Kittson County Youth Event

All youth of Kittson County in grades 7 to 12 are invited to a special event on Saturday, January 21, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Lake Bronson State Park Visitor Center. There will be snow shoing led by park personnel, games, supper, a Bible study, and worship led by a Concordia College Outreach team that will be visiting our county. The cost to get into the park is $3 per vehicle if the car has no annual park sticker (this is a special rate for group events) or free if the car has a current annual state park sticker. There will also be a free will offering for the Concordia Outreach ministry.

Organizing this event are Sion Lutheran Church of Lancaster, Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Bronson, Eidsvold Lutheran Church of Halma, First Lutheran Church of Karlstad, Maria Lutheran Church of Kennedy, Red River Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church, both of Hallock, but it is intended for all youth of the county. Please plan to attend the entire event. And dress warmly for outdoor activities. The visitor's center is warm and cozy on a cold winter evening.

There will be an attempt to organize rides from First Lutheran Church of Karlstad with a stop at Eidsvold, so that we can get as many youth as possible with as few cars as possible to the event.

Sledding at Old Mill State Park

The Youth Group will go sledding at Old Mill State Park on Wednesday, December 28. This is open to youth of all ages, but there is a need for adult drivers. A sign up sheet for youth and for adults will be posted in First Lutheran Church. The plan is to leave First Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m. and return about 5:00 p.m. Hot chocolate and treats will be part of the event. Contact Beth for more information. This is the youth's primary activity for December.

There are no plans for the NO-FLY to serve a breakfast. The next NO-FLY meal will be a dinner for the annual meeting. NO-FLY stands for "New Orleans-bound First Lutheran Youth.

Youth are welcome to go Christmas caroling with the choir on December 21, of course!!

Mystery Supper

Laurie Lofstrom is once again planning a "mystery supper" and Halloween party for all the youth of the parish. It will start at about 4:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church on Wednesday, October 26. Look forward to some ghoulish dishes and scary surprises - and a good time learning that Christ has defeated and conquered every evil and every scary thing. We are safe with Him!!!

Middle School Youth Gathering

Please contact Kelly Koland if you are in grades 6-7-8 and wish to attend the synod middle school youth gathering on November 18-19 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The theme is "BE" based on Romans 12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect." Attendees will receive and awesome t-shirt, great worship music, powerful speakers, terrific night life including use of the waterpark. Questions? Ask Kelly. PLEASE GET YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS TO KELLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The earlier our group registers the better the rooms we get --close to the water park!!!

Sunday Breakfast

The FLY headed to New Orleans are serving breakfast at the church on Sunday morning, October 16, right after the morning worship service. Egg bake and muffins with juice and coffee will be served for a donation send these youth to the national youth gathering in New Orleans in the summer of 2012. We hope all our youth will be coming to breakfast. This is the first of a monthly series of breakfasts.

FLY ACTIVITIES PLANNED !!!!

Here we are planning, eating pizza, and playing Hole-y Board.

Here are the activities chosen for this year by those you see in the photos. If an exact date is not listed, it will be later - check back or check with a Youth Advisor (Laurie, Beth, Kelly).

October - Corn Maze in Greenbush
October 30th - Halloween Party @ church
November 18-19 - JR High Youth Gathering
December 28 - Sledding at Old Mill
January - Lock In
February - Sioux Basketball Game
March - Disco Bowling
April - SR High Youth Gathering and water park
May - Progressive Supper

Calling All Youth

Please come to a planning meeting on Sunday, 9/11, at 5:00 p.m. at th church. We will eat pizza and plan activities for the upcoming year. We are looking for ideas for monthly activities YOU would like to do. Call pastor or see a youth adviosor if you have any questions. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

FUND RAISING FOR NEW ORLEANS

Photos of various fund raising activities begun......

Fund Raising for 2012

Fund raising for youth attending the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans has begun with the baseball game at John Oistad Field in Karlstad today. Youth who wish to go to the 2012 Youth Gathering should contact Beth or Kelly to schedule themselves to work at concessions at the games this summer or other fund raising activities.

Peder Eide band

The Peder Eide band is coming to Kittson County!! This group, which is popular at youth events in the ELCA and beyond, will be at Galilee Bible Camp near Lake Bronson on Wednesday, August 10, at 7:00. Zion Lutheran Church of Lake Bronson is taking the lead on this, but many area congregations are contributing so that ticket prices can be as low as possible. On May 22 the First Lutheran Youth Board voted to support this event and to encourage not only youth but whole families to attend. For more information visit his website at www.pedereide.com

Fargo Red Hawks baseball game

The final youth group fun activity of the school year was to be attending a Fargo Red Hawks baseball game in May, but because of the press of spring events it has been postponed to June. The date suggested (June 25)did not work out. Suggestions??

Informational Meeting on 2012 Youth Gathering

On Wednesday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church there will be an informational meeting about the 2012 ELCA National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. The youth advisors have been working with the advisors from Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Newfolden on a possible trip together to this triennial event. All interested youth and parents are welcome.

2011 Graduates

Hunter, Daltyn, and Breanna graduated from Tri-County High School of Karlstad on June 5 while Katie graduated from Marshall County Centeral High School of Newfolden on May 29, thus the difference in robes. All cheer the Northern Freeze teams composed of students at both schools. This picture was taken at the First Lutheran Church graduate reception on May 22. Photo by Ruth Halverson; cake by Laurie Lofstrom.

Lenten Suppers etc.

The youth group had another very successful series of Wednesday night Lenten suppers this year. Thank you to all the youth and to the parents who came to help serve. Those who come for Lenten services greatly appreciate the opportunity to share a supper together with the youth. During the season of Lent the youth group also went bowling in Thief River Falls and before Lent began there was a very nice ice skating party at the Karlstad rink. The 9th graders also thank Jan Berg for taking them on her annual confirmation shopping trip in April. We are still waiting for the picture of the 9th graders with their bunny ears at the movie "Hop" in EGF.

Youth Night at Lancaster

Saturday, February 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 there will be a Youth Night at the Lancaster MN Old Gym with games, Bible study, and worship led by Concordia College outreach team. All youth welcome (need 1 adult for every 5 youth) Contact Beth, Kelly, or pastor. This is open to all youth in Kittson County (and adjacent parts of Marshall, too). Sponsored by Sion Lutheran Church of Lancaster.

Lock-In

The First Eidsvold youth will have an all night lock-in after the Tri-County basketball game on Friday, January 14. It is open to 6th through 12th graders. The doors to the church will lock at 10:00 p.m. and open again at 7:00 a.m. with no one going in or out (no exceptions!). Here are a few things participants will need:

Sleeping bag, pillow, jammies,
No alcohol, drugs, obscene anything
$5 to contribute toward food
3-5 non-perishable items for the food bank
Any snacks and drinks to share.

The advisors are planning on a pancake breakfast in the morning. A wii system will be hooked up to the big TV at church, and movies will be shown with the projector on the big screen at church. There will be midnight communion. There will be other games.

This is open to all First and Eidsvold youth and guests with permission of the advisors. A aigned permission slip will be required from the parents. Questions can be directed to Beth, Kelly, or pastor.