Our group has 6 members in it, ranging in age from 13-18. 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, volunteered at the Parkland CARES Food Pantry, held clothing drives, and volunteered with the Miracle League. Youth Group members become leaders and teachers at our Vacation Bible School. Over the last 14 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. We look forward to attending the 2027 Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN!
On December 13, 4 youth members volunteered at Feed the Children. We filled 12 pallets for a total of 480 boxes! Each box was filled with food items that will be given to those in need.
On December 17, 4 youth members helped to decorate the Christmas tree and sanctuary.
On February 1, the youth group led the service as we celebrated Youth Sunday. We hope you enjoyed the service and Fellowship that followed. Special thanks to all the parents who donated the baked goods!
On Thursday, February 5, 4 youth members went to Parkland CARES Food Pantry. We filled 208 bags for the Parkland School District’s Snack Pack Pal program. Thank you to everyone who donated.
Nut rolls go on sale March 1. The sale will run through March 15, with a delivery of March 29. We will be using Baker Ben’s Bakery and we will have an assortment of items to choose from. We will be selling nut rolls for $18 and the flavors will be nut, poppy and apricot. We will sell strudel for $13 and those flavors will be apple, blueberry and cherry. And we will also sell sticky buns-a 3 pk and 6 pk in both plain and nut topping. Prices range from $7-$12.50 for the buns.
We are planning to have a Penny Party on April 19. Doors open at 11:30 and games begin at 12:30. It only costs $1 to buy an envelope of numbers. Trays will be passed around the tables and you will be able to bid on the item(s) on the tray. Cost for a bid range between 1 cent and 1 dollar. Food and beverages will be available at an additional cost, as well as a raffle for some fun prizes! This is a fun and relatively inexpensive way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Please join us to share some time of friendship and fun.
Our clothing drive will continue through June 2027. Please bring any bags of clothing and put them downstairs in the last Sunday School room on the right. Make sure that all shoes are bagged separately. We are collecting new or gently used men, women and children’s clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bed and bath linens, and stuffed animals. The clothing that is collected is distributed to local thrift shops and in areas in need of clothing. The clothing will NOT be shredded!!! All clean wearable clothing and shoes are reused by less fortunate people and families. The clothing does not end up in landfills which helps to keep America green and clean.
Call the church office at 610-262-1600 or Lisa at 610-533-0161 to place a nut roll order.
May God watch over you during this Lenten season and may you have a Happy and Joyous Easter. Thank you for your support of the youth group.
Questions for the youth group? Email sothlcyouthgroup@gmail.com