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QUAKE Event Survey

January 27th, 2009 Comments off

This form is designed to help us plan for a proposed Jr. High trip to attend a Youth Encounter “Quake” in the Wisconsin Dells.  The event takes place April 26-28, 2009 and is designed specifically for junior highers with a great speaker, an awesome worship band, and terrific activities all designed to help us grow closer to God.  The faith-filled event is held at the Wilderness Resort which features America’s largest waterpark resort. 

We need your help in planning this potential event so please take a few minutes to fill out this survey.

What is your Family Name?
The Dells are 4+ hrs from Bloomington. How likely are you to let your child out of school early to attend this event? We would leave St. John's at around 2pm.
The estimated cost of the trip is $175 dollars (not including meals). Please share your opinion on the cost with us.
For future Quakes, which month is the best?
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Spring Break Caving

January 26th, 2009 Comments off

Spring Break Caving

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LOMC’s Summer Program

January 26th, 2009 Comments off

LOMC

Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, IL is gearing up for Summer 2009 (hard to believe if you look outside right now).  LOMC offers camps for all ages and even a camp for families!  For more information check out the resources below.

LOMC Website
2009 Summer Program Guide

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Sexuality Resources for Parents

January 23rd, 2009 Comments off

 

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Resources For Your Family In Talking About Sex and Sexuality
Experts agree that talking to your child about sexuality should start as early as children ask about gender differences (in other words not long after they start talking).  Parents of 3-5th graders should be having discussions about puberty. Junior high parents should begin and continue discussions about sex and dating and the discussions should continue more in-depth throughout high school.  The discussion never should end as you have significant discussions with your son or daughter.  Moms and dads are the #1 and #3 source of information about tough topics (like sex) as reported by kids themselves.  Thank you for the courage and nurturing it takes to raise your child in faith!

Our Thrive Guides report that groups are having very meaningful discussions about sexuality and we want to make sure that you as a parent have some additional resources as well.

Again, below are Thrive resources that you may find helpful for perspective or in use for discussion with your son or daughter. 

January 7: What Was God Thinking?
January 21: What Went Wrong?
February 4: What’s a Jr. Higher To Do?
February 18:  When Friends Become M

Various Interesting Resources: 
(Always review materials before sharing them with your preteen/teen.  The views in the resources below may or may not adhere to Lutheran views on sexuality)

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Noisy Offering SUCCESS!!!

January 20th, 2009 Comments off

GREAT NEWS!

The total contributions collected for the Noisy Offering this past weekend came to…

$1,151.27

The offering will go towards Joy Zone’s efforts in supporting the New Horizon Orphanage in Zambia as well as the Auypud (Ecuador) School Fund to help children attend school.  Hopefully you had a chance to be at worship this past weekend and found out how you can be involved in mission work at home or away!

Way to go everyone!!!  WOW!!!

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Cancellations-Wed Jan 14

January 14th, 2009 Comments off

Due to the poor weather conditions and even colder weather coming tonight, the following events are cancelled for Wednesday, January 14, 2009.

  • Thrive (junior high)
  • DinnerTime
  • Choirs
  • CHAOS (senior high)

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Winter Jam Concert

January 13th, 2009 Comments off

Winter Jam Concert 2009

Friday, January 23, 2009
7:00pm / Doors Open at 6:00pm
Peoria Civic Center
$10 at the Door


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www.jamtour.com

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Annual Meeting Jan 25

January 8th, 2009 Comments off

Congregational Meeting – Sunday, January 25, 2009 – Parish Life Center – 11:30am

Parents!  The Congregational Annual Meeting is Sunday, January 25 at 11:30am in the Parish Life Center.  The highlight of the meeting will focus on our upcoming facility addition and enhancements.  Please plan now on attending!  Your ears and voice are necessary!

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Jr. High Team MTG

January 2nd, 2009 Comments off

Jr. High Team Meeting

Monday, February 23, 2009
6:00-8:00pm
Garden of Paradise Restaurant

 

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8th Grade Family Orientation

January 2nd, 2009 Comments off

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
7:45-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall

(immediately after the 7:15pm Lenten Midweek Service)

8th grade students AND parents should attend this special orientation with Steve Terry (Dir. for Senior High and Young Adults) to learn more about the Rite of Confirmation, Faith Shares, and more about all that is offered to 9-12th graders.  For more information please contact Steve Terry.

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