LYO Christmas Party! Sunday Dec. 13th, 6:30-8:30pm. Potluck, bring a dish to pass!

Hey everyone!

 Christmas is coming and schedules are becoming packed so, this Sunday it is time for our final

High School LYO youth group of 2015!!!

This Sunday, December 13th, from 6:30-8:30 we are meeting for an awesome ugly Christmas sweater and white elephant Christmas party Potluck!!

  

So here is the deal!

We are meeting on Sunday at the Youth Center at 6:30. Back by popular demand, we will have potluck dinner. Please bring a small dish to pass. 

I will also have some fun Christmas themed games and prizes.

What you need to bring:

1. An ugly Christmas sweater (if you have one). Most ugly gets a prize!

2. A wacky white elephant gift. Just find something crazy or funny around the house and wrap it up (wrapping in a garbage bag is totally acceptable) 

3. A small dish to pass for dinner

4. You!

5. Any high school friends who want to have a great time!

- I realize this is a lot of stuff, but it should be awesome!

Let me know if you have any questions and I will see you on SUNDAY!

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

989-600-9801

Trinity Teens Christmas Party, this Thursday 5:15pm! NO confirmation or Hang Time

Hey Middle School Students and Parents!

This Thursday, Dec. 3rd, we are meeting for our final

Trinity Teens of 2015!!!!

This means it is time for the annual Trinity Teens Christmas Party!!!

   

There will be prizes, tons of fun games, pizza, pop, candy and so much more!

There will even be a photo booth with some crazy costumes!

We will be meeting at the Youth Center at 5:15 for dinner and then will play some games. Pickup is at 7:00 pm

Note: There is no confirmation or Hang Time in December, so please come to the youth center at 5:15. There will be no ride from school.

Ugly sweaters are optional :)

Also, we are in need of a few parents to help out with the games and activities for the party. Please let me know if you are able to come.

I would like to say a huge thank you to Krista, Ellen, Tracey, Toni and Laurie who helped out last time as we made 70 apple pies!

As usual, all middle school friends are welcome!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

See you on Thursday!

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

989-600-9801

COOL Kids this Sunday, 3-5pm. Parent help needed.

Hello 3rd-5th grade parents,

I wanted to remind you all that Trinity COOL Kids will be this Sunday, Nov. 15th from 3-5pm. We will meet at the Trinity Youth Center, and then head out to do a little shopping for Operation Christmas Child. 

I would love to see everyone there. If you want a little information on what Operation Christmas Child is, check out this link

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

I do still need assistance from some adult helpers to make this happen. We are planning to go do some shopping, and I will need help with transportation and chaperoning. Please let me know if you are able to assist. 

Also, permission forms will be needed for all kids. You can bring one or fill one out when you arrive. They can be found online here.

http://www.tlcmidland.org/index.php/ministry/youth-ministry/important-forms

 Thank you and see you soon!

Jordan Palladino

2016 Youth Mission Trip Location Details!

Hello everyone!

I have some exciting new developments about the 2016 youth Mission Trip! After moving some dates and numbers, taking a vote and working out logistics, I am pleased to announce the final decision for the 2016 Youth Mission Trip. The 2016 mission trip will be going to 

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania!  

It is going to be an amazing trip and a ton of fun! I am really excited about it and I hope that you are too! Thank you all for bearing with me as we got this nailed down.

Last year we had 37 students and 9 leaders go on an amazing trip to Charlotte, NY. We had a blast as a group, worshiped in large group sessions, did some meaningful service projects and made some friends that will last a life time. Mission trips are a great time to build community with other people your age, strengthen your relationship with Jesus, do some great work in the community, and, of course, have a great time! If you want to hear more about the trip, just ask any of the 37 students who went last year! I would love for you to have this experience next year on our 2016 trip.

The Mission Trip will be 

July 9-16, 2016. 

Plan on those dates and put them in your calendar!

Right now, we have 36 spots reserved for Trinity students and another 9 for leaders. As soon as I have 36 sign ups, I will start a wait list and will try to get more spots for each additional person. The Mission Trip is open to any high school student who wants to go. The signups will be on a first come first serve basis so you should sign up soon! There are currently 12 students signed up, so there are only 24 spots left! If you want to lock down your spot, please send in a deposit of at least $50 to hold your spot. All checks should be made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church and please send your forms to the attention of Jordan Palladino, or put them in my box in the church office. 

Please let me know if you have any additional questions about the 2016 Mission Trip. I hope to see you there! For the rest of the Mission Trip team,

Jordan Palladino

Youth Ministry Director, Trinity Lutheran Church

989-600-9801

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

LYO Tonight! 6:30@Youth Center. Toilet Paper Dodgeball

Hey everyone!

 It is Sunday so it is time for another

High School LYO youth group!!!

TONIGHT we are meeting to play some epic Toilet Paper Dodgeball. 

  

It should be an awesome time! We will also have dinner, play some more games and have a great discussion!

So, here are the details...

What: High School LYO Youth Group, Toilet Paper Dodgeball

When: 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: Trinity Youth Center

Who: All High School Students

- Pizza and Pop provided as always

Let me know if you have any questions and I will see you TONIGHT!

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

989-600-9801

High School GENESIS Sign Ups!

Hello everyone!

I hope that you are having a good day today! I am having a great day because it is finally time to sign up for 

 

For those of you who weren't there last time or aren't aware, 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 play and to serve, a chance to grow together as a group and connect with the other youth that have all converged on The Grand Traverse Resort from around the Great Lakes Region. It is filled with amazing music, great speakers, awesome games, powerful testimonies, great service projects and just plain fun! I really hope that all high school students consider going to this event! 

Interested in learning more?!

Check out the Genesis home page here:

http://genesisevent.org/

and check out some videos at this link

http://genesisevent.org/2014-videos/

Have any questions? 

Call Jordan at 989-600-9801

Interested in signing up or curious about more details? 

Keep reading...

Genesis normally costs $179. However, I think that this is a very important weekend and has the chance to be very powerful and transformation so I am offering it to Trinity members for $119. This includes all meals (minus trips there and back), transportation, room in the hotel, a t-shirt and an amazing experience. I think that this trip is totally worth it.

Please let me know if cost will be an issue and we can work something out! I refuse to let cost be a reason that someone doesn't go.

If you would like to sign up for Genesis, sign up at this link online!

http://genesisevent.org/register/

-Please click the individual registration and not the group one.

- Make sure to select Trinity Lutheran Church from the drop down menu (we are the only Trinity Lutheran)

-When you are registering, please select one T-shirt and size. This is included with the sign up fee for Trinity members. If you would like an additional t-shirt or a sweatshirt, please add the cost onto your total. 

- Please do not send any money to Genesis! Bring cash or checks into the church office and I will send in a check for the whole group!

 After you've completed the form:

• You need to save your registration by clicking the submit button.
• If you have missed any necessary information, it will appear at the top of the page.
• Once you have successfully registered, you will be sent to a confirmation page.
• The confirmation page offers you the opportunity to contribute toward our mission project at the Feed My Starving Children site.  Please consider how you can help us reach our goal of providing over 100,000 meals to children in need!

This will be an amazing weekend and I really hope that I see you there! Please let me know if you have any additional questions!

Jordan Palladino

Youth Ministry Director, Trinity Lutheran Church

989-600-9801

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

Trinity Teens This Thursday! Nov 5th, 5:15-7:00 pm

NEXT THURSDAY (Nov 5th), we are meeting once again for

Trinity Teens!!!!

This time, we are going to be playing…

There will be prizes, games, pizza, pop, candy (maybe even candy in a bubble…) and so much more!

We will be meeting at the Youth Center at 5:15 (directly after confirmation) for dinner and then some games. Pickup is at 7:00pm

- If you are not staying for Trinity Teens, normal pickup is at 5:15

As usual, all middle school friends are welcome!

(If you bring a friend, I will put them on your team) J

See you on Thursday!

LYO Youth Group! 6:00pm Oct. 25th @ City Forest. (Time and Location Change)

Hey everyone!

 It is almost Sunday so it is time for another

High School LYO youth group!!!

This Sunday we are meeting to play some epic Capture the Flag (Weather Permitting) 

 

What: High School LYO Youth Group, Capture the Flag

When: 6:00-8:00 pm, (note the time change)

Where: City Forest (Location Change)

Who: All High School Students

I will be driving the church van so let me know if you need to be picked up. 

- Pizza and Pop provided as always

Let me know if you have any questions and I will see you on Sunday night!

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

989-600-9801

Important Trinity Teens and Confirmation Class details! Time change! Class combined.

THIS THURSDAY (Oct. 15th), all Trinity Confirmation classes are combining for a Trinity Teens Event!

We are heading to 

 

for a ton of fun!

There we be donuts, cider, pumpkins, mazes and so much more!

So, this Thursday, we are leaving from confirmation class at 4:15 and won't be back to the church until around 6:45ish.

-Note: This will effect normal confirmation hours, so please plan accordingly. 

Make sure to dress warm and in clothes that can get dirty!

No money needed and all friends are welcome!

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

989-600-9801
 

Trinity High School LYO Youth Group! 6:30pm Oct. 11th @ Youth Center

Hey everyone!

 It is almost Sunday so it is time for another

High School LYO youth group!!!

 

What: High School Youth Group!

When: Sunday, Oct. 11th. 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Trinity Youth Center

Who: All high school students!

We will be playing some fun games and I will have some prizes for the winners. 

- Pizza and Pop provided

Let me know if you have any questions and I will see you on Sunday night!

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

989-600-9801

Confirmation ride reminder details

                                                      6th-8th grade parents-

I have received some questions asking for clarification about the ride and schedule for Thursdays. Transportation is provided to confirmation class directly after school. The church van will be picking up any kid who wants a ride from Jefferson right after school. The van will be in the parent pickup line until 2:50. At 2:50 it will leave and head to Northeast. Please make sure to tell your student to get to the bus by then. It will enter the bus lane after all the buses have left to pick up any students at northeast around 3:00. Please make sure your students are looking for the bus if they are going to get a ride and please send them with a signed parent permission form found here
http://www.tlcmidland.org/index.php/ministry/youth-ministry/important-formsThe bus drops off all the kids at Hang Time at the youth center. They stay there until 4:00, when I walk them across the street to class.

Confirmation class will start at its normal time of 4:00 and continues until 5:15. At 5:15 you have the option of picking up or child or letting them participate in Trinity Teens. I provide dinner and snacks for everyone. Trinity Teens runs until 7:00 pm. All middle school students are more then welcome  to hang out for Trinity Teens youth group.

NOTE: Trinity Teens from 5:15-7:00 pm is only on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Every other Thursday, pickup is at 5:15. 

Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

989-600-9801

Trinity Teens Scavenger Hunt Adventure this Thursday!

Hey everyone!

I have an exciting announcement. This Thursday is our...

Trinity Teens

"Scavenger Hunt NIGHT"

October 1^st (that's this Thursday), right after confirmation (5:30) until 7:00.

- Parent Pickup at 7:00pm at the youth center

WHAT?!  All over Midland, small bar codes are hidden in plain site (parks, downtown...), and we are going to find as many as possible before Trinity Teens' time runs out!! 

 

WHO? All Middle School Students!!!

Stay for pizza, pop and snacks and bring your running shoes and warmish clothesJ

There will be prizes for the winners!

Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks everyone!

Jordan Palladino

989-600-9801

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

High School LYO Bonfire this Sunday!

Hey everyone!

 I hope everyone has had a great start to the year and has some fun weekend plans. If you are looking for something to do this Sunday, I know of something fun for high schoolers. They should come to the..

LYO Bonfire!

 

We are meeting this Sunday, Sep. 27th at 6:30 at Aidan's house

2702 N Heyward Circle

I will provide snacks, pop, dinner and of course, s'mores.

Bring some bonfire type clothes and any lawn games that would be fun for a bonfire (don't worry, I will have some games anyway)

Also, if you have an extra camping chair, you may want to bring that too.

Please let me know if transportation is an issue! I am sure that I can find you a ride.

Let me know if you have any questions and I will see you on Sunday night!

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

989-600-9801

Important Hang Time, Confirmation and Trinity Teen Details

Hello!

The school year is starting back up, so it is time to hang out for Trinity Teens! 

(Also, starting confirmation class and Hang Time...I will get to those in a minute)

For those of you who aren't aware, Trinity Teens is the youth group that we run for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. We do all sorts of fun activities and games. I will send out details about each event as they come closer. This year, we will be having Trinity Teens on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5:30-7:00 (directly after confirmation). I think this should make logistics a little easier for everyone, because students can just attend straight from class and parents don't need to make an extra trip to church. I will make sure to provide dinner and snacks every time we have Trinity Teens as well. If they are busy or have too much homework, feel free to just pick up your child after confirmation at 5:15.

This Thursday, September 17th, we are having the Trinity Teens kickoff! I will have games, prizes, there will be a gaga tournament and maybe one or two water balloons (so you may want to bring some clothes that can get wet...) All 6th, 7th and 8th graders are welcome to attend our kickoff party! The party will be right after confirmation class ends. 
REMINDER: Only 7th and 8th graders have Thursday confirmation class in September. All 6th graders can attend the party, but come to the church at 5:30

In addition to Trinity Teens starting back up, we are going to hanging out for hang time on Thursdays too! Hang time is when all the confirmation students gather at the youth center to hang out for the hour after school and before confirmation class. I provide drinks and snacks. There is also a ride provided from Northeast and Jefferson Middle Schools to the youth center. The Trinity Church van (white, 15 passenger, says "Trinity Lutheran" on the side) will pick up kids at Jefferson, right after school in the parent pick up lot, and at Northeast in the bus lane after all the buses have left. If you child would like to get a ride, I need a parent permission form filled out. They are at this link

http://www.tlcmidland.org/index.php/ministry/youth-ministry/important-forms

Please send one with your child on Thursday 

(just 7th and 8th graders this time). 

Also, I am looking for parents to help me out with hang time. All you would have to do is agree to be at the youth center from 3-4 to keep an eye on the kids. I am all set this Thursday, but need help the rest of the semester. If everyone who reads this email helps once, we would have enough helpers for the whole year. Let me know if you have a date in mind that you can help me out. I can't put on youth activities without your help :)

Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks everyone!

Jordan Palladino

989-600-9801

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

Senior Graduation Lunch and Community Baccalaureate

Hello High School Seniors and Parents  Graduation is almost upon us! I realize that this is a crazy and hectic time of life, but I would like to invite you all to a few events that are being put on in your honor. Please take a few seconds and read about the events coming up.  The first event is our annual Trinity graduation lunch. You all should have received an invite in the mail. If not, consider this your invite :)          (Pleas RSVP to the church office) The second event is a  Community Baccalaureate Service: Purpose/Goal:  to offer a ceremony for 2015 Graduates and their families where God is recognized, worshiped and honored in the overall experience of graduation.  I love how Isaiah 26:12 (Lord, you establish peace for us;     all that we have accomplished you have done for us.) and Jesus' statement in John 3:21 (But those who live by the truth come into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.) give a foundation for Baccalaureate!  The accomplishment of graduation is something God has done! The Community Baccalaureate service is another venture where we can come together to honor God and his work! Several youth groups and churches are working together to put on this event! Community Baccalaureate Service Date:  TUESDAY, May 26, 2015 @ 7 PM  Location: Grace A. Dow Library Auditorium Program will include special music, speakers, prayer, (and a light refreshment) Please let me know if you are planning to attend either of these events or have any questions. Thanks for your time! Jordan Palladino trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

MPC and Trinity Cedar Point Trip

MPC and Trinity Youth Group Cedar Point Trip! Whether you love the stomach dropping experience of roller coasters or prefer the safety of bumper cars, celebrate the end of school with your friends at ....    What?      End of School Year Cedar Point Trip! When?     June 16th, 5:15 am - midnight Who?        Grades  6-12 Cost?         $90- includes bus ride, park entrance,     drink wristband, lunch and dinner                                 -bring extra cash for snacks, souvenirs, etc Forms?     Permission slip and health form need to be on file.  They can be found on the church website.  Student Name and Signature:_____________________________     Parent Name and Signature:__________________­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­____________ -Please turn in your payment and forms to the church office by June 1st

High School and 8th grade lock in, May 15th 8pm

Hello!

 Everyone has been begging for one, so we are finally going to have a high school lock in!

Who? All high schoolers and current 8th graders

When? Friday May 15th 8pm-8am May 16th

Where? The Trinity Youth Center

What? A Lock In...with all sorts of snacks, pizza, pop, games (such as sardines...) and all sorts of fun

Cost? Free :)

What should I bring? Just yourself, possibly a friend and some overnight gear.

Any questions? Talk to Jordan

See you there!

Jordan Palladino

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com

Final LYO Sunday May 3rd. 6:30pm (right after MT meeting)

Hey Everyone!

Summer is approaching quickly and the busyness of Spring has set in, so it is time for the final LYO of the school year. Since it is the final one, all the 8th graders are welcome to attend and see what high school youth group is about!

This Sunday May 3rd from 6:30-8:30 (directly after the Mission Trip meeting) we are going to play speedaway!

Don't know what that is? Well it is basically a combination of soccer and ultimate Frisbee (so make sure to bring your running shoes). There will be ice cream and of course pizza! We are going to finish off the year in style. It will be a blast! Bring yourself and possibly some friends to the youth center this Sunday! Let me know if you have any questions. See you there!

 

Jordan Palladino

989-600-9801

trinitymidlandyouth@gmail.com