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Youth & Family Ministry E-bulletin January 1, 2012
Items to focus on as we enter the New Year!
Wanted: Looking for a handful of teens to help plan the 2013 Lutheran Youth Organization Retreat.
We are taking nominations for the LYO Board. There are both one year and two year positions up for election this year. If you know of a young person from an ELCA Southern Ohio Synod congregation who you think would be a good board member contact Gary (gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org) for more information.
Election to take place on Saturday January 21, 2012 at the LYO Retreat at Camp Kern Oregonia, Ohio. You need not attend the LYO retreat to run for office nor do you need to be present at the time of the election.
This is a great opportunity to develop some leadership skills in a warm friendly, nurturing environment. Please consider recommending a High Schooler.
LYO Retreat Update
January 20/21 at Camp Kern. We have a few spots remanining. Contact Gary for details (gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org).
Southern Ohio Synod National Youth Gathering T-shirt
Designs will be accepted for a Southern Ohio Synod National Youth Gathering t-shirt through January 31, 2012. The current Lutheran Youth Organization Board will make the design selection. To create your design go to "customink.com". Consider including in your design the following:
a. The term "ELCA 2012 National Youth Gathering". In 2009, the term and Gathering Logo were on the front of the shirt.
b. The dates and the year (July 18-22, 2012). In 2009, the dates/year were printed on the back of the shirt along with "New Orleans, LA."
c. The term "Southern Ohio Synod". In 2009, that was on the back of the shirt.
d. The cost of the shirt should stay below $15. As you design the shirt the website will calculate the price of the shirt. For purposes of pricing plug in 120 shirts (20 of each S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL).
e. Then email your design link to Gary at gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org.
In early February the designs will be reviewed by the LYO Board for selection.
Mark Your Calendars
ELCA Youth Ministry Training Event Session III
The last of the three sessions will be offered at four locations this coming spring. The agenda at all four locations will be identical. The second half of the session will deal specifically with the National Youth Gathering. RSVP attendance to Jen Jarman (jjarman@goodshepherd.com)
Monday Evening March 5: 6 to 9pm at St. John's, Zanesville
Tuesday Evening March 6: 6 to 9pm at Good Shepherd, Cincinnati
Sunday Afternoon March 11: 2 to 5pm at All Saints, Worthington
Monday Evening March 12: 6 to 9pm at St. John's, Vandalia
Mark Your Calendars
SynodFest 2012 June 6 to 10, 2012
Rostered Leaders Conference, Synod Assembly, Service Project Opportunities, King's Island, Worship, Dinner, and a Concert with more being planned.
Click here for the latest details: SynodFest 2012
Mark Your Calendars
Worthington Shack City for Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Location: Worthington Village Green
8:00 pm Saturday - 8:00 am Sunday morning
Contact: Mark and Cindy Keller, Shack City Coordinators 614-841-0865
mhkeller11@columbus.rr.com ckeller22@columbus.rr.com
Mark Your Calendars
Middle School Faith Advance Retreat at Lutheran Memorial Camp September 7-9, 2012.
LOMO Summer Schedules are set
Start connecting with each other concerning Summer Confirmation Camp. Contact Gary if you need help networking
National Youth Gathering Items
National Youth Gathering Webinars have started. Visit the Gathering Website below for details.
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Click here for a full schedule and to register:
http://www.elcaymnet.org/elcatraining
National Youth Gathering Travel
There are several busses heading to the Gathering from the Southern Ohio Synod. Some busses are not yet full. Contact Jen Jarman (Gathering Coordinator) to get connected with bus spots jjarman@goodshepherd.com or call her at Good Shepherd, Cincinnati (513-891-1700).
ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza
Are you an adult heading to New Orleans in July? If so, consider going to the ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza in February 2012. The Extravaganza will be held in New Orleans this year. It will be a great opportunity to find your way around town before our Big Blitz in July.
The Extravaganza is a four day event designed for adults that work with youth. Click here for details. http://www.elcaymnet.org/Extravaganza
Synod Youth & Family Connections
A. Consider Joining the Synod Youth & Family Ministry Facebook Page
Just for you...a youth and family ministry facebook group page has been created focusing on our favorite topic. Here's a chance to ask questions, have discussions, and share what you are doing in youth and family ministry to an entire network.
To join, send a request to Gary Pecuch or Susan Barton Nonno through Facebook or send an email request and Gary will send you an invitation.
B. Youth & Family E-bulletins are sent out the 1st and 15th of each month
C. A Hard Copy Mailing of Youth & Family Ministry happenings is sent out monthly to congregations
Look for the fluorescent Green Flier
D. Visit the Synod Website:
www.southernohiosynod.org Click on the youth and family ministry tab
E. Connect with Gary directly
gpecuch@southernohiosynod.org or 614-464-3532
2012 National Youth Gathering Connections
Our Southern Ohio Synod National Youth Gathering Coordinator is Jen Jarman (Good Shepherd, Cincinnati) Contact information: 513-891-1700 or (jjarman@goodshepherd.com).
Our Southern Ohio Synod National Youth Gathering Coach is Pastor Michael (Mick) Althauser (St. Jacob, Anna) Contact information: 937-394-4421 or (malthauser@woh.rr.com).
Gathering Facebook: Click Here Gathering Facebook page,
Gathering Website: Click Here Gathering web site
Gathering E-mail: Click on Gathering web site then click on "Subscribe to Gathering E-News" (on right side of web page)
Send an email to Jen Jarman if you wish to be placed on the Southern Ohio Synod 2012 National Youth Gathering Email Distribution Update List. Emails will be sent to the distribution list with update information pertaining specifically to the Southern Ohio Synod (Pre-Gatherings, Transportation Coordination, etc...). Click on the "Contact Gary" link above on left.
