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 April 19, we hosted our Penny Party. We had 51 people in attendance and made a profit of $2,105.85! Thank you to everyone who donated food, money or items for the game. And a special thank you to those who came to play! We hope you had a great time!
We spent the afternoon of May 3 at Angry Jack’s Axe Throwing where 3 youth members tried their hand at throwing axes and knives and competed against each other for the highest scores. They enjoyed pizza for lunch and had a fun time!
On May 26, 1 youth member worked with 5 congregation members to plant geraniums. They did a fantastic job in making our landscaping look beautiful.
On May 29, 5 youth members came to help build and create decorations for our Rainforest Falls VBS program and enjoyed a 7 to 7. They made flowers, leaves and even more leaves to help transform the church into a rainforest. After we finished, we went bowling at Hampton Lanes, played in the arcade, spent time in the church playing games, climbed Bake Oven Knob and watched the sunrise on a very cold and windy day and finished with breakfast at the Coplay Eatery. It was a long night, but it was a lot of fun!!
Don’t forget the clothing drive will continue through June 2027. This is for soft goods only!!! Please don’t bring anything else besides what is on the list. It will just get thrown away. 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.
Thank you for your support of the youth group. We are truly blessed to be a part of such a supportive and generous congregation!!
Questions for the youth group? Email sothlcyouthgroup@gmail.com