FEDERATED YOUTH
NEWS FROM “THE FEDS” (High school group)
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The Feds have returned from the 2008
mission trip to Inscription House, Arizona, in the heart of the Navajo Nation.
Thirty FEDS and 7 sponsors made the trip. They are as follows: Katilin Dahlberg,
Amanda Winig, Lizzie Wheatley, Shelby Hughes, Kenneth Hash, Josh Howe, Thaddeus
Howe, Paige Phillips, Macie Slizoski, Jordan Graham, Jason Augspurger, Heather
Wolfgram, Aaron Scheffler, Samantha Churchill, Heather Curry, Shannon Hempstead,
Kaylee Dewald, Michael Griffith, Audrey Grant, Neil Churchill, Brett Beal, Susy
Alarcon, Gabi Parks, Lindsay Klassen, Mackenzie Slizoski, Brendon Rathje, Hadlie
Overhue, Janae Graham, Ben Hickey, and Jacob Johnson. The sponsors were Dr. Jim
Wooten, Denny Vollbracht, Kevin Stout, Doug Williams, Roger Churchill, Julie
Graham, and Katie Claus. (See mission trip report in this newsletter.)
UPCOMING EVENTS…
JULY 10th and July 13th: Mission trip church service ---report to the congregation by the kids. All mission trippers should plan to participate in one of these services. Please wear your new mission trip shirt!
The Federated Dance Troupe and the new Youth Praise band will be meeting in July to begin organizing and practicing. The leaders of these groups are Lindsay Klassen for the dance troupe and Macie Slizoski for the Praise band. The dance troupe is for 8th graders through 12th graders, and the praise band is the same. Watch for information about practicing!
CLUB will resume on August 13th. The FEDDIES (6th, 7th, and 8th) will start at 7:00 and the FEDS will start at 8:00. Remember, your friends are always welcome.
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THE SENIOR HIGH RETREAT will be held
at Camp Calvin Crest on Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th.
This is for the high school group. We will leave the south parking lot at 12:30
p.m. on Saturday (please eat lunch first) and return on Sunday by 11:30 a.m.
This is always a very fun event---bring your swimsuits if you wish, as there is
a lovely swimming pool, plus human foosball, lots of hiking trails, and events
both serious and silly. This is the “kickoff” for the new year and it is
something you DON’T want to miss! More information will be forthcoming, but you
may email me anytime to sign up. Cost is $15.00.
CREAM CAN DINNER: If you purchased John Novotny’s famous cream can dinner at the TREATS AND TALENTS AUCTION to be held at the Claus House, the date is Sunday, August 17th. Watch for upcoming details!
WEDNESDAY, August 27th: Sign-ups for the 2008 youth musical at 6:30 p.m. for all kidlets 7th grade through 12th. Parents, please come too. We will ask you to sign up to help with meals if you are willing
PLAY PRACTICE will begin on September 7th. Practices will start at 5 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in September and October, and in November will run from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. We will need lots of people to help!
ADULT PIZZA PARTY: There will be pizza and goodies on Sunday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. for all adults willing to help with the Youth Musical this year. We will meet, eat, and I will give you an overview of the play. We will then divide up to brainstorm about construction, props, costumes, etc. and should be finished by 6:30 p.m. PLEASE COME—WE NEED YOU! Does it matter if you don’t have children in the play? OF COURSE NOT!!
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OVERNIGHT AT THE ZOO for FEDS AND FEDDIES
on Saturday, September 20th. The cost is $25, and friends are
welcome. If you want to go but cannot go because of the cost, please see Katie.
I mean, how often do you have a chance to spend the night with a giraffe?? This
will be FUN! We will need sponsors, too, so please call or email Katie about
this. 564-1717, 910-4479, or
ksclaus@frontiernet.net. The Methodist youth group will be going
with us, so it will be a good time for all!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND: LIFE LIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL in Sioux Falls, SD. If there is enough interest among the FEDS, we will go on Saturday, August 30th for the day. This is a three day festival that is full of exciting Christian music---go to www. Lifelight.org for more information. We will need drivers, so if you are interested, please let me know ASAP so we can get this organized!
DO YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO JOIN THE FEDS? IF SO, PLEASE SEND ME THEIR ADDRESS AND I WILL HAPPILY PUT THEM ON THE LIST!
FEDDIES: (6th grade through 8th grade)
CLUB will resume on August 13th. The FEDDIES (6th, 7th, and 8th) will start at 7:00 and the FEDS will start at 8:00. Remember, your friends are always welcome.
WEDNESDAY, August 27th: Sign-ups for the 2008 youth musical at 6:30 p.m. for all kidlets 7th grade through 12th. Parents, please come too. We will ask you to sign up to help with meals if you are willing
PLAY PRACTICE will begin on September 7th. Practices will start at 5 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in September and October, and in November will run from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. We will need lots of people to help!
ADULT PIZZA PARTY: There will be pizza and goodies on Sunday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. for all adults willing to help with the Youth Musical this year. We will meet, eat, and I will give you an overview of the play. We will then divide up to brainstorm about construction, props, costumes, etc. and should be finished by 6:30 p.m. PLEASE COME—WE NEED YOU! Does it matter if you don’t have children in the play? OF COURSE NOT!!
OVERNIGHT AT THE ZOO for FEDS AND FEDDIES on
Saturday, September 20th. The cost is $25, and friends are welcome.
If you want to go but cannot go because of the cost, please see Katie. I mean,
how often do you have a chance to spend the night with a giraffe?? This will be
FUN! We will need sponsors, too, so please call or email Katie about this.
564-1717, 910-4479, or
ksclaus@frontiernet.net. The Methodist youth group will be going
with us, so it will be a good time for all!
CONFIRMANDS: Can’t wait to start confirmation with you! Our confirmation retreat, which is very important, will be held on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th. We will leave the church at 4:30 on Friday (please get this message to your coaches) and return about 1:30 on Saturday. This will be held at Camp Luther. Closer to the date I will send out a “what to bring” list. No cost involved for the confirmands.
ALUMNI TRIP NEWS!
The location of the trip has been changed from Africa to Nicaragua, due to rising airline costs. While the trip to Africa would have been such a rich and meaningful experience, so do I believe will be the trip to Central America! We will be working with people who literally live in “the dump.” They live with their extended family in tin hovels. Some of them never go outside of this dump their whole lives. This will be a trip to remember for all of us. Remember, if you have ever sponsored a youth mission trip or are a FEDS alumni or married to one, you are eligible to go on the trip. The cost will be much less than Africa and it will be one week, not two. So, if you are interested, please call Katie.
If you are headed for Nicaragua, please start your shots. You will need to begin the Hepatitis series soon. You also MUST send for your passport. Get ‘r done!!
Any questions, please call Katie at 564-1717.
Those of you signed up for the trip, who will be around on either August 10th or Labor Day weekend? Let me know, please!
Blessings,
Katie Claus
CHURCH SCHOOL . . . . . .
Sunday
School News
Wow! What a great time we had surfin' through the scriptures at Vacation Bible School! A great big thank you to all teachers, teacher assistants and helpers, those who donated items for snacks and to Judy Temme who made calls for the donated items. This year Federated hosted VBS. We so enjoy teaming up with the Methodist to put on this great event! We had 85 children preschool through 4th grade; 71 teachers & helpers; 22 people donated items for snacks. Our missions included 435 pounds of food to the Columbus Can- Care-A-Van; 76 pairs of children socks and $244.00 for the Harbor of Hope Rescue Mission! Kids can make a difference right here in our community.
Final plans are being made for the new Sunday School curriculum. SEPTEMBER 7th !!!! Sunday School Begins !!!!!!
September 14th Third graders will receive their Bibles and youth ushers & acolytes will be commissioned at the 10:30 service.
Share your Love of Jesus and Help with Sunday School!! It’s an exciting new curriculum to work with!
Do you like to paint? Cindy and I are still looking for help painting murals on the walls!! Give us a call. We want to start soon.
This prayer comes from the book A Kid’s Book of Devotions: Kindness. Pray with your family and talk about ways to share your kindness, to serve and how to live by the Golden Rule.
Dear Lord, Help me to remember that it is always my job to treat others with kindness and respect. Make the Golden Rule my rule and make Your Word my guidebook for the way I treat other people. Amen
Read Galatians 6:9-10
Blessing to You!
Julie Graham
EARLY CHILDHOOD CHRISTIAN AWARENESS . . . From the “Rainbow Room”
From the Nursery:
The “Rainbow Room” is available during 8:15 and 10:30 Church worship Service
Welcome Brielle Patricia Wolfe to the Nursery. Born to Drew, Kristi and big brother Gunnar Wolfe, on June 12, 2008.
Just a reminder: Dads, Moms and grandparents, I’m in the Nursery during the worship services on Sunday.
Hope all of you are having fun in the sun. Take time to thank God for all the wonderful things He has given you.
God’s Blessing,
Cindy Hoadley, Early Childhood Christian Awareness, Director