Joyfully Connecting with Youth

• Sometimes we make the mistake of thinking that children and youth are the church of tomorrow. That could not be further from the truth.
  ◊ The child Samuel responds to God’s call, and responds “Here I am.”
  ◊The young lad David developed uses his slingshot skills protecting sheep; later he used those skills to slay the giant Goliath.
  ◊ Jesus tells the disciples not to prevent the children to come to him, but rather encourage and facilitate their presence.
• Children and youth are leaders of this congregation in many ways – through their laughter, smiles, singing, worship participation, and their presence.
  We all can learn about God from their curiosity and wonder – and even their doubts.

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OCTOBER 2022 YOUTH ACTIVITY CALENDAR

OCTOBER 7 & 8 (FRI & SAT) … YARD SALE

OCTOBER 9 – Blessing Of The Animals congregational gathering

October 23 – Youth Time to process Halloween costumes and have food, fellowship, and games

SERVICE PROJECT –  Collect new and gently used halloween costumes for children (friendly costumes!!). We will be donating to local foster home group.

Youth Ministry: A focus on 6th – 12th grade youth and families

This continues to be an important ministry focus for St James.

Our focus in these Post-Covid times is relational –   fellowship times, service projects, learning opportunities.

Two major emphases are LYO (the annual Synod-wide youth gathering) in Feb. 2023,
and preparing for the triennial ELCA youth gathering in 2024 (New Orleans!).