Free Lunch! Free Lunch! Free Lunch!  Our next Free Lunch  is Friday, February 17.  We will be having sloppy joes.  Bring your friends!

Middle School--Are you ready to CATCH up with what God is doing in  our lives? There will be a Middle School overnight retreat at Outlaw Ranch Friday, March 2, 7:00 pm until Saturday, March 3, 7:00 pm.  The cost is $38 and includes lodging, 3 meals and activities.  Learn how to keep Christ At The Center of our Hearts.  Adult leaders are needed.  Talk to Allen for more info.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL- We will go tubing at Mystic Miner (Deer Mountain) on Saturday, February 11.  This is a blast!  Cost is $22--please bring a sack lunch.  Invite your friends!  Sign up and permission slips (REQUIRED) are at the youth kiosk in the Koinonia Room.  Adult leaders are needed.  They can tube too!


High School--Gather in the youth room on Sunday mornings 9:15-10:15 am to discuss matters of faith and life.

Wednesday evening suppers are delicious! Supper is served 4:45-6:00 pm. We'll gather in the sanctuary at 6:00 pm for worship, then we'll go to Youth Group for all sorts of fun stuff.  Youth Group meets 6:30-7:30 pm.

YOUTH BAND REHEARSAL--Thursday, February 9 at 3:45 pm.  Youth band will be leading Wednesday worship on February 15.

TUBING!!! Remember to sign up for tubing on Saturday, February 11.  It'll be awesome!

9TH GRADE MENTOR MEETING on Sunday, February 12 at 7:00 pm.  Make sure you check with each other to make sure both are coming to the meeting.

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a camp counselor?  Register for Outlaw Ranch's Counselor-in-Training program and find out.

BINGO FUNDRAISER for the National Youth Gathering trip on Saturday, February 25.  We are looking for prize donations.  Talk to Allen for more info.




Youth Ministry


Some say that youth are the future of the church . . .

Here at South Canyon Lutheran Church, we believe the youth of our congregation are also the church of today. Our youth ministry goals include providing opportunities for:


  • * Meaningful worship and leadership in worship.
  • * Practical application of Bible study.
  • * Fun and fellowship with other youth.
  • * Outreach to unchurched youth.
  • * Service to God at church, in the community and in the world.
  • * Attendance at summer camps, retreats and gatherings.
  • * Family involvement in all youth activities.

Elementary

Social activities that encourage fun, fellowship and faithful actions take place quarterly for 3rd-5th graders. Events range from a visit to Pirate's Cove to a Hawaiian Luau.


Middle School

  • Middle school youth have monthly opportunities for growth, fellowship and fun. They may go tubing at Deer Mountain, take a trip to Evans Plunge in Hot Springs or enjoy an intergenerational game night.
  • On alternating years, middle school youth are invited to participate in a summer mission trip or a summer fellowship trip.


High School

  • High school youth meet Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. for activities that encourage faith development, fun and fellowship.
  • Free lunch is served at the church once a month during the school year to all high school students and their friends.
  • Summer trips are on a three-year rotation cycle, and include the National Youth Gathering, a mission trip and an adventure trip.





  • Senior high youth also plan the Easter Sunrise Service and various youth services throughout the year.
  • Ski Trip - An out-of-state ski trip is offered in the spring, offering youth a chance to build relationships in Christ while enjoying the beauty of nature.

Service Opportunities

  • Summer of Service (S.O.S.) - Middle school youth are invited to live out their faith during the summer months by serving others. S.O.S. offers a service opportunity in the morning and a fun activity in the afternoon. Service opportunities have included nursing home visits, preparing meals for Cornerstone Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanity volunteers, and visits to Black Hills Workshop. High school students assist with S.O.S. and serve meals at the mission.


  • Christmas Servant Event - This annual servant event provides food and gifts for needy families in our community during the season of our Savior's birth. Middle and high school youth and their families, along with other adult groups in the congregation, are invited to participate.
  • Service Projects - Because service is an important component of our youth statement of mission, servant events are offered in conjunction with the Wednesday evening confirmation program. Projects include making blankets for local service agencies, sending care packages to college students, visiting nursing homes and making meals for shut-ins.

Summer Church Camps

3rd and 4th graders traditionally attend Outlaw Ranch every summer. This Lutherans Outdoors camp (near Custer) has cabins nestled in ponderosa pine and a lodge that overlooks a meadow. A stream that flows into Bismarck Lake completes this restful setting, which is ideal for nurturing Christian relationships. Pastor Chris will be leading the group. We need 1 adult per 8 students and possibly drivers depending upon the number of students attending. If your child is attending and you are able to be a guide or drive please let Pastor Chris know.



5th and 6th graders attend Atlantic Mountain Ranch, another LO camp. Also near Custer, this ranch is tucked into the Black Hills and offers a more primitive camping experience. The campers sleep in an old fort, pump their own water, cook on an open fire and manage to survive without electricity.



7th - 10th graders are invited to Klein Ranch, a popular horse camp on the high plains. The youth spend their nights in a barn and their days riding, doing ranch chores and taking part in an authentic western experience in a Christian environment.


Communications

Here are several ways we inform the young people about upcoming youth events.




  • Mid-Month Mailings
  • Website
  • Youth Bulletin Board - Pictures, sign-up sheets and information about activities are posted in the Koinonia Room.
  • Parish News - This monthly congregational newsletter also includes information about youth news and events.
  • LifeLines - This weekly publication contains youth reminders and announcements.