Parents, faith mentors, and friends, know that you are WELCOME to join us at any event or class.
What’s coming up in Confirmation?
Oct 23 Class (6:15-7:30pm)
Oct 30 Year 3 Mentor Meal (5:30-6:15pm), Class (6:15-7:30pm)
Nov 6 Class (6:15-7:30pm)
Nov 13 Year 3 Serving at the Gathering (3-7:30pm)
Year 1&2 Class (6:15-7:30pm)
Nov 20 Class (6:15-7:30pm)
Nov 27 Thanksgiving Eve Worship @ First Congregational 7pm
Dec 4 Class (6:15-7:30pm)
Dec 11 Workbook Check
Year 3 Mentor Meal (5:30-6:15pm)
Class (6:15-7:30pm)
We met on October 13, shared a devotion and highs & lows, had our business meeting, and played team building games. Our Chicago trip planned for Nov 10th is a go. At this time there are 12 kids signed up. We’ll plan to leave church at 10:45 and return around 8pm.
Our next meeting is planned for December 8th. We will be working on a service project and begin planning for our Hugs N Cookies project.
ALL 7th-12th graders are welcome to be a part of SR Youth
We plan to attend National Youth Event this summer (planned for July 22-25) at Purdue University in Indiana. We will request a grant from the Endowment Ministry next spring. We have also decided to participate in a work trip in June (2020) to Atlanta, Georgia.
On Nov 2 we will meet at the Meyer’s for dinner and a movie from 5-10pm.
We have tentative plans to do a meal share at Bridgeway House on Nov 17. There is space for 5 people to serve.
Our next meeting is planned for Dec 8. Everyone is asked to bring their calendars to determine dates for our ATL trip as well as fundraising ideas so we can get started for our 2020 summer plans.
A few updates about our teaching ministry….
The children did a WONDERFUL job leading Children’s Sabbath on Oct 13th. Thank you to all the families that participated. On December 1st, we will observe White Gift Sunday and the kids will sing in worship. More details will be available closer to that date. Mark your calendars for the Christmas Program planned for Dec 15th. Contact Marsha for a speaking part by Nov 10th.
Acolyte Schedule
Acolyte Schedule
10/27 OPEN
11/3 OPEN
11/10 Carter Pratt
11/17 Magnus Blad
11/24 Haylen Odekirk
12/1 Zoey Meinnert
The faith formation ministry at Salem wouldn’t be possible without the many volunteers who share their gifts with our children & youth. As we begin another school year, please keep all of our teachers and volunteers in your prayers. And if you have the chance, thank them personally for their ministry to our kids.
Mary Mullen, Susan Clarke & Morgan Clarke, Jennifer Velier & Hannah Velier, Terry Debbink, Lorena McKerrow, Kay Scheible, Ron Schoenfeld, Anne Hernandez, Rev Hoppert, and Marsha Meyer
There are several vacancies on our Sunday School teaching teams and music ministry. Please contact Marsha if you think you can be a part of this important teaching ministry.
Sticky Faith, our intergenerational, midweek faith formation ministry date is Jan 22. We will gather at church for a meal and faith formation focus and fellowship from 5:30-7:30pm.
ALL AGES are welcome! Come alone or with your family, there is something for everyone. (Children 2nd grade and younger need to be accompanied by a parent)
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
We welcome God’s children of all ages to join us in worship on Saturday afternoons at 4:30 or on Sunday mornings at 8:30.
Sunday School meets on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 Sept through May, except when otherwise noted on the Sunday School calendar. Children beginning 4K through 6th grade from our church and community are welcome to participate in Sunday School.
Confirmation Classes meet on Wednesday nights Sept through May. Classes begin at 6:15 and end at 7:30 unless otherwise noted on the syllabus. Students are welcome to enroll as early as 7th grade. Our Confirmation program is a 3-year program that combines study of scripture, faith application, prayer, worship, discipleship, and fellowship.
JR Youth Fellowship is open to children from 3rd-6th grade. JR Youth meets once a month from September through May. They generally meet after Sunday School until noon, except when they have special activities or events planned.
SR Youth Fellowship welcomes youth from 7th – 12th grade. SR Youth meets once a month from September through May. They generally meet on Sunday evenings from 6-7:30pm.
Sticky Faith is a ministry for intergenerational faith formation and fellowship that happens throughout the program year. Sticky Faith is open to all. Children may attend without parents when they are in 3rd grade-12th grade.
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
For additional information about any youth and family ministries program or event, please contact Marsha Meyer at marsha@salemuccplywi.org or call the church office 892-7456.
