Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Middle School Spring Hill Winter Retreat

Hey,

There is an awesome winter retreat coming up for middle schoolers. We are heading to Spring Hill for an awesome weekend of outdoor activities and fun. It will be the weekend of Feb 21-23. There will be a ton to do and it is a great weekend for spiritual growth. The cost for kids is just $65 and you can use youth accounts. There are also fundraising opportunities  The Signups are underway and there is a deadline of Dec. 22 to signup with a deposit of $25 and you can contact Jordan for more details. Or, you can watch this video.



You can also visit the website if you would like,

I hope you sign up!

High School Genesis Winter Retreat!

Hey everyone,

I wanted to let you know about the awesome high school winter retreat that we are going on.  For our winter retreat, we are heading to the Genesis Conference the weekend of Feb. 28-Mar. 2

Genesis is an event for Sr. High students, where leaders and students can worship honestly and grow spiritually. Students will be given an opportunity to lead and serve in various ways, grow together as a group, and connect with other youth from the Great Lakes Region that have converged on the Grand Traverse resort (one of the best resorts in Michigan). It is amazing experience and all high schoolers should go. Cost will be $95 and fundraising and scholarship opportunities are available. Sign up by Dec. 8th with a down payment of $25 to reserve a spot. 

To sign up, you need to do so online. Here is the link
http://genesisevent.org/register/

This really is an amazing experience. There are few experiences like it and it was very instrumental for my faith when I went in High School. I really hope that you/ your high schooler goes.

If you want more info, you can check out the website
or, you can call/text me at 989-600-9801 or email me at trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com


Cool Kids Operation Christmas Child recap

The cool kids had a great time working on their Operation Christmas Child boxes this last week. Once everyone arrived at church they headed to the store and picked up some awesome gifts for kids in other counties. It is great to see how into it they got! Then they came back to the youth center, filled their boxes, ate some snacks and they even all wrote a nice letter to the kid who will get their gift. 

Here are some of the finished boxes. 

Great job cool kids! I am so proud that they were all willing to help make another kids Christiana's. Because of their help, 10 kids will get a present this Christmas that might not have otherwise. 

Thanks again everyone!
Jordan

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Summer Mission Trip Info!


I hope you or your high schooler/8th grader is prayerfully considering joining others in their class and in our other high school classes on the 2014 mission trip next July 13-19 in Waterloo, IA!   All high schoolers have the chance to go on our summer mission trip. Registration is currently underway – see the information provided below and in the weekend bulletins. 
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We are planning for 25-30 youth (ranging from incoming freshman through recent graduates) and 6-7 adults (at a minimum we need 1 adult for every 5 youth).   I am amazed by the friendships that form within our youth group along with the focus on faith, mission, and evangelism that takes place throughout the week.  This experience is an excellent time for all Senior LYO. 

Group Workcamps are week-long Christian mission camps where our group will serve people in need through challenging home repair projects.  During the week, each youth will work with a crew that consists of 1 or 2 adults along with 4 other youth from other congregations (there are a total of 450 youth that will attend this week from across the U.S.).  For six days, around 60 crews will work together to repair sagging porches, rebuild unsafe steps and wheelchair ramps, and paint homes in the Waterloo area.  The community knows they are blessed with this influx of youth and they are normally very welcoming throughout the week through treats and events to make the event special for our youth.  It’s a powerful experience…and an important “stepping stone” on the faith journey of each participant – youth and adult! Ask anyone who went on the Muskegon trip last year and I bet they will tell you the same thing. Please join us on this awesome experience!  You can find additional information about the Group Workcamp Foundation at their website:  http://groupmissiontrips.com/workcamps/


For your viewing pleasure, I have included links to slideshows from the 2013 trip at the end of this message, curtsy of Sandy Schlesinger.  Click CTRL + "Play Slideshow" and you will see a great overview of the week along with the fun the youth had both with our youth group as well as with their crews. 

You can register for the 2014 mission trip with a $50 deposit.   You can reserve a spot  by contacting Jordan Palladino (cell:  989-600-9801 ortrinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com).  Total cost for the trip (including travel costs, food, and incidentals) for youth and adults is currently estimated at $500.  The Mission trip planning team has set a goal to raise $3000 through fundraising to decrease the cost of each registration by $100 – changing the total estimate to $400!   Trinity Youth Account funds can be used to cover the costs for this service trip – let me know if you need the current youth account balances for your family.  In addition, we are blessed to have scholarships available – contact either Pastor Gerald or Chuck for more information.

Questions?  You can contact me by phone or e-mail.

For the rest of the 2014 Mission Trip Planning Team.

Jordan Palladino
Youth Director, Trinity Lutheran Church
Midland, Michigan
You are invited to view Sandy Schlesinger's photo album: 2013 Mission Trip - Saturday
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2013 Mission Trip - Saturday
Jul 6, 2013
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Enjoy these photos from our first day on the mission trip as we headed to Muskegon, MI!
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You are invited to view Sandy Schlesinger's photo album: 2013 Mission Trip - Sunday
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2013 Mission Trip - Sunday
Jul 7, 2013
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Enjoy these photos from our first day at camp on Sunday!
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2013 Mission Trip - Monday
Jul 8, 2013
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2013 Mission Trip - Tuesday
Jul 9, 2013
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2013 Mission Trip - Wednesday
Jul 10, 2013
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Cool Kids This Sunday Nov. 17!

Operation Christmas Child!!

Let's pass on the blessings God has given us to children all over the world (God's Work - Our Hands!).  Just bring a shoebox to the youth center on November 17th.  We will meet from 3-5pm.  During our time together we will shop for supplies to help children in need, like toys, health care products, and school items.  Back at the youth center, we will pack shoeboxes and, of course, eat snacks.  As always, feel free to bring a friend (or two:))!!  

See you Sunday - 

the Cool Kids Team 

CD and Cookbook Fundraiser

Trinity Teens and Sr. LYO
Here is another opportunity to earn money for your youth account.  There are 60 cookbooks left to sell from the Fall 2008 cookbook fundraiser. Also, there are around 75 Christmas CD's as well. The congregation will be able to purchase cookbooks in the church lobby though the month of November or until all are sold.  Cookbooks will be sold for $6 each or 2 or more for $5 each and CD's will be sold for $5 each. 

Please read the following information carefully.

1. Cookbooks should be sold for $6 each or 2 or more for $5 each and CD's for $5. Youth will earn either the whole $6 or $5 per cookbook/CD depending on the purchase price of the cookbook/CD. 

2. To insure proper distribution of cookbooks/CD's youth should turn in their orders daily to Helena Devore at 835-5026 or 600-3686.  

3. Helena will be at church on Thursday before and after confirmation and on Sundays to exchange money for cookbooks sold. 


If you have an questions or concerns feel free to call Helena at any time or send an email to jkddevore@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

November Youth Schedule

Senior LYO Small Groups meet: Week of November 17
               High School small groups are in gear! These are great ways to connect with some awesome small group leaders and some of your friends and they are a great safe place to talk about life. It is just a casual time to hang out and talk about some relevant issues. They meet at different times throughout the week, so we can find something that works for you. Not in a small group, call/text Jordan at (989)600-9801 or email me at trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com and we can get you connected!

Trinity Teens Hang Time: Thursday Nov. 7, 14, 21
                Trinity Teens (middle school kids) come over to the Youth Center and hang out and play games for an hour before confirmation. It is a ton of fun and a great way to meet up with some of your Trinity friends. It will be every Thursday right after school at the Trinity Youth Center from 3-4. Parents, please let me know if you would like to volunteer and bring snacks. I need some help. Also, there is a ride provided to the youth center from both middle schools for all kids who are interested. Contact Jordan Palladino if interested.

High School YL Fall Weekend!: Nov. 15-17
                Younglife is heading to Timberwolf Camp up north for an amazing fall weekend. For those of you who don’t know, Timberwolf is an amazing and beautiful camp with really nice cabins, a zip line, giant swing, full gym, Frisbee golf course, great food, and much more. Younglife has extended this opportunity to Trinity for all high schoolers who want to join. It is an amazing experience with some great teachings and a very powerful weekend. Interested? Contact Jordan (who is very excited to go) for more details. Also, there will be a discount for any Trinity high school student who wants to go.


Cool Kids (3-5 grade) Operation Christmas Child!!: Nov. 17
             Let's pass on the blessings God has given us to children all over the world (God's Work - Our Hands!).  Just bring a shoebox to the youth center on November 17th.  We will meet from 3-5pm.  During our time together we will shop for supplies to help children in need, like toys, health care products, and school items.  Back at the youth center, we will pack shoeboxes and, of course, eat snacks.  As always, feel free to bring a friend (or two:))!!  

Trinity Teens Ice Skating: Sunday, Nov. 24
              Time to get your skate on! Trinity Teens are heading to the civic center for some awesome ice skating. We will meet right after Sunday School (11am) and return to youth center at around 1:30. The entrance fee is covered, so the kids just need to bring either skates or $3 for rental.  There will be a snack bar there too, if parents want, the kids can bring some extra cash for a snack. However, we will be eating some free pizza for lunch as well! Bring a friend and come on out for a good time!

Senior LYO Thanks Giving and Eating: Sunday, Nov. 24
                What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving by helping those in need. So, on Sunday Nov. 24 from 3-5 we going to volunteer with some other churches by sorting some food for some families in need. It is a great way to give back to the community. We will meet at the Trinity Youth Center at 2:40. Once we are done serving, we will get to be served! We will be having a dinner at the Youth Center right afterward. Several families will be providing a very delicious dinner as a thank you for your hard work. It should be a great time, so bring a friend and come on out.

Trinity Teens and Senior LYO Pie Event Sunday 11/10

Hey everyone!

This Sunday we have a couple awesome events! Both the middle schoolers and high schoolers are meeting for youth group. I would love to see everyone there!



Trinity Teens Pie Eating Day
                Who doesn’t love pie?! All Middle School students are welcome to come out on Sunday from 3-5 at the Trinity Youth Center.  It will be a ton of fun and very delicious. Bring a friend and come on out for a good time. You may also want to bring some clothes that can get a little dirty…Parents, if you would like to help out, please let me know. We can always use some help.
               
Senior LYO Pie Night

                Everybody loves pie! High School Senior LYO is having a pie night! We are meeting Sunday,  from 6:30-8:00 at the Trinity Youth Center. This will be a great time to come out and eat some delicious pie. In addition, we will also be making our own pizza pies. I will have all the fixings ready to go, all you need to do is show up! After our pizza pies, we will be enjoying some delicious normal pie. Have a pie request? Send me a tweet on twitter, message on facebook, a text or even just find me around. Also, the summer mission trip meeting is directly after Senior LYO at 8:00