Sunday School9:45 a.m. Sundays, September through May
Vacation Bible
SchoolFamily Fun
ConfirmationOffered for youth in 7th and 8th
grades. Several adults serve as guides to help lead the youth in this exciting
program. The program features large and small group discussion, service projects
and fellowship. 7th graders participate in confirmation camp each summer. Confirmation
services are held for 8th graders the last Sunday of April each year.
Summer CampContact the church office for information on summer camp offerings
at the ELCA camps throughout Iowa.
Youth Dates to Remember
YOUTH FUN NIGHTS (SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH)\
Youth Night times have changed slightly:
5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages three years to first graders.
6:30-8:00 p.m. for second graders to sixth graders
Parents and adults are always welcome!!
Fall Sunday School News
Our first day of Sunday school is August 28, 2011 from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
for ages 3 years through high school. Each child needs an updated registration
form. You may pick up a registration form at the church office or you
may complete the necessary number of forms on registration Sunday during
the registration process. Do not put more then one child's name on a
form. If you completed your registration form early, please bring it
with you on the first day of Sunday school.
SPECIAL NOTE - EACH CHILD MUST HAVE A REGISTRATION COMPLETED EVERY
YEAR.
INFORMATION IS USED FOR ALL YOUTH ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR.
Christian Story Time
Bethany Halverson and Traci Haselhuhn have organized and started
Christian Story Time to be held at 10:00 a.m. every Monday through April.
This will be held in the sixth grade classroom, with the nursery next
door.
Parents: Please sign up to lead a future youth night
on the bulletin board at the west steps! You can choose which month
and the activity!
For more information, contact: Kara Swenson, Jill and Steve Sandvig,
Jody Sterns
SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION.
Confirmation Orientation for seventh graders and their caring adults
will be August 24, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Re-orientation for eighth graders
and their caring adults will be August 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
The Confirmation retreat will be Sunday, August 28, 2011 beginning
at noon. Pizza will be provided for lunch. The first Wednesday Night
Workshop (WNW) will be August 31, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Seventh Grade Entrance to Confirmation Rite will be on Sunday, August
28, 2011 at the 11:00 a.m. service.
Youth Gathering 2012
"Citizens with the Saints"
There will be an informational meeting about the Youth Gathering 2012
on Sunday, August 21st following the Outdoor Worship and Brunch. Be
there to find out more about this incredible opportunity!!
Fall Sunday School News
Sunday school kickoff will be August 28, 2011 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. for
ages 3 years through high school. Each child needs an updated registration
form. You may pick up a registration form at the church office, you
may complete the necessary number of forms on registration Sunday during
the registration process or use the form enclosed. Do not put more then
one child's name on a form.
Due to Labor Day, there will be no Sunday School on Sunday, September
4, 2011. So first exciting class day will be Sunday, September 11, 2011.
SPECIAL NOTE - EACH CHILD MUST HAVE A REGISTRATION COMPLETED EVERY
YEAR.
INFORMATION IS USED FOR ALL YOUTH ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR.
Information needed includes insurance data and health information on
each child. We also want to know where parents/guardians will be during
Sunday school time in case of an emergency.
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America provides opportunities for study, worship and fellowship. Less than
two decades old, the organization continues in the tradition of its foremothers
to help women become Disciples of Christ in mission and ministry. All women are
welcome to participate in the program to help them grow in:
- Faith
- Relate to others in the congregation, the community and beyond
- Affirm and use God-given gifts
- Respond to Gods
love through action locally and around the world.
Getting involved is
easy, there are many opportunites to participate:
 | Participate
through our many activities | Schedules |
| General meetings | As
scheduled |
| Bible
study and fellowship in circles: |
|
| Martha Circle | Third
Mon. 7 p.m. |
| Esther
Circle | Third Wed.
9 a.m |
| Ruth Circle | Third
Wed. 1:30 p.m |
| Hannah
Circle | Sat.after
Esther and Ruth Circles meet - 9:30 a.m.; childcare provided |
| Spring and Fall cluster meetings
and other meetings |
| Church
Women United in Boone |
|
Picture: over 200 quilts for LWR. |
|
The Women of the ELCA help build relationships not only within the church
but through our local and extended communities. Many hundreds of quilts
have been created and distributed through Lutheran World Relief. School
and Sewing kits have also been distributed widely. Augustana's Women
of the ELCA assist the Madrid Home care facility by conducting (ice
cream socials, bake sales, and providing Christmas gifts. Holiday cookie
bake sales go to support our missionary.
Contact
us or come to one of our meetings.