2016-2017 YOUTH PROGRAM guide - 701-258-1228...activities resume. We believe parents are the main...

2016-2017

YOUTH PROGRAMguide

Charity Lutheran Church

A Shelter in ChristTransforming Lives

2 - 2016-17 Youth Program

Fall programs are underway at Charity Lutheran Church. What a blessed and exciting time for all, when Sunday and Wednesday activities resume.

We believe parents are the main spiritual influence in a child’s life! It is so important that Charity staff and parents partner together to raise youth who follow Christ. It is our desire to encourage and equip parents to be effective in leading their children to become strong followers of Christ.

We understand the importance of communication in providing families opportunities to grow in their faith journey. The new youth

data base provides Charity's staff the tools to text and email events, schedule changes and other pertinent information in a real-time manner.

Information will also be posted on the Charity Youth Events bulletin board opposite the Charity office. A children's area bulletin board can be found downstairs.

Charity Lutheran Church is dedicated to be “A Shelter in Christ Transforming Lives.” Our goal is to reach youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Our Mission is to seek the heart of God together and be open to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

Welcome Fall 2016 through Summer 2017Youth Program

Charity Lutheran Church120 Aspen Avenue

Bismarck, ND 59503701-258-1228

www.CharityLutheran.org

[email protected]

facebook.com/CharityLutheran.

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2016-17 Youth Program - 3

charity's youth team

Sam ColemanPastor of Community and Small [email protected]

Julie Dolbec Director of Youth [email protected]

Lorri Mittleider Director of Preschool [email protected]

Jess TomanCo-DirectorChildren’s Elementary [email protected]

Melissa Hill Co-DirectorChildren’s Elementary [email protected]

Pastor Sam Coleman Julie Dolbec

Lorri Mittleider Jess Toman Melissa Hill


children and youth eventsFall 2016 through Summer 2017Saturday, Sept. 24

• 6th Grade Bonfire and OvernightLet’s start this Confirmation year out right with a bonfire, games, devotions and an overnight in the youth room at Charity. Friends welcome!

Saturday, Oct. 1 (Tentative) • Charity Corn Maze for 7th-9th grade

Details coming soon.

Sunday, Oct. 9• Fall Festival - Papa’s Pumpkin Patch (All families) 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Join Charity at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for outrageous games, a pie-eating contest and a potluck meal.

• Kindergarten Bible Presentation at Traditions• Second and Third-grade Bible Presentation at Shelter and NOVA

Wednesday, Oct. 12• Field of Faith - Shiloh (All families)

We will be gathering at the Shiloh Football Field for an opportunity to stand together and worship with numerous church youth groups throughout our community. Join us for worship, fellowship, skits, testimonies and much more.

Sunday, Oct. 16• Second and Third-grade Bible Presentation at WOW SUNDAY

Sunday, Oct. 19• Second and Third-grade Bible Presentation at WOW WEDNESDAY

Sunday, Oct. 23• Confirmation Brunch 10th Grade Noon to1:30 p.m.

This is a celebration for our confirmation students and their families as they come to this critical point in their lives. A delicious brunch will be provided!

Sunday, Oct. 30• Confirmation Sunday at all Services for 10th Grade and up.

Wednesday, Nov. 23• NO WOW (Thanksgiving service only)

Saturday, Dec. 3• Preschool and Elementary Christmas Program Practice

Wednesday, Dec. 7• 6th Grade Homeless Shelter

Sixth-graders will be heading to the Ruth Meier’s Homeless Shelter to decorate with Christmas decorations that they have donated at the shelter and pass out gifts to residents. Start the holiday season by remembering the true meaning of Christmas.


children and youth eventsFall 2016 through Summer 2017

Saturday, Dec. 10• Christmas Progressive Dinner for 8th and 9th Grade

Delicious food at all sorts of places, a look at Christmas lights and an awesome time with friends.

• Preschool and Elementary Christmas Program

Sunday. Dec. 11• Christmas Progressive Dinner for 10 and 12th Grade


Wednesday, December 14• Christmas Progressive Dinner for 7th Grade


Friday, Jan. 20-21• Bottineau Ski/Tubing Retreat for 7-9th Grade

A quick winter retreat up to Bottineau to do some night tubing and snow skiing. We will stay at Metigoshe Ministries.

Friday, Feb. 3-4• Bottineau Ski/Tubing Retreat for 10-12th Grade


Friday, Feb. 10• Couples Valentine Sweetheart Dinner/Movie Night

(Babysitting fund raiser)

Sunday, Feb. 12• First Communion instruction begins

Friday, Feb. 17-20• Red Lodge Ski Trip for 8-12th grade

Be prepared to go fast and have a blast at Red Lodge, Mont. We will be staying at two awesome lodges and having a great time with each other while learning about the Lord through fellowship, devotions and fun.

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25• Arctic Blast at Crystal Springs for 4th and 5th Graders

Friday, March 3-4• Bottineau Ski/Tubing Retreat for 5th and 6th grade


Thursday, April 13 • First Communion on Maundy Thursday


children and youth eventsFall 2016 through Summer 2017Sunday, April 30

• Confirmation Sunday all Services for 10th Grade and Up

Wednesday, May 3 - WOW FinaleSaturday, May 6

• Princess Tea for Kindergarteners with Daddy Escorts (10 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.)• Super Hero Event for Kindergarteners with Daddy Escorts (1 - 2:30 p.m.)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday June 5-7• Vacation Bible School for preschool through 5th Grade

Contact Jess Toman at [email protected] for elementary students and Lorri Mittleider at [email protected] for preschool..

Saturday, June 10-13• Minneapolis Mission Trip for 7th-10th grade

Here we go again! We are going to feed the homeless, serve inner-city children, clean the community, and do street ministry. Mixed in will be Valleyfair and a swim in Minnehaha Falls. Contact Julie Dolbec at [email protected].

Tuesday, July 18-27• Guatemala Mission Trip for 9th and up

Join Julie Dolbec and Sam Coleman as they lead a group of young people to Guatemala on a life-changing mission trip. Home building, working in orphanages, rocking babies at a malnutrition center or praying with the homeless this mission truly puts your faith in action..

Many youth events will continue to be added throughout the year. Stop by the Youth Event Board and check out Charity's website at www.CharityLutheran.org for current updates to the schedules.


Preschool MinistryAge 0 - Kindergarten

Nursery (Ages 0-3 years old)Unattended Nursery – This nursery is open for use anytime during the week. It is located on the main floor in the southeast corner of church, off the fellowship hall and has a sanctuary video feed.

Staffed Nursery – We try to provide at least one CPR Certified Attendant for our Worship Services.

Sunday Morning 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. servicesSunday Night 5:15-6:30 for parent volunteers only 6:15-7:35 p.m. nurseryWednesday Night 6 p.m. for parent volunteers onlyWednesday Night 7-8 p.m. nursery *No staffed nursery is available: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Maundy Thursday,

Good Friday or Easter Services.

There is an ongoing need for adult volunteers in the nursery on a quarterly, semester or a fulltime basis.

Little Stars ProgramCharity offers 15 minutes of story time and/or activity/crafts for 2-year-olds on Sunday mornings during the 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services. Children are dropped off and picked up in the nursery and are in a separate area during their nursery stay.

Questions? Contact Lorri Mittleider at [email protected]

Preschool Parent Opportunities (P.O.P)The Event Planning Team is looking for any parents that want to join in bringing new fellowship ideas to the team, then planing and executing them with the help of other event team members. Contact Lorri Mittleider at [email protected]


children's ministryAge 3 - Grade 5

Sunday Morning(Ages 3 years through 5th Grade)

Two Sunday School classes to choose from - 9:10 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:40 to 11:55 a.m.

It is our hope to continually build the Kingdom of God through Sunday School. Children are divided into grade-level groups and move from large group, small group and activity/snack stations through the hour. Sunday mornings are exciting times - full of energy coupled with times of quiet sharing.

Groups and rotation schedules:• Social time/activity stations are created for the children and their

shepherds to hang out together and enjoy some “center” time. This allows the children to choose an area of fun play and socialize with their buddies from church.

• Large group teaching time features drama, puppets, videos, hands-on learning and music.

• Small group times are for discussion on lessons learned in large group time. This segment includes a lesson and/or activity that drives home the message. Small groups are held in classrooms with a shepherd/teacher and includes a snack.

Questions? Contact Lorri Mittleider at [email protected] or Melissa Hill at [email protected].


children's ministryAge 3 - Grade 5

Sunday and Wednesday Evening King’s Camp(Ages 3 years old - 5th Grade)

King’s Camp is like Sunday School, but with a different curriculum and twist.

King’s Camp will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays and 6 to 6:55 p.m. Wednesdays.

Sunday and Wednesday Evening Schedule

Sunday Wednesday 4:30-5:30 5-6:30 p.m. Family meal served in the Fellowship Hall for a suggested donation. Parents are responsible for their children until class begins downstairs.

5:30 6 p.m. King’s Camp begins. All children will go to their classrooms. 6:25 p.m. 6:55 p.m. King’s Camp ends. All children will be dismissed from their classrooms.

Questions? Contact Lorri Mittleider at [email protected] or Jess Toman at [email protected].


Junior high ministryGrades 6-9


Sunday Wednesday 4:30-5:30 5-6:30 p.m. Family meal served in the Fellowship Hall for a suggested donation.

5:30 6 p.m. Large group in youth room for grades 6-9. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. WOW WORSHIP for the whole family.

Senior high ministryGrades 10-12


Sunday Wednesday 4:30-5:30 5-6:30 p.m. Family meal served in the Fellowship Hall for a suggested donation.

5:30 6 p.m. Small Group study beginning in October 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. WOW WORSHIP for the whole family.

7:30 -- Sunday: Senior High Small Group Study at Charity 8 p.m. Wednesday: Senior High Youth Group at Julie -- Dolbec's House (5200 Cornice Drive).


CoNFIrmation studies2016-2017 Curriculum

So many questions and so many choices. Jesus tells us in Scripture that “The truth will set us free.” This year we will be dealing with serious topics relevant to young people today. We want our young people to have the opportunity to discuss and

learn about each topic and find out what God’s Word says and why He says it.

Sept. 11 &14 Rally WOW Re-Boot The Gospel - The Power of the “Do-Over”Sept. 18 & 21 Battling Our False Gods - Beautiful According to Who? Sept. 25 & 28 Battling Our False Gods - Phones and Social Media Oct. 2 & 5 Battling Our False Gods - Sports: Thankful for What? Oct. 9 & 12 Community Week: Papa’s Pumpkin Patch - Oct. 9 Community Week: Field of Faith - Oct. 12 Oct. 16 & 19 The Bible for Adults: David and Goliath Oct. 23 & 26 The Bible for Adults: David Cuts Saul’s Cloak Oct. 30 & Nov. 2 The Bible for Adults: Bad Decisions and Repentance Nov. 6 & 9 S-E-X: Sexting/Porn Nov. 13 & 16 S-E-X: Entrapment/Date Violence Nov. 20 & 23 Thanksgiving Service - NO WOW programming Nov. 27 & 30 ADVENT FAMILY FUN NIGHT - Advent WOW Dec. 4 & 7 Christmas Re-Boot: The Uniqueness of JesusCHRISTMAS BREAK - Resumes January 8 and 11Jan. 8 & 11 Christ and Country: Acknowledging God Jan. 15 & 18 Christ and Country: The Rule of Law Jan. 22 & 25 Christ and Country: All Men Created Equal Jan. 29 & Feb. 1 Christ and Country: Free to Prosper (Capitalism) NO WOW ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY February 5Feb. 8 Christ and Country: Freedom of Speech, Religion Feb. 12 & 15 Christ and Country: The Separation of Powers or The Gentle Super-Power Feb. 19 & 22 Interview With the Devil Feb. 26 & Mar. 1 ASH WEDNESDAY: Down and Dirty w/Forgiveness March 5 & 8 FEAR Factor: Angels and Demons March 12 & 15 FEAR Factor: Signs of the End March 19 & 22 FEAR Factor: Highway to Hell March 26 & 29 Dealing with Death: Personal Experience April 2 & 5 Dealing with Death: Helping Others April 9 God and Suffering NO WOW ON April 12 - HOLY WEEKApril 14 WOW Good Friday April 19 God and Suffering April 23 & 26 Being Christ’s Hand and Feet (Emphasis on Summer Events)May 3 WOW FinaleEvery effort is made to stay the course with the curriculum, however there is room for flexiblity in discuss-ing current events. Parents are always welcome.


CoNFIrmationRequirements

Confirmation is:The personal decision and public proclamation to take ownership of one’s faith in Jesus Christ… • for salvation from sin and death • for following Jesus throughout life for transformation and purpose • as attested to the church in the Apostle’s Creed

Voluntary Affirmation of FaithThis must be a personal decision. It must be free from any undue social, family or even pastoral pressure! After having completed training, each student is now free to publicly affirm his or her faith before the congregation during worship (WOW, WOW Sunday or a Sunday morning services). This rite is what is commonly known as Confirmation (the Affirmation of Baptism) and means that an individual publicly takes ownership of his or her relationship with Christ. This process, because it is voluntary, involves some components that each student is free to fulfill at his or her own pace.

Confirmation Requirements: • Participation in at least 1 mission trip or approved equivalent.

• Demonstrate consistent attendance. (WOW 6th-10th grade)

• Interview with a youth team member prior to Affirmation of Faith at a worship service.

• Must complete 3 service projects. (see page 13 for options available)

• Share his or her testimony (faith story) either live, a written testimony, or via video during his or her Affirmation of Faith at a worship Service.

Confirmation Sundays: October 30 and April 30

You may also give your testimony at most WOW services during the year Contact Julie Dolbec at [email protected].


service projectsConfirmation Service Project (must complete 3)

1. Nursery Help (One semester)• Sundays from 9 - 10:30 a.m.• Sundays from 10:40 - 12 p.m.• Sundays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.• Sundays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.• Mondays from 6 - 8 p.m.• Wednesdays from 7 - 8 p.m.

2. Teacher Assistant (One Semester) • Sundays from 9:10 - 10:30 a.m. • Sundays from 10:40 a.m. - 12 p.m.• Sundays from 5:30 - 6:25 p.m.• Wednesdays from 6 - 6:55 p.m.

3. Snack Leader or Assistant (One Semester)

• Sundays from 9 - 10:30 a.m. • Sundays from 10:40 - 12 p.m.

4. Mission Trip • Minneapolis • Guatemala • McLaughlin (3 times)

5. Vacation Bible School helper (1 week)

• Teacher or Assistant • Craft Leader • Game Leader • Snack Leader

6. Community Service Project • Homeless Shelter • Fall Yard Clean-up • Ministry on the Margins • The Big Event Carnival

7. Bible Study

• Must complete a minimum 6-week study

Please contact Julie Dolbec at [email protected]


Get InvolvedAdults and Parents

Sunday School and King’s Camp Volunteers!Charity staff are always on the lookout for passionate volunteers in several areas on Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings and Wednesday evenings to assist with ages 0 through 5th grade. Page 13 lists areas in need of volunteers.

Please contact:Lorri Mittleider at [email protected] Toman at [email protected] Hill at [email protected]

Bible Study Leader Leaders are needed for Bible Studies geared towards youth on Sunday evenings or during the week, if leader arranges.

Please contact: Julie Dolbec at [email protected]

Youth Volunteers Be a volunteer on Wednesday or Sunday evenings in the youth room with our 6-9th grade group time from 6 -7 p.m. or our 10-12th grade small group time from 8 - 9 p.m. on Wednesdays only. Please contact: Julie Dolbec at [email protected]

Prayer Team Charity needs adults who are ... • Willing to pray daily for youth on rosters • Willing to come together for events to pray • Willing to start a prayer team Activity and Planning Team is need of organizers and planners for: 1. Fundraisers

2. Outdoor trips (Skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Canoeing…)3. Fun Activities (Games, Icebreakers) 4. Dinners (Progressive dinners, Fundraising dinners)5. Community Service 6. Worship Services

Please contact Julie Dolbec at [email protected].


VolunteerYou can be a part of Charity's preschool, elementary and youth ministries, too.

Please provide your contact information and return to the church office at 120 Aspen Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503 or email your info to [email protected].

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

Email:

I am interested in helping with:

__Youth Programming 6-9th Grade

__ Bible studies

__WOW meals - (preparation, pickup supplies, cleanup, etc.)

__Sunday School

__Nursery

OTHER:

Charity Lutheran Church120 Aspen Avenue • Bismarck, ND 58503

701.258.1228 • www.charitylutheran.orgfacebook.com/charitylutheran

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