SW MN Synod Junior High Youth Gathering
November 22-23, 2024
Highlights - Speaker: Rachel Kurtz
Musicians: SWMN Synod Youth Band
YOUTH LED Mass Gatherings including worship, singing, growing in faith, student faith talks, building relationships and hanging out with other youth from our very own synod.
Nightlife featuring swimming, games, food, dancing, service project and SO MUCH MORE!
We will leave late afternoon & return by 2:00 pm on Saturday.
Before October 10 - $75; Check to Fusion Ministry;
After October 10 - $95, pending room availability
What to expect
We’ll leave Morris, Friday afternoon - time to be determined, pending youth after school commitments.
ELEMENT: 6th-8th Grade Confirmation Ministry
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm at First Lutheran
Element is a joining of Confirmation and Jr High Fusion Youth: the best of both worlds. Learning the elements of your faith in a fun and engaging space! This has been a collaboration between the pastors of Faith Lutheran, First Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran, Federated and St. Johns/Kongsvinger of Donnelly, Heather Black (Fusion Youth Ministry Director) and with the blessing of the various church councils!
Our goal is to teach the 6th-8th graders to learn and experience the elements of a Christian life. To believe, know and experience God, connect with others, serve others in love and live out our faith daily!
It’s time to gather and learn about how we can “walk the walk” of our faith.
In 2024- 25 we will be using the curriculum by LeaderTreks specifically written for 6th-8th graders called Gear Up! WALK THE WALK!. Also, through the examples of several biblical characters, students will see the importance of living life in a way that honors and glorifies God. Each of the people they will study used their influence to point others to Christ, even if it was hard. Students will be challenged to consider how they are living and if they are influencing those around them toward God.
Here are the details!
WED NIGHT SCHEDULE: 6:30-8pm on Wednesday evenings @First Lutheran (may be at an alternate location as well)
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY MODEL: We will meet in as a large group, but will mostly spend time in smaller groups. Christianity is a relational faith. We have a relationship with God and with each other. These small groups help to foster that relationship with God and each other. This will be based on grade and gender this year.
We are here to learn the elements of a Christian life
Believe, Know and Experience God– Connect With Others – Serve Others in Love – Live Out Faith Daily