Our group has 7 members in it, ranging in age from 12-18. Our members learn about their faith, how their faith affects their daily lives and how to help others less fortunate than themselves. We have donated items to those in need at Christmas by working with Operation Christmas Child, fed the hungry at the Salvation Army, volunteered at the Parkland CARES Food Pantry, held clothing drives, and volunteered at the Miracle League. Youth Group members become leaders and teachers at our Vacation Bible School. Over the last 12 years, we have attended the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans in 2012 and 2024, Detroit in 2015, and Houston in 2018 and we went on our own trip to St. Louis in 2022.
On September 22, three youth group members went to Two T’s mini golf in Easton. We started with lunch at Forks Pizza and Grill. Tiny little place, but very good pizza! We then played a round of indoor glow in the dark mini golf, followed by a few video games and then ice cream!! We had a great time!
The youth group volunteered and walked at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 5K in Allentown on October 6. It was a beautiful day and we helped by setting up tables and putting out directional signs on the 5k route. Which meant we had to walk it! We also helped sell merchandise and hand out freebies. We listened to some of the speakers and then walked the 5k again with all the participants. Thank you to everyone who donated to support our walkers and the AFSP. We raised a total of $620 for suicide prevention!!
Thank you to everyone who bought hoagies. We made a profit of $446!
The youth group is selling gift cards. The order forms are available for pick up on the table at the top of the stairs. Or go to www.raiseright.com. Set up a user name, password and security questions. The enrollment code is L9A248FA33862. All checks and orders must be turned in by December 1. Delivery will be December 8.
Join the youth group on December 8 as we help to decorate the Christmas tree in the sanctuary and go caroling to our homebound congregation members.
Thank you for your generosity and for supporting our youth!!
Happy Thanksgiving! Merry Christmas!! Happy New Year!!!
Questions for the youth group? Email sothlcyouthgroup@gmail.com