children, Youth & Family
The 5th & 6th grade (Pre-Confirmation) Sunday
School class met with their parent/s to learn
about Martin Luther in a “Family Sunday School”
class. Through our learning and discovering of
Martin Luther, we all answered two “Luther-like”
questions. First, we posted our own “Theses”
(Announcements for discussion) on the classroom
door. We have a theologically interesting list of 44 theses statements. Secondly,
as Martin Luther was a reformer, we listed ideas of reform of our own faith
community. This is a fascinating list of 79 ideas of reformation. Find a 5th or 6th
grader and ask about their lists. They have unique and faith-filled ideas.
4th grade Family Sunday School
April 30 & May 7 (During Sunday School)
We will explore The Apostles' Creed, talk about what we believe and learn how to
confess our faith. This class is with the 4th graders and their parent/s or special
adult. The following Sunday May 14, the 4th graders will lead the Apostles' Creed
in Worship.
First Communion Classes for All Ages
(First grade have First Communion classes in Fall)
Saturday, May 6 – 9:30 am – Noon
Students with their parent/special adult will gather to
learn about receiving Communion. The meal of Holy
Communion is a gift of God, dependent not on how
mature or perceptive we are, but on God’s grace. Sign up
online and pick up a "First Communion" folder at one of
the Sunday School hospitality desks.
Are you thinking about summer?
Have you seen it? Have you smiled with all the choices
and possibilities of camps this summer? Vacation
Bible School (3 weeks!), Bible Camps, sailing and
canoe adventure dates and registrations ready for your
enjoyment and summer planning. Pick up a brochure or
check out our website. Register online now to save your
spot.
End of Program Year
MTKA- MAY 21
May 21 will be our last Sunday School
class until fall. We will have a “chicken
party” and thank our wonderful
volunteer teachers.
Fellowship coffee time
We will gather to thank the
Minneapolis families who have spent a
program year with us.
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Pentecost Chicken party!
May noisy
offering
emphasis:
All of our Sunday
School noisy (and
quiet) offering will go to buying
CHICKENS! ($1 per chicken) through
ELCA Good Gifts. Within months of
birth, chickens are already laying eggs.
With an ongoing supply of protein-rich
meals and eggs to sell at the market,
this gift is a great leap forward for a
family struggling with hunger and
poverty.
As part of our i ntensive study of
immigration in 2017, two trips of
youth and young adults will be
traveling to the San Diego/Tijuana
border to meet with peacemakers in
both countries. It has been a great
spring of studying immigration
and hearing from immigrants and
advocates. This summer, travelers will
get a tour by the border control in San
Diego and hear traveler stories at the
Tijuana migrant center and see some
of the issues first hand at the border.
Then the fall will center on taking our
new knowledge and applying it to our
Minneapolis context as we follow Jesus
by becoming everyday peacemakers.
Prayers and support are appreciated!
Amnicon White Water
Canoe Trips
July 23-28 (7th-8th grade)
July 30-August 4 (9th-12th grade)
Flambeau River, Wisconsin
Amnicon Canoe trips center around
experiencing God through nature and
teambuilding. They celebrate BYM’s
commitment to helping youth foster
friendships and form faith. After
camping under the stars, canoeing
down rapids and spending a few days
at Camp Amnicon, youth come home
brimming with the wonder of God’s
good creation and feeling deeply
connected to their church friends.
Check out our opportunities to
volunteer with VBS, go to Green Lake
Bible Camp, and sail the Apostle
Islands.
Register online today!
Looking Forward
Last Day of Confirmation- May 3
Cinnamon Rolls Fundraiser- May 13-14
Speaker Series- May 21
Blessing Graduates- June 4
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