Sunday Morning Bible Study (11:00 a.m. - noon)
Junior/Senior High School Students - Join us for Sunday school in the fellowship hall. We will be following the Enduring Faith Bible curriculum from Concordia Publishing House. In this series, where we are studying the Old Testament, students learn how to defend their faith. They become prepared to state what they believe about the Bible and why. The Board of Parish Education is super excited for this opportunity to work with a very fun group of students.
Junior & Senior High Youth Group Events
Put these events on your calendar – look for more details in future emails.
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Please note that some dates may have changed/been added or subtracted since our last notice.
Thursday, October 31 & Friday, November 1 - Craft & Market Fair Setup
Thursday night is roll out the tarp night and then measuring off booths in the gym. We will need help from adults and students for about one hour for the roll out–probably after practices end–TBA.
Friday after school from 3-5 p.m. will be setting up the cafeteria and fellowship hall as needed. Friday from 5-7 p.m. will be helping the vendors load in. Look for a specific email asking for help.
Saturday, November 2 - Craft & Market Fair
Help will be needed from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Again, please look for a specific email.
Sunday, November 3 - International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
NYG lunch in annex after Sunday school (at approximately noon). We will eat, have a devotion, and kick off a fundraiser.
Sunday, November 10 - Fantasy Football Get-together at the Annex
12:30-2:30 p.m. Bring your favorite tailgate food to share and watch football together. This is for the fantasy football league players in the high school (HS), 7th-8th grade (MS), and 6th grade leagues, but anyone in HS or MS who isn’t in a league but just wants to join us can do so!
Sunday, November 24 - Sr. High Movie Night
Sr. High youth to see the Bonhoeffer movie which is to be released on November 22. Many of you may remember referring to him during LA studies–he is the Lutheran pastor who was killed by the Nazis and is also remembered for his theological writing. You may invite a friend to go with us. Particulars will be given as soon as we know theatre and times!
We may be serving an Advent supper on either December 4 or 11, but that is pending right now – I have put in our group to do so.
Sunday, December 8 - Christmas Parties
Sr. High Christmas party at Mrs. O’Connor’s home from 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Jr High Christmas party in the annex from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Details TBA
Sunday, December 15 - Intergenerational Caroling for the whole church sponsored by YOU
Caroling is soooooo much fun and brings soooooo much joy to those we carol to. This is THE activity to really put you in the Christmas spirit! We will meet in the cafeteria at 3:45 p.m. and be on our way by 4:00 to be back to the cafeteria for treats and hot chocolate around 5:30-6:00. We sing the first verse of familiar Christmas carols to our elderly and shut-ins. This will warm many hearts, including yours! If you want to help with setup, come to the cafeteria kitchen at noon (right after Sunday school) that day and help to put together gift baskets for those we will be caroling to. Even if you aren’t going to carol, you can hep with the baskets. We will be done by 12:30 p.m.
Some more dates …
- January 3? - Malibu Jacks for the end of vacation fun? TBD
- January - End of Fantasy Football Season Awards get-together!
- January 31-February 2 – Annual St. James boys basketball tourney. Always great to cheer on our team and the high school youth are needed to help with the tourney dance on Saturday night! Details TBD.
WOW! LOTS TO DO! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU!
Be sure to get this all on your calendar and RSVP!
The Youth Board
Lynn Keiser–Brenda Bunton–Daniel Kern–Michelle Kern
Contact lkeiser@stjameslaf.org with questions.