Abundant Life

Youth and family ministry is concerned about the lives of people and the faith that can give them abundant life (John 10:10). It is evident from research, daily life experience, and the chronicles of the church that there are at least four keys that can nurture healthy relationships and faith at the same time. The following are the four keys or building blocks of youth and family ministry:

• Caring Conversation
• Family rituals and traditions
• A family devotional life
• Intergenerational service to others that conveys the beliefs, values, and lifestyle of the home

Youth and Family Mission

In response to the mission and vision held here at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. The Youth and Family Ministry Board developed and adopted the following statement as their Mission:

To provide a means for fostering personal growth for our Youth and Families in planned activities and events where experiences are shared intergenerationally with an emphasis on providing the building blocks for life applications through the life of Christ.

As a light in the world we encourage and invite all to participate regardless of membership!

"Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it." Psalms 34:11-14

What can you do to help our Youth and Family Ministry?

Would you like to be more involved in the youth program?  Here are some ways that you can help us out.  We need help with youth events, our new mentorship program, more help on the youth and family ministry board, and confirmation guides. 

Events are a big part of bringing youth to the church and we need help with all aspects of it.  We need help with communication of the events and drivers to and from different activities.  We are looking for two people per month (one for high school and one for middle school) to help  Ben call youth for any event that month which could range from a movie night to a ski trip.       

The mentorship program is still being developed but we are checking interest in anyone who would like to be part of this program once it is ready to start.  The duties would be to follow a group of youth starting in 6th or 7th grade until they reach 10th grade.  You would meet with them periodically and talk about their lives and see what their needs are and help them accomplish their goals.  It is a time to pray and get to know the youth. 

We also need help on the youth and family ministry board.  We meet once a month to go over the schedule and make decisions about what ministries we are going to do in the next month or year.  There are some people who have stepped down and we are in need of new members.

This year’s Confirmation class is going to be different from the past in that we have a parent who is taking the curriculum and fine-tuning it so the experience will be more meaningful. With that in mind we need small group leaders to help guide the youth.  Everything you need for this position will be given to you.  Please ask Ben Richards if you have any questions. 

If we support our youth now, it can shape their future lives.  Let’s all get involved in this process.