Our group has 7 members in it, ranging in age from 13-17. 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 10 years, we have attended the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, Detroit, and Houston. We went on our own trip to St. Louis in 2022 and we look forward to attending the 2024 Youth Gathering, which will be held in New Orleans.
On January 28, the youth group led both services as we celebrated Youth Sunday. We hope you enjoyed the service.
Thank you to everyone who ordered hoagies. We made a profit of $415.
On February 11, 4 youth members went to Angry Jack’s Axe Throwing. We threw knives and axes and then played some games to test our abilities. It got a little competitive, but we all had a great time!
Nut rolls go on sale February 18. The sale will run through March 3, with a delivery of March 17. Cost will be $17 and the flavors are nut, poppy, lekvar, apricot, raspberry, and pumpkin.
In November, the youth group filled 55 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We found out that our boxes were sent to Botswana!! Thank you to everyone who donated!
We are planning to have a Penny Party on April 21. 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 as we continue to raise money for our trip to the 2024 Youth Gathering in New Orleans and to share some time of friendship and fun.
Our clothing drive will continue through June 15, 2024. Please bring any bags of clothing and put them downstairs in the last Sunday School room on the left. 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 610-262-4053 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. Only 5 months until we head to New Orleans for the ELCA Youth Gathering!!
Questions for the youth group? Email sothlcyouthgroup@gmail.com