out the lesson as a family in Living Scripture. Bring that book and your Bible each week. We will let our lights shine as we make luminaries on Dec. 18. We will not have any class on Sunday, Dec. 25, but we will on Jan. 1. Middle and High School FOCUS During Advent we will continue to enjoy wonderful dinners ($6/person) prepared by Sue Briggs from 5:30-6:15. We will then make our way over to worship in the sanctuary at 6:15. We will then spend the remaining time until 7:30 sharing highs and lows. Parenting Teens and Preteens Class You’re not alone in this journey through your child’s adolescence. The group of parents who gather on Sundays from 9:15-10:30 find great joy, comfort, and encouragement. Focus on the Family’s “Be Prepared: Equipping Kids to Face Today’s World” is great for parents of teens or preteens. Jump in when you can. Janice Sickels facilitates after watching a DVD clip. The group meets at the boat table in the back of the office center. High School Summer Mission Trips The DR mission team has been selected and are starting to raise their funds to get there, but we still have time to register more people for the FL-GA District Servant Event in Ocala National Forest (June 24-30). Contact Lori Schwan if you are interested in attending this awesome and affordable event. Cost will be between $260-$320. Poinsettias for Christmas You can purchase EXTRA LARGE Poinsettias for $13.00 each to support the youth of our congregation. Poinsettias can be picked before Christmas the first week of December for: ☺ Home holiday decorating ☺ Gifts to your family and friends ☺ Gifts to your co-workers Poinsettias can also be purchased to beautify our sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one and picked up after Christmas. Order yours today from a youth or using a form are available in the bulletin or on the web. Christmas Progressive Meal and Servant Event On Dec. 4 middle and high school youth will serve and have fun at the same time. Meet in the cafeteria noon where we will enjoy appetizers as we form groups. Then we’ll go shopping for gifts for families in need. Middle and High School Youth will split to go to a house for main course and present wrapping. The middle school youth will get the chance to deliver the Christmas pillow cases the girls made last month to children in the hospital while the high school youth will carol and visit at an assisted living/convalescent home. We will finish with desserts at Troast’s house. Parents pick up there at 6 PM. Consider bringing in your financial donations early so we can plan as effectively as possible for the purchase of gifts and food. Adult drivers and host houses are needed. Sign up by Thurs. Dec. 1. Luminaries for Christmas Eve Each Christmas St. Michael Youth make, set up, ignite, and clean up 400 luminaries for Christmas Eve. Middle and High School Youth will assemble the luminaries during class on Sun. Dec. 18. If you are here on Christmas Eve, we could use you and adults to help with one of the three times: 4:00 (luminary set-up), 5:45 (luminary lighting), and midnight (luminary extinguish and clean up). Sign-up with Lori. Salvation Army Congregational Servant Event Looking for a way to serve once you get out of school over Christmas? We have a special opportunity to ring bells for the Salvation Army at Edison Mall on Thurs., Dec. 22. Sign up with Lori for an hour block of time from 10 AM – 8 PM. This is a great servant event for families of any age all the way through adults. 11th and 12th Graders Check out - REAL LIFE: COLLEGE FAITH What is it like to be a Christian in college? Spend the weekend, Jan. 13-15, learning about "College Faith" from college students. You will also get the chance to know other Lutheran 11th and 12th Graders who are thinking about attending college. There will be college students at the event from different Universities throughout Florida and Georgia. Cost is $140 (plus lunches and dinners). Sign up with Lori by Dec. 11. FL-GA High School District Youth Gathering High School students, mark your calendars now for Mar. 2-4 as we will have a great opportunity to attend the FL-GA District High School Youth Gathering in Orlando. It will have a new face this year. Not sure you would have enough money, consider saving some of that Christmas money, or sell some extra poinsettias. Adults interested should contact Lori Schwan for an application. We will have registration information in January. Mail Minister Needed Do you like to volunteer behind the scenes from home, keep things organized, and encourage lots of people? We have an awesome mail ministry of volunteers who send get-well, birthday, and anniversary cards to members of our congregation. We have a need for someone to send birthday cards to our adult members. If you are interested, please contact Lori Schwan.
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What is it about? Faith Stepping Stones is a family ministry system pulling parents into the role of primary faith mentors for their own children every night in every home. |
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children and youth ministry at St. Michael. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Lori Schwan, the Director of Nurturing Ministries 239-939-1218, ext. 224 To protect our children and youth, our
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